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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild
« on: October 27, 2008, 12:05:40 pm »
Hey OT - Those seat covers would probably work for the chair at your computer.
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General Discussion / Re: ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS Please sign in.
« on: October 27, 2008, 12:03:49 pm »
Name: Claude R
Location: St. Brieux, SK
Model: B12-CS
Year: 1949
Gauge: Narrow
Style: Wood
Spent months restoring one that was "Tucked Away" for years. Great project - that was in 2003 - 2004. Since then have enjoyed learning about all the different models and features. Enjoy hearing all the experiences people have had with these Bugs.
Location: St. Brieux, SK
Model: B12-CS
Year: 1949
Gauge: Narrow
Style: Wood
Spent months restoring one that was "Tucked Away" for years. Great project - that was in 2003 - 2004. Since then have enjoyed learning about all the different models and features. Enjoy hearing all the experiences people have had with these Bugs.
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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild
« on: October 21, 2008, 12:30:04 pm »
Hey Gror - what kind of condition is the fuel tank in? Do you have any plans for chaning it?
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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild
« on: October 21, 2008, 12:28:10 pm »
I couldn't resist - I looked to see if there was fuzzy dice hanging from the wiper motor but maybe that wasn't an option.
Looks like your doing well at restoring her Gror - have fun.
Looks like your doing well at restoring her Gror - have fun.
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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild
« on: October 20, 2008, 12:50:41 pm »
Gror,
Nice rebuild project, the pictures are great for reference and for all the other members to enjoy your efforts.
Regarding OT's comments about the bell housing, I was wondering if there was a story behind that as well.
Are you thinking of using birch to replace the rotten wood?
I may be confused about the Model B12 CS - I thought the S stood for "Special", but from the looks of pics #5 & #6 Bombardier must have offered a "Safari" package in 1950.
Looks like you are on the way to having a great unit. Keep the pics posted and Good Luck.
Nice rebuild project, the pictures are great for reference and for all the other members to enjoy your efforts.
Regarding OT's comments about the bell housing, I was wondering if there was a story behind that as well.
Are you thinking of using birch to replace the rotten wood?
I may be confused about the Model B12 CS - I thought the S stood for "Special", but from the looks of pics #5 & #6 Bombardier must have offered a "Safari" package in 1950.
Looks like you are on the way to having a great unit. Keep the pics posted and Good Luck.
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Trail Talk / Re: Flin Flon to Cranberry pics
« on: September 19, 2008, 12:43:36 pm »
If you want to see the two videos on Youtube, do a search on "Bombardier snowmachine"
They may be on the disc I sent you OT.
They may be on the disc I sent you OT.
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Trail Talk / Re: Flin Flon to Cranberry pics
« on: September 19, 2008, 12:37:40 pm »
Just since you're so good at digging up info for everybody. There is only two videos the third one may have been to large. Let me know if you need a hint.
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Trail Talk / Re: Flin Flon to Cranberry pics
« on: September 18, 2008, 07:41:35 pm »
Ha Ha Ha
Hey OT quit staring at my Grandma's Beaver .... coat!!
Two days ago I uploaded a Video on Youtube and I am just finishing loading two more tonight. Since you seem to have too much time on your hands I won't tell you where to find them - they should be in the right category and if you use the right words to search with you'll find'em.
Once you find them on Youtube you can reply with a post on NT with what to search for.
Have fun OT
Hey OT quit staring at my Grandma's Beaver .... coat!!
Two days ago I uploaded a Video on Youtube and I am just finishing loading two more tonight. Since you seem to have too much time on your hands I won't tell you where to find them - they should be in the right category and if you use the right words to search with you'll find'em.
Once you find them on Youtube you can reply with a post on NT with what to search for.
Have fun OT
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Trail Talk / Re: Flin Flon to Cranberry pics
« on: September 04, 2008, 05:29:48 pm »
Hey there OT
I will drop a CD in the mail for you ASAP with a few goodies on it for you.
I will drop a CD in the mail for you ASAP with a few goodies on it for you.
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General Discussion / Re: Wikipedia Snowcat Pages
« on: June 12, 2008, 05:52:24 pm »
Shouldn't be a problem, I don't mind sharing info an pictures. It is tucked away right now, but we'll have it pulled out again this fall.
Are you still looking for more pics for Wikipedia?
Houlio
Are you still looking for more pics for Wikipedia?
Houlio
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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Houlio's smart test
« on: April 16, 2008, 08:51:37 pm »
Hey there TOT, I have to admit that this was not a complete rebuild - our family has owned the unit since 1951 and tried to keep it our of harms way. It sat for many years without being used. With that being said, my Dad spent his life as a mechanic and has always been extremely handy at fixing most types of problems. So here goes the "Smart Test"
1. Yes, the engine was basically working, we spent a few days cleaning / servicing before firing it up, but no serious overhaul. Clutch plate was stuck and had to be broke free.
2. All the wood is still original except the rear two corner panels and the front panel.
3. Brass Wood Screws - Tried to get them close to the originals
4. Some standard wood glue
5. Had trouble finding the correct gasket material - I found some that was quite close except the diameter of the hole had to be routered out almost 1/4" so we made a metal jig and clamped it to a die grinder - that way we only took 1/8" off all the way around to achieve the 1/4" in diameter. We also took care to make sure the splice in the weatherstripping always ended up at the bottom of the window (Glass is still original)
6. Most of the wiring is still original - only change was a resistor and some converted to 12V
7. Tires original - Sprocket Original (sprocket belting is cracking and will need some TLC)
8. Still all original, very little dents (not much to hit in the middle of the prairies - and the coyotes turn to short to catch them - with this unit)
9. All original (basic servicing - clutch plate was stuck - had to split tranny to break it free)
10. Just like putting lipstick on a prom date!!! ha ha - Actually it took more stain than I had bought, we had to go back and get more before we did the second coat to make sure we had enough. I sprayed three coats of seal coat on it after that.
Sorry I couldn't give you more information, again I was lucky to have such a good unit to start with. Dad and I spent about 7 months on going through almost every inch of this unit and being careful to keep it original as possible since we had such a good unit start with.
1. Yes, the engine was basically working, we spent a few days cleaning / servicing before firing it up, but no serious overhaul. Clutch plate was stuck and had to be broke free.
2. All the wood is still original except the rear two corner panels and the front panel.
3. Brass Wood Screws - Tried to get them close to the originals
4. Some standard wood glue
5. Had trouble finding the correct gasket material - I found some that was quite close except the diameter of the hole had to be routered out almost 1/4" so we made a metal jig and clamped it to a die grinder - that way we only took 1/8" off all the way around to achieve the 1/4" in diameter. We also took care to make sure the splice in the weatherstripping always ended up at the bottom of the window (Glass is still original)
6. Most of the wiring is still original - only change was a resistor and some converted to 12V
7. Tires original - Sprocket Original (sprocket belting is cracking and will need some TLC)
8. Still all original, very little dents (not much to hit in the middle of the prairies - and the coyotes turn to short to catch them - with this unit)
9. All original (basic servicing - clutch plate was stuck - had to split tranny to break it free)
10. Just like putting lipstick on a prom date!!! ha ha - Actually it took more stain than I had bought, we had to go back and get more before we did the second coat to make sure we had enough. I sprayed three coats of seal coat on it after that.
Sorry I couldn't give you more information, again I was lucky to have such a good unit to start with. Dad and I spent about 7 months on going through almost every inch of this unit and being careful to keep it original as possible since we had such a good unit start with.
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General Discussion / Re: Memorabilia
« on: April 03, 2008, 05:55:15 pm »
Old Trucker - Sounds like these boys are pretty focused on the military type vehicles, pretty interesting though. Did you try to send them a post to check out "Northern Tracks"? They might find the answers to some of their questions. Keep the links coming!
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Trail Talk / Re: Flin Flon to Cranberry pics
« on: April 01, 2008, 06:34:05 pm »
Hey Swamp Dawg I have some video of the trip up to Ted's cabin, going through the trails. I am trying to find time to clean it up. Maybe we could exchange some clips.
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General Discussion / Re:Rally
« on: March 26, 2008, 09:26:34 pm »
Actually all the bugs there seemed to have something special or unique about them, the rally was great to just sit back and listen to all the experience and adventures that people have had with their bugs over the years.
Houlio
Houlio
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General Discussion / Re:Rally
« on: March 26, 2008, 09:23:28 pm »
Hey there OT - Jesse has the Orange w/ Black Trim wide Guage (folding Camo chair infront of it - if you are looking through the rally pictures) His unit is extremely well done and he knows it inside out. Jesse has spent alot of time with these bugs and it was great talking to him at the rally.
Houlio
Houlio