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SUPER RARE TUCKER FOUND ! NEED HELP!

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Thanks for posting the picture... I didn't know Bill had a restored Torpedo and I see a later Tucker Trailer too.. Do you have a picture of it? Maybe he is the mystery buyer from Idaho!!

Those folks have always been great... I had a question about the "clutch" adjustment on my '57 kitten and they photo copied the Kitten manual and mailed it to me.
 

NorCal

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Just stumbled onto this thread, those Tucker torpedo's are pretty cool. Does anyone know if the Cali one is being restored?
 

BigAl

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Just stumbled onto this thread, those Tucker torpedo's are pretty cool. Does anyone know if the Cali one is being restored?

It turns out that the tucker was not a torpedo , but a one of a kind special built by Tucker and owned by one of their engineers at one time . Bill (The new owner) passed away earlier this year so I have no idea at what stage the restore is at .
 

Helmsman38

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what ever the market will bear start it out at $5500.00 without a trailer
 

vintagebike

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We bought Bill's Roadster in June 2012. He brought it up to McCall from Weiser along with a very nice 1959 ST4. He and his crew had put a lot of time and energy into getting it running and driving plus making it very presentable. Both are in the mix for restoration over the next few years. Steve

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Snowtrac Nome

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what I can tell you about that machine is it's a franken snow trac , some one has done a 6 lug conversion, as well as a conversion to the more modern big wheel in the front, usually found on the three band models. I have seen these have an interference problem with the front sprockets sometimes the 6 lug conversion is a good thing if you are going to run stamped steel wheels. if your track sprockets can be moved forward enough than the big wheel will work better for you.
 

vintagebike

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Yes, it has had some upgrades over the years including disc brakes and a 1600 engine. Any help is appreciated. Looks kinda bare without the side rails. Steve
 

Helmsman38

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Glacier park bus will know the answer to any question you have on that Tucker all you have to do is ask her
 

Pontoon Princess

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Here's a fully restored 1946 at Bill Guthrie's www.snotrans.com

I would like to contact the owner of the 1946 tucker and have a chat about its history and etc, thanks in advance, best if you sent a PM, and or email me at thomas40white@aol.com thanks again for your help, the very un-official tucker historian, tuckerville
 

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bobbob

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There a old picture post card of a tucker for sale on ebay, I think its the forbestown tucker in this post. ebay search [ sno-cat,La porte,plumas county, ca.] La porte is 30 miles up the mountain from forbestown. The tucker on the post card has the same top.
 

Pontoon Princess

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original owner was, T.L.Gould of La Porte, California
 

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Pontoon Princess

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hey bobbob,

do you know of the Mt. House Resort - Marycreek, Plumas county and or Senator A.A. Sargent, of Plumas county?
 

bobbob

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Sorry Princess
I do not, looked up Mt. House resort marycreek on google nothing. Must not be a going concern, lots of hits for A. A. Sargent of Nevada City, ca. 1850's. Best of luck with your quest.
 

vintagebike

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Yes, and there are still a few signed, numbered ‘McCallin’ All Cats 2018’ prints of the famous Torpedo available. Bill G. is the ride along mechanic and Big Al is at the wheel. PM, please for pricing and shipping info.

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