Varnished Machine--

[Wascana]

I am new to this site, and have a 1948 B12 that I am begining to restore.  The outer plywood needs to be replaced.  I have started to research birch plywood and am thinking of going with rotary cut Baltic birch 1/4".  Would this be a good choice?  Any information would be appreciated.   Also, the frame work is broken above the windshield by the front doors - I understand this was a weak spot.  Any reccomendations on how to best repair this?

[the old trucker]

    COUPLE OF NEW PICS FROM OLDSLEDZ

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/B12XMAS3.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/B12XMAS1.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/B12XMAS2.jpg

    That is one sharp looking Bombardier. You know....one of those pics would look "KOOL" on a t-shirt. Of course Cam's machine would have to be along side too. I am going to check into that.

                                                                          The Old Trucker

[kpm]

that is a great looking woodie....looks like he has some deer and elk living in his neigborhood...Swampdawg and I might have to go there!!!
                                             kpm

[oldsledz]

KPM -- Comon' down and help me shoot the cyotes too!

[marcdds]

hi did u buy a other machine oldsleds have a merry xmas form all of us in pontiac county quebec

[oldsledz]

Marc,

Not yet.  Would like to find a B7 that needs restoration.  -- any leads??

Have a nice holiday--see you in St. Raymond.

[the old trucker]

   Oldsledz how is the paint holding up on the manifold & engine since using her ?? How is the wooden body doing ?  How is the engine temp doing ? And the last question ; Is there anything you would change if you were to do this over again with another machine ??
                                                                           The Old Trucker

[oldsledz]

The manifold still looks pretty good and the body still looks as good as when I finished it.  I do keep it in a heated garage when not in use so everything dries out.  The engine temp holds perfect. I do adjust the rear door and watch the temp gauage.  Anything different??  I don't know.  Pretty satisfied with it.
    Headed for camp with the machine tomorrow for the week end so I should put  50 to 60 miles on it.  Went for a quick ride last night to double check my track tension (8 miles) and it goes great. So with that being said,  I will pack every tool that I have,  a couple of tow straps and my winter clothes just in case!

Have a Happy New Year and we should see yours on the snow in 2011!

[the old trucker]

   Happy New Year to you & the family. Don't forget to pack the camera & extra batteries. Pleasant journeys my friend.
                                                                            One old trucker....

[marcdds]

have a happy new year . no leads on b7 going be hard to find .im looking for original interior door handles for b12  even repops would be ok best regards marc ill have a new machine in st raymond

[oldsledz]

Marc,

What year is your B12?  If it is a 48 and you can't find the interior handles,  I have a source for the reproductions.

Oldsledz

[the old trucker]

  
    O.T. Today's photos of the pinstripe going on as we speak. Should be done later today. Oldsledz
 
  Oldsledz, here is my question. In this pic it shows the (rub rail or stiffener). Is it made from oak & if so what size is the wood & what size round over bit did you use ??

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/BOMBARDIERB12368.jpg

[oldsledz]

If I remember correctly,  it was made out of ash.  I will get the dimentions.