Valdi's Old Snowmobile Information Factory
Valdi's Old Snowmobile Information Factory
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1969 Rupp GTX 740 - rare & unusual
This is one of a few... Rupp and a few other manufacturers experimented with this unusual, large, noisy engine. Rupp offered it to consumers -- as a race sled.
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DISASTER: pole barn roof collapse
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Год назад
This morning, a heavy snow load took down much of the roof in my 50" X 100" barn. I've seen lots of snow on that roof over the past 16 years, but this winter broke its back. No one hurt, but my life's passions are represented by the toys in that barn A great many of the snowmobiles are rare or prototypes developed in pre-production. Also, examples of Western Canadian-built machines that I am es...
1977 Scorpion Bullwhip snowmobile - race - cross country - terrain
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
1977 Scorpion BullWhip - with Chaparral 440 engine This racing snowmobile was purpose-built for cross-country (terrain) racing. Its design emphasized rugged and durable elements to withstand the punishment of long-haul endurance venues. Notice that there are two gas tanks, at either end of the seat. BullWhips are acknowledged and appreciated by collectors for their sleek, low-slung profile. The...
experimental DRONE engine in Scorpion snowmobile antique race
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
This is an example of an experimental mid-1960s racing snowmobile using a 600 cc Hirth "DRONE" engine. Other examples are also shown. The period of the mid-1960s saw tremendous growth in the snowmobile industry. Some of the manufacturers used proprietary motors (think Ski Doo and their Rotax engine, or OMC with their own engines). The other manufacturers were using European engines, sourced fro...
1969 Polaris COLT - vintage snowmobile - restored
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
This snowmobile will be sold by online auction on January 25, 2023 See auction.smugmug.com for detailed pictures and auction information: auction.smugmug.com Auction starts Jan 18, 2023 Auction ends Jan 25, 2023 Proceeds from this auction item will support the nonprofit organization Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows, Inc. This is the organization that holds the annual Midwest Ride-In at the ERX ...
1993 Arctic Cat Thundercat - original first year Arctic Cat Muscle Sled
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
In 1993, Arctic Cat knew that competitors would offer three or four-cylinder muscle sleds. They offered either 750 or 800cc engines. Not to be complacent, Arctic Cat management wanted to make a statement. Their new Thundercat would be a 900cc triple cylinder, triple piped monster! Theirs would be the largest displacement player in the lake racing wars. President Chris Twomey announced, "Lead, f...
TRIPLE -- 1971 Chaparral Thunderbird -- original - race - HEAR IT RUN
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.Год назад
This snowmobile will be sold by online auction on January 25, 2023 See auction.smugmug.com for detailed pictures and auction information. Auction starts Jan 18, 2023 Auction ends Jan 25, 2023 1971 Chaparral Thunderbird factory race sled. Hand built, race only, with correct and Original 793 Hirth triple. Chaparral did not document how many of these were built. According to Chaparral collectors, ...
1992 Yamaha Vmax-4 --- original first year Yamaha Muscle Sled
Просмотров 92 тыс.Год назад
NOTE: I miss-spoke in this video. Referring to the 1971 Arctic Cat inline 4 cylinder 2-stoke machine, I should have noted KING KAT as the model name, with its 789 cc Kawasaki engine. In 1992, Yamaha set a tone in sled technology and launched the "Muscle Sled" era... Their new Vmax-4 was the most unique, most powerful, and largest displacement engine in a production trail sled. With 743cc from i...
1993 Ski Doo Mach Z --- original first year Ski Doo Triple-Triple Muscle Sled -- one of 600 built
Просмотров 32 тыс.Год назад
In 1993, Ski Doo upped the ante with their Mach 1 twin-cylinder go-fast. The Mach Z was a spring order-only machine, with only 600 built. (The first Mach Z had a fiberglass hood that was replaced with plastic in the following years.) The 774 cc engine features a reed valve intake with RAVE variable exhaust valves, triple pipes, and flatside Mikuni TM 38 carbs. Note that the Rotary valve was out...
1993 Polaris STORM- original first year Polaris Muscle Sled
Просмотров 22 тыс.Год назад
The new STORM was built for the rider that wanted to be first across the lake and loved the triple pipe exhaust note that only a triple piped triple can produce. The 1993 Storm featured a new Fuji 744cc that put out 130 plus hp. It was the largest production triple ever produced by the Roseau factory. It is the first to have three individual tuned pipes. It is the first to have a crankcase reed...
1971 Arctic Cat EXT Special -- Restored racer snowmobile
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
1 of 122 built high-performance model Largest displacement of the factory-built EXT racers @ 440 cc This one is tagged "X" to designate prototype/test status Professionally restored with the best of parts. The engine was fully restored, but never started since the rebuild. Factory cross-over tuned pipes (with replacement stingers). Extra light construction focused on being nimble for oval track...
1971 CARIBOU all-season snowmobile/ATV
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад
This most unusual vehicle was built in Quebec, Canada, and marketed as a year-round fun or work vehicle, capable of travel on snow, slush, marshlands, or dry land. Built for recreational fun or professions like fisherman, hunters, woodmen, prospectors, or utility linemen. No front skis. Instead, two 10" rubber, self-adjusting tracks perform dual duty to both locomote and turn the vehicle. Turn ...
Viking snowmobile - original condition -- in purple
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
The Viking brand of snowmobiles were first built in Ashland, WI for 1966, but then moved to Twin Valley, MN. This is a last-year 1976 model. (Historians report 300 were built for 1976.) Vikings came in different colored hoods. This purple example was popular because it connoted a tie-in with the Minnesota Vikings football team. Indeed, the dashboard logo is similar to that used by the football ...
1969 Sears Hillary 399cc - unused
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Named by Sears to honor Sir Edmund Hillary who drove across the Antarctic on a prototype and contributed to upgrades & refinements Recently taken out of its shipping crate... Sir Edmund Hillary was quite the adventurer a mountain climber and Antarctic explorer and researcher. He was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. In late winter 1968, he led a...
1968 Larson MK 2 snowmobile -- charity build - meticulously restored
Просмотров 808Год назад
Restored for charity and auctioned at Waconia Ride-In Never started, never driven. Displayed in a climate-controlled private museum in Canada This snowmobile is better than new! It was meticulously restored by a dozen Larson aficionados as a charity sled and featured on-stage at the Waconia Ride-In. Only the best NOS and reproduction parts were used. The 1968 Larson was built at the Polaris sat...
Yamaha snowmobile collection Canadian museum
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Yamaha snowmobile collection Canadian museum
Big Engine Chaparrals in Museum
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Big Engine Chaparrals in Museum
Restored vintage snowmobile 1971 Ski Doo 775 wide track racer with tuned pipes
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Restored vintage snowmobile 1971 Ski Doo 775 wide track racer with tuned pipes
Original vintage snowmobile cross country racer 1971 Arctic Cat EXT with tuned pipes -- as raced
Просмотров 4 тыс.Год назад
Original vintage snowmobile cross country racer 1971 Arctic Cat EXT with tuned pipes as raced
1978 Polaris TXL 340 --- restored vintage snowmobile
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1978 Polaris TXL 340 restored vintage snowmobile
1976 Polaris Starfire 340 free air vintage racing snowmobile --- Hear it Run
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.Год назад
1976 Polaris Starfire 340 free air vintage racing snowmobile Hear it Run
1972 Harley Davidson with matching cutter--- UNRESTORED SURVIVOR - Hear it Run - vintage snowmobile
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
1972 Harley Davidson with matching cutter UNRESTORED SURVIVOR - Hear it Run - vintage snowmobile
1970 Alouette XL-20 - Original Condition vintage snowmobile
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1970 Alouette XL-20 - Original Condition vintage snowmobile
1974 Brut LC29 --- Original - original low mileage vintage racing snowmobile
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1974 Brut LC29 Original - original low mileage vintage racing snowmobile
1975 Arctic Cat Trail Cat snowmobile --- one of 229
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1975 Arctic Cat Trail Cat snowmobile one of 229
Early 1970's Arctic Cat Cutter Kitchen - Original -- snowmobile accessory
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Early 1970's Arctic Cat Cutter Kitchen - Original snowmobile accessory
2003 Fast Blade HPO - innovative snowmobile
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
2003 Fast Blade HPO - innovative snowmobile
1970 Moto Ski Grand Prix 634 --- Hear it Run --- Original condition vintage snowmobile
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1970 Moto Ski Grand Prix 634 Hear it Run Original condition vintage snowmobile
1974 Arctic Cat VIP --- Hear it Run --- Vintage Survivor vintage snowmobile
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1974 Arctic Cat VIP Hear it Run Vintage Survivor vintage snowmobile
1968 Mallard snowmobile --- prototype year -- survivor original antique snowmobile
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1968 Mallard snowmobile prototype year survivor original antique snowmobile

Комментарии

  • @larrywarner9314
    @larrywarner9314 Месяц назад

    I have a 1993 750 storm and that my friend is a beautiful snowmobile

  • @rodolphelague4849
    @rodolphelague4849 Месяц назад

    .trail cat un moteur 4 temps KOLEUR pas rapide 24 h p 30 milles a heur sur la neige dure conduit un jour come concessionnaire ARCTIC CAT DE 1968 A 2000 OK

  • @hardtailaddict
    @hardtailaddict Месяц назад

    This machine and all the rest you see in his video is up for auction. Online. At Auction Masters I will copy and post the link.

  • @davidevans8826
    @davidevans8826 2 месяца назад

    Please open the hood

  • @josephtuleya5296
    @josephtuleya5296 2 месяца назад

    Should give us the production numbers, it's all original but I think it was special order from the cat factory. Cat also said at the time they would make available any sled designed for racing to the general public as long as it could be reproduced on the assembly line

  • @wientz
    @wientz 2 месяца назад

    The thing is that every single older sled needs a new windshields and seat covering...still original in my book

  • @wientz
    @wientz 2 месяца назад

    I doubt that there is another person in the world that knows the complete history of every make and model like this man, Valdi..

  • @davidmackenzie5403
    @davidmackenzie5403 2 месяца назад

    King Cat 800 the King Cat

  • @georgehayduke6717
    @georgehayduke6717 2 месяца назад

    Why don’t you show the motor

  • @georgehayduke6717
    @georgehayduke6717 2 месяца назад

    Why didn’t you show the motor ?

  • @jerryfritz1338
    @jerryfritz1338 3 месяца назад

    Where is this museum?

  • @popples4973
    @popples4973 3 месяца назад

    Sweet sled, Sure miss the good ol' days.

  • @rodolphelague4849
    @rodolphelague4849 3 месяца назад

    le moteur Sachs pas fiable 744 cc les moto neige Alouette on u se moteur pas bons pas rapide une grosse vache

    • @RyanBenbow
      @RyanBenbow 3 месяца назад

      Who cares what you think. I think the 774 was a good engine. Do You have any I do have a 440 twin . 340 twin 650 twin and triple

  • @georgehayduke6717
    @georgehayduke6717 4 месяца назад

    Is it a hirth honker ?

    • @RyanBenbow
      @RyanBenbow 2 месяца назад

      No fuje 650 triple free air

  • @D_rock44711
    @D_rock44711 4 месяца назад

    That engine must sound interesting

  • @jameskirk5906
    @jameskirk5906 4 месяца назад

    Mint!! MAGA 2024!!!

  • @danjdavid
    @danjdavid 4 месяца назад

    yes. 71, not sure why he kept saying 72, or why he stuttered so much.

  • @terrybeilke8816
    @terrybeilke8816 4 месяца назад

    The 634 cc Hirth, the last sled you talked about actually is a 1970. I was a Chaparral dealer at the time. 1970 was a huge improvement over the 1969. 1970 included polyurethane track, aluminum tunnel, enclosed hood, thick soft seat, raised seat with storage under seat. In 1971 Chaparral made them lower and sleeker, nice sleds. 1969 models had issues. Rubber track, steel body, recoils all broke on third pull on all kohlers. Chaparral was purchased by Armco steel, then when the recession hit and gas shortages on the west coast caused a loss, at that point Armco discontinued production. The last couple years Chaparral tried too many new things and had too many warranty issues. About 1973 or 1974 was last year of production I believe.

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 4 месяца назад

    What brand engine did it have ?

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 4 месяца назад

    wonder how much it sold for

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 4 месяца назад

    I think it's pretty cool that all these Big Block snowmobiles from the early days are still cackling to life.

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 5 месяцев назад

    Answer your phone.

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 5 месяцев назад

    Tell us more about this most unusual engine.

  • @DefinitelyNotYouThankGod
    @DefinitelyNotYouThankGod 5 месяцев назад

    My grandfather had two of those! 1 had 400mi the other 600mi… sold both for $300… unbelievable right? These machines were absolutely cherry.

  • @TheBergmark
    @TheBergmark 5 месяцев назад

    That is not a TX-L ☹️

  • @Harpazoed
    @Harpazoed 5 месяцев назад

    Dang brother. You have some of my favorite sleds there. I owned a 634 Puma. Just like the one you have in the background. I drag raced that one and a 440Z. We won everything

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 5 месяцев назад

    The most popular Lynx in my area was the Lynx with the 292 Kawasaki engine, they were light and pretty fast.

    • @bobbyscalchi4013
      @bobbyscalchi4013 15 часов назад

      Still have two of them. Love those old KT-150B 292 motors. The Tilitsons have to be tuned right with the right pop off lbs pressure springs to run right off the crankcase vacuum for the diaphrams to work right. Took me and my brother almost 20 years to figure it out between '84 and 2003.

  • @Harpazoed
    @Harpazoed 5 месяцев назад

    I had a 634 Puma. Raced it for a while. Won a bunch of race’s. Also had a 440Z. Won everything on that sled.

  • @Harpazoed
    @Harpazoed 5 месяцев назад

    Ohhh my goodness. That’s beautiful. We used to call them Turf Tigers. They won a bunch of drag raced.

    • @Harpazoed
      @Harpazoed 5 месяцев назад

      I see it doesn’t have a crossover shaft. They must’ve made those in later models.

    • @JohnCinko
      @JohnCinko День назад

      The Turf Tiger was a grass drag sled. Solid rubber track that ran some kind of alcohol. Carlson Discount Sports from Eau Claire Wi let us race one for a summer. Skis barely touched the ground 1/8 mile.

    • @Harpazoed
      @Harpazoed 23 часа назад

      @@JohnCinko 100% John. They are built to go straight. I had to race against a few of them.

  • @curlybrownk9
    @curlybrownk9 5 месяцев назад

    I remember when they came out, everyone was talking about them, they were almost mythical. A couple guys bought some in my area, later that winter we had a radar run, and both ran their v4s. I was expecting them to take the show, many 650 polaris indys beat them , wild cat 700s my old 650 wild cat did even did better, the v4s were running with the mach1 617s. They weren't huge performers out of the box.

  • @curlybrownk9
    @curlybrownk9 5 месяцев назад

    Ooof the history and hard work sad, have been enjoying your videos, sad to see all your irreplacable hard work disrespected by mother nature in this way. Hope to see the vintage sled community rally and help you get things going again. You had an absolutely beautiful collection😢

  • @Trackratz-zl9di
    @Trackratz-zl9di 6 месяцев назад

    It was all Sno Twisters where I lived .

  • @Trackratz-zl9di
    @Trackratz-zl9di 6 месяцев назад

    Those Fuji's were grenades.,atleast in 71.

  • @OIFsurvivor
    @OIFsurvivor 6 месяцев назад

    Currently own a '95 storm. Bought it with all original parts. Only change i made was plastic skis. She may need a overhaul this fall to keep her in good shape. But wouldn't trade it for a newer model!

  • @Matthew-j7k5m
    @Matthew-j7k5m 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you sir 👍

  • @davidingram353
    @davidingram353 6 месяцев назад

    Great looking machine. Just wondering what is the Primary clutch?

  • @brennensbuildsmoore5537
    @brennensbuildsmoore5537 6 месяцев назад

    I have the 92 and it's number 652 in the production run

  • @DanRamberg-b7x
    @DanRamberg-b7x 6 месяцев назад

    Why not start it so we can hear it run

  • @johnpatterson4272
    @johnpatterson4272 7 месяцев назад

    Those golden vintage sleds (when properly restored) had a rumble that was exciting. Hearing this sled brings back memories for me of when my Dad would start-up our '71 Skidoo Olympique on a cold, wintery Canadian night. My Mom would say "Hey, get your snowmobile-suit on...Dad's going-out for a ride..." Such beautiful memories, thank you Vladi for the show.

  • @johnungate1782
    @johnungate1782 7 месяцев назад

    had an old snow Prince snowmobile single cylinder

  • @popples4973
    @popples4973 7 месяцев назад

    Nice sled. 72' by the way. Had several old Ski-doo's, best days as a kid.

    • @danjdavid
      @danjdavid 4 месяца назад

      71 by the way. I owned a 71. In 72, the hood shape was different and the paint scheme was different.

    • @popples4973
      @popples4973 3 месяца назад

      @@danjdavid I don't know what the hell I was thinking when I said a 72'. I feel really stupid for saying that. My apologies. Thank you.

  • @glenmallory9982
    @glenmallory9982 7 месяцев назад

    Great you’re posting again. Thanks.

    • @glenmallory9982
      @glenmallory9982 7 месяцев назад

      Great point Valdi. The absolutely insane full mod 1970 760 Panther that my father built for a customer was later sold to two gentlemen who said they were racers out west. We sold a 1971 King Kat 793 to another guy and on testing day the full Mod 760 saw how much better the 793 KK was it wasn’t very long before The Monster was sold during the 1971 season. Shortly after our former big time racer customer returned and bought a cute 303 Wankle Lynx for putting through the woods. His racing days were over. lol.

  • @Flatnate
    @Flatnate 8 месяцев назад

    Glad to see your posting again. Love an update since the roof collapse. Hope you’re doing well.

  • @georgehayduke6717
    @georgehayduke6717 8 месяцев назад

    WOW

  • @jimpeterson3846
    @jimpeterson3846 8 месяцев назад

    Pyrometers were not stock on Starfires

  • @jimmclean6302
    @jimmclean6302 8 месяцев назад

    I Have A 1973 440 Vigilante Red Hood ,4,000 miles and had it running a couple of years ago. It Was Quite a Sled In It,s Day

  • @mattmonteith2175
    @mattmonteith2175 8 месяцев назад

    I be picking up Harley Davidson sled s. Try sled racing them

  • @gordonwrichert8240
    @gordonwrichert8240 8 месяцев назад

    1992 was the first year of the Thundercat

  • @jameskirk5906
    @jameskirk5906 8 месяцев назад

    Mint ripper!! MAGA 2024!!!

  • @brucepietro6046
    @brucepietro6046 8 месяцев назад

    SKI-DOO 775cc TNT