The Collector's Guide to Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

The Collector's Guide to Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
Author: Phillip J. Mickelson
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-02-04
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781583881330

Joseph-Armond Bombardier devoted his entire life to finding mechanical designs that would help conquer the elements in his part of the world — Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, where winters are long and deep with snow. One of his greatest inventions was a motorized snow vehicle, the first of which allowed a missionary friend of his to cross miles of woods that would have not otherwise been passable. From that first Bombardier snow machine to the newer Formula series models, all Ski-Doo snowmobiles to 1995 are covered in this Collector’s Guide to Ski-Doo Snowmobiles. The book traces the development of the snowmobiles, their engines, suspensions, and comfort features. It takes you from the age of wooden skis and bodywork to today’s light, powerful, and aerodynamic Ski-Doo models. Technical specifications and year-by-year updates are included, along with 135 photos.

Vintage Snowmobiles

Vintage Snowmobiles
Author: Jon Bertolino
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781583881934

The Golden Age of snowmobile manufacturing was from 1968-1976 with a gradual slow down leading to 1982. During this time literally hundreds of snowmobile manufacturers sprung up and then disappeared. This book is a look at all the most interesting, rare, or collectible snowmobiles from that time period. The big names like Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo, Yamaha, John Deere, Scorpion, Snow-Jet, Mercury, Rupp, Moto-Ski, to the many small-company brands like Allied, Boa Ski, Chaparral, Evinrude, Harley Davidson, Johnson, Polaron, Sears, Skiroule, Sno Prince, Viking, and even includes a chapter of collectible racing snowmobiles in the hobby, like the 1977 Arctic Cat Z that turned Arctic Cats racing program around, and treasures like a 1973 Chaparral grass drag sled or a 1974 Roll-O-Flex called The Wild One. This book would be a benefit to anyone interested in sleds from this time period or looking to buy a more collectible sled from this era.

Breaking Trail

Breaking Trail
Author: Edgar Hetteen
Publisher: Focus Pub
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781885904997

Follow Edgar Hetteen from poverty to millonaire as he starts Polaris and Artic Cat snowmobile companies.

The Legend of Polaris

The Legend of Polaris
Author: Jeffrey L. Rodengen
Publisher: Write Stuff Syndicate
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

"The Legend of Polaris" recounts the remarkable saga of the company that invented the snowmobile. After becoming the number one manufacturer of snowmobiles, Polaris went on to create the first automatic transmission ATV; a line of stable, reliable personal water craft; a sport-boat line; and Victory, the company's celebrated motorcycles.

Ski-doo Racing Sleds 1960-2003 Photo Archive

Ski-doo Racing Sleds 1960-2003 Photo Archive
Author: Philip J Mickelson
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-11-20
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781583881057

Hand picked photos & in-depth captions document the development of Ski-Doo's racing sleds from inception to the present. Though it's been said the first snowmobile race was held the day the second machine was built, the first organized race to capture wide attention was in December 1961 with about 40 entrants. After discovering the impact of this first race, Ski-Doo began devoting attention to building racing sleds in 1967 and still builds models specifically for racing even today. Most engine, suspension system, and chassis improvements in the snowmobile industry are attributed to the efficiencies requested by racing. This book includes some of today's most collectible production snowmobiles like the TNT and BLIZZARD models, along with custom one-off models designed specifically for racing. Many of these interesting Ski-Doo photographs have never been published before.

Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars

Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars
Author: Patrick Dorin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2007-09-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The Iron Mining Industry was quite extensive throughout the area known as the Lake Superior Iron Ore District. All of the iron ore was transported by rail to a wide number of lake ports on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This book lists all of the ore docks constructed on The Great Lakes. Includes photos of the ore docks and ore cars, ore car schematics and pertinent data.

Holley Carburetor Manual

Holley Carburetor Manual
Author: John Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated
Total Pages: 253
Release: 1994-03-31
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781563920691

This is a complete practical guide to choosing and specifying Holley carburetors for any suitable engine and for road or track performance. Uniquely, allows the identification of complete secondhand carburetors and individual components, including all metering blocks. Easy to follow tuning instructions to ensure your Holley carburetor delivers maximum performance. Comprehensive guide to secondhand carburetor identification. Comprehensive guide to individual component identification. Unique guide to categorizing specification of metering blocks. Unique and easy to follow tuning sequence for four barrel carburetors. Easy to follow tuning sequence for two barrel carburetors.

Illustrated Ski-Doo Snowmobile Buyer's Guide

Illustrated Ski-Doo Snowmobile Buyer's Guide
Author: Philip J. Mickelson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780879388713

Sketches the history of the Ski-Doo snowmobile, describes each model from 1959 to the present, and traces the development of engines, suspensions, and tracks

Porsche 911, 1965-1989

Porsche 911, 1965-1989
Author: John Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated
Total Pages: 343
Release: 1990-07-30
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781850106982

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.