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02.27.09

New member Dan M. (from MI) writes:

"I'm the proud owner of a '70 Panther 760 JLO, widemouth hood and chrome pipes."

Nice sled! Those 1969-70-71 "big block" Panthers are a crowd pleaser where ever they go, and are definitely a piece of snowmobiling history.

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01.08.09

Member Doug R. would like to know:

"What is the coating on some of the early 1970's belly pans and can it be duplicated? Also, does anyone work on the ACS sidepipes (aka "montanas")? I'm looking for someone to put new header pipes on mine."

Doug, I think the coating is anodizing since the pan is aluminum and that is what is most often done to aluminum parts. But, I could be wrong. Do any of the members know for sure?

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11.21.08

Member Allen T. from MN sent in this pic of his "EXT" collection:

1970 Panther 295 EXT (with correct JLO R295) - 1971 EXT 292 - 1972 EXT 400 (twin)

Nice! Allen is also working on another restoration: I won't say what it is but, (hint) the engine is a rare dual carb Kohler RK-440 2T...

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11.21.08

New Member John C. writes:

"I believe I might be the club's only member from south Florida. I have a number of sleds in my garage down here so my neighbors think I'm a little strange, but my hobby is restoring vintage sleds. My roots stem from a little town on the New York-Canadian border called Chateaugay (New York). My travels put me in a snow bank once or twice a year so my love of sleds just continues to grow. I am 52 years old and have owned a sled the majority of those years. My newest project is a '71 Puma 634 that I just picked up in Oshkosh (WI) and is on its way south, as we speak, to its new home in Delray Beach. She will be taken apart piece by piece and by the time I am through she will look better than the day she slid off the conveyor belt. I also have a '78 Jag 340, a '65 Ski Doo Chalet, and an '83 & '84 Ski Doo Blizzard 9700, all of which are going through some form of restoration at this time. The '84 is being completed the same way I plan on completing the Puma. Every nut and bolt will be restored. For the Puma, the only part I will be hunting for are the pipes, of which I'm sure you know are next to impossible to find. But, that's what keeps restoration nuts like me going. So, enough from your new member, I look forward to chatting with the other members and possibly getting some ideas from them for the Puma. I will be looking forward to my membership pack in the mail, until then "think snow" (up north, that is)!"

Welcome to the ACCA, Florida! And, don't be afraid to send in some pics!

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11.09.08

Returning member Steve P., from WI, sent along an article he wrote. Check it out HERE.

Steve also sent along this note:

"Currently, I still have the nice Jag you had on the site some time ago, but I also have added a 1972 Lynx, 1988 El Tigre 5000, and currently building a Mod-Stock radar/ice drag sled based on a '77 El Tigre 5000. I hope to have this machine done by winter, but it will not have the power plant I will be building for next season, but a '77 500 cc engine that has been modified. The sled has been put on a diet, and is some 15 or more pounds lighter! I hope to run the racer at Waconia '09, at least during the radar runs, and maybe other local events this coming winter."

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11.09.08

Renewing members Andy & Mary S., from NJ, sent along this tidbit for you to enjoy:

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11.09.08

Please welcome new member Russell N, from PA. Russ writes that he is the new owner of a '79 El Tigre 5000 with just 317.1 miles on it! He got it going about a year ago and can't wait to get it going again this year.

Congrats on the nice find! Take care of that Tigger and you'll have a blast with it for many years to come. Service tip: Keep the drive clutch clean and serviced! Some people don't like the Hex clutch, but if it is taken care of it is a great piece. It was THE clutch to have in the mid-thru-late '70's.

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10.25.08

Dale & Tricia C. from NY sent in this seasonal greeting:

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Tricia writes: "We can't carve pumpkins at our house because our kids gag and choke at the smell and looks of the pumpkin 'guts'... NO KIDDING! So we have resorted to painting ours... Thought you might like my husbands..."

We do! And, thank you for sending it in!

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08.24.08

The 5th Annual Reunion In Rubicon

This year's event was held at the Rubicon Baseball Park, in downtown Rubicon, WI.

Sponsors this year included Karavan Trailers, Rubicon Oasis, Hausers Hideaway, and Rubicon Catering.

The attendance was down a bit, but the quality of the sleds was awesome! The new venue was a big hit and hopefully the show will grow every year now, as there is lots of room. The weather was almost perfect. New members Sherman L. and Greg B. joined up at the show, and Joe & Lorrie R. were there with a couple of sleds. The ACCA Best of Show trophy went to Joe & Lorrie for their 1980 Trail Cat (2nd year in a row), although one of Sherman's El Tigres gave it a run and made it a tough choice. The "Long Distance" award also went to J & L, with that one also being close as they beat out Sherm by only 8-10 miles! I had refreshments for the members, played some of the movies in the back of the truck, took pics, talked sleds, and had a very good time!

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RUBICON PICS

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05.29.08

Dan L. (from WI) is a new member.

Dan, I have your membership packet on the way. Welcome aboard!

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Member Bill E. (from PA) is the proud owner of a 1973 Lynx, a '73 Puma, a '78 Panther, and a '92 EXT.

Looks like Bill prefers a little green with his purple & black. Nice!

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Renewing member Scot H. (from NH) writes: "I have five '71 Cats. A Puma 340 (JLO-big mouth hood), a Puma 340 (Kawasaki-axial flow), a Panther 340 (Kawasaki-axial flow), a Puma 399 (JLO-big mouth), and a Puma 440 (Kawasaki-axial flow)."

Wow! Axial-flows, air-scoops, Pumas, and Panthers. And all are 1971 models. A man after my own heart... Thanks for the info, Scot!

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05.21.08

New member Donna C. (from VT) writes: "I have two Cats. One is a 1971 Wankel and the other is a 1973 Cheetah."

Thanks for the info, Donna.

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05.14.08

Member Don K. (Canada) writes: "I have two Arctic Cat sleds. A 1971 Lynx 292, which my father won in October '70. It has been used every winter. A '72 Cheetah 440, which I have restored."

Thanks for the info, Don. And, your freebie video is on the way!

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03.27.08

Member Ketil S., from Norway, got himself a 1969 Panther 303 Wankel for a new project. He is looking for a source for Wankel engine parts (rotor seals, etc.) and a steering post (handle bars). If you can help, CLICK HERE to contact him.

Also, member Dan H., from WI, is looking for any and all info you might have concerning the famous Winnipeg To St Paul I-500 cross country race. He writes: "I have some questions about the Winnipeg to St Paul Winter Carnival I-500 of the late '60's - early '70's. Where would I find info on this race? I'm interested in pics, race routes, and any other info that may be available about this race. I remember watching the finish one year on Lake Phalen (St. Paul, MN) in 1972, in which a Ski Doo won and the driver was Yvon Duhammel. I also watched the start one year from Maplewood Mall in St. Paul. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!"

If you have info for Dan, CLICK HERE to shoot him an e-mail.

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