The Jalopy Journal

Slonaker · 12-17-2007, 12:59 PM

From the Postal Museaum in Washington DC.

Slonaker

Big T · 12-17-2007, 01:40 PM

This reminded me of the old Santa Claus is Comin' to Town postal delivery vehicle.

Rat Rod Roach · 12-17-2007, 02:09 PM

It's winter time....

zombie · 12-17-2007, 02:28 PM

heres one with a turbonique strapped to it.

Poltax · 12-17-2007, 03:37 PM

Beartooth Hwy in Montana.

meatball · 12-17-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nominal

DAMN.what do ya know about that !!! Hotrodders invented the"DONK" too...........

Mercmad · 12-17-2007, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62_Galaxie_500

And before that, the Soviets stole it from us!

In the 1920's there was a kit you could buy to add two worm drives to a Fordson tractor.

GAZ,the company that built the Russian Screw drive ( not a drive though Moscow after dark either...) ,was in actual fact the factory which was Founded to build Fords ,both cars,trucks and tractors under licence in the early 1930's so you are right! Spazebo!

Von Rigg Fink · 12-17-2007, 05:30 PM

this is as interesting as i can get at this time

**Royalshifter** · 12-17-2007, 07:37 PM

Antarctic snow cruiser.

**Royalshifter** · 12-17-2007, 07:38 PM

One picture for Ryan.

Rustler · 12-17-2007, 08:09 PM

Here's a cool Sno Cat...........

Rustler · 12-17-2007, 08:17 PM

WW II era Weasel with the super rare Arctic cab.

senior fried · 12-17-2007, 08:18 PM

This would make a good pit bike for you ice race guys !

dare-to-be-different · 12-17-2007, 08:43 PM

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My snow-day fun machines...

The worse it gets, the more I am out in it.

While people complain about how miserable the weather is, I get to have all the fun.

Yesterday I was on the Interstate throwing a rooster tail and a TV crew sets up on the shoulder-snowbank where I throw the snow, hoping to get a good action shot. I slowed way down when I got near the camera man so I wouldn't cripple the guy with a few hundred pounds of flying slush to knock him off his feet. I was able to keep from bowling him over with the shooting slush only because I saw him in time to slow way down. We have to go very slow near parking lots on State Routes to keep from breaking windshields. I hate to think what would have happened to that camera man standing right by my discharge if I didn't see him in time.....

The old VW commercial that asked what snow plow drivers use to get to work- remember that one?

Here is my work-fun vehicle and my go-to-work vehicle (not a VW)

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Lots of snow in the trunk gives me traction and keeps the Mountain Dew cold.

Rootie Kazoootie · 12-17-2007, 08:54 PM

Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread.

dare-to-be-different · 12-17-2007, 09:32 PM

A few on my computer.
I don't know who is who, but here they are...

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Check out a close up of the second pic of both vehicles on the trailer. six wheel drive or a tracked vehicle? both.

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1952henry · 12-17-2007, 11:00 PM

The Linn was a heavy hauler from the 20s. They were a very low-geared factory half-track. I believe a lot of them were employed in the woods as log trucks.

The Big M · 12-18-2007, 09:14 AM

From the Columbia Icefields, near Jasper, Alberta:

revkev6 · 12-18-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalshifter

"I will be right back....gotta take a leeeeeeeeeeeak"

I always wonder if they ever got that thing out of there in one piece?? I can't see how but maybe?

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Originally Posted by El Gordo

This is a snowplane my grandfather built with his brother. It had a model T engine and an airplane prop. It was often used to transport the doctor to remote farms when the roads were snowed in. There is a similar one in the museum in West Yellowstone Montana that I got to show to my son.

sure that was a model T motor?? it's got a model A grill and radiator...

Preacher · 12-18-2007, 10:01 AM

I would be curious to know who's Tudor this is?

I remember when it was for sale in Idaho and there was a really interesting story about how a rural town of Secesh had got it from another mail post... Secesh is about 40 miles from the nearest town and has a popluation of 8 in the winter time... they do live out there year round though... Pretty amazing group of off the grid survivors...

This tudor was awesome in person, It looks like it is a newer photo of it here, because I remember about 5 years ago the roof was pretty wasted...

Very cool car... Man I wish I had it here, I could use a plow after the recent storm.

12-17-2007, 12:59 PM	#61
Slonaker Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marion, TX (San Antonio) Posts: 522	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. From the Postal Museaum in Washington DC. Slonaker __________________ '37 Chevy Coupe

12-17-2007, 01:40 PM	#62
Big T Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 632	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. This reminded me of the old Santa Claus is Comin' to Town postal delivery vehicle. __________________ Sometimes the best things in life come along when you least expect it.

12-17-2007, 02:09 PM	#63
Rat Rod Roach Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora CO. Posts: 257	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. It's winter time.... Attached Thumbnails

12-17-2007, 02:28 PM	#64
zombie Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: bakersfield, ca. usa Posts: 684	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. heres one with a turbonique strapped to it.

12-17-2007, 03:37 PM	#65
Poltax FNG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UT Posts: 30	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. Beartooth Hwy in Montana. Attached Thumbnails __________________ We dont race on Elvis's birthday.

12-17-2007, 05:30 PM	#68
Von Rigg Fink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Garage Posts: 13,450	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. this is as interesting as i can get at this time Attached Thumbnails __________________ Goldchainers CC S.E. Michigan Chapter Charter Member Some guys could fuck up free lunch.

12-17-2007, 07:37 PM	#69
Royalshifter Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 15,576	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. Antarctic snow cruiser. __________________ "I LIKE KUSTOMS"

12-17-2007, 07:38 PM	#70
Royalshifter Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 15,576	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. One picture for Ryan. __________________ "I LIKE KUSTOMS"

12-17-2007, 08:09 PM	#71
Rustler Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madera, Ca. Posts: 118	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. Here's a cool Sno Cat........... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Brand Inspector

12-17-2007, 08:17 PM	#72
Rustler Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madera, Ca. Posts: 118	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. WW II era Weasel with the super rare Arctic cab. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Brand Inspector

12-17-2007, 08:18 PM	#73
senior fried Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: plano texas Posts: 1,000	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. This would make a good pit bike for you ice race guys ! Attached Thumbnails

12-17-2007, 08:43 PM	#74
dare-to-be-different Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 883	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. My snow-day fun machines... The worse it gets, the more I am out in it. While people complain about how miserable the weather is, I get to have all the fun. Yesterday I was on the Interstate throwing a rooster tail and a TV crew sets up on the shoulder-snowbank where I throw the snow, hoping to get a good action shot. I slowed way down when I got near the camera man so I wouldn't cripple the guy with a few hundred pounds of flying slush to knock him off his feet. I was able to keep from bowling him over with the shooting slush only because I saw him in time to slow way down. We have to go very slow near parking lots on State Routes to keep from breaking windshields. I hate to think what would have happened to that camera man standing right by my discharge if I didn't see him in time..... The old VW commercial that asked what snow plow drivers use to get to work- remember that one? Here is my work-fun vehicle and my go-to-work vehicle (not a VW) Lots of snow in the trunk gives me traction and keeps the Mountain Dew cold. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ------------------------- Some people like to relax in a leather recliner, but to others there is nothing better than cardboard ...on concrete. Valvoline commercial. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by dare-to-be-different; 12-17-2007 at 08:50 PM.

12-17-2007, 08:54 PM	#75
Rootie Kazoootie Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,538	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. Attached Thumbnails

12-17-2007, 09:32 PM	#76
dare-to-be-different Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 883	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. A few on my computer. I don't know who is who, but here they are... Check out a close up of the second pic of both vehicles on the trailer. six wheel drive or a tracked vehicle? both. __________________ ------------------------- Some people like to relax in a leather recliner, but to others there is nothing better than cardboard ...on concrete. Valvoline commercial. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-17-2007, 11:00 PM	#77
1952henry Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Dakota Posts: 715	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. The Linn was a heavy hauler from the 20s. They were a very low-geared factory half-track. I believe a lot of them were employed in the woods as log trucks. __________________ I dig coal.

12-18-2007, 09:14 AM	#78
The Big M Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 239	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. From the Columbia Icefields, near Jasper, Alberta: __________________ Wedding, Portrait, and Automotive Photography

12-18-2007, 10:01 AM	#80
Preacher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tilton Diner, NH Posts: 1,891	Re: Cool snow vehicles....picture thread. I would be curious to know who's Tudor this is? I remember when it was for sale in Idaho and there was a really interesting story about how a rural town of Secesh had got it from another mail post... Secesh is about 40 miles from the nearest town and has a popluation of 8 in the winter time... they do live out there year round though... Pretty amazing group of off the grid survivors... This tudor was awesome in person, It looks like it is a newer photo of it here, because I remember about 5 years ago the roof was pretty wasted... Very cool car... Man I wish I had it here, I could use a plow after the recent storm. __________________ Hellions.cc ----------------------------- -Saying "No" to hippies since 1968...

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