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B12 auction Maine
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anyone seen the B12 in person? what can you say about it, the auction company has little to no info about. thank you
Happy to go scout it out for you if they allow a preview. It's right near where I need to fetch some Tucker parts and in the heart of "downeast dickering" fame!
oldsledz
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That is a good friend of mine that passed away last year. it is a 1948 Bombardier B12 with the 251 cubic inch flat 6 Chrysler motor, 3 speed on the column. Pretty much original. I helped him get this 3 years ago in Quebec. He did all the bearings in the wheel system, new bearings and seals in the axle. Flushed out the gas tank. He passed before he could get the tracks back on. I went down and put them on, got it running and moved it in and out of his shop. He never got this on the snow. Driveline is nice, the plywood sides should be changed, but that is the easy part.
Friend was up at the auction. B-12 went for 15K plus auction fee and surely Maine got some tax out of it. Makes that one in Canada a bargain!
Here is where I believe it ended up so at least its in a good home: http://www.wmtw.com/article/hometown-maine---turner/1889912
Here is where I believe it ended up so at least its in a good home: http://www.wmtw.com/article/hometown-maine---turner/1889912
oldsledz
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Not really. Most of the ones in Canada need some work too. To do one right from scratch is going to be 30K. 15k is the market price. To get one home from Canada at customs will cost over 1000.00. One has to go through a broker and that can be complicated at times. This one just needs plywood and some detail.
I know the person that bought it and he will make the machine nice.
I know the person that bought it and he will make the machine nice.
That nice 12K sno traveler head his way also? Quite the collection he has.
some great restoration skills surely. Sounds like a great friend. Hope his collection lives on for others to share!
Looks like one of the auction sleds already back up for sale
VINTAGE 1961 SKIDOO TIN CAB $5000
http://maine.craigslist.org/for/5787841977.html
VINTAGE 1961 SKIDOO TIN CAB $5000
http://maine.craigslist.org/for/5787841977.html
mr addict,
are you telling us, you did not buy a single rig from this auction, pretty sure there was a couple machines that needed help?
are you telling us, you did not buy a single rig from this auction, pretty sure there was a couple machines that needed help?
Well I recently got a call from a motorcycle acquaintance that knew I liked old Tuckers. He presented a divorce sale I couldn't pass up and ended up with this litter of 7 skidoos 60's to early 70's which really goes against by arctic cat beliefs. Came with another 9 motors, and truck loads of parts. Doesn't look like much but three nice runners in there. Keeping a few runners unloading the rest.
Making sure I keep the wife happy so my toys aren't next!
Have one on an IV now as you can see breathing life back into it! It's checking out of the shelter this weekend and next patients are coming in.
Can't buy much now. Saving up to buy a unicorn!
Making sure I keep the wife happy so my toys aren't next!
Have one on an IV now as you can see breathing life back into it! It's checking out of the shelter this weekend and next patients are coming in.
Can't buy much now. Saving up to buy a unicorn!
