1958 443 runs for the first time in 35 years!

[Rock'n BK]

Well after a major service and a carb rebuild...... it runs. I can move it into the shop now!!!
I have installed the pertronix electric ignition. So no more points. Works on a magnetic pick up.

On to the pontoons and tracks. I can’t wait to find that can of spam I hear is waiting for you inside!!!! I will start sharing pics as that gets going. Might be a little more interesting than oil changes and ignition systems.

 

[Snowy Rivers]

Waaaaaaaaaaaay cool.
Actually...everything on a snow cat is interesting..... sometimes even the junk that has been hidden under the seats or in a corner for decades..

Looking forward to seeing whatcha got going....

 

[Rock'n BK]

A little ride around the yard

 

[Track Addict]

Looks to be all there. Enjoy the journey fun machines lots of info and support on here.

 

[RRose]

A little ride around the yard

that is a great looking Tucker - can’t wait to see more of the project.

 

[Rock'n BK]

To hot to work on the tracks. Thought I would skip over to new glass and seals.

 

[Rock'n BK]

To hot to work on the tracks. Thought I would skip over to new glass and seals.

Looking for a thread on the passenger and driver windows.
Glass vs Plexiglass or how they got material for the slides?

 

[Rock'n BK]

Well here we are. I have the pontoons off and ready to go for a sand blast and paint.

FYI no spam was found inside!!
Bearings from Timken are on the way.

I just can not wait for snow this winter!!

 

[Rock'n BK]

I got the wheel bearings done and the axel seals replaced!! I never thought this would be so interesting.
I think I will paint Everything on the hubs

Got about 3 months to the Joseph Oregon ride. I think we are gonna make it!!!

 

[Snowy Rivers]

Looking good.
You should be all good to go for the winter.....

I remember working on the tracks/pontoons of the Clubs Tucker back in the late 70's
Lots of work....

 

[Rock'n BK]

I finally got the glass done.
I am still working on the slider windows

So nice to see in and out. The glass guys did a great job. It was cool to see how they put a flat piece of tempered glass on a curved door

 

[Rock'n BK]

Just got the pontoons back from sand blasting. Guy did a great job. Time to get after the sheet metal and welds.
I see the Joseph Oregon jamboree is coming fast.
Fingers crossed I bring the cat.

 

[Rock'n BK]

I think this is the hardest worker on the sno cat. She has all new seal and is going back to her home in the heart of the cat tonight.

 

[bobbob]

Rockn"BK
Would you post the bearing and seal, brand and serial numbers for both axles and the transfer case.
Thanks

 

[Rock'n BK]

Rockn"BK
Would you post the bearing and seal, brand and serial numbers for both axles and the transfer case.
Thanks

And as a bonus the speed cable is NAPA 615-1606. If you are leaking ATF horrible like mine was😀

 

[bobbob]

Thanks BK you ROCK.

 

[Rock'n BK]

Sealed the front and rear diffs. New seals on the and got it all back together this weekend.
Ran it for about 20 mins last night and no oil on the floor this am!!🤠

 

[Rock'n BK]

Going through the tracks and rollers.
I have a few sections that need repair and about 512 new cotter pins
Nothing to exciting.
A few rollers need changed out but not a big deal.
Still waiting for the pontoons to come back from paint

 

[Rock'n BK]

Well i have 1/2 section of track to finish. Got the worst of it done now.
Had the Upholstery guy out this weekend doing some preliminary fitting for the front seat.

 

[Rock'n BK]

I get to go pick these up tonight. Might get to start putting her back on tracks this week. Super Excited

 

[Rock'n BK]

Merry Christmas everyone!
A big Thanks to 1 boring guy RRose Track Addict GMoose and other you folks have all cut the trail for a guy like me.
Looking foreword to meeting you all in the near future.

 

[GMoose]

Merry Christmas everyone!
A big Thanks to 1 boring guy RRose Track Addict GMoose and other you folks have all cut the trail for a guy like me.
Looking foreword to meeting you all in the near future.

Three weeks until the Joseph Oregon jamboree, hope you make it.

 

[Rock'n BK]

Tracks are done!! I have a few items to pick up on Friday from the Fab shop. I am planning on having her back on her tracks and running Sat night !!😲
It’s tight on time but she runs and just needs her shoes back on!!

 

[Rock'n BK]

Got the front end together.
Going to try for the reared today.

 

[Rock'n BK]

She is back on her feet. Really looking forward to next weekend

 

[GMoose]

She is back on her feet. Really looking forward to next weekend

Excellent!! I want a ride.

 

[Rock'n BK]

Excellent!! I want a ride.

Ride? Heck bud you need to drive.!!!
See you next weekend!

 

[GMoose]

Ride? Heck bud you need to drive.!!!
See you next weekend!

Well you can drive the Frandee and the kitten also.

 

[Mikemoto46]

Wow............. Cool Buddy Waiting for your Next update.

 

[Rock'n BK]

Ground is frozen hard this am. Thought I should take her out for a spin and shake her down
Ran well drove well can’t wait to ride the snow with her