Snow "Car"

[aeronca65t]

Snow "Car"

This reminds me of some of the snow vehicles that John C. has on his "coldplugs" site.

The Chevy at the end is pretty neat.

https://www.videosift.com/video/Snowmobile-of-1926

 

[SilentUnicorn]

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What an absolutely beautiful concept!

mark

 

[abarth69]

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Sign me up.

I need a new toy what's the chances of finding one for sale?

They say Ski-doo where the first in 1937.

Cheers

Mark

 

[SilentUnicorn]

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some more

https://www.formandreform.com/wordpress/?p=1298

 

[Silverghost]

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Oh no, no, no, we just CAN'T allow that!! No safety guards on the chains! And no protection for the passengers getting in and out! Why someone might leave it in gear and little jimmy or janet or Aunt Helen would just be flattened!!! No, no, no....OSHA and DOT regulations you know!!!

Very innovative and resourceful.....can I use my Jag or my Mini??!! :laugh:

 

[JPSmit]

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Very innovative and resourceful.....can I use my Jag or my Mini??!! :laugh:

Of course - or

 

[aeronca65t]

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:lol:

Wow! A <span style="font-weight: bold">L</span>ittle <span style="font-weight: bold">B</span>ritish <span style="font-weight: bold">S</span>now-mobile!
<span style="font-weight: bold">LBS?</span>

I like the Russian Zil on Mark's link too....those <span style="font-style: italic">Krazy Komrades</span>!

How about a something a bit bigger?

 

[DrEntropy]

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Guys up front to shoot any moose or reindeer?

 

[aeronca65t]

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I don't think you're going to sneak up on any moose or reindeer with *that* thing!

 

[JPSmit]

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I don't think you're going to sneak up on any moose or reindeer with *that* thing!

:lol: Not sure I'd want to take that on a frozen lake

 

[Sherlock]

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Great video!

Did a little internet digging, apparently the video features the Armstead snow motor of the 1920's...

According to the <span style="font-style: italic">all-knowing</span> Wikipedia, the Armstead was the second try at screw propelled vehicle, the first being an unsuccessful attempt in the early 1900's, so the Armstead was the first company to have success with it... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_propelled_vehicle

Of course everyone knows that Canada is the true birthplace of snow machines in terms of mass production, Bombardier in the province of Quebec, with development starting in 1937... https://www.crj.bombardier.com/en/0_0/0_0_1_6_2_2.html

 

[DrEntropy]

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I don't think you're going to sneak up on any moose or reindeer with *that* thing!

Okay. Point taken.

The occasional DEAF moose or reindeer then. :wink:

 

[JPSmit]

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I don't think you're going to sneak up on any moose or reindeer with *that* thing!

Okay. Point taken.

The occasional DEAF moose or reindeer then. :wink:

that would be called road kill :lol:

BTW - nice avatar - confirms a few suspicions

 

[DrEntropy]

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BTW - nice avatar - confirms a few suspicions

No doubt.

 

[14dna]

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Doc;

You got the same photographer as me?
Got my pics for free. You get the same deal?

Dave :thumbsup:

P.S. looks like a good shot

 

[SilentUnicorn]

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Doc;

You got the same photographer as me?
Got my pics for free. You get the same deal?

Dave :thumbsup:

P.S. looks like a good shot

:lol: :lol::lol:


hey wasa the guy that took your pics real military like??
you know

FACE FORWARD!

TURN LEFT!


he did my pics too....




m

 

[DrEntropy]

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Did they let ya keep yer necktie, glasses and "pocket protector"?!?!


...gotta be th' same guys!

 

[bugimike]

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I love that concept (screw-drive!) I bet with the right mechanicals it could be built as an amphibian too (the screws are large enough to be floats as well!!).

 

[coldplugs]

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A fellow named Peavey from Maine built a screw drive log hauler in 1909. (Same family as invented the "Peavey" pole for logging - how's <span style="font-style: italic">that</span> for trivia?.) I think it's pictured in this thread with the "moose hunters" on the front. It wasn't a success because it just sank itself in soft snow. The Lombard (Waterville, Maine) Log Haulers (like the one with tracks also pictured) were far more successful. Today they use skidders (big rubber wheels) and one local guy uses horses.

Even today, winter is the best time for hauling out logs since the ground is frozen.

Great old photos.

Here's a few I took several years ago at a Model T "Snowmobile" meet. The Snowmobile kit included tracks and skis that replaced the wheels. And some folks think trailing an MG is a challenge....

 

[DrEntropy]

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It neva ceases to amaze me what you Mainahs get up to for "entertainment" in winter! sheesh.

Ya gotta PROMISE me you're gonna go find and visit my pal when he gets back "up there" in a few months. You two just GOTTA meet! Too much in common.