Frost Bite - Snow Thing

[JADknives]

I made this last winter, but all the snow melted before I could tyr it.
So we got our first snow of the year. Had to give a try.

 

[redsox985]

That is beautiful! Do you have any build photos or plans/directions/info on how you did it? Is it just a small stripped snow mobile? How did you drive the track and where did you get it? Basically, more info please! I love it.

 

[dan]

look very nice if it all home built

 

[Lynx_Genisys]

Thats pretty slick!

I like it!

the only thing i wonder, is if the front A-arms could be arched, kinda curved, to give a bit more clearance sorta things.. not that id expect it to be rode out in super deep snow n all that.. lol

would be kewl to see a build thread for it...

 

[bighead]

Please more Info? I all I could say was wow.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Oh, VERY cool! Yes, give us more detail- specs, build pics, parts sources- the works!

 

[bighead]

I can tell you right now there is no way I could wait a year to ride that thing.

Great work friend.

 

[Lynx_Genisys]

know what else would be kewl.. put two wheels with brakes on the front, and a big fat tire on her just under the back of the seat.. for summer etc... hehe

 

[mrfreyguy]

That things sweet. I kinda want to build one . Could you take some more pics of it?

 

[hallmark]

looks great!! i have a few questions because i am looking to do something similar.. Where did you get the track and how did you make the engine turn the track??

 

[Danmst3k]

That is awesome! So, how does it handle and how fast? I built a sled out of PVC pipe but this is really cool!

 

[redsox985]

Where has the OP gone!?

 

[JADknives]

Hey guys. Thanks for the comments.
Yes it is all made by me, mostly all 1" tubing. I didn't have any plans just made it up as i went.
Didn't even think to take pics when I was building it. sorry.
But it's a Greyhound 6.5 hp clone with a torque converter, geared very low cause I didn't know if it would have enough power, so it don't go very fast maybe 15 - 20 mph.
The skies are old Ski-doo skies shortened, the track is driven by the drive wheels form the old Ski-doo ( basicly two big rubber gears). The track is really bailer belting ( got it at Farm & Fleet).
Maybe I can take some more detailed pic to show things better.

James

 

[Bluethunder3320]

awesome! video???

 

[redsox985]

Yes, more photos please!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Hey thanks for the hot tip. I just googled baler belt and learned a thing or two. That is a viable option. The retailer I checked out had belting 7" wide. I don't know if you can get wider, but it's a good starting point.

 

[redsox985]

Just stud it with some short, fat bolts and nuts.

 

[r97]

did you cut holes in the belt for the sprockets?
this looks like what would be looking for,
http://www.madisontractor.com/1002853100-bulk-3-ply-continuous-chevron-7-x-52243.html

 

[JADknives]

Here's a couple pics inside the track. It's 10" wide.
The first one shows the drive wheels.
The second one shows a line of lugs for the wheels to grab.
The 6 little wheels are from inline skates.
Third one shows the adjusters to get it to run straight.

 

[dan]

nice set up