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THIOKOL 4T REGRISTRATION PAGE
- Thread starter socal4t12
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Found on a ranch near Goldendale, WA. Owner had it sitting in their yard for a few years hoping to eventually repair it. They recovered it from the ranch of a friend where it had sat on a hillside for many years. That owner had acquired it from either a govt agency or utility company. They used it to reach the ranch in the winter and to carry family and friends on ski outings. At some point it broke down enroute and there it sat for many, many years. It's first career was in the service of the USAF. Now it has been delivered into the less than deserving hands of SnoOps. He hopes to gut the power divider setup and install an automatic transmission with an OC12 differential. We shall see...
One down, two more to recover.
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shopman
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Purchased off Ebay from the terrible Ivan in Greeley, CO. He had repainted "everything" and many problems to start with, but seems to drive OK and has some good things... New tracks, wheels, tires, interior tweeks - I'm optimistic and hope to work on restoring it as we go, then do a real one sometime in the future. Will be used as our transportation to our cabin and haul friends up the mountain for backcountry skiing... and hopefully more as we go along!
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shopman
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Follow up Information for My 4T10 above...
Now resides in Pitkin, CO Cabin at 10,000 Ft
1962 4T10 Thiokol Trackmaster
Serial #271
Original Engine #6381-C10KB
Capacity 2800 lbs
Registration No. - none
Ins Stamp - RMW
Shipping WT - 5060 lb
Gross Vehicle WT - 7860 lb
Overall Height - 89 in
Width - 93.5 in
Length - 151 in
Warranty - 3 mo
Ship Date - 8-31-62
Has Original Ford Industrial 223 Engine, Borg-Warner T-87 3 speed, Power Divider with Twin Dana Rear Ends
Now resides in Pitkin, CO Cabin at 10,000 Ft
1962 4T10 Thiokol Trackmaster
Serial #271
Original Engine #6381-C10KB
Capacity 2800 lbs
Registration No. - none
Ins Stamp - RMW
Shipping WT - 5060 lb
Gross Vehicle WT - 7860 lb
Overall Height - 89 in
Width - 93.5 in
Length - 151 in
Warranty - 3 mo
Ship Date - 8-31-62
Has Original Ford Industrial 223 Engine, Borg-Warner T-87 3 speed, Power Divider with Twin Dana Rear Ends
Charlie S.
New member
socal4t12
Member
Glad to see folks still posting their cats here for tracking. Its amazing the history behind whats left out there. My 4t10 has been put on the far back burner, due to the recent acquisition of a DMC 3700! It will be shown here in the next few months. Im planning a van/vw bus body for it.
Here is the beginning of my journey with a 4t-10.
OK guys, I found my registration tag, it was riveted just over the top of the drivers door, here is what it says as best as I can get it typed on here.
TRACKMASTER
EXPERIMENTAL
Model No. 4T8W Serial No. 104
No. of Passengers 8
Utah Scientific
Research Foundation
in affiliation with
Utah State University
Logan Utah
Pat. Pending
there you go, I guess mine was originally a 8 passenger, I thought it was a 2 passenger,
Anyway, does anyone have a set of driver sprockets off a machine that they decided not do anything with, I sure could use a set, mine are toast and winter is coming.
Well guys the wording on the tag didn't come out as I layed it out in the post before submitting it.....but it is all on the post
TRACKMASTER
EXPERIMENTAL
Model No. 4T8W Serial No. 104
No. of Passengers 8
Utah Scientific
Research Foundation
in affiliation with
Utah State University
Logan Utah
Pat. Pending
there you go, I guess mine was originally a 8 passenger, I thought it was a 2 passenger,
Anyway, does anyone have a set of driver sprockets off a machine that they decided not do anything with, I sure could use a set, mine are toast and winter is coming.
Well guys the wording on the tag didn't come out as I layed it out in the post before submitting it.....but it is all on the post
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Loneoutrider
Member
Thiokol 4T8 N
Serial #262
Year 1962
Engine Ford 223 Inline Six
Three speed manual transmission
Power Divider YES!
Came complete with many dead mice / several pounds of nest
Also came with 1001 questions!
It loaded on tilt bed trailer under it's own power!
Wife and I moving off-grid so this will be regular transportation.
Ten mile trip to where pickup is parked (mid Nov- mid May)+-
Pics to follow
Serial #262
Year 1962
Engine Ford 223 Inline Six
Three speed manual transmission
Power Divider YES!
Came complete with many dead mice / several pounds of nest
Also came with 1001 questions!
It loaded on tilt bed trailer under it's own power!
Wife and I moving off-grid so this will be regular transportation.
Ten mile trip to where pickup is parked (mid Nov- mid May)+-
Pics to follow
Dear Loneoutrider:
Welcome to the insanity.
As you dispense with the mice carcass, keep us apprised, with lots of pictures, of your progress. You might consider starting a new thread in the restoration and modification forum, all the while posting specific questions in the repairs and parts.
And remember the snow-cat restoration motto:
No Learning Curve Too Steep, No Pockets Too Deep
Have fun, stay safe.
CT
Welcome to the insanity.
As you dispense with the mice carcass, keep us apprised, with lots of pictures, of your progress. You might consider starting a new thread in the restoration and modification forum, all the while posting specific questions in the repairs and parts.
And remember the snow-cat restoration motto:
No Learning Curve Too Steep, No Pockets Too Deep
Have fun, stay safe.
CT
Loneoutrider
Member
Hello all! I'm new to the forum. I own a 1963 4T4 Trackmaster in Idaho. Had it for 30 years in the family. Pulled it out of the shop and have begun to refurb it after 20 years of sitting indoors. Need to recondition the rear drive sprockets as the rubber is worn off. Any ideas of where to do that/moulds available, replacement parts etc... Any help would be appreciated. I'll look for the info plate/serial number. I haven't seen one yet. Where are they normally located?
socal4t12
Member
Clue-catowner
New member
Daisyifyoudo
Member
Thiokol Trackmaster
Model 4T10
Ser 206
Yr 1962
Cap 2800 lbs.
eng ser no 5637g5kb
reg no 61b277
fsn 2320-856-2153
cont no 40-604-11615
shipping wt. 5060 lbs.
gvw 7860 lbs.
ht. 89"
width 93.5"
length 151"
warranty 3 months
date shipped 2-14-62
I recently purchased from public works dept. In Grants Pass Or. Where it was in service to some degree for 18-20 yrs or more, appears all original except they installed a Holley fuel injection system. I did get the original carb with it. It appears to be in good operational condition and even though they said they kept up to date on the services I need to check gear boxes and grease it and generally check it out. I don't know anything other than what I have read here about these machines so I may have some questions. For now I wanted to register it. We have just hauled it home from OR. to Easton WA. near Snoqualmie Pass.
Model 4T10
Ser 206
Yr 1962
Cap 2800 lbs.
eng ser no 5637g5kb
reg no 61b277
fsn 2320-856-2153
cont no 40-604-11615
shipping wt. 5060 lbs.
gvw 7860 lbs.
ht. 89"
width 93.5"
length 151"
warranty 3 months
date shipped 2-14-62
I recently purchased from public works dept. In Grants Pass Or. Where it was in service to some degree for 18-20 yrs or more, appears all original except they installed a Holley fuel injection system. I did get the original carb with it. It appears to be in good operational condition and even though they said they kept up to date on the services I need to check gear boxes and grease it and generally check it out. I don't know anything other than what I have read here about these machines so I may have some questions. For now I wanted to register it. We have just hauled it home from OR. to Easton WA. near Snoqualmie Pass.
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vintagebike
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Daisyifyoudo
Member
Thank you If I had A lot more money I would probably be in trouble with these things . The last machine I had purchased was A 62 Kristi now this 62 Thiokol . That could have been A decent start to A collection of 62 cats. But I sold that one and will most likely sell this one also.