Will Dodge Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Another potential supplier? Feet, Pads, Bumpers | Rubber-Cal Industrial Rubber Products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 LARS Tracks. Who has them and what is the feed back? Wlii the grousers hold up as the originals? Hw about water propulsion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-D Zernia Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I do have something to share for anyone interested in belted tracks. I found this company in Reno, Nevada that makes replacement belting for Snow Cats. I spoke with Rich there and sent him a drawing but they require dimensions on there PDF to quote or make belts and that is a little above my ability right now. There is a pattern in there system for 3.5” Weasel belt already from years ago. There belts are new high tensile (premium) strength material. Machine cut and the cuts sealed. All holes are pre drilled or laser cut. It was some time since we spoke and some details are not clear to my memory. I’ve planned to get back to them when I’m ready but maybe someone can use this information now and knows how to create the pattern on the PDF. This company also can refurbished wheels and sprockets but this is most likely done with urethane. Following is the contact information. He is very informative and they have experience in the belting for tracks. Rich Cummins rich@fallline.com 800-325-5463 www.fallline.com I have not purchased anything from them yet but they seem to have the knowledge and experience we would be interested in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Thanks F-D I sent Rich an email to get EXACTLY what he needs to manufacture with questions on continuous or seamed belting, measurements for plans, holes and other questions. I will post info when I hear back from him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 This company ventured down this path of reproducing tracks and bands and unfortunately it all came to naught. http://www.carrolltech.com/ Good luck with your venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 What was there story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jensen Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I have a friend in a local danish company who works with manufactoring belts and vulcanize rubber on steel. Any info and meassurments needed would be highly appreciated. Also, if any in europe has a trackshoe for reference they would be willing to part with, i will give it an effort to see what can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Thomas this is on Flebay. TRACK PAD,M29,UST,WEASEL,M29C,MILITARY,STUDEBAKER,MILITARY SURPLUS,MILITARY | eBay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Any updates on this???? Said the new Weasel owner with French style tracks that are rusted and broken apart. Starting to take apart the broken track links. A little bit here and there and hope that someone has a plan for when I finally get ready for the tracks on project. Going to have a Large Pile of broken motorcycle links that rusted out and broke that I removed. My local recycling company is going to love it. LOL Stay Safe Everyone. Later 42rocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hey did anyone figure out the thickness and width of the belting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwarcade Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 It would be awesome if Tom @ Snake River 4x4 could pass the torch to someone willing to produce and sell the bands. I'm sure he has the thickness and dimensions worked out for Type 2 and Type 3 bands given he used to make and sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 @nwarcadeI am waiting for my first set of bands from the vendor. They are continuous band and designed for French style tracks, but assuming everything works as expected, I am planning to make bands available for Type 2 and Type 3 as well. For what its worth, I do have a set of Snake River bands for the Type 3...that I am also going to be installing - will be double checking measurements etc. I hope to have the bands before Thanksgiving and then it will take a bit to put the tracks together and test them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwarcade Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 That's the most exciting weasel track news I've heard in a while Patrick! Having missed out on Tom's bands I would love to buy a set. I look forward to updates on the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwarcade Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Hey @Patrick Tipton Any update on your track band progress? Did you ever install your Type 3 Snake River Bands? Edited March 26, 2022 by nwarcade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I have not finished them - either project! But, I am heading out to my shop shortly to, among other things, take apart another 20 grousers. I have probably 50 apart - so roughly half way done. The bands are in - they look great, as do the elevator bolts. I need to focus! Pics later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwarcade Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I'm glad to hear you are steadily making progress. As a person who's been chasing bands for quite some time (I just missed out on the last set of Snake River bands) I'm excited to see some pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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