1979 Prototype Attex Snow Cat

[Bill Gerber]

I found this in the Attex Archives. Thought you guys might enjoy it


-BG

[jpswift1]

Absolutely amazing! It looks like a RIM body mounted backwards on the lower body with a track system from the Cushman Trackster. I never had any clue that something like this existed! I like how they used piece like the rectangular taillights and the dash decal from a standard Attex. Very, very cool! Did this share the same Chaparral 484cc engine with the Attex Superchief? Thank you for posting these pictures.

[Bill Gerber]

Absolutely amazing! It looks like a RIM body mounted backwards on the lower body with a track system from the Cushman Trackster. I never had any clue that something like this existed! I like how they used piece like the rectangular taillights and the dash decal from a standard Attex. Very, very cool! Did this share the same Chaparral 484cc engine with the Attex Superchief? Thank you for posting these pictures.

The prototype was only a 340CCW with a T-20. One of a kind rare beast. Only one was built and it was sold in the early 90's, So keep your eyes open!

[jpswift1]

The prototype was only a 340CCW with a T-20. One of a kind rare beast. Only one was built and it was sold in the early 90's, So keep your eyes open!

I certainly will keep an eye out. Was it sold in the Pittsburgh area? I'll be watching ebay, Craigslist, and behind everyone's shed like a hawk. If there's anyone that can locate it, odds are it will be someone in the 6X6World network.

[amphibious drew]

Wow, wow, thanks Bill, wow.

[jpswift1]

We need to find a RIM, Cushman Trackster tracks and bogies, a T-20, and a CCW 340 and put it together and bring it to Ashtabula this June. It seems like we could easily locate the things on that shopping list.

[LarryW]

Wow!!! Thanks for sharing that. That is amazing. I didnt know there is stuff out there that is basically unknown to 99.99999% of the population, even us. Its cool to run into stuff like that.

[amphibious drew]

We need to find a RIM, Cushman Trackster tracks and bogies, a T-20, and a CCW 340 and put it together and bring it to Ashtabula this June. It seems like we could easily locate the things on that shopping list.

Half the stuff is probably laying around between a few members houses and the other half is probably at someone else's right now. lol

[LarryW]

It doesnt appear to be amphibious though. Looks like something is going on with the rear axle?

Wait, thats not the axle, what is that?

[jpswift1]

Half the stuff is probably laying around between a few members houses and the other half is probably at someone else's right now. lol

Hahaha, well Drew I think you're absolutely right!

It doesnt appear to be amphibious though. Looks like something is going on with the rear axle?

Wait, thats not the axle, what is that?

Larry, I think the tub still looks sealed. I'm not sure that that is by the rear axle? Maybe it's a bar used to stabilize/reinforce the track system and it bolts up against the lower body and into through the frame possibly?

[LarryW]

I zoomed right in on it until it was all pixeled up, lol. It looks like a hole cut with something coming out. Pretty sure anyways.

[Stonewall]

Wow! That is an awesome machine! Thanks Mr Bill!!!

I think you're right Larry, it does look like a hole in the tub. It looks like some sort of suspension component coming through it.

[jpswift1]

Do you guys think it could possibly be something with a leaf spring suspension set up?

[Stonewall]

Do you guys think it could possibly be something with a leaf spring suspension set up?

It's possible, but from the looks of things, that rear axle runs out to that upper rear wheel. That probably means that it's a rigid system. There are small leaf springs on the bogie wheels, and that would help some.

[LarryW]

I cant tell. I dont see anything where it would attach to or anything like that from the outside view of the track system anyways. It looks like a bar coming out with something on the end. Im guessing some reinforcements. Seems having the tracks mounted only to 4 axles would be impossible to make work, or very strong at least. Im guessing though.