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Post by Fletch on Dec 14, 2019 18:56:44 GMT -5
With all this talk about winter - this project came to mind. Old snowplow blade from Groovy Grader. Add some tracks and front skis from a couple of old die cast snowmobiles and it is ready for winter.  |
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SNO-MAD
Dec 15, 2019 0:44:38 GMT -5
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Post by jcon on Dec 15, 2019 0:44:38 GMT -5
Cool idea!!!
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Post by Fletch on Dec 22, 2019 17:18:42 GMT -5
I realized that you can't have a plow when you have front skis as then the skis would be on dry ground when the blade passes. So I would either have to ditch the blade or use tires on the front. Meanwhile trying to figure out a way to mount the rear tracks. Just taking my time. 
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Post by TooOld on Dec 23, 2019 6:42:59 GMT -5
Bummer , I liked the idea of putting the skis on it . You'll figure it out .  |
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SNO-MAD
Dec 23, 2019 12:03:18 GMT -5
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Post by jcon on Dec 23, 2019 12:03:18 GMT -5
Looking cool!!!
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Post by Starryeyes on Dec 23, 2019 17:05:34 GMT -5
With all this talk about winter - this project came to mind. Old snowplow blade from Groovy Grader. Add some tracks and front skis from a couple of old die cast snowmobiles and it is ready for winter. I say go with ski’s AND a blade !! Heck with it !! You’re in cartoon land buddy !! Just too cool not to make it happen !! |
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Post by Fletch on Dec 23, 2019 17:15:56 GMT -5
I have always been a fan of Model T's with skis and tracks so that is what I was thinking in the first place. Cartoon Land it is. 
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Post by Fletch on Jan 16, 2020 12:30:03 GMT -5
Okay - I got the suspension ironed out with a lift all around. Shortened the blade and will work on that next. 
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SNO-MAD
Jan 16, 2020 17:06:11 GMT -5
Post by jcon on Jan 16, 2020 17:06:11 GMT -5
Coming along nicely!!!
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Post by sharp on Jan 16, 2020 19:16:29 GMT -5
Cool Idea Fletch !!! A couple of spot lights might look cool on the roof.
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Post by Fletch on Jan 16, 2020 19:45:38 GMT -5
My spots are going where the bullets should be.
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SNO-MAD
Jan 16, 2020 22:26:11 GMT -5
Post by scooke123 on Jan 16, 2020 22:26:11 GMT -5
Great concept so far..........
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Post by sharp on Jan 16, 2020 22:33:31 GMT -5
My spots are going where the bullets should be. That would look cool. |
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SNO-MAD
Feb 5, 2020 21:59:32 GMT -5
Post by Fletch on Feb 5, 2020 21:59:32 GMT -5
Had some free time to get back to this. Had to make a front frame to mount the plow and I made a whole new exhaust system instead of the headers dumping into the wheel wells. Found some great real metal chrome tips to use. Added some "spring" to the front suspension and filled in all the holes everywhere. Might be summer time by the time I finish. 
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SNO-MAD
Feb 5, 2020 22:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by Starryeyes on Feb 5, 2020 22:32:45 GMT -5
Had some free time to get back to this. Had to make a front frame to mount the plow and I made a whole new exhaust system instead of the headers dumping into the wheel wells. Found some great real metal chrome tips to use. Added some "spring" to the front suspension and filled in all the holes everywhere. Might be summer time by the time I finish.
But ...but there’s plenty of snow here in Illinois if you want to take her for a test drive her before summer !! |
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