Winter fun - Project “Freedom” 440cc 2 Stroke 1054 Snowmotractor

[Pullstart 62,905]

 

[kpinnc 12,072]

I sure hope you have that camera duct taped on your head.

 

Because if you drive that thing while holding a camera with one hand... 

 

Outstanding work! 

 

...on the build, not the "look ma, one hand" part! 

Edited February 15, 2022 by kpinnc

[Pullstart 62,905]

@kpinnc I was definitely one handing it.  It’s not quite dangerous with full control 

[kpinnc 12,072]

4 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

 I was definitely one handing it.  It’s not quite dangerous with full control 

 

...says EVERY Darwin award recipient! You sir, have guts!

 

I can only imagine any of my tractors moving that fast. My big butt would have tumbled all over the yard. Like Homer Simpson while screaming all kinds of ugly words!

 

Just poking fun. I think that looks like a blast!

Edited February 15, 2022 by kpinnc

[Pullstart 62,905]

1 minute ago, kpinnc said:

You sir, have guts!

 

no regerts 

[kpinnc 12,072]

Amazed how fast you built this and have it work so well. You did a great job on this! 

 

Most of my mods proceed with scattered repairs drizzled into the course of the build! 

Edited February 15, 2022 by kpinnc

[Pullstart 62,905]

6 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

Amazed how fast you built this and have it work so well. You did a great job on this! 

 

Most of my mods proceed with scattered repairs drizzled into the course of the build! 

Mine too!  I am not sure how it all came together so quick, but my wife is glad to see me again!

[kpinnc 12,072]

Just now, Pullstart said:

Mine too!  I am not sure how it all came together so quick, but my wife is glad to see me again!

 

If it's any consolation- your SnoMoTractor even impressed my wife! She thinks my tractors are just toys! The only one I have she likes is the 523-H, and only then because the paint looks good! 

[Tractorhead 9,064]

How about a variomatic ?

may will improve the Speed a little more....😎

[SylvanLakeWH 25,594]

Great job @Pullstart…! 

[Handy Don 12,233]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

Mine too!  I am not sure how it all came together so quick, but my wife is glad to see me again!

Good instincts born of a lot of experience kept you in the right track (plus having a rich scrap heap!)

Reunions can be fun, too.

Edited February 15, 2022 by Handy Don

[Achto 27,597]

Great job Kevin!!! That thing looks like it's a blast to drive.

[Pullstart 62,905]

14 minutes ago, Achto said:

Great job Kevin!!! That thing looks like it's a blast to drive.

just imagine dragging behind!

 

Timma’ try skiing tonight!

[Achto 27,597]

9 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Timma’ try skiing tonight!

 

If I didn't have to work tomorrow, I'd be in my truck & headed you're way to strap on some ski's. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

Just now, Achto said:

 

If I didn't have to work tomorrow, I'd be in my truck & headed you're way to strap on some ski's. 

I feel a cold one comin’ on…

[Pullstart 62,905]

 

[8ntruck 7,014]

Looks good.  How long before you get the nubs worn off of the paddles?

[Pullstart 62,905]

Time will tell!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

independently how long it will takes to rip the nubsies,

 

it is a pretty cool built that promises a lot of Fun.

👍

 

[wallfish 17,005]

Nice! The snowboarding tow rope is a nice touch to make it even more fun

[Pullstart 62,905]

Our Marine came home for a couple days.  He brought a buddy who has never been on a snowmobile.  Well I bet no other marine on base went to ride a snowmotractor!

 

 

[Pullstart 62,905]

We had a long night of high 40’s and rain.  Most of the snow is gone the way of the Buffalo.

 

 

[giddyap 1,569]

Words cannot describe how much I like this build. The front suspension and skies add an eye appealing proportion to the short tractor which I always ignored for it's looks. BUT NOW it's a mean looking machine. Without question the only question is how fast does it go. And that can be answered by only starting it and giving it a few REVs. Yeah that would be a teaser but anybody with an imagination would rightly guess it would be too fast for them. Go Kevin, you thee BOSS   

[Pullstart 62,905]

Good news, bad news and otherwise.

 

My tiny rear pulley showed up.

 

Snow’s gone after high 40’s and extreme wind today.  I’m concerned the corn stalks will injure the expensive paddle tires.

 

I’m half tempted to mount up some 6.7-15 ags and run it anyway!

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,594]

You ain’t got corn in the front lawn… 

 

Quit sissifying that thing and run it…!!! 

 

 Jeez… you from Wisconsin???