Is it possible to build a bombarier from scratch?

[B12 man]

us nufies realy get along a but right now i kinda wish i was a manlander for a week maby fiund some part's it not esey to find parts hear where im at most snow mobles were drove in the woods and shut off and for got but reasntly a lot of parts were being taken and most ar thought to be good targets for people with 22 and 12 gages and are blasted full of hols it turns my stumac

[the old trucker]

   I agree with you sir. By the way what parts are you looking for ?? Maybe someone out west may have a few used parts for sale. There is a fellow out around Winnipeg, Dan Shaver, He builds & sells parts for a reasonable price. Call or fax (204) 467-2605.
  Also there is a place in St Augustine, Quebec, called  f-4 Dion. I don't remember the number offhand. B12man, send me a list of parts that you are looking for & I will see what I can find for you. I have a couple of parts sheets if that's any help.
  I'm sure some of the boys on here should have or know of people that may have what you want.

[B12 man]

well realy im looking for the under carrage ex axles, buggy springs and chasey.the top is not real hard to find if you have any pics put them on my post sises of snow mobles any phone numbers names or info would be good

[the old trucker]

  B12 Man I think your looking for a "woody" frame, am I right ?  If you are looking for a metal body in half decent shape, I know for a couple around here. They are free for the taking. Also there's a fellow out towards Port aux Basques that told me he can make the boogie springs no problem.
  The swing arms are simple to make. All you need is a welder & acetylene bottles. Between you & me I think we could show those fellows out west how it's really done, hey boy!!

[the old trucker]

well realy im looking for the under carrage ex axles, buggy springs and chasey.the top is tot real hard to find if you have any pics put them on my post sises of snow mobles any phone numbers names or info would be good

b12 man I have pics of old bombers but I don't know how to put them onto Northern Tracks. I have them done up so they can be sent by email. If you like I could send a few to you.
 

[B12 man]

send thoes pics to james-lush@hotmail.com it would help

[B12 man]

thes pics never came try again and if you can explane how to make the swing arms

[the old trucker]

  b12 man where do you live ?? I am going to St. John's on the 11th of April for a couple of days. Maybe I could drop in & see how your getting along if your not too far off the main drag. I have a couple of manuals you can have to help you with your project.
 

[the old trucker]

  b12 man, do you live in Gander, NL. ??

[the old trucker]

    Re: Is it possible to build a bombarier from scratch?
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2008, 02:52:23 PM » Quote 

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Yes sir old trucker, it is absolutley possible to build a bombardier from scratch. As a matter of fact, I have built two in one afternoon. If you are talking about a larger version than these, then I don't think so. lol Mine was powerd by a string and piece of willow stick.
 
   Grfishmaker remember when you posted this ??  Well hang on to your hat cause I was downtown today & took these pics. He is determined to do it. I guess everything will be new except the axles. I will try to keep an eye on his progress.

  http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0828.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0821.jpg

  He cut the body off in one piece so it will be easier to copy from.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0827.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0826.jpg

   

[the old trucker]

   I guess we'll have to call this one,  [ GLEN'S 59 NEWBUILD ]  Looks like he will have to build 2 new axles as they are rotted pretty good. I was down to his brother's garage today to check on his progress. He had 2 frame rails built & they look great as you can see below.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0830.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0848.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0832.jpg

 Mike (57 rebuild) got the old flathead & to everyone's surprise it wasn't stuck...

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0833.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0835.jpg

   The springs look pretty good.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0842.jpg

  He'll also have to make 2 or 3 new ones of these. I call them swing arms. What is the proper name for them ?? Two of them had to be cut off, as they were seized.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0837.jpg

[the old trucker]

  Dpaulson can you buy 2" OD pipe ? Glen needs 2" to make up a couple of new axles..

[dpaulson]

2" OD would be a ERW round tubing (not pipe).  There is a ton of wall thicknesses.  What does he need, and I'll see what I can do.

[the old trucker]

  All I know is he has 2" holes drilled to accept his axles & frame cross members. Yesterday he noticed that 2 of the axles are rusted pretty good between the frame rail & where the big washer is welded. The axle has a 2" outside diameter. He will get the center piece of the axle ( with the bolt in the center ) cut out & installed in the new.
  I guess what your saying is it is round tubing used for axles & not pipe ?? What is the difference between round tubing & pipe??

                                                                                       A nosey old trucker

[dpaulson]

Well, it is kinda confusing.  Round tubing is measured on the OD, pipe is measured on the ID (kinda).  100 yrs ago when pipe was manufactured, an 1-1/2 pipe would have a ID of 1-1/2 and an OD  1.90 and pipe is alot of the time threaded on the end.  With better steel making process, the wall thickness could be reduced and still carry the same pressure. Now that pipe has a ID of about 1 5/8.  It still needs the same 1.90 OD for the pipe to be threaded. So basically pipe has weird OD sizes up until 14" dia and bigger where pipe is measured on the OD and 3, 3-1/2, 4, 4-1/2 have 'normal' OD sizes.  Like Austin Powers once said.  'Oh dear, I think I've gone cross eyed'.  I guess you just learn when you've used it enough.