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Kristi KT7 restoration pictures
- Thread starter BigAl
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Yes that track was assembled pretty fast for a newbie! Hell I think we just found the man to assemble all of our tracks! Way to go BigAl.
. Boy ! I am a sucker for a pretty snowcat !!!
Lyndon said:
Lyndon,
The other track is not on in that picture.
I just about finished the rebuilding of the other track today . I had to completely build the center section on 6 wheel alingment brackets . They were gone and only God knows where and when they were lost .My brother, who has been helping me ,had to return home .So the last 2 days I have been on my own , but I have developed a pretty good system for assembly.
Ok you KT3 Kristi owners . You will probably find you have some track brackets that are missing the center section too . Here's how I fixed mine .
The easiest way to do this is go to a muffler shop and get some stainless steel exhaust tubing . About 1 3/4 "diameter will work fine . Cut it in 2 3/16" lengths then split it down the middle into 2 halves . Heat it up and wrap it around a short length of 1 3/8 pipe . Hammer it down to that size which is the correct radius for the brackets. Cut 2" lengths of 1 1/4 " x 1/8" flat bar stock to weld between the two halves of the broken track brackets .The stainless steel wear sleeves are then welded to this .
I should have the second track installed in the morning and then it is just a matter of doing a little touch up on paint and other small detail work . Here's a picture of the brackets with new "homemade" center sections
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Nice info on the center sections! That will help alot of Kristi owners. On my KT3 those brackets looked the same.
I need help with my tracks. Nah Just jokeing around. I wouldnt wish that on my worst enemy. OK maybe my WORST enemy!
BigAl keep some good sections of that old belting for splices. If you dont have any make a few up. A couple of 18" to 24" or whatever it works out to bolt up should be fine. Have those and the tools and bolts to replace a section or splice a section if needed.
BigAl I have been going over and over all of the pictures and found you forgot one small detail to the KT7. Its also the most important thing that you simply should not be without. A recovery point. How in the hell are we Snow Trac / Master owners going to pull your rig out of the parking lot onto the snow to get that Photo you want? 
Snowcat Operations said:BigAl I have been going over and over all of the pictures and found you forgot one small detail to the KT7. Its also the most important thing that you simply should not be without. A recovery point. How in the hell are we Snow Trac / Master owners going to pull your rig out of the parking lot onto the snow to get that Photo you want?
Ahhhh .... My young friend . Your eyes decieve you as Boomer's did .
If you study the pictures closely you will notice a "threaded chain link" on eack track rail corner . Not only are these my "new tie down points" when trailering . They are also for towing SnotTracs with my new strap . I figured the lower my connection point the better I could acquire grip and pull you guys to the safety of the nearest bar ..... Or "gas station" in Bogus Bob's case .
Vance
Member
Al,
From the pics it looks like those links will be great tie-downs as long as you cross the chains.
As tow points (tower or towee) it looks as if they will be behind the tracks. Also, being low - they will be burried in the snow when you really need to get at them.
Just my observations from afar...
Vance
From the pics it looks like those links will be great tie-downs as long as you cross the chains.
As tow points (tower or towee) it looks as if they will be behind the tracks. Also, being low - they will be burried in the snow when you really need to get at them.
Just my observations from afar...
Vance
Just carry a shuvel so we can pull you out!
To mark this memorable occasion I would like to now offer a special S.B.D.K.S.C. Recovery set. This can be yours for only $454.98. This includes 4 Kristi recovery straps, A handsome carrying case and at no extra charge I will throw in some shackles and the all important first aid kit. This first aid kit has been designed for you Kristi owners in mind. It has extra bandaids and hand wraps. We know all the abuse your hands will get from One hitting your head and two hitting your Kristi. Also a free cold pack will be included to wrap around you head. Yes all this is yours for just $454.98. Or if your cheap (like most Kristi owners) I will just sell you the dedicated KRIST RECOVERY STRAP for only $445.98. Yes I know dont thank me now just remeber who provided all this stuff for you when your buried in the snow drift just 10 feet from your truck!
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S.B.D.K.S.C. is a trade mark of Snowcat Operations and cannot be duplicated with out there consent (Stuck and Bogged Down Kristi Snow Cat)
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Hows the track going?
Evening Folks 
,
Well after 15040 views , 887 post and comments , Numerous PM's , and almost 1 year exactly from the start date , Old Yetti is sitting in the garage completed .
Now its my turn to compliment ! I personally want to thank each one of you who stopped by and took a look at my Restoration . It has been a real labor of love and a learning experience .Not so much what I learned working on the KT7 , but what I learned about friendship and getting to know some wonderful people here on Doc's Website , ForumsForums
I can tell you now. There were a couple times I was in doubt I would be alive today , to see her finished . But God stood by me and bought me back home from some health issues . I guess he just was'nt done with me yet .
The bad news is No more "Dr. Rums" for me so would someone please have a double for me tonight !!! I would like that .....
I still have to take Yetti out to the snow to get her tracks wet and maybe fine tune a few things but for the most part ,she is finished .
I am including a few pictures of installing the Flexco track fastners . I used a undersize drill bit to chase the holes then heated up a track fastner bolt "Cherry Red" and pushed it through the undersize holes .This is a great way to get a exact hole where you want it . The heated bolt goes through the rubber belting like "Grease through a Goose" !! Real fast ..
There are also a few exterior pictures I added ,showing both tracks in place .
Soon ,I'll do one more set of pictures on the "Maiden Test Run" for this thread along with a performace report on how Yetti did overall .
After that a complete set of exterior and Interior pictures will be set up in a photo file gallery .
So ..... I guess this is about the end . Again thank you for giving me the support to keep going .
With All Sincerely ,
Allen
,Well after 15040 views , 887 post and comments , Numerous PM's , and almost 1 year exactly from the start date , Old Yetti is sitting in the garage completed .
Now its my turn to compliment ! I personally want to thank each one of you who stopped by and took a look at my Restoration . It has been a real labor of love and a learning experience .Not so much what I learned working on the KT7 , but what I learned about friendship and getting to know some wonderful people here on Doc's Website , ForumsForums
I can tell you now. There were a couple times I was in doubt I would be alive today , to see her finished . But God stood by me and bought me back home from some health issues . I guess he just was'nt done with me yet .
The bad news is No more "Dr. Rums" for me so would someone please have a double for me tonight !!! I would like that .....
I still have to take Yetti out to the snow to get her tracks wet and maybe fine tune a few things but for the most part ,she is finished .
I am including a few pictures of installing the Flexco track fastners . I used a undersize drill bit to chase the holes then heated up a track fastner bolt "Cherry Red" and pushed it through the undersize holes .This is a great way to get a exact hole where you want it . The heated bolt goes through the rubber belting like "Grease through a Goose" !! Real fast ..
There are also a few exterior pictures I added ,showing both tracks in place .
Soon ,I'll do one more set of pictures on the "Maiden Test Run" for this thread along with a performace report on how Yetti did overall .
After that a complete set of exterior and Interior pictures will be set up in a photo file gallery .
So ..... I guess this is about the end . Again thank you for giving me the support to keep going .
With All Sincerely ,
Allen
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alaska741
New member
Thanks again for all the time you spent taking pictures of your restoration for our enjoyment. I know how you felt when you first started it up and drove it out of the garage. Over the years i have restored a few cars so i know the feeling. Everyone on this forum has to say you sure did a fantastic job and deserve a well done."
Ken
This one is for you
Ken
This one is for you
I must say she looks beautiful. Have you taken her for a spin in the yard? Now for just some snow!
BigAl here is a snowcat get together in your neck of the woods. Someone else posted this link. I stole it. Sorry I hope I dont rile someone up.
http://snowcats.tahoebasin.com/viewtopic.php?t=176
http://snowcats.tahoebasin.com/viewtopic.php?t=176
aksnocat
Member
Congrats Al!
I'm a fairly recent member of the forum, but I feel very welcome and "part of the family". A good part of that feeling is the result of following your detailed diary of Yetti's renewal and significant improvement.
I hope some day I'll have the time to do a similar restoration of the '49 Tucker 423 I have in the yard.
You are an inspiration.
I can hardly wait to see the photos of the maiden voyage!
I'm a fairly recent member of the forum, but I feel very welcome and "part of the family". A good part of that feeling is the result of following your detailed diary of Yetti's renewal and significant improvement.
I hope some day I'll have the time to do a similar restoration of the '49 Tucker 423 I have in the yard.
You are an inspiration.
I can hardly wait to see the photos of the maiden voyage!
SkiDozer 302
Member
Big Al,
Excellent job!!! Through all the pictures, documentation, pictures, and of course...the pictures, I have learned an incredible amount about Kristi’s. You are truly an honorable and very intelligent man Allen.
Excellent job!!! Through all the pictures, documentation, pictures, and of course...the pictures, I have learned an incredible amount about Kristi’s. You are truly an honorable and very intelligent man Allen.
Great job Al,
You should get out the lawn chair today, prop up your feet, and just enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling as you admire your work of art.......
Congrats on a job (art) very well done.... 
And now, may the winds and snows of winter be forever with you... 
Bill
You should get out the lawn chair today, prop up your feet, and just enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling as you admire your work of art.......
Congrats on a job (art) very well done.... And now, may the winds and snows of winter be forever with you... Bill
Vance
Member
Yippee !!!!
Congrats Al!!!
She (he) is beautiful. Good thing is there is a storm coming tomorrow and you'll have some fresh snow for the maiden voyage!!
Job well done and THANK YOU for all the detail and effort in you posts and the detailed descriptions in your restoration. World class!!!
Seems like we should pass out cigars or something.... is there a tradition other than the champagne thing for boats??
Vance
Congrats Al!!!
She (he) is beautiful. Good thing is there is a storm coming tomorrow and you'll have some fresh snow for the maiden voyage!!
Job well done and THANK YOU for all the detail and effort in you posts and the detailed descriptions in your restoration. World class!!!
Seems like we should pass out cigars or something.... is there a tradition other than the champagne thing for boats??
Vance