Another photo from the MN Historical Society website. This pic is dated 1922. Does anyone have anymore information about this?
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MAN ,I don't know but it looks like fun [
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That thing is way bigger than it looks at first. And would appear to have serious center of gravity issues... I'd call it a flip-devil.
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The width of the front skis were probably meant to keep it stable in turns.quote:That thing is way bigger than it looks at first. And would appear to have serious center of gravity issues... I'd call it a flip-devil.
I see boat and airplane touches in the design - wonder who engineered the thing?
Chris Pile
Editor: The Studebaker Special
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I beat you to it. I brought this up about 3 years ago. Still, it's interesting."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.Comment
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"Go Devil" is a generic term for early ice and snow machines.
(And the early Jeep engine)
There were quite a few homeade efforts...
(and you thought we were strange now[:0])
Jeff[8D]
HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
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Hi Scott, so I guess you're saying that there is nothing new under the sun?quote:Originally posted by Scott
I beat you to it. I brought this up about 3 years ago. Still, it's interesting.
By the way, did you find a pic of this from the MNHS website or did you get it from a different source?
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In the middle of MinneSTUDEa.Comment
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RTQ....we need your input on this one.
toymanComment
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Looks like a Fokker tail...
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
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1914 Stutz Bearcat
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I think the Elbridge model was really a early hair dryer, Would bring a whole new meaning to gettin a bug stuck in your teeth.
They do look like a heck of a lot of fun though.
Dean Pearson.Comment
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You can't say that on tv!! Oh, nevermind, we're not on tv.quote:Originally posted by JBOYLE
Looks like a Fokker tail...
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State
'50 Champion, 1 family owner
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The Dual Cowl arrangement is cool - so would a ride in this thing be! How long could you go before you got frostbite in your jowels??? [:I]
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1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door
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It's a good thing I didn't tell the joke who's punchline is...quote:Originally posted by BobGlasscock
You can't say that on tv!! Oh, nevermind, we're not on tv.quote:Originally posted by JBOYLE
Looks like a Fokker tail...
Washington State
"That Fokker was in a Messerschmitt."
I'm told by my English friends the joke is halarious told with a Scottish accent...
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
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I don't think it would be too good as a snowmobile with only the propeller driving it. It may however work pretty well on an icy road or frozen lake.
Pat Casey
55 Commander
58 Transtar
62 GT Hawk
66 Cruiser
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Stopping it would be as much an adventure as making it go.[:0]
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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