1202 ROAD TRIP!

Snowcat Operations · Jan 10, 2009

Well I finally recieved the last peice of hardware I needed to go and visit the Boggie-Man! The carb finally arrived for my Thiokol 1202b! :clap:

Unfortunately it was a diffrent carb but had the linkage reworked to match what was on before. Also the bill was ALOT more than what I was told it would be. $449! :glare:

I dont think so was my response. So about $80 bucks less I was out of there for good! Never again! ANYWAY now the good news. I installed the new carb and she fired off right off the bat! :w00t2:

She is loaded up on my freshly rewired trailer and ready to roll at 5am! OK ok so 6 am...... :mellow:

Heres the pics.

Snowcat Operations · Jan 10, 2009

Pics.

Snowcat Operations · Jan 10, 2009

Love those LED lights! They cost a about twice as much as standard lights but last a LONG time.

snowbird · Jan 10, 2009

Very nice looking machine. From outward appearance it doesn't look like Boggie would need to do much work on it, if that's why you're headed his way. :bitterCol

Snowcat Operations · Jan 12, 2009

Whats a Road Trip without pictures?

Snowcat Operations · Jan 13, 2009

And more pictures.......

Snowcat Operations · Jan 13, 2009

Last ones for tonight.

Snowcat Operations · Jan 13, 2009

The last picture is of the moon. This is what they call a harvest moon.

Snowcat Operations · Jan 13, 2009

Above are pictures of the cars (only a handful that I took pictures of) that spun out. The road was a ice skating rink. I had to chain up. I was delayed a little over an hour do to an accident. When I got in to my hotel room turned on the weather channel and they were talking about how this area from Souix Falls had a high number of accidents due to icey conditions! I can tell you it was bad. Took me 11 hours to go 216 miles!

Snowcat Operations · Jan 13, 2009

snowbird said:
Very nice looking machine. From outward appearance it doesn't look like Boggie would need to do much work on it, if that's why you're headed his way.

YUP! Picking up my new snowcat! Boggie will have this unit redone like no one else can do. Should be available to some lucky person soon!

Deadly Sushi · Jan 13, 2009

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are fantastic photos!!!!!! And why are you driving on those roads?!?!? :hammer:

Its dangerous! If you get hurt Im going to kick your ass!!! :hammer:

NICE TRUCK!!!!!!!!! :w00t2:

Snowcat Operations · Jan 13, 2009

Thanks Sush.....I think....... Have to do what you have to do my friend. Driving is part of the game.

MNoutdoors RIP · Jan 13, 2009

well let see if Snowops truck starts -29 below without the wind -45 with the wind. If the 1202B starts I will be surprised. my F350 started not plugged in....... :clap:

snowbird · Jan 13, 2009

If it doens't start, you'll both have excellent opportunities for taking pictures (especially of the new snowcat). :cool2:

Nice pictures of the "old" one traversing icy roads. Goes to show what snowcat enthusiasts will go through to complete their mission. :bitterCol

Av8r3400 · Jan 13, 2009

boggie said:
well let see if Snowops truck starts -29 below without the wind -45 with the wind. If the 1202B starts I will be surprised. my F350 started not plugged in.......

Of course it will start. Its a Cummins. No glow plugs. :drive2:

(Not like a Ford chicken-choker that won't run if one GP is weak..... :whistling:

)

scooterd · Jan 13, 2009

boggie said:
well let see if Snowops truck starts -29 below without the wind -45 with the wind. If the 1202B starts I will be surprised. my F350 started not plugged in.......

It was -37 here this morning. The Tundra started without plugging it in. :wink:

Warmed up to a balmy -10!

MNoutdoors RIP · Jan 13, 2009

Now the question of the day is will snowops sleep in the back of the snowcat somewhere along the road tonight? :brows:

well we got his 1202B in shop and started tearing it down allready not sure how far we will take it. may convert it to the new style tracks new seats , new dash panel, rework the front damage, go through the rear diff. thought about streching it to a full cab . but do not think thats what people are looking for? 5-6 man cabs are good with rear storage. :neutral:

teledawg · Jan 13, 2009

Snowcat Operations said:
Above are pictures of the cars (only a handful that I took pictures of) that spun out. The road was a ice skating rink. I had to chain up. I was delayed a little over an hour do to an accident. When I got in to my hotel room turned on the weather channel and they were talking about how this area from Souix Falls had a high number of accidents due to icey conditions! I can tell you it was bad. Took me 11 hours to go 216 miles!

Just wondering if you had to chain up the trailer too?

Snowcat Operations · Jan 14, 2009

Well last night I braved the cold inside my new snowcat. Not sure what time it was but I woke up to a very cold noggen! I Pulled the sleeping bag back over my head and dreamed of snowy trails. I didnt find a place to fill my propaigne tanks so I spent it in a non heated cab. Still it kept the wind off me and is insulated. The wind rocked the snowcat and trailer pretty good for about an hour. I woke up to -24 f....... I had to talk my self out of the warm "Wiggys" bag. Man what a great sleeping bag. I wasnt cold at all!...except when I uncovered my head. Its rated for -60. Tonight I am sitting in a small cabin some where in Wyoming off of I 90. I 90 has not been plowed and its pure ice underneith! I pulled off at a rest stop and chained up to safley get into this little town. I am still 623 miles from my destination for tomorrow. I hope the plows will be out EARLY! Will go out and get a picture of my truck and trailer/snowcat! I was so dammed mad I couldnt get to Casper tonight. Now im cooling down as I warm up in the little cabin. Wish they would plow! OK be right back. quick pic then to bed. I am leaving at 5 am. Also maan its down right balmy here...... Its 0 degrees.

NorthernRedneck · Jan 14, 2009

Boggie couldn't even spring for a full propain tank for ya after you spend that kind of $$$ on a cat from him...........sheesh! :pat:

Ah well, at least you got to try out your new sleeping arrangements.

Snowcat Operations · Jan 15, 2009

The Boggie man informed me this before I left. I called him late to ask a few questions about getting her runnning if I was able to get a tank filled. OH well. Thanks Boggie. Will test the heater here in a few days. OK here is a piicture.

pirate_girl · Jan 15, 2009

Reps to you Mikey!
You work really hard at what you do hun, and those pics are amazing!
Be safe and stay warm.
Good job!

Bobcat · Jan 15, 2009

Work?

pirate_girl · Jan 15, 2009

Bobcat said:
Work?

Working pleasure trips? lol

Snowcat Operations · Jan 15, 2009

I wouldnt call it pleasure driving in this stuff. It just has to be done.

Snowcat Operations · Jan 15, 2009

But thank you!

Mainer · Jan 15, 2009

look, if it gets too bad... just throw the truck on the trailer and use your new 'working toy'.

You got a hitch on the back of that swanky cat I'm sure...
BTW, from road to top of trailered cabin, how tall is that??? Looks like nose-bleed territory.

snowbird · Jan 15, 2009

Or, if the weather is too bad (windchill this morning peaked at -54 in our area), I've got a nice warm shop for your machines. You could even leave them there permanently (balmy southern Minnesota). :yum:

Snowcat Operations · Jan 17, 2009

Thanks Dr. Mainer for the idea. As far as hieght it is 12' 4".!

Snowbird, Thank you for the offer....I think. lol

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