Kristi KT7 restoration pictures

[BigAl]

So well said..........There is no way to say it better or shorter......Come on Al, winter will be over and we will have to listen to your !*%#@! ramblings for another year.......

Ok ! No more KT7 pictures for you or Lyndon and I am throwing Bogus Bob , Toe Jam tommo ,and Mouse Ear Mike in too , just for good measure .
From now on I work in secret . Just make damn sure you show up to get all your butts kick when I am done . And NO !! I am not tellin you where that is or when it will be !!!

 

[Melensdad]

Ok ! No more KT7 pictures

OH BOO HOO . . . seems to me I saw some pictures of your KT7 in the snow. I think it was stuck on the trailer, in parts and pieces and snow was falling on it. So I guess you do have a real snowcat

Heck, my daughter's dog "Snow Ball Puff" has peed on more snow than your snowcat has seen.

 

[mbsieg]

Hey BigAl I for one really enjoyed the 26 pages you wrote!!! Learned alot, I better repaint my cat again or I will be the laughing stock at this FF snow run.

 

[BigAl]

OH BOO HOO . . . seems to me I saw some pictures of your KT7 in the snow. I think it was stuck on the trailer, in parts and pieces and snow was falling on it. So I guess you do have a real snowcat

Heck, my daughter's dog "Snow Ball Puff" has peed on more snow than your snowcat has seen.

So Bob ????
You still playin big "Bad Ass Snow Cat" in that old flat corn field behind your House ??? . I here your Mama still makes you keep the training wheels on the back of that Snot Trac .

 

[Melensdad]

So Bob ????
You still playin big "Bad Ass Snow Cat" in that old flat corn field behind your House ??

Dammit man don't you know the first thing about crop rotation. Last year was corn. This year I had soybeans planted out there.

 

[BigAl]

Dammit man don't you know the first thing about crop rotation. Last year was corn. This year I had soybeans planted out there.

The "Corn field Flyer" is now the "Soybean Streaker" ?????

 

[Melensdad]

The "Corn field Flyer" is now the "Soybean Streaker" ?????

Of course I don't have your majestic mountain views, but then again my Snow Trac gets to actually come out of the garage (under its own power) and drive around the countryside (under its own power). I've got my humble bean field and the adjoining farms to travel across, heck I even drive the Snow Trac on the roadways (under its own power).

 

[BigAl]

Ok , Today I got the right track steering linkage hooked up and working correctly. Sorry... no pictures until "Snake Eyes" Lyndon and that Snot Trac group he belongs to ,says they are sorry for hurting my feelings . Yes Lyndon !!! Big guys have Big Feelings !

Remember the other day when I said it was too easy ????? Well it was to good to be true . I realized today that either the Kristi factory or the nucklehead who owned it in the past somewhere, had welded lever extensions on to the Hydro valves to make the steering cables that were about a mile too long , work correctly . So I spent the entire day cutting it all off , rerouting the steering cables in a new way ,redrilling new linkage connection holes and setting it back up to make the hydros perform correctly . The new "controls" system allow the hydros to return to neutral center anytime the control handle is released .It is a safety issue that I felt would be needed . No need to be running up and over the ass of a Snot Trac when they get stuck ... just because I have fell over in a fit of laughter .Safety first !!!

I do not know how much this will effect the top speed ,but now I do not believe the valves could have ever opened completely, the way they had been "Jerry Rig" together . This would have caused a reduction in top speed .

Tomorrow should see the completion of the steering system and then I will weld the emergency brake rotors in place, completing that project also .

It's about time to start the wiring and to buttom "ole Yetti" up with her new top body pieces installed . They are are sanded and ready for paint and interior .

 

[mbsieg]

Hey Big Al post some pics I wanna see. PLEEEEEEEEEESE

 

[BigAl]

Ok ,
Left track steering control is now connected . I ended up heading out to my #1 buddy's welding shop and making up a new support bracket for the steering linkages.Thank God for good friends . It appears that the old one was made from 20 gauge sheet metal and was quite bent . The new one is 1/8 plate and I do believe it will easily outlast me . Tomorrow I will weld the emergency brake rotors in place and start the wiring .

Still no pictures until Lnydon realizes his mistake and crawls to me for forgivness . Well Lyndon.... ??? We are waiting ......

You better hurry Lnydon because now all the good interor shots are about to take place and everyone is going to blame you if they don't get to see all the neat stuff I am adding to Yetti .

 

[mtntopper]

Hey Big Al post some pics I wanna see. PLEEEEEEEEEESE

BigAl is self indulging in himself, but did take the time to send me a self portrait since he seems to be a little upset with some of the others here on the forum. He asked that I not post the pick but, I could not resist. He was contemplating the hydro steering lever controls as you can see, he was deep in Yetti thought....... Now I also understand the Panama connection......

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BigAl, you better start the pics back up or you will never know what might pop up for more pics.....

 

[BigAl]

Bill ,
That is a lot closer picture of me than you know . My nose is broader but it is very close . I do have a little gray hair on the old noggin too .

Well today was one of those "Crappy Days" that just waits to sneak up on you when you think your having a really good day . I had everything hooked up on the new steering system and secured in place . I even built a "dandy" little bracket support for the steering linkage to be secured too . While I was patting myself on the back and contemplating how super smart I am and how dumb Snow Trac owners must be , Bad Luck stuck !!!

I never saw her coming until it was to late . I swear I could see Bogus Bob laughing as she cut me down below the knees .I suddenly realized that since I had changed the steering controls ,I assumed the linkage would still work the same way .

Oh Lord ,please let me be right ??? I started the motor and gently pushed the steering controls forward . Lets just say I can now turn very tight circles if I throw both steering control levers forward at the same time . Oh Crap!!!

Now tommorow ,after I sober up from the drunken stupor, I will be enjoying shortly , I plan to build another bracket so both tracks go forward when I push the levers forward .

Oh and Bob ... You say one word and I will hunt you down and pee on your Snot Track . Thats about 2 gallons of pee on a good day !!!

 

[BigAl]

Good Evening All ,
Well I sobered up from yesterdays over medication , staggered to the shop and began reworking the steering controls . I shortly realized that another trip to the welding shop would be required to fabricate another bracket to support the steering linkage . 4 hydraulic hoses were also needing to be rerouted . Finally got the hoses changed and out of the way ,installed the new bracket , flipped over the steering hydro lever 180 degrees and reinstalled everything . It actually works correctly now !!!

So now I start the wiring in the morning . I will temporary install the front body cab to start laying out the gauges and switches .

Once again it appears that being the Great "Kristi Man" that I am ,I will be accepting Lyndons apology for his very rude behavior the other day when he made unkind remarks about my 26 pages on my KT7 restoration article . He hasn't apoloized just yet but I am sure it is coming soon .

I will therefore continue thrilling the less fortunate snow cat owners and wannabees with amazing pictures and stories of the superior Kristi KT7 restoration as it is once again reinstated to its glorious #1 position that it so rightly deserves , as soon as I find my damn camera .

If everything goes according to plan I hope to add 26 more pages before I am done . Hey Lyndon !!!>>>> Eat my shorts !!!


! PICTURES TOMORROW !

 

[bczoom]

Grand Poobah.

Glad to hear the steering controls are working.
It sounds like you have enough in place to now take it for a spin. If so, we're waiting anxiously to hear how fast it is. I don't recall but I thought the max speed when you got it was about 12 MPH. What can it do now?

 

[Melensdad]

when you got it was about 12 MPH. What can it do now?

If you drop it out of a cargo plane I'd bet it would go at least 13mph

 

[BigAl]

Grand Poobah.

Glad to hear the steering controls are working.
It sounds like you have enough in place to now take it for a spin. If so, we're waiting anxiously to hear how fast it is. I don't recall but I thought the max speed when you got it was about 12 MPH. What can it do now?

Ah... My little Boomer ,good morning

One rumor has it that the KT7 could not achieve the magic number of 20 MPH and that is what killed the production . Is it a rumor or fact ???I have a feeling that after what I have redesigned and repaired it was much more than this . Hard to say how fast it can go ,as I have only driven mine from the transport trailer to the shop when I purchased it . I have been tearing it apart ever since . I have the new track belting on order and it should arrive about the 22nd . After I get the new tracks built and installed , I should be able to answer your question .
So until then I will just poke along at my "ole man pace" fiddle farting as I go .

Ho and Bob .... That 13 MPH out of a Cargo plane was when it was pulling a Snow Trac .

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen .
Coffee is on and the doors open

 

[bczoom]

OK. I thought it was more assembled (tracks and such) based on your steering tests over the past couple days.

Ah... My little Boomer ,good morning

You're online awfully early this morning.

Coffee is on and the doors open

Can't stop in for a cup of joe but can you fax me one?

 

[BigAl]

.You're online awfully early this morning.

Ah yes I am.

I'm trying to get an early start on screwing with Bob S's little mind .

Actually while hunting at the ranch ,I tripped backwards over a log and nailed my hip pretty good .I got a black bruise the size of a dinner plate on my ass . It only lets me sleep on it a few hours at a time so I end up taking little mini naps during the day .

 

[Melensdad]

I'm trying to get an early start on screwing with Bob S's little mind

Hey my wife says I have a brain the size of a dinosaur

 

[BigAl]

Hey my wife says I have a brain the size of a dinosaur

Is that a good thing ???
And this from a women still in grade school ???

 

[villi]

Ah... My little Boomer ,good morning

One rumor has it that the KT7 could not achieve the magic number of 20 MPH and that is what killed the production . Is it a rumor or fact ???I have a feeling that after what I have redesigned and repaired it was much more than this . Hard to say how fast it can go ,as I have only driven mine from the transport trailer to the shop when I purchased it . I have been tearing it apart ever since . I have the new track belting on order and it should arrive about the 22nd . After I get the new tracks built and installed , I should be able to answer your question .
So until then I will just poke along at my "ole man pace" fiddle farting as I go .

Ho and Bob .... That 13 MPH out of a Cargo plane was when it was pulling a Snow Trac .

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen .
Coffee is on and the doors open

Hey Al
Did you get a new belts from FallLine ?

 

[BigAl]

Hey Al
Did you get a new belts from FallLine ?

Hi Villi ,
I purchased my new belting from Capitol Rubber in Sacramento Ca. $880 total for both tracks . That is #330 3ply heavy duty 3/8 rubber good to a working temp of -25 degrees . I also checked with Falline out of Reno but they were more money and Sacramento is closer for me .

 

[BigAl]

WOO WEE!!! We been busy today !!!

Got up early and checked my email for an apology from Lyndon but I don't think his computer is working correctly because I have not recieved it yet . Maybe tomorrow......

Headed out to the shop and with the help of the little woman we placed the front cab section temporarily back into place on Yetti . My idea is to place all the gauges ,speakers ,intercom control, acc/light switches, adjustable dome lights and radio's in the overhead console . The arm rest on the operators side will extend all the way to the front door leaving me an area to install the choke, throttle, start switches and a "built in cup holder" just in front of the steering controls . Angle indicator ,compass ,GPS, and indoor/outdoor thermometer will be installed in the front door panel just below the window .Master electrical shutoff switch is between the seat backs as is the emergency brake and the neutral cutout lever for the hydro transmissions .
So that is what I have been doing all day . Measuring and drawing out gauges location ,figuring out what wiring goes where , fuse panel location , etc. etc.etc.

Looked at a dandy remote controlled spotlight that can be controlled remotely from inside or outside the cab ,but at $345 it is hard to justify .

I also plan to use male/female electric plugs connectors so if the upper cab has to be taken off in the future it can be easily done without cutting wires .

So here are a bunch of pictures :

 

[BigAl]

A few more :

 

[mlang2005]

Al have you spent more $ on parts or booze and dr.pepper?. Maybe you should cut your losses and buy a brand new snow cat. after another couple of years to finish this one you might be money ahead. Although I am enjoying this thread? as soon as it snows I'am off this computer and heading for the deep powder.

 

[BigAl]

Al have you spent more $ on parts or booze and dr.pepper?. Maybe you should cut your losses and buy a brand new snow cat. after another couple of years to finish this one you might be money ahead. Although I am enjoying this thread? as soon as it snows I'am off this computer and heading for the deep powder.

Ahhhh.... Now there is the problem . Without the Yetti ,would I really need the Dr. Rums . So by doing this I am helping to keep a Rum maker and Dr. Pepper in business . And I just may be lying a wee bit about the drinkin

 

[bczoom]

Looked at a dandy remote controlled spotlight that can be controlled remotely from inside or outside the cab ,but at $345 it is hard to justify

Poobah,

There's a lot of remote control spotlights for a lot less. I don't know anything about THIS one for $100 but it came up on a google search of "wireless remote control spotlight". There's a lot of wired remote control versions for even less.

 

[Vance]

Al,

Boy that thing is coming along!! Can't wait to see it on some snow (if we ever get any...)

Personally, I don't like the looks of all the remote control spotlights. Mostly because all the ones that I see are rectangular. Just doesn't work for me. I'm thinking of adding police style rounds ones on my cat. I haven't decided between pillar or roof mount. Depends what will fit. I'm a bit worried about the roof lights mixing it up with all the low branches we have in CA.

The marine guys and fire depts seem to use those remote light quite a bit. They must work.

Vance

 

[BigAl]

I think this is the unit I am going with . I really can't see a myself needing anything more than this.

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The Golight Stryker is a motorized spotlight that operates via a handheld and/or dash mount 4-button wireless remote control. The up and down buttons control the motorized 135 degree tilt of the spotlight and the left and right buttons move the motorized rotation of the light a full 370 degrees. The light continues to move while a button is depressed. Once any button is released, the spotlight remains locked in that position until a button is depressed again. The remotes also turn the light on and off so no additional switches are required. The radio based remote control is effective to 150 feet.
A simple two-step installation process attaches the Stryker to your vessel and/or vehicle. The Stryker utilizes a new and innovative mounting system. A separate stainless steel mounting plate is mounted to the surface via 3 screws and interlocks to the spotlight base for a quick, safe and secure attachment.
The wireless dash remote control allows for fingertip operation and eliminates the time consuming task of routing a wiring cable from the spotlight to the controller. This remote can be mounted to the dash, using the 4 screw holes beneath the rubber cover.
The wireless handheld remote is oval in shape, 3 inches long and about 1.5 inches wide, .5 inches thick, fitting easily into the palm of your hand.
The Cr5 Pentabeam II technology combines a five-sided parabolic reflector with an axial filament Phillips 9011 bulb. This 6,500,000 adjusted retail Candle Power (500,000 initial candle power) configuration generates an extremely bright beam to penetrate dark spots, cast a broad spectral pattern and reach distances of up to a half-mile away.
Both UV and saltwater resistant, the Golight Stryker comes with a five-year limited warranty. The unit is 6 inches high, 7 inches wide and 7 inches deep.
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[bczoom]

I really can't see a myself needing anything more than this.

GP,

I guess it depends on what your plans are for this light. For spotting wildlife, I find a handheld works better. If the game is moving, it's very hard to track with those electronic ones.

Those are kind of a bugger on uneven terrain since you need to change the up/down while you pan left/right.