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Post by: Swamp Dawg on October 16, 2008, 05:13:47 pm
Greetings Fellow Bombardier Enthusiasts!


Its getting to be the time of the year when people uncover their old treasures, and start to wrench and prepare for the coming of winter.  (some people dread winter, but us crazy folk live for it).  Everybody has pride in their own individual machine(s), and we all like to discuss our different modifications and experiences, which really makes this site possible.

I have been noticing that a lot of people are signing up for the forum, but it seems they never post anything.  I realize some people just come to read, as I do on some other forums I frequent, but it would be nice to have a few more people active in the forums.  

I believe we have a huge cross section of people already signed up, from young to old, experienced to beginner.  It would sure be nice if some of the experienced guys started posting and schooling us know-nothings.  If anything, just chiming in on a question that people are having a hard time answering.  I myself, am quite new to Bombardiers so I'm not much help when it comes to the history of these machines or the different variations of the machine.  But I'm sure there are a few people on this forum that could write books with the information they hold.

So I would like to do a Roll Call. Think of it as introducing yourself, if you haven't already.  It's always interesting to know where people are from, etc.
It would be great if you provided details on :

Where you live (province/and or city)
How many years you've been around bombardiers, if any.
Maybe your background info (like what you do for a living ie. mechanic, electrician, Truck Driver......)
Which Bombardiers you have (list if you have more than one)
And any other info that you would like to share


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Post by: Swamp Dawg on October 16, 2008, 05:20:44 pm
I'll Start off

Name:                Paul Rossington
Location:            Flin Flon , MB  
Experience:         Been around Bombardiers for about 2yrs
Background exp:  Welder/Fabricator/Machinist
Machines:           1952 Metal Narrow Gauge



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Post by: the old trucker on October 16, 2008, 07:17:08 pm
Name;              Claude Stratton
Location;           Pasadena, NL.
Experience;        Reading & learning about Bombardiers since reading about Cameron McLean in woodworking mag.
Background Exp; truck driver for 30 yrs.(owner/operator)
now on total disability.
Machines;   Finally got a 47-48 b12 to rebuild from ground up... Summer of 09!!
     
Favourite Machine;  1947 to 1951 wooden body, wide or narrow.
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Post by: bluetoque on October 21, 2008, 08:15:06 pm
Name.. Randy Denny. Prince Albert SASK .Bought my first bug in 1971 a 48 narrow ga wood still have it today. Was going to make my fortune comercial fishing in northern sask but after spending two winters in a wall tent I gave that up. I bought a 56 na ga steel bug from the DNR in meadow lake in 1980 ..we put it thro the ice on Reindeer Lake feb 16/84 in 80`of water. As it was licenced SGI retreived it in june of 85. I still have it today.I bought a third bug this past winter a 74 wi ga steel and am in the process of rebuilding.I am a retired bldg contractor with a passion for these machines since I was a kid. Have met many new freinds in cranberry since we started going to the rallys.
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Post by: LT on October 21, 2008, 09:28:48 pm
Hi - Larry Hilworth - Yorkton Sask.   Farm Implement Dealer.   Having seen wide guages in west Yellowstone several years ago, I have wanted a Bombadier ever since.    That was 24 years ago.  In 2006 I finally found one...a 52 (I think) Narrow guage, flat head 6 , 3 on the tree.      Really never did much with it and it runs great.   We use it simply for recreation.   Absolutley luv it and my wife said sell her snowmobile.  She has way too much fun in the Bomby.    It has been a blast.   Would like to find a wide guage someday.   

Read the posts every so often.  Great to hear the stories and the pics are fantastic.
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Post by: houlio 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. 
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Post by: REDRANGER on October 29, 2008, 09:28:23 am
Bob Michael
Princeton, Minnesota

My friend Bill and I own Bombadier SV 200,Dozer style,  1979 Ford Ranger(red) that Bill put up on nylon Tracks, and our newest is a 65? B-12 that needs alot of body work. we have been going through it mechanically first.  Last year was lights, wiring problems new sprockets and bearings.  This year new wiring harness, change 3 speed trans to an automatic, new seats and put nylon on the skis, tranny cooler and radiator
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Post by: Averyman on October 29, 2008, 08:56:11 pm
Clarence Davis, Brandon, MB
Farmer,collector,mechanic,designer and builder.
Loved snowplanes and bombardiers since I was a kid growing up in Sask. Finally got a 1951 B-12 narrow woodie 3 years ago.  It is all origional but I am going to have it reupholstered this winter and put on the new track belts which are ready now. Could'nt find a snowplane so I built my own.
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Post by: chopperguy on November 06, 2008, 04:09:40 pm
Name: Gerald C.
Location: Wakaw,Sk.
Machine: 1948 Narrow Gauge
Body Style: Aluminum
Drive Train: circa '78 Ford 300 6 Cyl w/ Auto Tranny and a Mechanical drive line brake
Owned: 3 yrs.
Love 'em,best winter past time yet.Have yet to weld carbides on ski's for better steering
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Post by: Cranman on December 15, 2008, 08:48:42 pm
Name: Bob Huck....Cranberry Portage in Manitoba...Retired 13 years ago from a job that allowed me to bust bush all over Northern Manitoba with the government buying my gas and parts. Hell they even paid me. Friend found an old comercial Fisherman's narrow guage in a cow pasture south of Lake Manitoba. Then I found out what parts cost ! Lots of hours operating other bombardiers, wide, narrow,old,new, J5's,J7's,and M7's both gas and diesel. Broke..em, fixed..em ,sunk..em and pulled..em out.
      My machine is serial #2D4175 built 13-01-53, likely one of the last, if not the last, of the 1952 first year metal, that still had the wooden doors etc. Lots to do yet-paint and headliner etc. but motor upgraded to 265 cid and all running gear redone. Doors and tamarack rub rail redone by Cam McLean. Hope to finish her someday.
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Post by: Frank Walsh on December 17, 2008, 04:21:21 pm
My name is Frank Walsh. I reside on Oak Island, Minnesota, which is on Lake of the Woods, on the Minnesota-Manitoba-Ontario borders. I own and operate a fishing camp, which also caters to winter ice fishermen.

I have two machines. One, a 1950 woody that was completely rebuild by the "Bomber Maestro" Cam McLean 5 years ago. And a 1965 metal machine. It has just received a complete make over, and no longer looks like this. I have not seen it yet, so will be a surprise to me when I get it back next week.

All I have to say is this is a great site, and happy I stumbled on it.

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Post by: Trapper 2 on December 21, 2008, 04:07:07 pm
Hi,
 Just found this site a few days ago. In the past, lived in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Use to help my dad commercial fish on Athapap, Wedge Lake, 1St, 2nd, 3rd Cranberry lakes in lte 50`s, early 60`s. We use to have 2 bombs. I was young at the time and can say I did not like the -40+ wather when we were fishing.
Now retired, living in Beaumont, Alberta. In the process of buying a wide gauge 52, R-18. It needs a lot of tender care. Will be asking for help to find parts here as I don`t know where to look at this time.
If I ever get it going, will try to make it home to Flin Flon for the meet. I just have to go across Athapap as we have a cabin on the big lake.
 
Doug
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Post by: Rainyriverjoe on December 22, 2008, 09:30:33 am
started working at resorts on lake of the woods 14 years ago taking tourists out fishing in bombers. did that for a number of years for a couple of self sufficient resorts that did their own repairs.  i really liked the rigs and caught the bomber bug.  after the resorts i worked at a marina that repaired bombardiers in the winter and boats in the summer.  some of the projects were as simple as a new marine band radio install to as involved as 3/4 ton rear end swaps and fuel injection conversions.  one project i liked was fabricating a manual choke setup.  we punched our own tracks, rebuilt suspension drums, you name it.
  i dont own my own rig just yet, but i am pursuing a couple leads and am getting a excited at the prospect of having one.  bombardiers are difficult to come by on this side of the border.  i live in minnesota, midway between baudette and international falls.
  i just came across this site and it is one of the first i bring up every time i fire up this crappy computer i have.  my printer/scanner isnt compatible with it or i could send some pictures of one bomber i sunk in 11 feet of water one time or else some really nice scenery pics, among others.  i really like looking at bombers doing what they were meant to do even 50 or 60 years later.
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Post by: Frank Walsh on December 22, 2008, 07:19:53 pm
Bombernut,

I assure you are referring to LOTWs Marine. I was just there today, picking up a machine.
Al mentioned someone he knows with a pretty nice woody for sale at a good price. You may want to call him.
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Post by: cletus on January 11, 2009, 03:33:59 pm
Name:  Ray Rossington

Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba 

Interests:
I have been interested in Bombardiers and other types of track vehicles since I was a kid.  In my previous life as a heavy equipment contractor we owned a number of track vehicles, Nodwells, Muskeg tractors and Cat dozers, used mainly for bush work and opening up winter roads.  Over this period of time we actioned a number of major rebuilds in our shop facility.

Presently I run a small manufacturing company specializing in the manufacture and marketing products used in ice road construction. www.bigice.ca (http://www.bigice.ca)
When time permits my partner and I (Swamp Dawg) have a number of projects on the go.  Our 1983 Bombardier Muskeg tractor is under going a ground up rebuild, the Bombardier 1952 Narrow Gauge is slowly coming back to life as it has seen a new driveline, tracks and body work, and the Bombardier 1974 Wide Gauge has not seen the shop to date.

General:
We recognized that there was no location on the internet that offered information resources for Bombardier Snow Bus ( Bug) users, so we created www.Northerntracks.com to try to provide a medium where interested individuals can view and exchange knowledge that is necessary to optimize the performance, reliability and looks of these fantastic over the snow vehicles while at the same time many new friendships develop with folks of mutual interest.

Going Forward:
 I would like to encourage more viewers to consider offering their help or views that is required by the various Bombardier owners/rebuilders.  There are signed in members that undoubtedly have an enviable amount of Bombardier knowledge by virtue of the fact they may have spent a life time working, repairing and rebuilding these great machines.
We would like to thank all that have contributed to this forum to date and look forward to  hearing from them in the future.

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Post by: gror on January 12, 2009, 06:45:03 pm
Greg Ror,
Millwright,Hydro Station Operator
Nipawin Sask

My Bombardier:
1950 Narrow  Gauge

Ive just spent 3 months rebuilding a machine I got 2 years ago. Removed the 251 flathead and 3 speed standard trans and replaced with a 300 six bored out 60 thou and a C6 Auto transmission.Its been a lot of fun and am looking forward to taking it out for a run. Drove it home from town the other day, 5 miles, after getting exhaust on it. It ran great but I have to redo my gas pedal linkage as I only had 1/4 the movement at carb. It was a long, slow drive but should not be hard to fix. Pictures will be coming. Thanks to Swampdawg,Old Trucker and anyone else that gave me advise and connections to find stuff. I did learn Nipawin is a hard place to find parts.
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Post by: fisher on January 14, 2009, 12:32:48 am
Neil Bates
Have a narrow and wide gauge. Don't know any ser.#s or what years. Both are steel and have round side windows. Bought the narrow myself before I even had a drivers licence. Inherited the wide with all the rest of the fish camp equipment my dad left me on goose lake. The bombadier rally even came down from Athapap and watched us lift and set nets about 9 or 10 years ago.
There's an unending restoration always going on with Bombs. If yur scared to skin yur knuckles yur got the wrong machine. There's a 300 with a C6 in the narrow and a 351 with a C4 in the wide. My dad had the wide gauge changed over from the flat head in The Pas here and we changed the narrow over ourselves.
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Post by: DR.R on January 14, 2009, 07:31:17 pm
Name:          Darrell R.
Location:      Buffalo Narrows sk.
Experience:   14 years.
Background:  Transplanted Farmer. 
Machines:     ? Metal Narrows Gauge.


     Redone but ID plate removed. Once I get to it I'll quiz everyone on estimated year of manufacture.
250/251 motor in it. Not much else known yet.             Thanks!
DR.R
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Post by: granpasboy on February 06, 2009, 11:26:52 pm
My name is John Gunning from Lansford, ND. I have a 1951 wide woody that was purchased new by my grandfather. He ordered it in the winter of 1949-1950, recieved it in late 1951. It has been in the family all its life. I pulled it out and put it in the shop two weeks ago, after sitting for close to 20 years. I took it for a drive with several friends on Superbowl Sunday. The old girl runs great, sounds even better, and looks pretty fair for being all original (except for the gas tank). I will post pictures as soon as I take new ones.
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Post by: AmpTramp on March 01, 2009, 07:10:45 pm
Hi to everyone

My name is Bob Fitzpatrick and I reside at Rankin Inlet Nunavut. Electrican by trade, thus the name Amp Tramp.
We bought our Bombardier over 5 years ago and use it for hauling certain supplies to the closer communities in our region. Not often. Materials that wont fit on a plane.
Planning a trip to Churchill Manitoba mid march. Hauling a truck there and escorting a new toy back. A bobcat 2300D on tracks.
Will take some pics and if I ever learn to post we can share the trip. :)

Bob Fitzpatrick
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Post by: 48bomber on June 20, 2009, 09:19:00 pm
Hi all,
 My name is Andy Sharpe and I am new to this. Just purchased a 48 wood narrow guage and am looking forward to delivery in the fall. I live in eastern Ontario and have never seen one of these machines anywhere in this part of the province.
  I am a cabinet maker by trade ,and look forward to working on the bomber.
  I also look after the grooming part of our local snowmobile club ,Havelock District Snowmobile Club.We have over 300 km of trail to groom ,with 2 bombardier groomers.
 The OFSC for this year has approved a antique snowmobile trail permit . This will allow the bomber on the trails as it definately will meet the requirements!
 I also ride a 2009 ski-doo renegade 800 , and my son a ski-doo legend.
   I know Im a little off in the seasons, but my intrest is always about snow!
  Cheers
  Andy    48bomber
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Post by: Eric on August 14, 2009, 01:07:59 pm
Eric Carlson. Eriksdale Mb.
 Hi all, I don't have a bomber yet. I am looking for a steel wide gauge to restore. Spent many years in them as my dad owns one for commercial fishing. If anyone knows of one feel free to let me know.
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Post by: orin on October 19, 2009, 10:01:42 pm
hi all,
Orin Carlson, Dawsonbay, mb
have a 1950 narrow gauge woodie, rebuilding it right now. put a 300 ford and auto tranny in about 5 years ago.
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Post by: marcdds on December 10, 2009, 08:43:45 pm
hi im marc from campbell.s bay quebec iv had snows like we call them here since 1992 .i have a 1955 r12 1951 r12 1961 r12 a c18 to be restored and just had 1938 b7 finished restored looking fowerd to meet and talk to u guys
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Post by: oldsledz on December 11, 2009, 07:30:15 am
I apologize to the membership.  I have been on N.T. since earlier this year and did not sign in.  SO---
  Frank Lowell   from Newry,  Maine.  Lumber/building supply owner for 28 years and have always had an old snowmobile in the garage.  The earlier the better.  I have numerous early 60's sno-travelers and early Ski-doo's (4 stroke only--I hate 2 stroke smoke)  The oldest machine I have is a 1945 Eliason Motor Toboggan with the original Indian 45 cubic in. v- twin.  I have always wanted a Bombardier B-7,  or B-12 (still looking for a  B-7)and finally located a B-12 in Plessiville, Qc. last spring.  I have had a great time doing research and re-building the old Bomber and this site has by far been the best resource for imformation. Thanks to all for the valuable information and help.

Oldsledz
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Post by: Wide Gauge on December 15, 2009, 02:20:31 am
Hi all,
My name is Derek Petit i am from Buffalo Narrows, SK.
I own a Wide Gauge Bombardier. I am currently in the works of rebuilding it, i started a few years back and then pushed it into the corner haha.. but i have now decided this fall since my work has slowed down for the winter that i should get it back up and running.. i Will try and post some pics for everyone here at NT.. so take er easy and HAPPY TRAILS!! ;D

Wide Gauge
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Post by: jerry7063 on December 15, 2009, 10:12:34 pm
  My name is Jerry I signed onto this site last summer and am definately a newcomer to the bomber community.
I live in Crookston,Minn. where my son and I have an auto repair shop that has become the summer home to the bomber we bought last spring. There is no body tag on our bomber but the engine tag says it was manufactured 3/22/1951, so I expect that it's a 1951 model,it is a narrow gauge woodie with the original 251 6cylinder and the3 speed tranny. restoration. was pretty well done when we got it and we're just doing regular maintainence and fixing and personalizing a few things. Had planned to have it done by now but didn't need it so now it's going to be a priority for a couple weeks to get it ready to spend the winter at Warroad hauling my family and friends around lake of the woods fishing. I have already found a lot of information on this site and hope to find a lot more.Our bomber is ski doo yellow with black trim we're in the process of putting in a new interior and carpet.When I figure out how to do it I will post some photos.
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Post by: BIGDAVE on January 15, 2010, 07:08:37 am
BIGDAVE, Grand Rapids, MN.  I have been asked to help a friend on a nice '48  B12 with a few problems, rusty gas tank, blinky lights, honky horn, whine in diff?  Never touched one B4 but saw some on Lake O the Woods.  Owner says check out this forum for all I need to know.  I am retired from paper mill and have several vintage snowmobiles and help others with their projects.  Antique Snowmobile Club member and have experience with the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame.  I have mostly Arctic Cat and OMC '67-'76.  Nothing nice (except my wife, who wholly suports my absence). 1948 is just barely older than I am!!!!  I have several Wankel stuff and have ridden the (not mine) 606 twin!  BIGDAVE Johnson
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Post by: MRT on January 15, 2010, 08:56:31 pm
name          RM Thomas
location       Swan River MB
Experience   6 years
Background  truck driver, ham radio op
Machine       67 J5
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Post by: Skenman on January 26, 2010, 07:22:26 pm
Ken Potratz
Cochin, Saskatchewan
Oilfield Worker
Rebuilt a 62 wide gauge to a resto-mod cruiser   
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Post by: jockochoko on February 08, 2010, 07:00:35 pm
         Name, Preston Lee
        Location, Grand Rapids MN
        ocupation, Going to school. We race PVR (Pro Vintage Racing)
        I have been around bombers for 2 years.
            I own a 1948 bomber narrow gage. We also own some sno pro sleds. We also have some old rear engion sleds.

             Thanks,
                       Jocochoko
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Post by: BIGDAVE on February 08, 2010, 07:47:40 pm
Edited for content -> Swamp Dawg
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Post by: jockochoko on February 09, 2010, 04:50:33 pm
Edited for content -> Swamp Dawg
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Post by: Swamp Dawg on February 09, 2010, 10:28:47 pm
Please refrain from any chatting in this roll call page.
Use the private message feature to talk to one another.
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Post by: dpaulson on March 01, 2010, 09:02:29 pm
David Paulson
Wadena, Sask.
I don't have a bug?, but I have a muskeg carrier.  Looking forward to going to the ralley at Cranberry Portage for the first time.
Update  May 2010.  I now have a 51 R18 that I'm in the process of rebuilding.
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Post by: snowgroomer on May 15, 2010, 07:00:50 pm

Doug Wilson

Dealer for Sur-Trac snowmobile trail groomers and supplier of track parts for most snowmobile and ski area groomers

 56 R12 narrow gauge
 71 R18 Wide Gauge

Location Waitsfield VT
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Post by: Wascana on December 11, 2010, 09:01:34 am
Hello everyone.  I am new to this site.  I have a 1948 B-12 that I have begun to restore, but need to learn much about the Bombardier.  We have had this machine for many years, my father and uncle bought it in the 50's where it has been at our farm in SE Saskatchewan ever since.  The machine is in pretty decent shape, but does need alot of attention, as I would like to bring it back to as close to factory original as possible.  This site has been very informative and I look forward to learning much more as I go through this project.  I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Best regards,
Wascana
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Post by: WANTABE on December 14, 2010, 12:35:08 pm
Hello to all you Bombardier enthusiasts. I live at Bakers Narrows Manitoba. Currently have two machines. The first machine is a 1948 woody that I rebuilt in about 1995 - 96 and the second is 1959 narrow guage metal that I am currently working on. A new power train has been installed and now working on the body. Just retired so will have more time to work on it!!!!

Wantabe
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Post by: Antti on December 15, 2010, 04:18:35 am
Hi!
New here! Found two Bombardiers here in Finland and got interested in them. Planning maybe buying one.
I live here in southern Finland and work with aviation industry.
Nice forum, keep up the good work!

Antti
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Post by: old faithful on February 22, 2011, 03:15:05 pm
HI all,

I stumbled onto this site and think it's great!  Nothing like a bunch of Bomber freaks.

Name: Scott Carsley
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
Experience: I've been running bombs in Yellowstone since 1984.
Machines: I own 8 R-12's ranging from 1952 - 81.  All metal wide gauge.  All now run Chevy V-8's, 2 are 350s carborated and 6 we've squeezed 5.3 liter Vorteks complete with computer, catalytic converters etc to exceed emmission standards soon to be set by Yellowstne Park.
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Post by: daleh on April 21, 2011, 06:08:29 pm
Hello,

My name is Dale Hanson from Pilot Butte, Sask.
I have been following this forum for awhile now and have decided I want to find an old woodie to rebuild. I haven't
ridden in a bombardier since I was a kid but this forum has sparked a renewed interest in them. The neighbor had a steel bodied
bombardier for a few years and gave me a ride in it. I prefer the styling of the woodies over the steel machines so thats what
I want to rebuild. Thanks to all the members for your wealth of knowledge and the willingness to freely share it. 

daleh
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Post by: sbkuroki on May 04, 2011, 03:16:32 pm
Shane Bindig
Kuroki, Sk
Grain farmer & Jack of all trades but master of none
1952 R18
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Post by: Xtreme Fishing on February 06, 2012, 09:10:23 pm
Hello all bomber owners!
Mike Schollie
Snow Lake Manitoba!
71 wide gauge
351 Ford
C6 transmission
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Post by: FORD F-150 on February 07, 2012, 01:15:38 am
FORD F-150

Name: Jerome Misheralak

Location: Rankin Inlet Nunavut, Canada (North of Manitoba)

My Father currently owns a 78 wide steel bomber and interested in purchasing another wide steel from 70's on up

Motor: 318 chrysler industrial
Tranny: 727 torqueflite

Planning to use them for hunting and do some freighting from Churchill Mb.
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Post by: Snowbusman on November 28, 2018, 04:43:32 pm
Hello Snowbusman from Sault Ste Marie here,
Really missed this site while you were off line. Is there anything I can help with? This site has been so helpful to me and I hope I have helped others in return. 
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Post by: Molloy1234 on January 11, 2019, 06:12:19 pm
Travis Molloy

Finance Manager for an RV/Powersports Dealership in Cold Lake, Ab

currently working on a 52 R18

302 ford with a 3 speed

my grandparents resided in Cranberry Portage for roughly 50 years. when i was a kid spending Christmases there i got to see bombardiers on lake athapap and heard all sorts of stories of when they would bombardier to their lodge on Elbow Lake to put ice up. I now own a 52 R18 and a Lake lot on big Athapap.
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Post by: plate-man on December 23, 2019, 07:51:47 pm
Manny Jacob
Pinawa, Manitoba

Licence plate collector since 1987, first registered here in 2011 after my initial efforts to collect Bombardier plates. Rekindled the interest recently after receiving a few SV plates from a friend.
On top of my interest in plates, I actually think the Bombardier snow bus is a really cool machine even though I'll probably never have one of my own. It's a lot of fun to search along the backroads of Manitoba looking for Bombardier photos and plates and also seeing all the beautiful restorations on display in St. Raymond, Quebec.
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Post by: TSJ on November 19, 2020, 06:14:47 pm
Ty St. John
Prince Township, Northern Ontario

I’ve been fiddling with cats for a few years now and just added a B12 to our arsenal.
Other machines include a JW67, and mid 70’s SW48 which I’ve added a blower to, And an early 60’s Muskeg tractor.
Just picked up a very rough B12, unsure of the year,
But looking forward to getting it going!

Thanks all!

TSJ