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A Snow Cat Tour

MNoutdoors RIP

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Bob, I would like to throw some in on the conversation,:puke1: But I promissed Mikey, Snowcat Operations (Snowpuss)
that I would be Civil for a few days.:yum: :yum:
 

mtntopper

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Mikey (Snowsnake Operations) asked me to steal those yellow seats. I refused, but didn't see them or the cat anyway.

The Imp with the yellow seats still shows on the website. Last time I was there it was hidden away in a storage building to the north. Maybe Bill (Snotrans) will confirm if he still has it. I thought it was pretty cool and appears to be in like new condition. :thumb: Let us know if you still have this one Bill.

I am planning a trip to Weiser to see what is new in the next couple months and I will try to take some more pics if it is still available.
 

snotrans

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Thank you for your comments and complimentary exposure of some our equipment on this forum. As MT. Topper ( Bill) has said, I do keep several select snowcat in enclosed storage and yes I still do have the pimped Imp with the yellow seats and others that are for sale. I will look forward to your return visits to discuss equipment and "old snow tales"! Thanks again, Snotrans (Bill and Mary Guthrie)
 

Bobcat

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Bob, I would like to throw some in on the conversation,:puke1: But I promissed Mikey, Snowcat Operations (Snowpuss)
that I would be Civil for a few days.:yum: :yum:

I believe you are violating the FF Terms of Service by not taking any open shot when presented. :poke:
 

Bobcat

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Spotted in McCall, ID. That last one would make an interesting 'snow cat'. It's in dire need of restoration though.
 

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MNoutdoors RIP

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Trackmaster we found on a recent trip, stock engine,Dana 60's, flexator suspension, 42 mph on the flat :4_11_9:
 

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Bulldog1401

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Are all of these trackmasters this fast? WOW!! 42 MPH on the snow is smokin !!:thumb:
 

Mainer

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Are all of these trackmasters this fast? WOW!! 42 MPH on the snow is smokin !!:thumb:

I have a 4T2 (Trackmaster like in the photos) that I've clocked at 38 but that was a slight incline so it may do 42 but not sure. The 10-person 4T10 will do 35. Of course one reason why is that these puppies aren't high-floaters. As you probably know, they were originally designed to be broad-use ATV's but still do great in most snow conditions but not deep powder. I've never seen one modified to use wider tracks...

anyone seen one with wide-tracks?
 

Bobcat

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Spotted KT-3 SN 00108. Is that an original roof rack?
 

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Snowcat Operations

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BOB P,
Is that located near your last station you worked on yesterday in CO? Is this the one you told me about or is there another snowcat? Anyway it looks like its next to I-70??? NICE FIND!
 

BigAl

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That one looks pretty clean . The track belts have been replaced from the floppy original style . Thats about as good of one as I seen . I know we have 3 or 4 members in the middle of rebuilding their KT3's ,but I have not seen any photo's in a long time .
How about it Gavin and Buck ???? Any pictures to spare .


EDIT: Oh and that is a original roof rack . Not much thought put in it . Mine looks like its made out of 1/2" electrical conduit . The plywood was probably a option that year !
 
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BigAl

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I think I have come up with a theory on reconditioned Kristi KT3's out of Washington . Every KT3 that I have seen with the yellow stripes or lower half painted yellow seems to have gone back to Washington Kristi and have been rebuilt . I bet this was part of the recondition package that Washington Kristi was offering . Someplace I have information that the reconditioning cost to rebuild a KT3 cost about $3200 in the early 70's . My KT3 was reconditioed and a optional 3rd door was added at the same time . It also has the Red/yellow paint scheme .
 

Bobcat

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This KT-3 has plexiglass on the driver and passenger door windows, and the little corner windows. The rest appear to be glass, including the windshield. I have it on 'good authority' that this '62 had "Peerless Windows" installed by Kristi in '65.
 

Bobcat

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Look! I spotted a 'Thuper Imp' with wheels!!! We just need to get some pedals in there and a big red rubber squeezy-horn and Mikey will be ready to roll!!
 

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BOB P,
Is that KRISTI KT3 located near your last station you worked on Thursday in CO? Is this the one you told me about or is there another snowcat? Anyway it looks like its next to I-70??? NICE FIND!
 

Bobcat

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Kind of embarrassing for a guy who lives by the GPS, but I don't remember. I was so surprised to stumble on it that I forgot to note the name of the nearest town or mark it on my GPS. It was a rushed week working through central MT, western WY, and western CO. I will be heading back along the same route this coming week. When I find it I will try to find the owner and get you the details.
 

Bobcat

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Looks like Mikey is almost finished modifying and painting his Imp. :gay:

OK, just kidding. Spotted this behind the gas station in Clyde Creek, MT. Which gas station? THE gas station.
 

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Snowcat Operations

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OUCH! Man Bob and I though you liked Mystic Metalic Magenta! OR Puke for short. Good LORD that thing is UGLY. Could this be the missing link between the KT3 and KT7? Most likely though its a PCP induced recab of a poor old Imp. I believe I would rather be seen in a Kristi!
 

Bobcat

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Another view of the 'mill' through a scratched window...
 

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Bobcat

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Update on that KT-3 from last week. I think the owner may be willing to part with it. PM me for info. First come, first served.
 

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Bobcat

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Is that an oil drain? And look, a suicide door!
 

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