thiokol spryte recreation

mkntrakes · Nov 15, 2009

its been a while since i have posted here so i thought it was time to show some photos of new project under way, objective frame up recreation and to make more user friendly by adding a five man cab that is more user friendly

mkntrakes · Nov 15, 2009

here's a few more

pixie · Nov 15, 2009

Great project !!!
Thanks for the pictures !

mtncrawler · Nov 15, 2009

Some assembly required!

Melensdad · Nov 15, 2009

pixie said:
Great project !!!
Thanks for the pictures !

Yup. What she said :clap:

What are your plans for upgrading the cabin interior? You said you wanted the cab more user friendly.

couchloafer · Nov 15, 2009

Very Nice work!!!! keep the pictures coming...

wannagoflying · Nov 16, 2009

Mtn Crawler.. Nice Work!!! I like the unistrut seat rails and the full lift off cab. Is this for your use or a client?

Snowtrac Nome · Nov 16, 2009

that is a nice job are you also replacing the skin or did you just strip it down still wished i had the time and resources to do a frame off resto like that but with 4 kids i just dont have the time or the money maybe in about 17 years when i get rid of the last kid and i'm not too crippled

old yeller · Nov 16, 2009

Very nice job indeed :clap:

mkntrakes · Nov 16, 2009

wannagoflying said:
Mtn Crawler.. Nice Work!!! I like the unistrut seat rails and the full lift off cab. Is this for your use or a client?

the machine belongs to mtn crawler but life is too busy [girlfriend]so he brought it to me so i can work some magic and give him a machine that will take him to new heights thanks for the complements

mkntrakes · Nov 16, 2009

dds said:
that is a nice job are you also replacing the skin or did you just strip it down still wished i had the time and resources to do a frame off resto like that but with 4 kids i just dont have the time or the money maybe in about 17 years when i get rid of the last kid and i'm not too crippled

All new aluminum sheet metal and 90% new steel took all sheet metal of and sand blasted remaining steel, see your missing the boat with four kids look at all the extra help you will have haha. Don't kid your self you will never get rid of the kids and the older they get the more they cost

59muskeg · Nov 16, 2009

I gotta give credit where credit is due,you are doing an awsome job on that project! I have too be honest it makes me jellous, good luck and keep up the good work ! Alot of folks can learn from you sharing your work.

mtncrawler · Nov 16, 2009

Always wanted an 'Ed-Built' machine, similar to this.. (still cheaper than the girlfriend)

snowbird · Nov 17, 2009

Do you have any more pictures of the tilt-bed trailer in your picture? Looks pretty slick for loading snowcats. It might have trailer house axles (with electric brakes?).

mtncrawler · Nov 17, 2009

It's a Thiokol tilt bed trailer that has been modified to gooseneck.

snowbird · Nov 18, 2009

Thanks. It appears there's a hydraulic cylinder type dampener so when you drive onto the bed and it goes over top dead center the bed doesn't go crashing down. I've been thinking of building a trailer and yours could be a good model.

Snowtrac Nome · Nov 18, 2009

mkntrakes said:
All new aluminum sheet metal and 90% new steel took all sheet metal of and sand blasted remaining steel, see your missing the boat with four kids look at all the extra help you will have haha. Don't kid your self you will never get rid of the kids and the older they get the more they cost

just closed on my house so i might look at a shop in the back yard if that happens than i am going to look at converting one of my parts rigs to a snowmaster configuration it will be a lot of work and take time so i expect it will be agarage queen it wil be a good way to occupy my time during the cold dark season.looking forward to febuary and march when the sun stays up till 2100 to 2200 hrs.

mtn cat · Nov 23, 2009

That is going to be a beautiful machine. Any thought to repowering,going to hydrostatic.etc.? The paint is awsome. Definitly keep us posted on progress. Jim

mkntrakes · Dec 1, 2009

few updates motor and trans are back where they belong and differential is where it goes

cabinboy · Dec 1, 2009

Congats, You have done a awesome job on that cat so far !!! Will be looking forward to more pictures of your progress .

mkntrakes · Feb 25, 2010

undercarriage coming together

all new foam filled tires bearings and recovered sprockets

Snowcat Operations · Feb 26, 2010

Very nice!

Mainer · Feb 26, 2010

I want to see the barrel of Q-tips used to keep that thing so spotless!
Sweet. How about some more pics inside/out, etc.? It looks like more progress on cab for us to oogle. 8)

mkntrakes · Feb 27, 2010

Mainer said:
I want to see the barrel of Q-tips used to keep that thing so spotless!
Sweet. How about some more pics inside/out, etc.? It looks like more progress on cab for us to oogle. 8)

no Q=tips yet just a blow gun
tried to take picks of cab just don't do it justice hopefully it will see sunlight for the first time tomorrow

Cletis · Feb 27, 2010

Mkntrakes, what thickness of sheet aluminum did you use?

Thank you Cletis

mkntrakes · Feb 27, 2010

Cletis said:
Mkntrakes, what thickness of sheet aluminum did you use?

Thank you Cletis

i use different gauges depending witch parts most parts that have to be formed i use .040 5052 flat panels .30 7075 most of the tread plate is 1/8 inch

mkntrakes · Feb 27, 2010

got it out of the shop and put the tracks on

mkntrakes · Feb 27, 2010

here are some more hopefully it will snow tonight and i can drive tomorrow

NorthernRedneck · Feb 28, 2010

Very nice! Looks like a new machine now.

dlmorindds · Feb 28, 2010

Absolute Beauty :clap:

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