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WA state Track party/snow cat jamboree 2014

Great tucker and trailer. I was out messing around on the south side of Mt Adams today and had a blast. There's good snow catting to be had, it's just a matter of finding a good place considering the conditions this year. Any possibilities of another spot within a reasonable distance? I posted a photo from today on the jamboree fb site.
 
good morning,

the trailer is a NOS ( new old stock ) that was brought from Tucker Inc. about 35 years ago, it was in primer and never was finished into a sellable trailer.

The old tucker, is preproduction (before Tuckers were orange), it is very much in original condition, best understanding is it was built in late '42 or '43, with a 1938 Chevrolet, 216 C.I. engine, 3 speed transmission and rear end, all brought used from a wrecking yard by Tucker Sr. I am, still researching it's history, I do have a photo from 1947 at Bachelor Butte, pulling a Tucker trailer with skiers.

Planning on bringing it, along with the trailer and a 443 to the jamboree this weekend.
 
glacierparkbus said:
good morning,

the trailer is a NOS ( new old stock ) that was brought from Tucker Inc. about 35 years ago, it was in primer and never was finished into a sellable trailer.

The old tucker, is preproduction (before Tuckers were orange), it is very much in original condition, best understanding is it was built in late '42 or '43, with a 1938 Chevrolet, 216 C.I. engine, 3 speed transmission and rear end, all brought used from a wrecking yard by Tucker Sr. I am, still researching it's history, I do have a photo from 1947 at Bachelor Butte, pulling a Tucker trailer with skiers.

Planning on bringing it, along with the trailer and a 443 to the jamboree this weekend.
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I would like to see your rig up close at the Snow Cat Jamboree .Vintage is living on through display. I went to a log show in Lyndon Wa not expecting to enjoy the show and was Surprised greatly. Vintage rocks
 
glacierparkbus said:
good morning,

the trailer is a NOS ( new old stock ) that was brought from Tucker Inc. about 35 years ago, it was in primer and never was finished into a sellable trailer.

The old tucker, is preproduction (before Tuckers were orange), it is very much in original condition, best understanding is it was built in late '42 or '43, with a 1938 Chevrolet, 216 C.I. engine, 3 speed transmission and rear end, all brought used from a wrecking yard by Tucker Sr. I am, still researching it's history, I do have a photo from 1947 at Bachelor Butte, pulling a Tucker trailer with skiers.

Planning on bringing it, along with the trailer and a 443 to the jamboree this weekend.
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Tucker started out in Grass Valley Calif . His shop was on Spring Hill up by the Nevada County Golf course on old State highway 20 which is now called East Main Street . The building was tore down in the 80's I think . It was last used as a second hand store . I was just a kid back then but remember it well .
 
Tye one on said:
Parking lot party is the plan unless something happens between now and then. Like I said before, we will have a good time irregardless.
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I was at the trailhead and talked with Bert who runs the local groomer.
The snow that is still on the lower hills turned to ice and is slick. He said his groomer slid with ice spikes on and wouldn't recommend going up.
I will be at the show. If you decide not to go that is fine .It is something we can't control.
picture is of the trailhead. :sad: our route is the ice covered one. The trees that look snowy on the hill is really frost from the warmer weather that froze.


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berts pasture. this should be covered. It is our unload area at the trailhead.
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This will be the leavenworth "Cat Show" with beer and wine tasting along with some snacks and cool machines to admire.


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Around 4000 ft south Mt Adams yesterday. It's nice above the clouds but the approach looks just like the trail head there at the jamboree site. Here you can drive up until you get to the snow and start from there. Hope these picture work....
 
As you all know I'm sure, there is no snow and none coming. I know a few of you have contacted me to cancel but there are many of us that are headed over for a cat show and parking lot party. There has been some advertising for this event in Leavenworth and there will be many curious folks coming to see our machines. We will still congregate at Ducks and Drakes Friday night and do breakfast Saturday morning at Krystal's (a little later I think) but no outing Saturday. We will display the cats that show and enjoy the town. Seems like there will be plenty of food and fun so join us! Cheers!
 
Hey guys

Unfortunately the depth of my grass instead of the snow, in my yard is too high.:yum:
There is no snow. Except the high hill top mountain areas.
My ST4 is ready, but it is staying in the garage. Really I never saw a winter like this, one in our place (Until now). The amounts of the snow are too low.
Anyway I am too far away, but the Leawenworth is there with or without snow. For many reasons the Snowcats with the owners, must be there, only for this special event.
I think everything is under control from the organizers, except the things that are not depending from human factor. The program, the Snowcat snow, the all events, the food, night and day (Another reason is the Nikson's trout soup and the russian shish-kebab & potato salad) the fun, the people there, wait for the biggest event.
All the heroes of the F.F. in a meeting, all the anonymous and the famous guest stars owners with their Snowcats in a small town. The modern history of the Snowcats in a few words.
I want to see that photo. There is no biggest advertising like this one.:wink:

Regards Nikos
 
I can't wait. I'm here in Prudhoe bay heading for home in the morning. Get in late and up early Friday and heading for Leavenworth. Can't wait.
 
Yes ! PLEASE post LOTS of pictures ! Talked with my significant other last night,and we will be there next year to bolster the tucker contingent:smile:
 
yup, I also, am all ready to travel to the jamboree, quite sure everyone will have a great time, see you there. j m davis
 

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spring seems to have sprung on us too 2 days of 40 degrees and rain by by snow. I now have chains on both the front and rear of my truck just to stay on the roads around town.
 
We decided to stay closer to home this weekend due to the lack of snow. My tow rig is 62' 4wd IH and it's long ways to haul with no snow. I'll look forward to next years jamboree and meeting you folks though.
Those are some great looking set ups you guys have!
 
We have a fire pit and 9 cats. jamboree is going good. no fatalities yet.
sorry but I didn't arrive till dark.
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