history of snowmobiles

[papajake]

was looking through my collection of snowmobile magazines and found a 25th anniversary edition showing all the sled made there was over 120 manufactures names from A-Y some names never heard of old adds from back in the 60,s didn't know that chev made a 9 foot box and it was a step side

 

[RXN]

I read somewhere that Ski-doo was actually Ski-Dog, but due to a mishap in sticker printing, the stickers came out Ski-doo. And they ran with it.

 

[52weekbreak]

was looking through my collection of snowmobile magazines and found a 25th anniversary edition showing all the sled made there was over 120 manufactures names from A-Y some names never heard of old adds from back in the 60,s didn't know that chev made a 9 foot box and it was a step side

Can you provide the name of the mag and issue number in case it is on line now (please and thanks)?

 

[papajake]

It is called Snowmobile winter issue 1990 25 anniversary collectors edition

 

[catmando]

Here is some history lol , I believe the year is 1997, sled 1995 XLT stretched out too a 131 2 in paddles, Allen Creek , Me

 

[longtrack 156]

As far back as my history goes


1967

 

[rebel]

I'll have to ask my mom for photo albums. But this was what I had at 5 years old.

 

[longtrack 156]

Check out,
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/BROCHURES.html

 

[NoBrakes!]

google the Cochrane Ont snowmobile museum. We went a couple years ago, lots of cool stuff.

 

[Sledtillded]

https://youtu.be/WxebKqfI1s0
My favorite vintage sled. This is my all original unrestored 72 Panther 440. 1500 miles
The sound of this sled is AWSOME. !!!!

 

[Mountainman52]

https://youtu.be/WxebKqfI1s0
My favorite vintage sled. This is my all original unrestored 72 Panther 440. 1500 miles
The sound of this sled is AWSOME. !!!!

That Cat looks and sound MINTY ! Love the sound of those old piston port motors !!1

 

[Rotax_Kid]

Guys,

If you are looking for a great read, this is a fantastic book. It has so much detail and is written by a guy out of Yorkton, Sask. Allister owned Ske Bee, which was built here in Regina in the early 70s.
https://www.amazon.com/Flies-History-Snowmobile-Development-America/dp/0968667007

 

[longtrack 156]

Holy C!!!!!p might be a good book, $200 US plus $60 shipping, too rich for me.

Guys,

If you are looking for a great read, this is a fantastic book. It has so much detail and is written by a guy out of Yorkton, Sask. Allister owned Ske Bee, which was built here in Regina in the early 70s.
https://www.amazon.com/Flies-History-Snowmobile-Development-America/dp/0968667007

 

[Rotax_Kid]

Holy C!!!!!p might be a good book, $200 US plus $60 shipping, too rich for me.

It is a expensive book now. I bought a few of them 10-15 years ago when he first wrote them @ $50 a book.

 

[papajake]

got my original one they are a good read they do go into detail didn't know it would be worth 200