This blog is all about snowmobiles from the 1960s thru the 1980s. Book, skidoo 50 years experience 50 years of skidoo history. Book, snowmobile history vol i history of machines m through ski doo. Snojet was a brand of snowmobile first produced in quebec, canada in 1965. As the snow flies a history of snowmobile development in. Vintage 1972 snojet snowmobile sales brochure nice 4 pages 272 paperback january 1, 1972 by snojet author see all formats and editions hide. Jan 10, 2020 new vintage snowmobiles book released january 10, 2020 january 21, 2020 snow goer staff 0 comments snowmobile book, vintage snowmobiles if youve enjoyed wells look at vintage snowmobiles in snow goer in the past, this greatest hits album is a musthave collectible. Snowmobiling is a sport that many people have taken on as a serious hobby. Displaying 1 15 of 97 total results for classic ford model t vehicles for sale. Not only that, but we have them all instock and ready to ship today. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 21, 2007 vermont seems like an unlikely home for one of the sports most popular snowmobile brands. Time benders vintage sleds polaris rxl specialist beausejour, manitoba canada.
Ask anyone and theyll probably tell you a snowmobile consists of a track and two skis. The book titled snow goers vintage snowmobiles was released last week by. This book covers that amazing journey from the early 1900s to 1960 and beyond, where often amusing experiments in design and construction led the way to a blending of power and hitech engineering with comfort, safety and reliability. Best selection and great deals for 1976 sno jet sst items. Conroy, the builder of sno jet wanted to get out of the snowmobile market. Searching for a 1972 or 1973 sno jet thunder jet chassis or possibly a complete sled.
Americanlisted has classifieds in stanwood, michigan for art and antiques, classical antiquities, contemporary, impressionist, old masters, modern art, new artists and art historians. This is a vintage spring 1995 vsca magazine vintage snowmobile club of america volume 8. As the years went by, the sales dropped lower and lower. Kawartha cup 1973, jim adema, from michigan, put the pressure on. See more ideas about vintage sled, snow machine and vintage. Snow goer vintage snowmobiles book is released snowgoer. The final year of sno jet was 1976 with only three models made. Aug 12, 2019 1970 sno jet gt3 snowmobile with a 793 hirth honker engine video was taken at the vsca national championship vintage snowmobile show in lowville ny on august 3, 2019. Get the best deals on snowmobile parts for snojet star jet when you shop the largest online selection at. The sno jet thunder jet jockey returned to the scene of his biggest triumph ever, this time with a much improved chance of winning the cup.
Snopony through the years, i have been asked many times if i had any information on snopony snowmobiles by snowmobile enthusiasts, and collectors, from all around the country. The original sled is at the hall of fame museum, and this is what he. However, differences between sources, incomplete listings, errors, and data entry mistakes do occur. It was then sold to kawasaki in 1976, who used the snojet name until 1980. Clearly, the thunderjet program was not going to win races with superior horsepower. Owners manual sno jet 1972 snowmobile sno jet division of conroy of canada, inc. May 09, 2018 sno jet did reach an agreement, though, with arctic enterprises of thief river falls, minnesota, to assemble its 76 ssts. Sno pony through the years, i have been asked many times if i had any information on sno pony snowmobiles by snowmobile enthusiasts, and collectors, from all around the country. While early models were sluggish, by the mid1950s, modern versions were being used by rangers in the artic and in. Unfollow sno jet snowmobiles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The sno jet company took a large blow, like all the other small snowmobile companies.
This engine came from a 1971 sno jet 396 parts snowmobile. Snowmobile parts for snojet star jet for sale ebay. Snowmobiles new prices, snowmobiles used values and book values. For the 6869 season sno jet snowmobiles reached 25,000 units. The vintage sled shop sno jet reproduction parts braham, minnesota usa. I worked at sno pony from 1968 to 1972 as a design and test engineer. Sears hillary 1969 399 snow cruiser 1969 189 polaris 1969 playmate mallard 1969 sno wing. The engine is seized and will need a complete rebuild. Pierre pellerins third book on the history of snowmobiles. Very nice and useful owner for your sno jet snowmobile. Conroy, the builder of snojet wanted to get out of the snowmobile market. The book by larry preston elk river, minnesota usa.
Vintage snowmobiles and sno pro race sleds from the usa. Get the best deals on snojet vintage snowmobiling goods when you shop the largest online selection at. Snopony 1969 colt sno ghia 1969 290 ski doo 1969 nordic sno sport 1969 gt 300 ski whiz 1969 297 mercury 1969 220 er snoflite 1969 309 super skibee 1969 scout yamaha 1969 sl351 bolens sprint, 1969. Snowmobiling has been a part of the canadian landscape since new years eve 1922, when a 15yearold named josepharmand bombardier took his first oversnow vehicle for a test ride on the streets of valcourt, quebec. Something that will come in handy with your snojet project, reproduction tags. Kawasaki sno jet 340a ultralight snowmobile hovercraft golf cart go kart engine.
On november 14, 2012, i released volume 1 of the english version, which will equally be the first of its kind, covering snowmobile history from its beginning until. Here we have up for sale a used with very little soiling, but had been a touch damp on very edge of a few pages vintage 1972 snojet snowmobile star jet y292 parts manual. Unfollow vintage snojet snowmobiles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Every attempt is made to ensure the data listed is accurate. The history of snowmobile development in north america is an exciting adventure in true pioneering spirit. The last owner, kawasaki, shut down the manufacturing facilities of sno jet in quebec by 1977 and stopped the production under this brand. A snowmobile, also known as a motor sled, motor sledge, skimobile, snowscooter, skidoo, or snowmachine, is a motorized vehicle designed for winter travel and recreation on snow. While early models were sluggish, by the mid1950s, modern versions were being used by rangers in the artic and in alaska to circumnavigate the icy terrain. Yamaha waverunner, motorcycle, atv, side by side, utility, sport boat and snowmobile oem parts oem yamaha parts and accessories up to 40% off msrp.
Forerunners of the snowmobile existed as early as the 1800s, and versions of the snowmobile have been around since as early as 1910. Rupp, snojet, scorpion and kawasaki to more unusual skizoom, mtd. The daily posts will feature stories, ads or press releases for a classic snowmobile during that period from various snowmobile magazines and other publications during that period in snowmobile history. See more ideas about snowmobile, vintage sled, vintage. The snojet company took a large blow, like all the other small snowmobile companies. If you are looking for any other parts for this machine, let me know. It is designed to be operated on snow and ice and does not require a road or trail, but most are driven on open terrain or trails. Few designs, however, teamed twin tracks with single ski like the skidoo alpine did. Kohler, mercury, polaris, rupp, scorpion, skidoo, skiroule, snojet, suzuki. I had a wonderful time at waconia, take a look at some of my photos. Vintage snojet wood toboggan made in quebec canada markham york region 08042020 vintage snojet wood toboggan.
Snojet first began in 1964 when four men maurice fillion, paulemile roy, gaetan theberge and mr. The big news came in the winter of76 when kawasaki, a former engine supplier to arctic enterprises, acquired sno jet and reentered the world of snowmobile manufacturing. Dennis kirk carries more 1976 sno jet sst products than any other aftermarket vendor and we have them all at the lowest guaranteed prices. Take a look in the parts and advertising section for more info. The glastron boat company acquired sno jet in 1968. Check out these 25 photos of awesome vintage snowmobiles. Twin track snowmobiles were a popular sight on trails, race tracks, and in the bush in the 1970s and even into the 80s. The book is wellwritten and includes tons of great photos and brief historical. The french version, which has sold mostly in quebec, was the first of its kind in the world. Laurence hirev clutches with 5000 rpm engagement and would still handle excellent and would break trail in snow. This book is about the history of the snowmobile from its beginnings until the year 2000. Vintage yamaha snowmobile 1973 sr 643 keihin carb set refurbished 858 sno jet.
Heading into the 1970s, stock market analysts predicted snowmobile sales could reach one million units per year. Snojets engine supplier was yamaha, and because yamaha was also racing on the oval tracks, the snojet group was supplied with the previous year factory race engines. Sno jet part book covering 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 plus. Sno jet did reach an agreement, though, with arctic enterprises of thief river falls, minnesota, to assemble its 76 ssts. Pelchat decided to take a homebuilt snowmobile to production. Sno jet was a brand of snowmobile first produced in quebec, canada in 1965. Book, snowmobile history vol iii pierre pellerins third book on. Carving a timeline of snowmobile history snoriders. When the oil strike happened in 1974, causing gas prices to rise, and small snowmobile companies to collapse. Book, snow goers vintage snowmobiles written by david wells. Alouette, arctic cat, chaparral, kalamazoo, kawasaki, kohler, mercury, polaris, rupp, scorpion, skidoo, skiroule, snojet, suzuki, and yamaha. This brand new book, snowmobile racingsearly years, is a photographic. Snowmobiles new prices, snowmobiles used values and book.
Quick shipping and a large inventory, this is where america goes for all its yamaha oem parts. Sno jet sends a production 75 sst fan with an e motor transplanted, 75 pipe and 75 keihin carb. By 1972, sales for the first time ever, were starting to dwindle. Here we have up for bids a nice new original 1973 sno jet snowmobile owners manual. Snojet had a 650 hirth and my dad beat it with his 440 on hard going and deep snow too but he or no one else beat the sno chief sioux 650.
Snowmobiles manufacturer pricing, msrp, and book values snowmobiles have been used in the u. Alouette, arctic cat, chaparral, kalamazoo, kawasaki, kohler, mercury, polaris, rupp, scorpion, skidoo, skiroule, sno jet, suzuki, and yamaha. I worked at snopony from 1968 to 1972 as a design and test engineer. The story of snojet snowmobiles starts with humble beginnings, but they grew to be one of the leading manufacturers during the 70s. They quickly proved popular and grew to be one of the highestselling lines of snowmobiles until the early 1970s, helping usher the thennew sport of snowmobiling into canada and the united states. He had won five classes the year before only to finish fourth in a complicated points system. Snojet holds a particularly notable place in snowmobiling history due to its unique. Sno jet 340, v good condition, yamaha motor, fast, clean, fun. Sno jet had a 650 hirth and my dad beat it with his 440 on hard going and deep snow too but he or no one else beat the sno chief sioux 650. Nicely illustrated with all the parts numbers and information you will need for this model. Nos vintage 70s sno jet kawasaki snowmobile suspension bogie shaft 060009. Here are some notable dates in the history of the snowmobile.
The final year of snojet was 1976 with only three models made. Something that will come in handy with your sno jet project, reproduction tags. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is an original west yellowstone, montana lodge service sled.
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