Hello everyone! I'm new and glad to be here! Might as well get right into it! Roughly a month ago, my high school buddy's dad passed away and left him all the equipment, vehicles, and tools. Due to lack of storage space, he's going to be liquidating a few things. When he asked me if there was anything I was interested in, I immediately spoke up for his dad's vintage snowmobile (my main addiction) and the Cletrac that I haven't seen in 30+ years.
Back then it still ran and was usable, but I gather it has sat for decades and the engine is now seized. Not long before his dad passed, he had given it a diesel fuel enema and was trying to get it freed up. Beyond that I have no idea what condition it's in. I wish I could provide you guys with information on a year and model, but the 15 year old kid I was then didn't pay attention! All I remember is that it had a pretty wide stance, sat up off the ground a bit and was stick control (so not an early model with a steering wheel).
I've been looking at pictures and wonder if it's an HG-68, but I'm not 100% on that. I called 'dibs' on it for now, but while he's sorting through the estate, I'm trying to gather some information on what I should be on the lookout for when I finally am able to see it up close, and a very general ballpark value. My buddy hasn't got a clue what it's worth, so I'm trying to come up with a baseline to start with that's fair for both of us.
I know very little about these machines beyond what I've watched on Youtube. Besides checking track, sprocket, and roller condition what else should I be on the lookout for? As I gain more information I'll keep you guys updated. I'm excited to finally see it once he gives me the word. His dad was always a really nice guy to me, and I'm thrilled with the idea of resurrecting one of his old machines.
Back then it still ran and was usable, but I gather it has sat for decades and the engine is now seized. Not long before his dad passed, he had given it a diesel fuel enema and was trying to get it freed up. Beyond that I have no idea what condition it's in. I wish I could provide you guys with information on a year and model, but the 15 year old kid I was then didn't pay attention! All I remember is that it had a pretty wide stance, sat up off the ground a bit and was stick control (so not an early model with a steering wheel).
I've been looking at pictures and wonder if it's an HG-68, but I'm not 100% on that. I called 'dibs' on it for now, but while he's sorting through the estate, I'm trying to gather some information on what I should be on the lookout for when I finally am able to see it up close, and a very general ballpark value. My buddy hasn't got a clue what it's worth, so I'm trying to come up with a baseline to start with that's fair for both of us.
I know very little about these machines beyond what I've watched on Youtube. Besides checking track, sprocket, and roller condition what else should I be on the lookout for? As I gain more information I'll keep you guys updated. I'm excited to finally see it once he gives me the word. His dad was always a really nice guy to me, and I'm thrilled with the idea of resurrecting one of his old machines.