Starting the SNOW RAT! ~Getting a Few Parts Together

OK Folks, it's time to start Building the SNOW RAT! This is going to take awhile........ Enjoy!

[@maggiekoonsman5425]

Happy day Muskrat, pretty spiffy!!! Enjoy and GOD BLESS 👩‍🌾✌️🇨🇱

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! It should be fun If I can make it work. You too!

[@jogeorge9752]

Pieces and parts, parts and pieces. Will enjoy watching your Snow Rat come together. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's going to be a Frankenstein Machine for sure! I'll need to write down every part so I know what it came out of, and what year, so I know what to buy for replacement parts. It should be fun to do. Have a great day too!

[@ImixSpb]

Cool project!👍 I'm looking forward to the continuation. Thanks a lot for the interesting video, have a nice day!👌✌

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I am too. It should be fun to do. If I can get it done by the middle of May, there will still be enough snow up high to try it out too.

[@leonardryan8723]

Good morning Gary nice to see the snow Cat 🐈 your making . 😊

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! I think it will be fun to do. I've got a bunch of other stuff I need to get done too, so it might take awhile. If I can get this done by the middle of May, there will still be snow up high enough to try it.

[@patriotpreacher43]

Muskrat, sir, you never cease to amaze me! Just in awe this morning. Have a good one!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! Thank you very much! I like making things, and if I can make this work, it's something I need. I've got a LOT of other things that need done too though, so it might take awhile to get this done. If I can get this done by the middle of May, there will still be snow enough to try it out up high.

[@KevinKline-u1u]

I can picture it in my head. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Should be fun 😊 Many blessings.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! Hope it turns out like I think it will. I think it should work.....Hopefully!

[@billiep4338]

Morning 👋🏻Have a great day ❤🙏🏻❤️

[@MuskratOutdoors]

GOOD MORNING! Hope you have a great one too!

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

Good morning Gary, Nice to see the Snow Rat getting underway! Good luck with it. This will be an interesting project! Have a good day my friend.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! I'm excited about making it. It's going to take awhile I think. I've got a lot of other things needing done too. I need a rear axle and driveline next. Have a great day too! Is it still -40? Strangely, we have +40F this morning? By afternoon it's supposed to drop to 25F or so, then back below zero again? Weird.....

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

@MuskratOutdoors , This morning it was -22F, so somewhat warmer.

[@mattproffitt4570]

Good morning, great project. Good luck!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I think it will be fun to do.

[@texlahomagirl9809]

Good morning, Gary. I can’t wait to see how it turns out. Sounds like fun! 😊

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Thanks! It's going to be fun to do I think. I really need that rear axle and driveline .....kinda stuck without that.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

I love this build! Can't wait to see what you come up with!! Good luck with everything my friend!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks Mark. It should be fun if I can make it work!

[@tmccormick48]

good morning young man. Wow sounds like the sno rat will be cool This will be a fun build. Have a great day

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! I think it will be fun to do. Getting parts might be a little tougher than I hoped though.

[@BasedCowboyGun14]

This is going to be a fun project to watch! I’m excited for this one to come along!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! I hope it will work the way I think it will. If I have to build the tracks, it will end up costing a bit of money though.....I need to get a rear axle! I'm having trouble getting one.....didn't expect that....

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

That is going to be interesting seeing it come together and seeing how it works. I look forward to seeing the build. Thanks for bringing us along on the adventure. Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I hope so. I don't think it will really be all that hard. Time, money and parts will be the only big hold ups I think.

[@johndavis2720]

Good morning!You shoud have been an engineer Muskrat.Its gonna be fun watching you put it together.Thanks and have a great day!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Thanks! I think this will be fun to do. I've got a LOT of other stuff that needs done too, so it might be awhile. If I can get it done by the middle of May, there will still be snow enough to try it up high. Have a great day!

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Good Morning Gary. Good luck with your snow rat project. Have a great day.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Thanks! It should be kinda fun to do I think. Have a great day too.

[@TuckerGhezzi]

You look like you know what your doing Muskrat. It's gonna be fun to watch you build it. I've been getting stuff together to build a go kart. Good luck!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! Same idea as a go kart really. Take a look at those Russian videos. Those guys make some really amazing things! It might give you some ideas you didn't think of before. I'd love to see it when you get it done.

[@PerrySmith-y8f]

You got the cogs turning in your mind . Off to a great start. Wish u lived closer to me I could throw u some parts . Front dead axle can b an old house trailer axle . Cut it down to fit . Interesting project ...

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I'd like whatever rear axle bolt pattern to be the same on all of the wheels if possible. You can buy stub axles pretty cheaply on ebay.

[@SteveLynd]

Good morning muskrat and Cindy have a good day and that thing is going to be nice when you get it together can't wait to see it in the mountains on the trap line

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! I hope so. If everything works the way I hope it will, it should be just what I need. I gotta do something if I'm going to keep chasing these wolves.

[@Oregoncountryhick]

I’m pretty excited to see how this turns out. Good morning from Eastern Oregon by the way.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! Good Morning to you too. I think it should be fun to do. Getting and fitting parts I think will be the hardest part.

[@dlansburg2673]

Good luck on your build, thanks

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@stingray8585]

I envy you, i can barely put a puzzle together let alone start something like this lol. I can't wait to see it done, no doubt it'll be awesome. I just got done restoration on my vette, i had some help lol.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I think about things like this for a very long time before doing it. I've studied up on it and watched a ton of videos of people building these over the last few years. I have some ideas, but it might not work at all. It will be fun to try though!

[@cliffyarboro1163]

Mornin brother looks like a good start👍👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! So far, so good! Should be fun.

[@darreldwalton8763]

Wish Id a knowed ya was gonna get goin on this project! I bought a 60-ish CJ5 frame and tub with no title for the tub several years back, and have no use fer the frame! No steering, no axles, but shed be a helluva lot stouter than angle iron. I just got to figure how to get the back two body bolts out to separate em, run to the dump to empty the pickup, fix the hydraulic hose I blew on the tractoe yestersay to lift it into the pickup to haul 'er up! Whew! Mebbe I'll follow along, and see how you do on yers first. Proof of concept type of deal, as it were, if'n ya don't mind. Maybe by springtime, I can get to the thing, but you're welcome to it! Take er easy!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! The outside edges are channel iron. I think this should work pretty well actually. I'll have to cut and change a little to make things fit though I think? I want to try to make it as light as possible. What I really need now is an axle and driveline.

[@darreldwalton8763]

@@MuskratOutdoors Wish I could help out with those at the moment. I've got some axles swaps planned down the road, but nothin loose at the moment. Lemme check with my boys...

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Good morning Gary. You can be Rat Patrol snow version with this build. Good luck putting it together. Have a good day. 🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪

[@MuskratOutdoors]

HA! RAT SNOW PATROL!!! I LOVE IT!

[@pauldavis6242]

Hey Morning !!! Little early here. Havin coffee with you & Hillbilly catchin up! Busy last couple day's trying to find a new tiller worth a crap. I did find a shop that would take on my 1973 Troy Built Pro Horse model tiller. Cast iron 7 hp Kohler engine. Biggest tiller troy built makes. Was my fathers & last year either the shifting for or 2 keys broke. Tines turn but wheels wont engage. Still have all original manual & paper work. 50 + years of service & the first break down. That tiller was $ 750 in "73" , it's now around 3,500 to 4,000 $$$ !!! Talk about inflation 😂!!!! So the build begins !! Whooo! I'll be watching.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Wow! The best ones today sure won't last that long!

[@virginia7191]

Snow Rat is a great name for your newest creation!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It Is! I don't recall who called it that, but it's perfect!

[@glenwise2631]

That's a big ol' project. It'll be interesting to see it progress. You always seem to have interesting content.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! I think it will be fun to do. Hopefully it will work! There is a lot that needs done, and my job will be starting up again next month, so it might take awhile...If I can get it done by the middle of May, there will still be enough snow up high to try it out.

[@paulsisco7595]

Mornin going to be a good project for sure .

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! It should be fun to do.

[@masstrapper7645]

Looks like a great start. Enjoy the day👍👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I think so. It should be fun.

[@msgtjim4692]

Fun project for a young feller like yourself.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! Thanks!

[@Johnathan-ib3qh]

Wellll, this is gonna be fun and interesting to watch. Good morning! I just retired and am looking for something interesting to do. Put a lot of thought into it over the past few weeks. Wasn't planning on it for a couple more years but the plant I worked at closed suddenly.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Congrats on retiring! I've been thinking about doing this for several years now. Watched a ton of Russian videos with folks making these. Those guys do some amazing things! A lot of theirs are meant as swamp buggies that float. I just need it for the snow really, but it would sure be fun to drive out into a lake and go fishing! Lots of stuff to make! If you have any kind of shop, look into some of those videos!

[@SueTay.]

It sure is beautiful, have a great day today :)

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Today is grey and snowing! Ha! Never know this time of the year!

[@impalaman4546]

Good morning friend can't wait to get started yes you can do this

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Me too! It should be fun to do.

[@niterider5327]

get er done pilgrim !!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Sure gunna try!

[@tonyandrea5774]

Can’t wait to see it .

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Me either! Ha!

[@Andrew-sanders]

I am working on close to the same but using hydraulic motors. It's pretty amazing how much power a 7 horse engine has when tied to hydraulic. Mine is not to run around like yours but to haul cedar and firewood. Using the hydraulic allows me to build the splitter right into the drive train. Going to use Farmall m tires for the tracks

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I'm really interested to see how that turns out. Very neat! The hydraulic motors would be the way to go, but they aren't cheap. It sounds like a really neat contraption. Have you seen that facebook group? "Personal tracked vehicles". Lately, there hasn't been much on it, but there's some good info there.

[@Andrew-sanders]

@MuskratOutdoors no will have to look that up

[@Andrew-sanders]

@MuskratOutdoors I have like you about Everything I need but one motor. Ya they are not cheap. And up there I think the cold wouldn't help where here most night don't get below 30

[@IdahoHillbilly]

Good Morning 🌄

[@MuskratOutdoors]

GOOD MORNING!

[@stevemccoy8138]

Good Morning Muskrat, I'm thinking that I goofed up when I junked the battery powered cart that was in our back yard. It was a 3 wheel machine with a seat and steering wheel plus the bed was probably 3×5 '. Could have been adapted for rear tracks and a ski on the steer.😢

[@MuskratOutdoors]

You probably could have! Half tracks like that are neat. I thought about doing that with this. Still might if the skid steering doesn't work out. Those Bombardier snow trucks were really neat. Something like that, but smaller would be fun.

[@numbskullskills]

yep off to a great start

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@ronwatson4902]

This is going to be fun. I hope it goes together smoothly. Thanks Gary!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Me too! I'm sure there will be some problems, but I think it will work. I've been watching a ton of Russian videos of people making these. I've got a good idea of what should work.....I think!

[@MetaFortune77]

Hey you might have seen this but I thought it could help your brainstorming with the Rat Mobile. It's called "Ranger truck with 6.5 hp predator engine". Check that out. It should help a bit. See ya tomorrow!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I did see that. It moves along pretty darn well for only 6 1/2 horsepower. My engine is supposed is supposed to be 14-15 horse power, but I don't know what type of gearing this transmission has? It's a Mazda RX7 sports car, so probably pretty high geared? I already have it, so I'll try it. Hopefully it will work.

[@MetaFortune77]

@MuskratOutdoors I hope so too. It will make for some great videos.

[@Oldminerdon]

Too cold! Go back to Hawaii for a couple of months.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! It has been quite a difference!

[@NonTypicalRacing]

Hell yeah! Here we go...

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! It should be fun!

[@j.c.curnes]

Mornin' !

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning!

[@Standing_horse]

Howdy y'all

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Howdy!

[@Standing_horse]

Who would care to talk about Trump national debt 7.6 trillion dollars? Get a load of this, Biden 8.6 trillion. Too bad that all that money he was giving away, could have gone to pay the debt.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

What bothers me most is that we, as Americans, pay taxes to improve America and the people that live here.....instead, they send our tax money to countries that hate us. Our own people foot the bill and go without. That needs to change.

[@Standing_horse]

@MuskratOutdoors Thank you very much, that's all part of my argument. 👊

[@Vester661]

Hello friends

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Hello!