Vintage links & Vintage snowmobile pictures Canada

Vintage Ice toboggan built at Thunder Bays Canada Car, now known as bombardier. Construction began in 1955. Powered by a 10 horse Brigs & Stratton engine. The frame made of aircraft aluminum the belly pan and tunnel are of the same materials. Either side of the engine compartment are sheathed with marine plywood, before the belly pan was attached ash was placed along the under side all the way to the rear of the machine. The PTO Side of the engine has a double pulley from this point two belts drive a model A 4 speed transmission 1st, 2nd 3rd reverse. On the opposite side of the transmission he attached a sprocket to the shaft. From here a drive chain went to a centre drive wheel air inflated, inside  the tunnel there is a front and rear wheel that a track goes around similar to today's system. The ride is cushioned by a automobile shock on either side of the tunnel. To steer there is a t bar on the under side of the belly with cables fed through the tubing to the steering wheel. The steering wheel is from a model A. Speeds on this machine reached appox.40 mph. Terry Wilen