Technical Odd site going down the road...

On my way into the 4 letter word today, Some traffic today compared to what it has been.
Seen this on a trailer and had to take a shot, Kind of hard to do @70.
I have seen snow tracks before on a Model A and T's but never with small double bogie wheels let alone in AZ. Thought I would share..
Wish I could have got a pic of the under structure.

 

Now I want one.

 

That would be a lot of fun

 

Listen to my story bout a man named Jed....

 

Purpose built no doubt but the story on what it was used for back when it was put together sure would interesting.

 

Me too!

 

Early dune buggy?
-Dave

 

Look at the rear hubs.
They are dropped like a high crop tractor

 

Nope... don't see that every day.

Hmmm... big V8, 4-speed...
... excellent burnouts.

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A Super Snow Bird?

 

I have seen similar set ups on Model T's and Model A's, they are probably more prevalent in Minnesota for obvious reasons

 

instant award winner for "dare to be different" - on track to go where others have never gone before

 

Early version of portal hubs

 

Did find this add on the Ol Interweb tonight.
Similar but the under structure is dfferent.
https://offroadaction.ca/2011/03/15/1929-model-a-with-arps-snow-bird-conversion-for-sale/

 

Gotta be tough to turn I'd think.

 

Without individual rear brakes they are almost impossible to turn.

 

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Model+T+Ford+Snowmobile+meet+New+Hampshire&&view=detail&mid=C86A82D22D02F8D5A786C86A82D22D02F8D5A786&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=/videos/search?q=Model+T+Ford+Snowmobile+meet+New+Hampshire&FORM=HDRSC3
Here they are in action in New Hampshire. Bob

 

Good catch.
Maybe for sand races.

 

Weren't some Model T's used for farm use?

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I wonder whats inside those hubs, not room for much.

 

Someone who is just moving. This remarkable vehicle is yard art.

 

I had one of those here. The whole hub conversion is bloody heavy. The tracks were super heavy. Fits on a normal rear axle with no extra work. If i remember the original axle would fit in the top cog in the pic on the right.

 

The hub is like a reduction gear like early VW buses have for thise that are familiar. The snowbird kits ive seen utilized all model A wheels. I don't think ive seen one with those smaller wheels? I dunno but I love that thing that's for sure!

 

I want a set of hubs like that for my 8n tractor.
But install them upside down.
Would love to have a slammed tractor.

 

Yes, yes they were. Bob

 

"Z" the frame...…..

 

Would if i could.
Been looking for high crop hubs to flip

 

'23 version, w/upgrade.

 

May have to flip the ring gear; that would be lotta work..

 

On his way back from rat city rukkus,he didn’t realise it was cancelled!!