James
P.S. everyone stay out of trouble.
Charity Sled Build Day
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Well I wish I could be there, but I will be sitting in a tree in roughly 4 1/2 hours.
James
P.S. everyone stay out of trouble.
James
P.S. everyone stay out of trouble.
James
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Have fun guys! Wish I could have made it. I am looking forward to seeing the sled completed!
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
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JoeRainville
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Hey Guys,
Great work putting this all together. PJ, thanks for everything you've done so far, including the motor and space to work on it. Kevin, the paint and decals look great, espicially that one on the left side of the hood, LOL! How did the suspension come out?
Don, nice job pushing us all to be at our best!
-Rainville
Great work putting this all together. PJ, thanks for everything you've done so far, including the motor and space to work on it. Kevin, the paint and decals look great, espicially that one on the left side of the hood, LOL! How did the suspension come out?
Don, nice job pushing us all to be at our best!
-Rainville
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DeereKid9
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
I had to leave the shop aleady. All I heard was "Bob do this" "Bob do that" I couldn't take it anymore. Really what I heard was "Bob do something" Seriously, when I left around noon, it was coming along great. Can't wait for the finished product.
Always remember-Any parts leftover is money in your pocket.
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
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ICCSF 108
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Bob, You didn't bring any pictures to post of the progress that was done when you left??
Kenny
Kenny
AKA: Kenny, Grumpy, Mr. Richard Head
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Gentlemen, may I present you with your 2010 Charity Snowmobile. A huge thank you to Kevin Campbell (kwc), Roger Jordon (Jekyll), Dan Cunningham (Dinasour Dan) , Bob Amber ( Deerekid9) and of course our wonderful host Phil (PJ) Rickard. What a great day. Started at 8am and ended at 8pm. DA
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Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
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WOW! What a GREAT day is all I have to say and I can't remember when I had such a good time working on a project like this!! I now have a new respect for you restorer-type guys who work so hard to breathe life back into an abandoned sled that someone else sees as junk. I found out today first-hand...it's VERY gratifying to see the completed project after all that heart and soul from everyone put into it! 
When DA and I first began talking about this project back in June, we never thought in a million years that it would had came out so well in the end like it has! This project has truly exceeded our expectations and on behalf of DA and myself~ words can't express enough our deepest thanks to all those folks who have donated money, parts, services, time, support or anything else that made this project a reality. THANK YOU!
Everyone arrived on-time this morning (except for Bob, but hey, what can we expect from him anyway...really.....) and everyone worked very well together, as they told all sorts of sledding stories throughout the day as they worked along. Kevin, Dan and Roger did most of the sled chassis/suspension/steering assembly, while DA, Bob and I did the sub-assembly, bead blasting, painting parts, component fitting, drivetrain work, etc. in the background to keep the project moving along.
Then, after the engine was dropped in, everyone helped in getting the wiring, fuel system, exhaust system, clutch alignment, hood fitted, console installed and any other periphreal components installed before she was ready to fire for the first time. You'd of thought we had all worked together before, it went so smoothly and everyone just "knew what to do". Dan mentioned that you would have thought we were at Horicon, so someone dubbed the shop's new name, "Little Horicon".
I must say, I was very impressed by the calibur of people that came today to help build this thing and if even one of them were missing there today, we would have NOT gotten this thing done so smoothly like we had. I mean, these guy's are a real pleasure to work with and I feel honored to have gotten the chance to work beside them on this project. I learned a lot from everyone and I would HIGHLY recommend any of them to anyone for their knowledge, personability and expertise in a project like this. Truly professionals and just plain "nice guys" to boot, so my hat's off to you gents!
A special thanks to my wife Jenny and my daughter Hanna who kept us fed and our thirsts quenched thoughout the day with breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks- Thank you!!
Well, enough of that mushy crap....let's get to the good stuff shall we?! I have over 100 photos of the project as we progressed along and a final short video of the sled as we fired it for the first time. I'll post as many of the pics as I can and I'll post a link to the YouTube video at the end here, so you all can see how awesome this sled turned out.
This sled just flat looks AWESOME and the pictures DO NOT do it justice!! If you have the chance to see it up close at any of the upcoming sled shows where it will be, I HIGHLY suggest that you take a minute to see it up close... It'll bring a tear to your eye!
Thanks for the memories guys and for allowing me to take part in this....it means a lot to me.
Enjoy the photos and the video!
You Tube Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoKZmogZPAM
Regards,
Phil "PJ" Rickard
When DA and I first began talking about this project back in June, we never thought in a million years that it would had came out so well in the end like it has! This project has truly exceeded our expectations and on behalf of DA and myself~ words can't express enough our deepest thanks to all those folks who have donated money, parts, services, time, support or anything else that made this project a reality. THANK YOU!
Everyone arrived on-time this morning (except for Bob, but hey, what can we expect from him anyway...really.....
) and everyone worked very well together, as they told all sorts of sledding stories throughout the day as they worked along. Kevin, Dan and Roger did most of the sled chassis/suspension/steering assembly, while DA, Bob and I did the sub-assembly, bead blasting, painting parts, component fitting, drivetrain work, etc. in the background to keep the project moving along. Then, after the engine was dropped in, everyone helped in getting the wiring, fuel system, exhaust system, clutch alignment, hood fitted, console installed and any other periphreal components installed before she was ready to fire for the first time. You'd of thought we had all worked together before, it went so smoothly and everyone just "knew what to do". Dan mentioned that you would have thought we were at Horicon, so someone dubbed the shop's new name, "Little Horicon".
I must say, I was very impressed by the calibur of people that came today to help build this thing and if even one of them were missing there today, we would have NOT gotten this thing done so smoothly like we had. I mean, these guy's are a real pleasure to work with and I feel honored to have gotten the chance to work beside them on this project. I learned a lot from everyone and I would HIGHLY recommend any of them to anyone for their knowledge, personability and expertise in a project like this. Truly professionals and just plain "nice guys" to boot, so my hat's off to you gents!
A special thanks to my wife Jenny and my daughter Hanna who kept us fed and our thirsts quenched thoughout the day with breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks- Thank you!!
Well, enough of that mushy crap....let's get to the good stuff shall we?! I have over 100 photos of the project as we progressed along and a final short video of the sled as we fired it for the first time. I'll post as many of the pics as I can and I'll post a link to the YouTube video at the end here, so you all can see how awesome this sled turned out.
This sled just flat looks AWESOME and the pictures DO NOT do it justice!! If you have the chance to see it up close at any of the upcoming sled shows where it will be, I HIGHLY suggest that you take a minute to see it up close... It'll bring a tear to your eye!
Thanks for the memories guys and for allowing me to take part in this....it means a lot to me.
Enjoy the photos and the video!
You Tube Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoKZmogZPAM
Regards,
Phil "PJ" Rickard
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Wow, great job guys, My hat is off to all of you..
Kenny
Kenny
AKA: Kenny, Grumpy, Mr. Richard Head
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Ski's by Clack, Shocks from JDT Todd, Ski insulators from Horicon Joe!! Labor by Bob.
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
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DeereKid9
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
I think the build day should have been a Discovery Channel reality show. First, I walk in late, PJ yells at me, wants to know who I think I am. I reply, "I know Joe Rainville" and that went over like a fart in church. Next thing I know, PJ is slamming doors, throwing tools, threatning to fire me (again). Meanwhile, the other guys stay busy on task. They of course, fear PJ. So I went out side and did some donuts in the lot. Well, I couldn''t eat them (the donuts that is) in front of the other workers. Drank some more (free)coffee. And by that time, it was time to leave and go watch my sons football game. So needless to say, I had put in quite a day. I will post some pictures when I get back next week. PJ gave me a week of vacation. Or did he say, don't come back for a week or two? I don't remember. I was to tired.
Ps- PJ, I left my evaluation and pay raise request in what is left of your office.
Bob (deerekid9)
Ps- PJ, I left my evaluation and pay raise request in what is left of your office.
Bob (deerekid9)
Always remember-Any parts leftover is money in your pocket.
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
Re: Charity Sled Build Day
Holy Cow Guys! What a day you had.
Just super. The video was cool.
The pictures are great.
Thanks for hosting PJ.
Don, if there are any funds left how about a couple of JD shirts for those Polaris guys?
Just super. The video was cool.
The pictures are great.
Thanks for hosting PJ.
Don, if there are any funds left how about a couple of JD shirts for those Polaris guys?
Todd Schrupp
Milbank SD
Milbank SD
Re: Charity Sled Build Day
DeereKid9 wrote:I think the build day should have been a Discovery Channel reality show. First, I walk in late, PJ yells at me, wants to know who I think I am. I reply, "I know Joe Rainville" and that went over like a fart in church. Next thing I know, PJ is slamming doors, throwing tools, threatning to fire me (again). Meanwhile, the other guys stay busy on task. They of course, fear PJ. So I went out side and did some donuts in the lot. Well, I couldn''t eat them (the donuts that is) in front of the other workers. Drank some more (free)coffee. And by that time, it was time to leave and go watch my sons football game. So needless to say, I had put in quite a day. I will post some pictures when I get back next week. PJ gave me a week of vacation. Or did he say, don't come back for a week or two? I don't remember. I was to tired.
Ps- PJ, I left my evaluation and pay raise request in what is left of your office.
Bob (deerekid9)
Good one Bob and don't bother punching in on Monday... peej
Re: Charity Sled Build Day
I think the picture quota is maxed out, so I can't post any more on here. I'll have to figure out a way to post the rest of them (approx. 35 or so) at a remote location so they can be viewed by you guys. 
pj
pj
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: Charity Sled Build Day
If you haven't had a chance yet, check out the video at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoKZmogZPAM
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.