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i want a tucker snowcat

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plott hound

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so ive been watching this russian guy on youtube bud nixon,think hes in oregon.his tucker snowcat is way cool and he does some nice rides and camping with it.no wonder you guys all love your tuckers,i sure would like to find a fixer upper. cheers
 
Be sure to keep an eagle eye on the classifieds section, also join all the Facebook snowcat groups: Snowcat Restoration and collector group, Montana Snow Catters, Snowcats of Idaho, Tucker Sno-Cat, Cat Clowder Vintage Snowcats, etc.

Bud's cat is a 1400/1500 series, there are several really great resto threads you should def check out so you know what you're getting yourself into. Expect to pay $6-10k for a rust pile, $12-20k for a fixer upper, and $25k> for a turn key Tucker of that era.

Keep in mind the tracks can be one of the most timely/expensive component to replace, you could easily spend 10-20k rebuilding brand new tracks, so getting a cat with solid grousers and good drive sprocket is really a must if you're on a budget. Most of these cats will have either a Chrysler flat/slanted V6 or a Hemi V8, these engines are bullet proof and very easy to find parts for and service, don't get stuck on looking for a cat with a diesel engine unless you plan on heavy grooming trails on a daily basis.

1973 Tucker Sno Cat 1443 New to Me

I'm back! Nice complete original cat with a great service history on Mt. Greylock highest peak in Massachusetts. Was used to maintain the radio tower. 13 mile up and down. Lived inside well taken care of. Tracks rebuilt by dealer with low hours. Lots of parts to go through. Interior is real...
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FYI .. I guess I was almost 10k off on my turn key estimate. Man these prices have really gone up.
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Bennyboy1337 said:
FYI .. I guess I was almost 10k off on my turn key estimate. Man these prices have really gone up.
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Interesting....

All the Tuckers have two-door cabs, which to me anyway, significantly lessens their value in comparison to either a three or four door machine for most recreational users. Yes, one can do a cab conversion, but that adds more money, and doing one "right" will be expensive.

Additionally, and this is a significant negative, all have apparently been used as groomers. They tend to get a lot of hard hours and maintenance can be sketchy. Frame cracks, worn journals, and more general wear and tear than non groomer hours should be expected.

The machine in Wisconsin has a Cummins emblem, and the air cleaner and exhaust setup add further evidence it has a Diesel engine. I believe in that era Tucker used the Cummins V-378 (normally aspirated) or VT-378 (turbocharged). Neither has a very good reputation. The last machine is a short track 1342 with a front blade on it. Short tracks and several hundred extra pounds on the front; not a great combination.

On the one hand, the prices seem pretty darn high. But when a 1959 Tucker Kitten with some questionable modifications brings $35K on ebay, that makes these prices more reasonable. And of course in our Biden economy everything is significantly more expensive....
 
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