Wheel Horse Safari 309w Cold Test!

[@quincee3376]

Very cool. I didn't know Wheel Horse made sleds. Not too surprised though, everyone was in on building snowmobiles back in the 60's and 70's.

[@ronbeaudoin5658]

Wheel Horse purchased Sno-Flite in I believe 1968. Changed the styling a little and the color to red. Used Kohlers the 295, 309, 335, 399 and 440.

[@quincee3376]

@@ronbeaudoin5658 thank you!

[@quincee3376]

@@ronbeaudoin5658 is it true these sleds were really tippy?

[@ronbeaudoin5658]

@@quincee3376 I honestly can't say about the standard 15" tracked models as I've never had one. The 22" wide tracked model like mine I haven't felt It be tippy at all.

[@quincee3376]

@@ronbeaudoin5658 ok thx. I did some reading once i found out about the Sno-Flite's and Wheelhorse thanks you tbh, anyhoo, i read they were really top heavy and tipped a lot but i'm sure that was the reg 15 inch track. Thanks for replying. Merci.

[@XSB-en5bg]

Nice I have 1. Have had 28 years been sitting last 19. Does not look as nice as yours an some 1 were I had brought in while ago took starter out. I took mine out today to repair and use this great northern Minnesota winter. Mine did fire up today pull starting. Throttle cable is broke looking for new. Hope it will run as nice as yours did!! Thank you for showing. Love the sound of that old sled.

[@quincee3376]

Cool. Who made the engines for Wheel Horse sleds ? Kohler ?

[@richardmanning2386]

Would you ever sell it?

[@quincee3376]

Cool !

[@richardmanning2386]

Interested in selling?

[@ronbeaudoin5658]

Hey Richard! I thank you for at least inquiring but, I'm not interested in selling. Though it's not the original chassis this sled holds a lot of fond memories from many years ago, lots of ice fishing and freighting a sled down with firewood and hauling it back to camp. Also, with the time and effort I've put into it I know I would regret selling.

[@richardmanning2386]

Ron, Thanks for sharing! Very cool to think about. Great job on the rebuild everything looks great. Thanks for getting back to me! If ever any leads on one, keep me in mind!

[@ronbeaudoin5658]

You're welcome and thanks. They do pop up from time to time though at this moment it seems rather quiet. I'll let you know if I run across any.

[@doitwithdickhead5057]

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