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02/07/05
Reminder: Mach 9/AFE Graphics also has decals for Arctic Cats, and offers a 10% discount for ACCA members.
Some of the decals that AFE has that nobody else has yet, are for the 1973 Panther and the 1976 Cheetah.
Click HERE to see what they have got.
And remember to give them your name, member number, city, and state to get the discount.
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02/02/05
UPDATE: Joe L. has just informed me that he is now getting the correct heat-seamed pleated black vinyl for use on his seats. Now they are just like the originals. "How sweet it is!" Hey joe, any chance you can get the white leopard heat-seamed, too?
Member Joe L. (of repro white leopard fame) sent me these pics of his latest venture - complete repro seats!
Once again, thank you!
Joe can be reached at: seatguy@adelphia.net or you can call him at: 315-768-7867
I'll be sending my order shortly... LOL!
- - - Click HERE to see larger pics of these really nice seats!
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02/01/05
Engineered Graphics (ACCA member Frank S.) has their NEW website up and running! Click HERE to check out what he's got.
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01/16/05
Mr. Darv J. from Detroit Lakes, MN sent in these pics of a 1971 Kitty Cat. The '71's were a batch of "test" sleds (much like the '66 Black Panthers) and are quite different from the 1972 production Kitty Cats (and also note that the '72's were a little different from the 1973-99's). The '71's had a different front bulkhead and a silver flake fiberglass pan (like the King Kats had), among other diferences.
A) Darv notes: "Neat ID plate (just like the big Cats). Notice the difference in the back of the bulkhead. Power is a Clinton four-stroke. No gear reduction, just the centrifugal clutch. Also, someone put the bumper on upside-down."
B) "Reflectors are stock, as is the rear grab handle."
C) "Notice the heavy front bumper. The same as the "big" Cats."
D) "The hood and pan are fiberglass. There is no kill switch built into the handle grip. Front hood vent is the same one used on the '71 Kohler/Wankel Panther/Puma hood. The skis use hood trim on the tips and have a "V" shaped keel."
E) "The steering and bulkhead are totally different than a 1972/1973-99. uses a piano hinge for the hood."
F) "Fiberglass chain guard. Hood is held down with pins through the locating brackets."
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01/13/05
PLEASE NOTE: Rick Tarr ("the fiberglass guy") has a new web site and a new e-mail address.
His web site is www.SledBuilder.com .
His new e-mail address is: Rick@SledBuilder.com .
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01/09/05
WE HAVE A WINNER!
The ACCA/Rick Tarr hood raffle had 56 entries go into the hat (yes, it was an Arctic Cat hat) and my lovely wife Peg pulled out the name of ...
CHRIS PIEPER, member #0031, from Sanford, MI!
Congratulations Chris!
As soon as Chris lets me know what item he chose, I will post it. And, with the wonderful response from the membership for this raffle, I am already working on another one for later this spring!
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01/08/05
Renewing members Blair & Mike H. sent in these pics, and list of sleds, for us to enjoy (or should I say drool over...)!
{click on the pics to see a larger version}
The lineup includes: 1976 Sno Pro 440, 1977 Sno Pro 440, 1981 Sno Pro 340, 1972 EXT 440, 1979 Sno Pro 340, 1973 EXT 650, and a 1969 Panther (500 Hirth) with a 1971 Cat Cutter.
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12/24/04
Rick S. sent me the story to go with his racing pictures. Click HERE to see his newly updated page.
And, thank you, Rick, for sending in the info and renewing your membership. Your continued support is very much appreciated!
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12/17/04
Member Terry M. sent me a letter, along with his renewal (and thank you for your continued support!), and is looking for some info. He is looking for any info (manuals, brochures, etc.) on the 1965 Model 120. He is also looking for info about a Hirth 54R (300 cc) that has booster ports, shortened piston, and a .220 overbore (which would make it about 347 cc). If you have any info to share, send it to me via e-mail at pwustrack@dotnet.com, or snail-mail at Paul Wustrack, PO Box 528, Rosendale, WI 54974.
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12/02/04
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Rick Tarr of Malvern, OH is making repro fiberglass parts. He sent me the following note:
"Here are the molds that I currently have (and I am adding parts almost weekly)...
I have the fiberglass machine cranked up and will add new parts weekly! My quality will not be beat. I don't have a web site (yet), heck, I don't even have a company name... I'm just a guy selling high quality fiberglass at prices that won't be beat by anyone. For those who looked at, and bought, my stuff at the A-1 show know that my parts are top notch. I will also reproduce other makes for people who are willing to pay the mold costs."
"I'm working on a web site and should have pics posted in the next couple of weeks - Rick Tarr, rick@sledbuilder.com."
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NEW! Pics from the "Reunion At The Ranch" in Rubicon, WI on saturday, August 21. I now have all the pics up, so take a look! CLICK HERE
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NEW! Pics from the '04 Glenwood, MN show, sent in by member Sandra S.
Click Here to see 'em.
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PROJECTS UPDATE: Vintage Films: I know I've been teasing everyone about these films, and when they would be done... so, here's the scoop. I have sent a couple of the films to the new lab. Should know soon if they turned out in a week, or so. I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
UPDATE: I got the test transfers back and, again, the results were disappointing. But, I have a new plan... I am going to transfer the films in chronological order. The list of films include:
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New pics added to the Minibike page. Thanks to Paul Z. for sending them in. Click Here to jump to the Minibike section.
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>>>>>> ARCTIC CAT Purple Paint Codes! <<<<<<
As some of you may know, the old "Ditzler" paint codes, that have been floating around on the 'net for years, are being phased out by PPG. Recently, I took the old code for the Arctic Cat Purple to a paint store to see if it was still current and crossed over to a more modern number. It isn't, and wasn't.
So, I got hold of a Pantone Matching System color chart and took the "PMS 252" (as the Arctic purple is "officially" known) color sample back to the paint store. I also brought along an NOS 1971 Puma decal to match the 1971 decal color (as the 1971's are known to have that unique shade of purple on the decals).
Well, good news! They were able to match the samples to a current DuPont color code, so we can all get the "correct" Arctic Purple again. The samples, and paint codes are as follows:
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Arctic Cat Purple, PMS-252 = DuPont RS151
1971 Decal Purple = DuPont RS232
Please note: the color samples above were scaned and uploaded, and they are not exactly the same as "the real world" items, although I tried to adjust the color as close as possible.......
