Vintage Sleds - Any Vintage Sledders Out There?

[WILDMIKE]

Just for the heck of it, thought I'd see if anyone else out there has any fond memories of the old days...wanting to re-live the earlier days of sledding?I've got a couple newer sleds, but always keep getting bit by the old sled bug!For reasons unknown to me sometimes, I just really enjoy the classics...I love my Summit, as it's crazy fast, smooth riding, and fears no amount of snow, still, cruising through the trails and cutlines in some of the back country in the ol sleds just has a unique feeling!Maybe it's knowing that I can turn it around in a tight spot by hand, or being able to sled most all day on a 20 liter fuel tank, it possibly, and most likely, I think it's got to be the feeling of pure curiosity and uncertainty whether the ol unit your driving will get you back home from the middle of nowhere that you have just reached... Either way, I'm still addicted to the oldies, just for the fun of it. Some of my current ol relics I've been collecting and still have that are either being drove still or are being fixed up to drive again are;1973 SkiDoo Elite 4401970 SkiDoo TNT 300 Single1973 Yamaha 338D1973 SkiDoo Olympic 3991969 SkiDoo TNT 3991972 SkiDoo Nordic 4401969 Eskimo 300 single1975 SkiRoule RTX 4401977 SkiRoule Laser 4401976 SkiRoule Laser 440 Plus1973 SkiDoo SilverBullet 294196? SnowCruiser 1971 Arctic Cat 440 FA1973 MotoSki Futura F4401974 MotoSki Futura 4401971 MotoSki Gran Prix 3381973 John Deere JDX61974 John Deere JDX6Etc,etc,etc...You see my sickness! Haha!!Anyone else have any unique old sleds?Maybe a memorable story of riding one of the oldies?Just thought it may make for an interesting topic!

 

[DRD]

I see you have an elite? That's one I want to buy one of these days. Currently have 76 Yammy GP440 and "70 Ski Doo Alpine.

 

[Modman]

Anyone want to buy a 1976 440 SRX? Twin pipes from the factory! Have too many sleds for one man to ride, wife says sell it. Can be heard running. Open to offers, its gotta go.

 

[Powderdream]

1971 Starcraft Escort 290. 1979 Artic Cat El Tigre 5000. Have to use them more then my new sled because atleast the bogey wheels (Starcraft) can run on the 2 cm of snow we have in Saskatchewan!!

 

[SidewaysInto3rd]

I know there are a couple of vintage "sledders" here .. but they all run brand new sleds.

 

[79TXL]

I have a 1979 Txl and a 1982 blizzard under the knife right now. Can't wait to ride them!

 

[raceu4it]

Have to put in a plug for the first annual vintage ride in Revelstoke this April 7th week-end.

 

[moyiesledhead]

1969 Johnson Challenger
1972 Motoski Zephyr
1972? John Deere JD600
1973? Motoski Sonic

And a bunch of other junk pretty much beyond restoration. Retirement projects if I ever get to retire!

 

[boots]

Nice see some pics. My 76 340 liquifier is in the process of being rebuilt.

 

[barleyfarmer]

I have a 1979 Txl and a 1982 blizzard under the knife right now. Can't wait to ride them!

What kind of blizzard?

 

[Snohog]

i bet this polaris will go for ever!!

 

[barleyfarmer]

i bet this polaris will go for ever!!

I think Polaris is taking this retro theme a little too far!At least you can parts at your local UFA farm store!LOL!!

 

[carguy]

I have a couple older sleds, a 1980 John Deere Trailfire 340 & an '81 Liquifire. I am in negotiations with a farmer on a 1980 Sportfire as well. But one I'm still looking to acquire is a 1979 Ski Doo Blizzard 7500+.......know of any out there?

 

[79TXL]

my Blizzard is a 9500.....

 

[jay007]

The only one of my sleds I have been out on ths winter is a vintage 76 Polaris tx340.
I also have a Rupp that runs but not too well, needs some restoration.
(has a blue tint widsheild with chrome trim for added HP since pic was taken)

 

[KatMan]

i bet this polaris will go for ever!!

It should, it has a Briggs and Stratton. Something they should consider again.

 

[northern bear]

Anyone want to buy a 1976 440 SRX? Twin pipes from the factory! Have too many sleds for one man to ride, wife says sell it. Can be heard running. Open to offers, its gotta go.

If the price is right, and the old lady will let me, I could give it a good home!

 

[northern bear]

Oldest unit I got is an '81 Yamaha Enticer 340. Needs a little engine work though, as I had to tow it home with the trusty Honda!

 

[hillclimb10]

I got a 1973 sno jet 340 sst. Just finally got it running this winter. What a blast these old sleds are.

 

[neilsleder]

I have a couple older sleds, a 1980 John Deere Trailfire 340 & an '81 Liquifire. I am in negotiations with a farmer on a 1980 Sportfire as well. But one I'm still looking to acquire is a 1979 Ski Doo Blizzard 7500+.......know of any out there?

I got a 9500+ if you want it.