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Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by Atomic Amish » Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:47 am

Who wants to get a race going on Lake St. Clair? ;)

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Post by TWrenn » Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:55 am

I'll pass! :lol:
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Post by Dallas Landers » Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:27 pm

Sign me up Jason!
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by HPetrino » Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:32 pm

Particularly impressive is the safety equipment! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Steve Jelf » Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:19 pm

I'd put the engine down low and above it a chain driven shaft to a prop at the rear.
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by old_charley » Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:28 pm

Considering that my dad traded a set of horns for this chopped off T sedan, I'd say this would be a cheaper route to go. He used it on frozen lakes around St. Paul.
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:18 pm

Atomic Amish wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:47 am
 Who wants to get a race going on Lake St. Clair? ;)

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/fast-ice ... SdGvnEK7NM

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Maybe lets wait for the ice, then we'll talk. ;)
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Post by perry kete » Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:57 pm

Well Mr. Jelf, with your prop in the rear of the sled I sure wouldn't want to slide back! You would be chum for the fish and make very colorful ice!
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Post by Atomic Amish » Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:53 am

Wow, Ol_Charley, that is a pretty cool ride!
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by Susanne » Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:46 pm

50 Miles an hour on an icy lake with a big ol' 20HP fan blowing more icy cold wind over you?

What's not to love? Except maybe frostbite?
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by DHort » Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:26 pm

That is all part of the fun in living in the Midwest. You learn to enjoy that and the icicles on your mustache.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:32 pm

Oh ya Dave, when your mustche and beard have so much ice you cant drink your coffee. Been there done that.
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by DHort » Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:22 am

We have that sled up at the farm. It just needs a motor and propeller.
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Re: Snow in Detroit got me thinking like...

Post by Atomic Amish » Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:53 pm

I have an engine (well, Michael does.) And I know where to find a propeller... :twisted: :twisted: :D :D
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