The Old Iron

[Canadian Country Cabins]

I think the picture of the Lynx II is a 1974 model. if you check out Alpha-Sports website they have the schematics for the various years. I am currently rebuilding the same machine. it was my dad's that he kept under a roof for many years and finally parted with it last year. it is all original even down to the lepoard skin set. Will post some pictures. What did you use to polish the tunnel? I have it pretty much stripped down to clean so will try to get the same tunnel finish that you achieved.

Remember the day he brought it home, first speedometer and electric start on the block!

Cheers 330AC

Home hardware own brand paint stripper got it of,washed it off with water and wiped it down with WD40, thats it! Did it last year, im suprised how good it looks, given the salt on the roads from trailering etc, makes you wonder if they treated the tunnel in some way. All i do for maintance is wipe i down with a lil WD40.

 

[magnet]

I think the picture of the Lynx II is a 1974 model. if you check out Alpha-Sports website they have the schematics for the various years. I am currently rebuilding the same machine. it was my dad's that he kept under a roof for many years and finally parted with it last year. it is all original even down to the lepoard skin set. Will post some pictures. What did you use to polish the tunnel? I have it pretty much stripped down to clean so will try to get the same tunnel finish that you achieved.

Remember the day he brought it home, first speedometer and electric start on the block!

Cheers 330AC

i used the jewelers rouge and white to finish polish with buffing wheel. get it all from greggs for less than 50 bucks and you ge tboth polish bars and pads. just have to have a good grinder to run it. by the vin# its a 73 bought it as a 72 at auction but the vin has a build date of nov or dec 72. kid wants to upgrade already so looking either for a new chassis for the engine or may install a newer rear skid and bugger track. the old 1/4" steel c channel doesnt cut it in the deeper stuff.

 

[Nytroman]

Have 13 olympics between 1965 and 1969, 7 elans, 3 1968 snow cruisers, johnson reveler, 2 Johnson Golden ghosts with rotories, 1978 kitty cat, 1981 SRV, 2 cudders, 1979 340 olympic.

TTT added pics

 

[Mikew5j]

I took my old TX440 out for its yearly run today. It was nice to get back on it for a leisurely ride. Feels like I’m riding a Shriners car compared to my RMK, but I always enjoy it.

 

[meierjn]

Nice! I picked uo a 76 JD Cyclone that i am hoping to resurect over the next few years. I'll post some pictures soon.

 

[Sledtillded]

I took my old TX440 out for its yearly run today. It was nice to get back on it for a leisurely ride. Feels like I’m riding a Shriners car compared to my RMK, but I always enjoy it.

Nice TX is that a 76...I have one just like it and would like to do full resto. IS that the original Polaris Blue ?

 

[Nytroman]

Here is my daughters ride, a 1978 Kitty Cat, she is only 5 so cant ride it yet!
(5 months) Next year

 

[Mikew5j]

Nice TX is that a 76...I have one just like it and would like to do full resto. IS that the original Polaris Blue ?

It is a 76. The original blue was quite a bit darker. The choice was a result of a screw up when I had the frame powder coated, and I decided to just go with it. The sled was too badly damaged to make a all original restoration possible.

 

[Mikew5j]

Here is my daughters ride, a 1978 Kitty Cat, she is only 5 so cant ride it yet!
(5 months) Next year

Now that’s cute!

 

[meierjn]

Here is the JD Cyclone I aquired. It is a but with a bit rough but with a little patience anf TLC I"ll make her pretty again.

Cyclone and Summits:

Cyclone:

 

[Sledtillded]

A couple shots of my cat with the Amsoil Girls after winning peoples choice at the Edmonton Sled show ..it will never be the same again LOL !

Also an ultra Rare Polaris Triple.

 

[Nytroman]

Have 13 olympics between 1965 and 1969, 7 elans, 3 1968 snow cruisers, johnson reveler, 2 Johnson Golden ghosts with rotories, 1978 kitty cat, 1981 SRV, 2 cudders, 1979 340 olympic, TNT 335

couple more additions over the summer, going to be parts sleds to keep the gems alive.
May be just me but this lady is way cuter!

 

[DYSLEXIC]

couple more additions over the summer, going to be parts sleds to keep the gems alive.
May be just me but this lady is way cuter!

Where did ya find those? NICE shape from the looks of it.

 

[dezmitchell]

Very cool thread ......love lookin at the old iron

 

[Uturn]

Looking for a TNT Silver Bullet or a 5000 El tigre to rebuild.

Pm me.

Thanks

 

[Captain Undies]

I know she isnt an old old vintage but its getting closer evey year. its hard to find any like this around, and this one is in original condition, never been worked on or broken etc. the ol original 1990 formula mach 1

 

[pipeliner72]

I know she isnt an old old vintage but its getting closer evey year. its hard to find any like this around, and this one is in original condition, never been worked on or broken etc. the ol original 1990 formula mach 1

Wow that thing is mint brings back some good and bad memories!:d

 

[badss]

I know she isnt an old old vintage but its getting closer evey year. its hard to find any like this around, and this one is in original condition, never been worked on or broken etc. the ol original 1990 formula mach 1

I had the exact same sled at one time....that thing looks mint! NIce....

 

[finkous]

lets keep the old iron thread goin....

 

[pipeliner72]

Is the old doo a formula sp or a ss ?