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How to identify a bombardier
houlio:
Thanks kmp, I wasn't even aware that they made a C15 or C17. What do they have for motors in them?
the old trucker:
QUOTE FROM MAGAZINE ::
McLean's friends are proud of his achievements and give him a hand. "Some of us have helped with some parts, like the mechanical work, wiring and installing glass. But he does the woodwork himself and the finishing. They're every bit as good as when they came off the factory line in Quebec. In fact, they're probably better, because he has access to better finishes than they probably had then," says friend Bob Huck.
These machines were produced by the L'Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée in Valcourt, Que., from 1937 to 1958. The wooden ones McLean restores date from the late 1940s and can carry up to 10 people comfortably inside a warm, heated cabin. Later models were made out of metal.
Folks, the above wording is from the woodworking mag that did the story on Cameron Mclean. It says these machines were made from 1937 to 1958. Was the 1937 built from wood ? I thought the last wooden body was built in 1951.
It says Cam restored the ones from the late 40's. Can anyone add to this ??? I know the bombardiers were built up to 1969.
the old trucker:
What is the difference between these two tags.
Gror's machine Houlio's machine
model # b 12cs b 12cs
chassis # ob 3046 9a 2328
order # 12433 07056
build date 11 12 50 27 10 49
Gror has a cargo door on his & Houlio don't. Is that the reason for different chassis #. Are the chassis different ??
Everything else checks out OK. I don't know if I missed anything.
the old trucker:
Houlio in the section " what's the difference" reply # 4, you said the "R" stood for the skis being interchangeable with the wheels. I know you said you were not 100% sure, but my friend has a C18 & has wheels on it. Shouldn't that machine be called a C18 R. I'm just curious my friend.
Maybe some of our members can help us out.
grfishmaker:
Her's another quote from Bombardiers biography.
" The C18 (Chrysler, 18 passenger) was an expanded version of the B12 developed in 1945 for school transportantion. The name B12 CS means "Bombardier 12 Passengers Chrysler Special". "
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