So this thing is a few years old now:
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http://www.gizmag.com/python-watercar-amphibious-performance/13323/
I wonder if they need redoing? Like, the heavy partying must be really hard on the upholstery and stuff...
I'll work for free if they let me borrow it.
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And maybe an enclosure...
Two scenarios...
A Dodge Pick-up, a Corvette, and a Baja jet-boat hooked up at a party, did some drugs and a few other things while their parents weren't watching. Which one gave birth, and which two were the "baby daddys"
-or-
A mad scientist extracted dna from each of the above, mixed them in a petri dish and let it incubate in the shop for a while.
Doesn't matter either way... it's on my bucket list ! ! ! ;D
Jeff
Good one, Peppy.
And they run real well on the water. Serious horsepower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m817LZ1d5N8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m817LZ1d5N8)
Chris
Don't get one Peppy. I can't see a cord up front so guess they didn't include a block heater and am guessing the ski package for "stiff water " use is going to be pricey.
:P :P :P
But seriously: I've been fascinated by these vehicles for decades. They have been around since at least the 60"s . The technology was there decades before otherwise the Commonwealth and U.S wouldn't have been at Dieppe (Canadian/U.K history) or Normandy.
??? Why has no one been able to get one to production??
Darren:
I am not sure but I believe the car in the video is in small production in California, but I am not 100 % sure.
I forgot the price but lets just say none of us on here is going to be able to afford one. :) Seems like it was $ 150 K but I could be wrong.
That thing sure sounds tough. I will have to do some digging and find out some specs. If I find anything I will post it here...........if for no other reason then for kicks and grins. :)
Chris
Darren, thats the best thing about it! When the lake freezes you put chains on the tires and a blade on the front. You could plow the lake and if the ice ever broke you'd be set!
I think in the article they do say they're about 150k. Then you buy an engine. Like I said, I'll do some top notch work, I'll just need to keep it for about 8 or 9 weeks.
I saw an even better one for a plow truck. Two brothers were retired car engineers and built one on tracks that had some pretty impressive stats.I wish I could remember where I saw that clip.
Right on. Like that VW bug with tracks in that 'green room' thread. Although I think the bug would be cool with a blower, on the back maybe.
I do like the idea of a snow plow ice breaker. It'd be pretty funny seeing it go across the frozen lake leaving open water behind it.
I had to get Dad to dig this back up for me; but here is one amazing concept vehicle, especially if you consider that it was 1924.
http://www.flixxy.com/snow-vehicle-concept.htm (http://www.flixxy.com/snow-vehicle-concept.htm)
Thats really something Darren! Looked like it worked pretty good! I bet the horse would've liked a lift!
Still, not quite as sexy as the car/boat with a plow. Handsome guy driving it though. Is that you then?
Darren, that thing is awesome. And to think you got to see that being operated back in 1924. :)
Just teasing ya. Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed it and watched the whole thing.
You dah man........:)
Chris
Quote from: Peppy on February 27, 2011, 07:05:28 am
Right on. Like that VW bug with tracks in that 'green room' thread. Although I think the bug would be cool with a blower, on the back
the snowmobile club where i uused to live had a geo tracker with tracks like this for there groomer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVuRzFtRMdo
i found a pic online at google it was on a offroad site i reconize the club logo and the lake down below
http://www.kyrias.com/deepmud/groomer_on_alton-mt_600.jpg
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my son age 12 at the same spot
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that is the trail headed up Alton MT in Alton NH with lake winnipesaukee ' alton bay below.
Awesome.
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Boating all year!
And the best part is it uses the entire boat except the trailor, which may be reatatched for summer use.