Has any of you ever made or seen a Wheelhorse on front skis for winter use?

[ebinmaine 62,952]

3 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

 Kick A>> paddle tires. I f you could mount them on a tractor.

You definitely can. I've seen it done. For what reason I do not remember now.

 

I don't remember if they were on a standard 12 inch rim or if somebody had put Ford or Jeep rims on the tractor to get the larger size.

[Retired Wrencher 4,874]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

You definitely can. I've seen it done. For what reason I do not remember now.

 

I don't remember if they were on a standard 12 inch rim or if somebody had put Ford or Jeep rims on the tractor to get the larger size.

Eric might have to modify the fenders? And put spacers on the hubs?

[giddyap 1,568]

I just found a snowmobile front end on CL and picked it up just a day ago. After skinning it, I decided not to use the complete axle just the skis. l posted this just hours ago on my tread. Thanks to Eric I found my way over here. My thought is to weld a pipe on the leaf hanger and secure the spindle with a double pin. No tracks on this baby

[giddyap 1,568]

I thought it would be too easy and for the first time ever, it WAS.! Now, where is the white stuff? 

[Mows4three 825]

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!   Everyone north of the Mason Dixon Line needs one of these!!!!

 

Cheers!

 

Dave

 

 

[ebinmaine 62,952]

6 hours ago, Mows4three said:

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!   Everyone north of the Mason Dixon Line needs one of these!!!!

 

Cheers!

 

Dave

 

 

YESS !!!

[rjg854 10,708]

Sure would like to see that in action. 

[Daron1965 644]

I agree,  that is going to make for great photos.   Great job as usual. 

[AMC RULES 36,941]

 

  

[giddyap 1,568]

Sorry, I can't post a video until the snowfall is significate in NE Ohio. Worse yet, the temp may reach 50 degrees this Saturday. I am really anxious to record my death ride so that the anticipation doesn't kill anyone. I have the tires back on and until the conditions are right she will be waiting in the shed for that fateful day. Let's hope it's soon while I still have my health care insurance.  

[Razorback 1,032]

On 11/13/2018 at 3:24 PM, 19richie66 said:

That is awesome! Reminded me of this 😁

 That’s exactly what popped in to my head when I saw it!

Man, I remember when I was a kid.... waiting all year for those Christmas shows to come on..... would usually see them, but sure would be mad when we missed them!

[giddyap 1,568]

Razorback, I hope my lug tires are able to get me to a speed that is just a wee bit faster than what I have seen tractors with tracks travel at. I also hope for some snow roostertails at almost any speed.   

[AMC RULES 36,941]

I can't wait...

for the nonsense to begin. 

 

 

[Pullstart 59,543]

Wow, up until about 40 seconds of that clip I thought to myself “Those turf tires do pretty good in the snow!”

[Mows4three 825]

C'mon Eric!   You gotta do this NOW!    I double dog dare you!

 

Dave

 

 

[Chris G 3,274]

This has really got me thinking about giving this idea a try.

[Daron1965 644]

On 11/20/2018 at 10:07 PM, Mows4three said:

C'mon Eric!   You gotta do this NOW!    I double dog dare you!

 

Dave

 

 

x 2

[Mows4three 825]

On 11/19/2018 at 4:23 PM, giddyap said:

I thought it would be too easy and for the first time ever, it WAS.! Now, where is the white stuff? 

 

OK now Giddyap, the eyes of the forum are upon you.   You just GOT to post some photos, no, post some videos, when you get that rig out in the snow!

 

Any tips, tricks, help or hints on fitting the skis to the axles...?

 

Nice work.  Can't wait to see it running.

 

Eric..... Balls in your court!  Solon, OH is in the Lake Erie snow belt, but I know Maine gets snow for 11 1/2 months of the year!

 

Cheers guys!

 

Dave

Edited November 25, 2018 by Mows4three

[ebinmaine 62,952]

7 minutes ago, Mows4three said:

Eric..... Balls in your court!  Solon, OH is in the Lake Erie snow belt, but I know Maine gets snow for 11 1/2 months of the year!

As the old joke goes.... We have 2 seasons here.

Wintah and theforthojuly.

[giddyap 1,568]

 

10 minutes ago, Mows4three said:

 

OK now Giddyap, the eyes of the forum are upon you.   You just GOT to post some photos, no, post some videos, when you get that rig out in the snow!

 

Any tips, tricks, help or hints on fitting the skis to the axles...?

 

 

 It was EZ but I also made 2 EZ modifications, everything is in my post  https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/73462-v-drive-pulley-for-13-hp-predator/ 

 I already have posted plenty of photos and hope to post my first youtube if I live thru the test ride.  

[TravelinJavelin 620]

On 11/13/2018 at 4:04 PM, 953 nut said:

This is what worked on Model Ts.

the town of Norway Maine still has one of these in the historical place fully restored the first motorized mail carrier of the time

[giddyap 1,568]

I survived my test ride "Wheel Horse on skis" VIDEO has been posted.

[AMC RULES 36,941]

Probably perform better without the wheelie bars slowing you down.

[giddyap 1,568]

9 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Probably perform better without the wheelie bars slowing you down.

That's a good thought, but when I looked at my 2nd ride tracks in the front yard only the lugs were imprinted in the snow. Don't tell anyone, but I forgot to open the choke. 

[wrmhaste 235]

It has been done a couple years ago actually. I helped some friends turn a b-80 into an "s-80". Had vinylguy make some decals. It has skis on the front and atv tracks on the rear. We will be getting it out of storage very soon. I will get pics when we do