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Glad you are out enjoying the white stuff. Almost no snow this season here in Pennsylvania to play in. What is the third machine back?
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Yeah down in Iowa we didn't get much powder, had to haul it up to the UP to enjoy the deep snow. From what I recall it's a early 90's mid-engine Tucker, the guy who owns it grooms for his snowmobile club. Not sure on the model #...Originally posted by onlyonce View PostComment
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This build and DiyDonn have me wanting to build something for my Kohler twin. I'm thinking something with a flip down front I can back my wheelchair right up into. I had hustlers and max, but my shoulders were too shot to get down in them and back out on my own by the time I had to sell my last 6x6. Golf carts still handle like golf carts even with big engines and lift kits. So I decided I just need to build my own I'm still planning and working on watching your videos. My plans are to use the CVT/tc setup in conjunction with a fwd manual transmission, and brake steering. I'm hoping that gives me plenty of gear ratios. It's just a pipe dream now but as soon as my new shed is built I will start gathering parts, about a month and half or so yet.DanWComment
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hey dan ....i know you can do that build . nice tracked machine that you can roll right into and off ya go ! a nice shed to work in is just the ticket , i need to start getting my tracks ready for this winter . just a few modifications and i'll be ready to go . take care , keep us posted . johnboyva.Comment
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It made me really sad the last couple times I got in my hustler how much it hurt my shoulders after, then the bands were too long so I couldn't even enjoy it. I got totally disgusted and disappointed. Now I e circled back around and still think tracks or skid steer would still be more suitable, I just need to make it work for me is all. Thankfully I learned a ton in the past few couple years. I'm glad to hear youre still doing it johnboy, I think about you often and hope someday whether golf cart or ATV or otherwise we can make it down to ride. We were looking for ground down your way but my father in law fell ill and we almost lost him, but he's good now but my wife is afraid to move away. Soi guess we will make the best of what we have.Originally posted by john swenson View PostDanWComment
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dan .. you may want to consider making a simple tracked machine like those russian 's do . homebuilt using a small car rearend and steering by braking either back wheel . of course they are tracked all the time , but no chains , etc . don't even need a enclosed body unless your going on ponds or rivers . just a bottom and some wheel fenders to keep mud off . check them out in videos on the web . i've always really liked them . the tracks are pretty straight forward to make too . however you go , it will be fun in your heated shed ! jboyComment
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I was actually considering buying a rear differential from an older Mercedes earlier today just to have but I forced myself to hold off until my shed is done lol. Priorities priorities lolDanWComment
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I have a 2000 LandTamer. It's basically a 4 cyl Nissan engine and automatic trans with the CV shafts and brakes on either end of the axles. you just brake the axle to steer. I am planning to convert the brakes from manual to power booster assisted though. if you do build something, make them power brakes.Originally posted by john swenson View Post2000 Land Tamer with Tracks.Comment
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s0unds like a great project ...i think the boosted brakes will make it easy to steer . i guess when your going straight , only one wheel and track are driving ? one side bogs down , the other side starts driving ? jboyComment
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by the way ..are there advantages to have 2 sets of tracks on one side instead of 1 continuous track . saw that in the utah lake video . jboyComment
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