Project 136!

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TallCool1

Discussion Starter · Dec 10, 2003

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TallCool1

Discussion Starter · #2 · Dec 10, 2003

The new skid before it went in. Basically what I did was take a complete 136" skid from a Pantera, remove nearly all the parts, replaced with new rear arms from Cat's coupling kit, and the front arms and all shocks from the 121" skid. The arms were black, I gave them a couple fresh coats of Cat green paint.

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TallCool1

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 10, 2003

I really like how the C&A skis brightened up the front of the sled. Hope I also like how they perform. If I would have kept the black skis, I was going to paint the A-arms green to add a little color to this area, but I think the skis are just right.

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TallCool1

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 10, 2003

Also added an external antenna for the GPS. It's sitting on top of the gauges near the windshield. I'm just going to put it there with velcro. Boy.....does this thing make a world of difference. It receives signals from about 4 different sattelites even sitting in a closed garage. With the original antenna, it wouldn't receive a signal at all in the garage. Hmmmm, maybe I'm sitting on my sled in the garage too much.....NO WAY!!!!!!!!!

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TallCool1

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 10, 2003

I'll post a few more pics and details tomorrow. I'm glad THIS is behind me, what was I thinkin'.....

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ZRT Sled Head

· #6 · Dec 10, 2003

Nice job Jim, looks like alot of work. (but worth it) My riding partner has the green t-cat and put on a chrome green windshield. I think that would be the finishing touch on your sled. That would brighten it up some more.
w00t
I should recognize that sled if I see it this year.

puree

· #7 · Dec 10, 2003

you did a heck of a job Jim,,,, I want to totally redo my zrt next summer,,,,I am thinking about various paint schemes I can go with,,,I know I think I wanna keep my suspension, but I wanns pull it and put it back in like its brand new,,,,,

phat_cat800

· #8 · Dec 10, 2003

Sweet looking sled JIM. It deffintly looks better then when you started and the rear skid looks good. :thumbsup:

HP&Torque

· #9 · Dec 10, 2003

Wow!! well done Jim,,, makes me wanna do some major detail work on my zrt... :sleeping: I particularly like your GPS arrangement

Little green sixer

· #10 · Dec 10, 2003

Nice work Jim I like the green C&A skis. They are the ones that I want, maybe next year!!!!!

zr580cat

· #11 · Dec 10, 2003

Looks like a big job, but it looks great! What did you do with the old parts?

TallCool1

Discussion Starter · #12 · Dec 10, 2003

Originally posted by zr580cat@Dec 10 2003, 09:59 AM
Looks like a big job, but it looks great! What did you do with the old parts?

They will be for sale. Basically, I have a complete 121" skid, extra set of rear arms, rear bumper, and the original 121" tunnel ext piece for sale. Was going to sell the stock skis, but I should prob hang on to them for spares.

I have two different oil caddys, and I couldn't make either one fit. So I came up with this idea. Since I switched over to AMSOIL, I don't want to rely on finding it in the gas stations up north.

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SD_Sledhead

· #13 · Dec 10, 2003

Looks good Jim!! The only problem is, at the end of the day and after all that work your still riding a Cat!

What brand of GPS do you have?

Darryn Duncan

· #14 · Dec 10, 2003

Sled looks great Jim. It's always worth the hard work when you do it yourself!

ZR Rider

· #15 · Dec 10, 2003

Nice looking sled before... even better now!! Good job Jim.
Love the GPS setup!

mxz800

· #16 · Dec 10, 2003

looking good jim.........but whats that green thing under that good looking GPS unit............ w00t w00t w00t

dawg

· #17 · Dec 10, 2003

wow, jim you did a great job. Nice looking ride for sure...hope you got some snow to take her out for a rip.

MO-FO

· #18 · Dec 10, 2003

Nice looking sled!!!!

FishHog

· #19 · Dec 10, 2003

Looks great buddy.

nice work.

FishHog

jdsmi

· #20 · Dec 10, 2003

I agree with the rest. Great job. Those "what was I thinking" jobs are always the most rewarding.

Dawg - Yours is looking pretty good also.

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