ActionfigureJoe Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I recently discovered a sled that my dad bought new in 1973. It’s a 1973 Panther VIP. The sled is kind of unique. It’s a chocolate brown color with a 440 Kawasaki motor. The motor runs through a hydraulic torque converter instead of a belt drive. It’s definitely his sled as the numbers match. It’s in poor to fair condition, but complete. The sled is mine, all that I have to do is pick it up. Are vintage parts still available for these older cats? If so, where? I’ve been out of this for awhile. I’d like to do a complete restoration back to concourse condition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, ActionfigureJoe said: I recently discovered a sled that my dad bought new in 1973. It’s a 1973 Panther VIP. The sled is kind of unique. It’s a chocolate brown color with a 440 Kawasaki motor. The motor runs through a hydraulic torque converter instead of a belt drive. It’s definitely his sled as the numbers match. It’s in poor to fair condition, but complete. The sled is mine, all that I have to do is pick it up. Are vintage parts still available for these older cats? If so, where? I’ve been out of this for awhile. I’d like to do a complete restoration back to concourse condition. Those are worth some decent bucks if the transmission is operating properly. Pretty rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, Zambroski said: Those are worth some decent bucks if the transmission is operating properly. Pretty rare. Everything works. It just rough. Needs some expert tutelage and tlc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Everything works. It just rough. Needs some expert tutelage and tlc. Wanna sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 3, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 3, 2019 https://www.arcticrestoration.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblind Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Parts are still out there. Try vintagesleds.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 3, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted January 3, 2019 Mutha fuckin panther!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: https://www.arcticrestoration.com/ 1 minute ago, snowblind said: Parts are still out there. Try vintagesleds.com Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Wanna sell it? Nope. I’m getting excited about this project. Started clearing a spot in the garage and some shelving for disassembly. I think it could be fun to build it and run it in some of the vintage runs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 3, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted January 3, 2019 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Arctic-Cat-panther-VIP-dash-cowling-440-cc-f-c-/390381132021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: https://www.arcticrestoration.com/ This is the other guy before they "split." https://www.jerrysnoscatparts.info/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 deff go to the wacconia show . deep deep well of info there . one thing about vintage guys they are more than willing to help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Everything works. It just rough. Needs some expert tutelage and tlc. Bring it up here. I like working on old things and bringing them back to mint or close to mint as I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: deff go to the wacconia show . deep deep well of info there . one thing about vintage guys they are more than willing to help you out Could be the last year for Waconia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: I recently discovered a sled that my dad bought new in 1973. It’s a 1973 Panther VIP. The sled is kind of unique. It’s a chocolate brown color with a 440 Kawasaki motor. The motor runs through a hydraulic torque converter instead of a belt drive. It’s definitely his sled as the numbers match. It’s in poor to fair condition, but complete. The sled is mine, all that I have to do is pick it up. Are vintage parts still available for these older cats? If so, where? I’ve been out of this for awhile. I’d like to do a complete restoration back to concourse condition. Cat o matic auto trans....I remember when it came out. Expensive sled! some info.... https://snowgoer.com/snowmobile-features/the-1974-arctic-cat-panther-vip/ http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/PP1362_2.html http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/PP1362_3.html Edited January 3, 2019 by Mainecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, ActionfigureJoe said: I recently discovered a sled that my dad bought new in 1973. It’s a 1973 Panther VIP. The sled is kind of unique. It’s a chocolate brown color with a 440 Kawasaki motor. The motor runs through a hydraulic torque converter instead of a belt drive. It’s definitely his sled as the numbers match. It’s in poor to fair condition, but complete. The sled is mine, all that I have to do is pick it up. Are vintage parts still available for these older cats? If so, where? I’ve been out of this for awhile. I’d like to do a complete restoration back to concourse condition. Rare, but junk. But neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 3, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 3, 2019 http://www.alssnowmobile.com/parts.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 9 hours ago, ActionfigureJoe said: I recently discovered a sled that my dad bought new in 1973. It’s a 1973 Panther VIP. The sled is kind of unique. It’s a chocolate brown color with a 440 Kawasaki motor. The motor runs through a hydraulic torque converter instead of a belt drive. It’s definitely his sled as the numbers match. It’s in poor to fair condition, but complete. The sled is mine, all that I have to do is pick it up. Are vintage parts still available for these older cats? If so, where? I’ve been out of this for awhile. I’d like to do a complete restoration back to concourse condition. Google is your friend, as is E-Bay, Craigslist, etc. Alpha Sports is good for looking up OEM part numbers. https://alpha-sports.com/arctic_cat_parts.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 If ur on FB and the sled is a leafer.... Go here. Old school Leafers. Some great info. https://www.facebook.com/groups/743066532429972/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 10 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Could be the last year for Waconia. you ever been out to the sheep shed? it is the so called barn of the guys who put it on and southwest trails have there meetings there . pretty cool place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 9 hours ago, Ez ryder said: you ever been out to the sheep shed? it is the so called barn of the guys who put it on and southwest trails have there meetings there . pretty cool place Never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Never heard of it. like I said it is the HQ of the wacconia vintage show and meating place for south west trails. also open some times during season for stoping in for a drink if door is open good to go In . on goose lake auto property same people again . lots of cool vintage shit outt there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: like I said it is the HQ of the wacconia vintage show and meating place for south west trails. also open some times during season for stoping in for a drink if door is open good to go In . on goose lake auto property same people again . lots of cool vintage shit outt there I'll have to check it out when I'm more back on my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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