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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Mar 1, 2020 20:52:41 GMT -5
I finally found an old "Scorpion" before they were called that! It's the sled I learned to ride on in the mid 60's. I can't put it on the registry because of the Sears numbers. Does anyone know how I can do this? I'm guessing it's about a 1967 model. It has the JLO 292 engine. The Sears model number is 813 658000. S/n 2778. Here's a picture I just took of it. Thanks  |
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Post by kerry on Mar 1, 2020 23:16:51 GMT -5
Maybe you can put it in as a 67 but isnt there a comment part to the registry page?There was when I registered my wifes' 80 whip.I would put sold as a Sears model etc etc built by ...
Kerry
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Mar 2, 2020 9:40:25 GMT -5
Thanks Kerry...I'll try that!
Gary
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Post by weverat on Mar 2, 2020 21:43:18 GMT -5
Wow, very cool, have had it running yet.
Good to have some shit flying on this site again!
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Mar 3, 2020 9:45:39 GMT -5
The drive train seems ok,  but I have the engine apart now. It was froze up from sitting so long. It doesn't look bad inside. I hope I can find parts for it!! |
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Post by kerry on Mar 3, 2020 19:27:03 GMT -5
That looks pretty good and solid ! Have fun with your Sears er Trail A Sled er Scorpion !!
Kerry
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Mar 5, 2020 11:20:10 GMT -5
I've never done a complete tear down like this old timer is getting. I hope it turns out ok! I'm putting my 1971 Stinger suspension and track in it. Shoot...I may even put the 340 CCW in it also!  |
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Post by weverat on Mar 5, 2020 14:19:42 GMT -5
By the looks of that chain case, you could probably use a later style driven pulley too, that will make it run good.
The CCW is a good idea!
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Mar 6, 2020 13:55:45 GMT -5
You're probably right about changing the whole chain case and clutch. How many can say they store their snowmobile on the shop wall??  |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Mar 29, 2020 22:16:12 GMT -5
Here's how the 1971 Stinger clutch and steering fit in the old 67. Had to make my own gas tank.  |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Apr 6, 2020 21:01:35 GMT -5
Put the first coat of paint on the top section.  |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Apr 7, 2020 16:27:04 GMT -5
Who said you can't put a new style track in a 67 Trail-a-Sled?  |
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Post by sledz on Apr 10, 2020 14:46:19 GMT -5
I sent you a private message |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Apr 11, 2020 21:09:13 GMT -5
The old Trail-a-sled is about to go outdoors for a run. The skis should be on by tomorrow.  |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Apr 12, 2020 18:25:16 GMT -5
Skis are done.  Time to start on the cowl. |
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Post by sledz on Apr 13, 2020 13:00:16 GMT -5
Looking gooood!!
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Apr 19, 2020 22:25:39 GMT -5
 I took the first ride today. It ran well. Now for the cowl paint! Here's a video of it running... |
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Post by kerry on Apr 21, 2020 20:29:44 GMT -5
Nice work, that sounds awesome!
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Post by sledz on Apr 29, 2020 12:40:20 GMT -5
Looks and sounds great Gary!!
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on May 1, 2020 9:06:46 GMT -5
It has been a fun project. I took the cowl outside to paint, and of course a wind gust came through! I'll have to sand and paint it again.  |
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