1956 Tucker 443 - “The Gobbler”

[alryA]

Seems it is a machine shop in Sparks NV, not a machine in particular. https://www.yelp.com/biz/aims-sparks

 

[Pontoon Princess]

Tracks headed out for repairs. Lots of cracked pins.

new pin time

 

[RRose]

Seems it is a machine shop in Sparks NV, not a machine in particular. https://www.yelp.com/biz/aims-sparks

LOL - totally misread that

 

[RRose]

Ever seen a Hudson driving a Tucker?

 

[RRose]

So - I bought a kitten! And it’s definitely cutting into the Gobbler restoration - the kitten is way more fun to work on because it’s a full blown restoration - except that I’m back in Roller Hell for a while.......

 

[RRose]

Baby steps - got the lights wired up and working - the Gobbler will rule the dark again.

 

[Pontoon Princess]

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Ever seen a Hudson driving a Tucker?

is Hudson, Twin H power, Hudson Hornet Twin H Power,

 

[RRose]

Came across an archive of original photos from 1957 of the Gobbler in Yellowstone

 

[Rock'n BK]

Luckily I hadn’t taken it apart yet when Vintage Snow Cats had announced their gathering in Joseph, Oregon at the beginning of the year. I really wanted an opportunity to drive it and play with it before dissembling it. So I loaded it up and headed north again. The drive was absolutely miserable - but completely worth it! I had an absolute blast and met some awesome people. I couldn’t have asked for more from my first cat gathering. I can’t wait to get back to Joseph to see everyone again.

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