First off all the inspiration for this build comes from Yoop's Monkey-Trax build off bike that he did a couple years ago. I think I came across the build looking for information for my Gilson and as soon as I saw a picture of Monkey-Trax I knew I needed to build something similar.
Inspiration
I picked up a snowblower off Craigslist. It turns out tracked blowers are generally pretty expensive but I eventually found a deal I couldn't pass up. It's a 8hp Craftsman that had a perfect set of tracks and an engine that runs great, including working electric start. In June I picked up a Huffy from from Chad that I'll be using.
I've finally gotten the snowblower torn down so I can doing a little test fitting and more serious planning.
I'll be using the snowblowers stock 8HP Tecumseh and retaining the electric start. I plan on using a Comet 30 series clutch paired with a Comet F/N/R gearbox to drive the tracks. All of that will require stretching the frame a couple inches. I plan setting the up front skis very similar to Yoop. I'm currently searching for a set of small skis with built in leaf springs. I need to straighten up my workbench at work and then I'll be taking everything there to start cutting and welding as I wait for parts to come in. My goal is to have everything together and working by the middle of December so when we get some snow it'll be ready to drive. After winter when everything is proven and working well I'll break it down for paint and powdercoat.
Inspiration
I picked up a snowblower off Craigslist. It turns out tracked blowers are generally pretty expensive but I eventually found a deal I couldn't pass up. It's a 8hp Craftsman that had a perfect set of tracks and an engine that runs great, including working electric start. In June I picked up a Huffy from from Chad that I'll be using.
I've finally gotten the snowblower torn down so I can doing a little test fitting and more serious planning.
I'll be using the snowblowers stock 8HP Tecumseh and retaining the electric start. I plan on using a Comet 30 series clutch paired with a Comet F/N/R gearbox to drive the tracks. All of that will require stretching the frame a couple inches. I plan setting the up front skis very similar to Yoop. I'm currently searching for a set of small skis with built in leaf springs. I need to straighten up my workbench at work and then I'll be taking everything there to start cutting and welding as I wait for parts to come in. My goal is to have everything together and working by the middle of December so when we get some snow it'll be ready to drive. After winter when everything is proven and working well I'll break it down for paint and powdercoat.