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A friend in Colorado has something similar, but it stick-steers like a skid loader. He bought the old stock from the estate of a fellow that built sno-cat type vehicles on Floyd Hill near Idaho Springs. His is powered by a V6 chevy carburated motor, and the tracks ride on a row of tires. He has taken it to the top of the Continental Divide where snowmobiles go, but can carry a load of skiers and all the gear. Has a little radiator/fan heater. Took a lot of work to piece it together, much like yours. His is more like 70's era aga-wise.

We did the Heimlich on a 2000 silverado and this landed on the shop floor.

Why does the metal look like Tulsi's cheeks?

Is that from the rolling process?

I might know your friend, sounds like a guy I know.

Canadians are very hard on equipment. Also, a temporary repair that I would do so I can get home alive, that's a permanent repair in Canada.

No offense to Canadians, I think you know though... lol

DAVE! WTF man - bow tie power?

I am disappoint.

Changed intake gaskets, knock sensors and water pump, because it's a fkn chevy.



We braced the original truck engine mounts with light tubing and tack welds before unbolting from the revolting donor truck. this held the distance and angles correctly so I could mount the assembly in the "bomber" at out pre determined location. I went to an existing channel that was welded in crooked..... in Canada. lol

Incredible transformation! I love these posts. Keep 'em coming Dave!

Yeah but they are so common, every corner gas station sells rebuild kits.

Just knew as I was scrolling through the thread there'd be a badazzed Northern Dave paint job coming up!

Great job and good to see the boy involved.

WoW, just Wow.

Awesome job on a cool old machine. That is a lot of work, quality work. From mechanics to body work you guys do it all. Just the knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of something different like this speaks to your skill.

Teaching Junior makes it all the more impressive. Hat is off to you.

I get it.

Just giving you crap.

Very cool. Please keep them coming!

stabbin it



my beautiful boy





this is not a gatorade job

That's an outstanding choice for a restoration. As usual, it looks like you're going to make it much better than new.

Yes...that is true. Intake gaskets and knock sensors are common problems.

Also, I have had enough of them go bad that I would drop the pan and do the oil pump upgrade and change the orings.

Very cool!

Don't look too close.... she got the "hurry the fk up!" treatment. It's a 20 footer. lol

Busch Light and Michigan lingerie? (Carharts)

Plus, the are the best engines ever conceived by man.

So they got that going for them.....which is nice.