I think the challenge would be a (mostly) full on resto ..... get it running first . Weld up some new running boards and get the chassis solid ,,,then (maybe) detail it ..... new seat, etc .....
I think that Skeeter is justtoo far gone. I've had several Polaris sleds from the 70's and I think your little 250 will be pretty cool when you finish it. A cool project idea for you would be a 6 wheeled Argo. Very cool machines.
Good job on these videos and keeping these vintage sleds around. No snow in MN this year either, we had 1 day with enough to test ride a couple projects. Keep it up 👍
I have recently semi restored a 1980 Scorpion TK Whip 440 that the previous owner had left sitting outside for over 15 years. The engine compartment, crankcase, exhaust, air box, carb were completely full of acorns, mouse nesting and excrement. A friend of mine, who is way sharper than I am with engines, was afraid that it was toast. He disassembled and cleaned everything. The sled now runs beautifully. I put in TONS of hours of cosmetic work and it will now make its first appearance at a vintage show in April. I still have ways to go on it but it’s a survivor. Your videos are awesome! I’d love to see you get that Evinrude going again.
@@NewHampshireVintage i completely agree with you. I have way more money in my sled than it’s worth but that’s only because it has sentimental value. This was the first model of sled I ever got to ride as a kid and it brings back great memories. If it wasn’t for that, I would’ve never put forth the effort in bringing it back.
@@alrossi2573yeah its pretty hard to find parts i have been struggleing to find a belt that works because they all are obsolete but i finally found one
My boys and I really enjoy your videos, we love old snowmobiles and we love exotic cars as well, we live over in Maine so if there’s a chance that the little Polaris goes up for sale please let us know because my seven-year-old born is ready for that size thanks
Wait a minute ya restore the first sled . Take the motor of and take it apart and restore it . . I work on small engines and I like to watch other people restore old units like this so don't give up on it just finished working on the first sled . Take the motor out and restore it.
Yes and I agree. I can take apart an engine but once that’s done then you have the rust repair then you have clutch rebuild and then you have to replace little things like coils and wires and switches and all those things add up and now your tons of money into a snowmobile that they made so many of you can get a decent one on marketplace for the same amount that’s a lot cleaner. If this was my childhood sled and I had a lot of sentimental value it would totally be worth it. But like I said in the video if a lot of people want to see this thing get going I’m not opposed to it.
Glad you are back at it! I think lots of people were managing some form of a respiratory illness recently, but your videos are good , keep it going!
I think the challenge would be a (mostly) full on resto ..... get it running first . Weld up some new running boards and get the chassis solid ,,,then (maybe) detail it ..... new seat, etc .....
I think that Skeeter is justtoo far gone. I've had several Polaris sleds from the 70's and I think your little 250 will be pretty cool when you finish it. A cool project idea for you would be a 6 wheeled Argo. Very cool machines.
Good job on these videos and keeping these vintage sleds around. No snow in MN this year either, we had 1 day with enough to test ride a couple projects. Keep it up 👍
Thank you!
I have recently semi restored a 1980 Scorpion TK Whip 440 that the previous owner had left sitting outside for over 15 years. The engine compartment, crankcase, exhaust, air box, carb were completely full of acorns, mouse nesting and excrement. A friend of mine, who is way sharper than I am with engines, was afraid that it was toast. He disassembled and cleaned everything. The sled now runs beautifully. I put in TONS of hours of cosmetic work and it will now make its first appearance at a vintage show in April. I still have ways to go on it but it’s a survivor. Your videos are awesome! I’d love to see you get that Evinrude going again.
Awesome story! I’m not completely against going at it again but sometimes things are too far gone to dump a lot of time and money into
@@NewHampshireVintage i completely agree with you. I have way more money in my sled than it’s worth but that’s only because it has sentimental value. This was the first model of sled I ever got to ride as a kid and it brings back great memories. If it wasn’t for that, I would’ve never put forth the effort in bringing it back.
I got a 1970 sno prince that had sat outside uncoverd in newhampshire since 1977 and with a little engine work it runs and drive beautifully
@@connorsvintageelectronics909 That’s so cool! A Sno- Prince. I’ve seen them at some shows but would imagine they’re pretty rare.
@@alrossi2573yeah its pretty hard to find parts i have been struggleing to find a belt that works because they all are obsolete but i finally found one
Don't give up on that snowmobile I've got a couple motorcycles I'm gonna work on and seeing you not give up helps me out
Glad I can inspire you!
Vice grip garage it! License plate running boards and some mineral spirits shine
Just found the channel. Subscribed
Thanks you!
My boys and I really enjoy your videos, we love old snowmobiles and we love exotic cars as well, we live over in Maine so if there’s a chance that the little Polaris goes up for sale please let us know because my seven-year-old born is ready for that size thanks
Thanks so much for watching!
Before i start watching....Yes it will run
Make it a fun clean rider.
Chickens!
I think it’s a 68. Years after had round bumpers and a metal tank. I have a 69 right now
I have a Johnson version that’s a 70 with a metal tank as well
Wait a minute ya restore the first sled . Take the motor of and take it apart and restore it . . I work on small engines and I like to watch other people restore old units like this so don't give up on it just finished working on the first sled . Take the motor out and restore it.
Yes and I agree. I can take apart an engine but once that’s done then you have the rust repair then you have clutch rebuild and then you have to replace little things like coils and wires and switches and all those things add up and now your tons of money into a snowmobile that they made so many of you can get a decent one on marketplace for the same amount that’s a lot cleaner. If this was my childhood sled and I had a lot of sentimental value it would totally be worth it. But like I said in the video if a lot of people want to see this thing get going I’m not opposed to it.
@@NewHampshireVintage oh I hear you about doing all that . Ya should just do a motor swap.
That’s what I was leaning towards
Was enjoying it till I seen the let's go Brandon flag.
Sorry a flag bothers you.
Vice grip garage it! License plate running boards and some mineral spirits shine
I do have a lot of license plates lol