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Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project Jerryv #16882473 01/25/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Jerryv Love the sound of that V8. Looks like Joe does too judging by the smile when he revved it a little. I wonder about using the limited slip diff though. Seems like it might reduce the ability to steer with the tracks not wanting to move at different speeds. Jerry A valid concern. We've discussed it and we've talked to others that have tried it, they seem happy with theirs so we're going to try it. Something clever here.

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Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16882847 01/25/22
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 2,867 S Strider1 Campfire Regular
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Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16886943 01/26/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	Alright, this is down and dirty, slam it out junk fab. Axle and sprocket mods. Something clever here.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16886998 01/26/22
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 374 40 miles south of Chicago T TooOldToCare Campfire Member
TooOldToCare Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 374 40 miles south of Chicago	Incredible! You and him, in his own right are very talented . Great on both of you. Amazing work. Last edited by TooOldToCare; 01/26/22.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16887126 01/26/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	This axle swap with sprocket mods is all the machine really needed. We finally did it tonight. Something clever here.

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Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16887235 01/26/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,138 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter
Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,138 The town Del Shannon made famo...	I can’t wait to see the end result!!! Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16887290 01/26/22
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,281 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,281 Durham, CA	Maybe I missed it but, are you trueing things on a lathe? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project Higginez #16887470 01/26/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Higginez Maybe I missed it but, are you trueing things on a lathe? Nope, lol. We checked for straightness and run out when mounted on the new axle. Much improved over what we had originally. Something clever here.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project Higginez #16887661 01/26/22
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,649 Sweden jpb Campfire Outfitter
jpb Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,649 Sweden	Originally Posted by Higginez Maybe I missed it but, are you trueing things on a lathe? Surely you jest! John

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project jpb #16888211 01/27/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	It's really not that precise of a machine, lol. You'd maybe have to see in person to understand. Everything was measured and squared, it's a lot straighter than it was originally. Something clever here.

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Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16890058 01/27/22
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,286 NW Michigan C coltchris Campfire Tracker
coltchris Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,286 NW Michigan	Absolutely fabulous job Dave; and involving your son makes it all the more awesome! Memories last forever! Congratulations on one helluva job, looking forward to the finished product. Thanks for the wonderful pictures & videos. A TON of work. Doesn't look like it's your son's first rodeo. You should be one proud Dad! Talk is cheap - except when Congress does it. Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin' NRA Life Member

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project coltchris #16890169 01/27/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	Thanks. Yeah the boys have grown up around mechanical, fabrication, welding, body and paint work. They're naturals. Something clever here.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16890179 01/27/22
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,571 Kentuck G gunzo Campfire Outfitter
gunzo Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,571 Kentuck	Cool project. Sorry for the drift, one quick question, will we get to see a little info or at least a few pics of the M-37?

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project gunzo #16890224 01/27/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	Originally Posted by gunzo Cool project. Sorry for the drift, one quick question, will we get to see a little info or at least a few pics of the M-37? maybe Something clever here.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16912502 02/02/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota	we drove the bomber last night. -10 degrees, dark, no doors, no seats, no windshield... test drive? Absolutely! Joe and I put our stocking caps on and a couple of safety face shields from the welding shop and we backed the bomber out of the shop under it's own power for the first time since october 21. Success, it was pretty awesome. Something clever here.

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16912525 02/02/22
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,430 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger
Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,430 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns	Cool deal! FJB & FJT

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16912532 02/02/22
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota goalie Campfire Outfitter
goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by northern_dave we drove the bomber last night. -10 degrees, dark, no doors, no seats, no windshield... test drive? Absolutely! Joe and I put our stocking caps on and a couple of safety face shields from the welding shop and we backed the bomber out of the shop under it's own power for the first time since october 21. Success, it was pretty awesome. Niiiiiiiice!!!

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16912599 02/02/22
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,317 Middle/West Tennessee P pullit Campfire Outfitter
pullit Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,317 Middle/West Tennessee	Very cool (no pun intended) I really like seeing the progress I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16912725 02/02/22
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 41,931 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana
New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 41,931 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario	Originally Posted by northern_dave we drove the bomber last night. -10 degrees, dark, no doors, no seats, no windshield... test drive? Absolutely! Joe and I put our stocking caps on and a couple of safety face shields from the welding shop and we backed the bomber out of the shop under it's own power for the first time since october 21. Success, it was pretty awesome. Grinnin like heck !! Paul. "Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"

Re: 1954 bombardier snow car project northern_dave #16912804 02/02/22
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,649 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna
wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,649 Iowa/NW Ontario	TWO THUMBS UP!!!!!! These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

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