Blizzards

basketdators · Post by **basketdators** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:49 am

Anybody know much about a 400 or 440 1972 Ski doo Bliizzard? May have a chance to purchase 1, what would you pay? Not running, no seat ,rest all there,and in not to bad a shape for a race sled.

Mr. Deere · Post by **Mr. Deere** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:02 pm

AUHHHHHHHHHH I thought you meant snow.

BOB

basketdators · Post by **basketdators** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:15 pm

Fuuuuuuuuuuuny! Lots here in Sask, but very cold now,-26C right now,and some wind. In Fahrenheit, if I remember that's F'ing cold!

eppjd · Post by **eppjd** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:37 pm

been -50C here with the windchill last 2 days, long days in the towtruck....

Mr. Deere · Post by **Mr. Deere** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:54 pm

DAMN THATS COLD. WELL HERE IN THE U.S. WE HAVE A SAYING. BLAIME CANADA

WE DONT WANT THE COLD. BOB

Rodimus Prime · Post by **Rodimus Prime** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:48 pm

70 71 blizzard...only thing that comes to mind is a yellow bomb. the silver butts were next years.

if it was a race sled then the body would be custom made anyways.

basketdators · Post by **basketdators** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:24 am

It has a front mounted engine, which is a rotarty valve. Has a hinged lid in the hood, which came in different sizes to accomadate 2 or 3 bangers.Google Gaston Ferland, I beleive his to be a 73' 650cc.
Bill

KEC340RS24LC · Post by **KEC340RS24LC** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:32 pm

got any pics or numbers. fan, liquid or free air. its probably a TNT or an RV

Rodimus Prime · Post by **Rodimus Prime** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:14 pm

bombardier didnt build rv until 74

KEC340RS24LC · Post by **KEC340RS24LC** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:47 pm

www2.ebtech.net/~dhakala/faindex.html shows a picture of a rotax 400cc free air with rotary valve back in 72....

qwerty · Post by **qwerty** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:08 am

in terms of collectability its right up there what its worth is up to you, how far gone is the engine? it could cost $$$ to find parts for.

basketdators · Post by **basketdators** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:42 am

I'll see if I can find something to post, they weren't the most sleek looking machine I've ever seen, but the 72' was the 1st year of the Bomber Rotary,just the 400&440. 73' blizzards came in 2 styles, the newer style was very sleek, and sharp! Actually when I think of it, they kinda look like a Ski-Daddler,just a little widder and yellow!
Bill

Green and Gold · Post by **Green and Gold** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:04 pm

All true blizzards (prior to 1979) are in demand. 72 had lots of firsts; RV, jackshaft, front mounted engines for the yellow line. The 72 400 had some notable x-county race achievements (Winn to St Paul) thus has a bit of heritage to go with it. Parts are hard to find, so make sure it's complete if you decide to take the plunge. Pistons for 400 and 440 still turn up on ocassion, things like RV covers, brass gears, (some) oil seals are in high demand & not easy to find. Lots of pans/bumpers got cut for ease of clutch change out; extra value for clean chassis. Good luck