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Members: I now have your membership expiration date listed along with your name and member number, on the "Membership Roster".

CLICK HERE to check the roster.

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05.06.09

Member Ken R. (NY) would like some help from the membership:

"Paul, could you run a request on the AccA web site for me? I've been tracking 1963 Arctic Cats and compiling the production numbers and the model type. I have around 72 sleds now, but I know there are more out there. From what I've found, the oldest Cat info that I have is production number 46 which is a model 450. The next oldest is production number 49, again it's a model 450. Since there are no production numbers available from Arctic Cat, I thought this would be interesting info for Cat owners. I would also like to start the same thing for the 1962 and 1964 sleds."

To contact Ken, please CLICK HERE.

That's a great idea, Ken. If any of you would like to help out, please contact Ken with your info. Also, would any other members like to start a registry for any of the other years? If so, just let me (Paul W.) know and I'll get your info up asap!

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Club benefits:

Web site with pictures, messageboard and 4 free classified links. Free classified page available Able to link with network of other CAT enthusiasts, find material not readily available...like NOS and repro seat vinyl! Also available to members only: Production numbers/Memorabilia/Decals/Pics/Specs/Info, on "member's only" side of the site.

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02.27.09

New member Dan M. (from MI) writes: I'm the proud owner of a '70 Panther 760 JLO, widemouth hood and chrome pipes.

Nice sled! Those 1969-70-71 big motored Panthers are a crowd pleaser where ever they go, and are definately a piece of snowmobiling history.

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01.08.09

Member Doug R. would like to know:

What is the coating on some of the early 1970's belly pans and can it be duplicated? Also, does anyone work on the ACS sidepipes (aka "montanas")? I'm looking for someone to put new header pipes on mine.

Doug, I think the coating is anodizing since the pan is aluminum and that is what is most often done to aluminum parts. But, I could be wrong. Do any of the members know for sure?

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12.15.08

Brad Cooper sent in this request:

Hi, I am looking for a Arctic Cub 2x2 minibike. Made in the mid 1960's. Would you happen to know of anyone who might have one for sale? I have been trying to buy one for a while now but haven't sucessful. I have a small collection of 2x2 "motorcycles" and the Cub is one I don't have yet. Please pass my name and number on to anyone who might have any leads. Thank you, Brad Cooper, 1-541-501-6361, Eugene, Oregon.

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11.21.08

Member Allen T. from MN sent in this pic of his "EXT" collection:

1970 Panther 295 EXT (with correct JLO R295) - 1971 EXT 292 - 1972 EXT 400 (twin)

Nice! Allen is also working on another restoration: I won't say what it is but, (hint) the engine is a rare dual carb Kohler RK-440 2T...

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11.21.08

New Member John C. writes: "I believe I might be the club's only member from south Florida. I have a number of sleds in my garage down here so my neighbors think I'm a little strange, but my hobby is restoring vintage sleds. My roots stem from a little town on the New York-Canadian border called Chateaugay (New York). My travels put me in a snow bank once or twice a year so my love of sleds just continues to grow. I am 52 years old and have owned a sled the majority of those years. My newest project is a '71 Puma 634 that I just picked up in Oshkosh (WI) and is on its way south, as we speak, to its new home in Delray Beach. She will be taken apart piece by piece and by the time I am through she will look better than the day she slid off the conveyor belt. I also have a '78 Jag 340, a '65 Ski Doo Chalet, and an '83 & '84 Ski Doo Blizzard 9700, all of which are going through some form of restoration at this time. The '84 is being completed the same way I plan on completing the Puma. Every nut and bolt will be restored. For the Puma, the only part I will be hunting for are the pipes, of which I'm sure you know are next to impossible to find. But, that's what keeps restoration nuts like me going. So, enough from your new member, I look forward to chatting with the other members and possibly getting some ideas from them for the Puma. I will be looking forward to my membership pack in the mail, until then "think snow" (up north, that is)!"

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Welcome to the ACCA, Florida! And, don't be afraid to send in some pics!

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FEATURED CAT

This month takes us to 1969. The Cougar was gone but there were now more Panther models than ever! From a 246 cc single up to the 793 cc triple, you could satisfy whatever needs you might have. 1969 is also the year that Roger Janssen won the World's Championship at Eagle River, WI, aboard a modified JLO 744!

The most popular models for '69 were: P19J & JS / JLO L300 (297 cc - 6,319 produced), P22J / JLO L380 (372 cc - 3,930 produced), and the P19K / Kohler K309-1 (309 cc - 2,281 produced).

The least produced were: P35HM (MOD) / Hirth 171R (634 cc - 3), P75H / Hirth 230R (793 cc - 15), P45J / JLO L744 (744 cc - 56).

Also note that Arctic was in the process of switching from the steel Polaris built drive clutch to the Salsbury units. Models that came with the Salsbury had the extra "S" in the model number.

Here are some pics of the 1969 Panther:

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11.09.08

Returning member Steve P., from WI, sent along an article he wrote. Check it out HERE.

Steve also sent along this note: "Currently, I still have the nice Jag you had on the site some time ago, but I also have added a 1972 Lynx, 1988 El Tigre 5000, and currently building a Mod-Stock radar/ice drag sled based on a '77 El Tigre 5000. I hope to have this machine done by winter, but it will not have the power plant I will be building for next season, but a '77 500 cc engine that has been modified. The sled has been put on a diet, and is some 15 or more pounds lighter! I hope to run the racer at Waconia '09, at least during the radar runs, and maybe other local events this coming winter."

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11.09.08

Renewing members Andy & Mary S., from NJ, sent along this tidbit for you to enjoy:

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11.09.08

Please welcome new member Russell N, from PA. Russ writes that he is the new owner of a '79 El Tigre 5000 with just 317.1 miles on it! He got it going about a year ago and can't wait to get it going again this year.

Congrats on the nice find! Take care of that Tigger and you'll have a blast with it for many years to come. Service tip: Keep the drive clutch clean and serviced! Some people don't like the Hex clutch, but if it is taken care of it is a great piece. It was THE clutch to have in the mid-thru-late '70's.

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10.25.08

Dale & Tricia C. from NY sent in this seasonal greeting:

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Tricia writes: "We can't carve pumpkins at our house because our kids gag and choke at the smell and looks of the pumpkin 'guts'... NO KIDDING! So we have resorted to painting ours... Thought you might like my husbands..."

We do! And, thank you for sending it in!

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08.24.08

The 5th Annual Reunion In Rubicon

This year's event was held at the Rubicon Baseball Park, in downtown Rubicon, WI.

Sponsors this year included Karavan Trailers, Rubicon Oasis, Hausers Hideaway, and Rubicon Catering.

The attendance was down a bit, but the quality of the sleds was awesome! The new venue was a big hit and hopefully the show will grow every year now, as there is lots of room. The weather was almost perfect. New members Sherman L. and Greg B. joined up at the show, and Joe & Lorrie R. were there with a couple of sleds. The ACCA Best of Show trophy went to Joe & Lorrie for their 1980 Trail Cat (2nd year in a row), although one of Sherman's El Tigres gave it a run and made it a tough choice. The "Long Distance" award also went to J & L, with that one also being close as they beat out Sherm by only 8-10 miles! I had refreshments for the members, played some of the movies in the back of the truck, took pics, talked sleds, and had a very good time!

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RUBICON PICS

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06.20.08

ATTENTION : KARL BENSTROM, please re-send me your address info! A computer glich wiped out some of your info. You are still listed in the membership roster, and I have your name, state, and expiration date. But, I don't have an address, e-mail, etc. I have the next newsletter ready to go out so please contact me asap!

So far, Karl is the only one I've found that was affected. If I find more, I'll post it right away. Thanks! ....... Paul W. / ACCA

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Looking for something that was here, but isn't here now?

It has been moved over to the "Member's only" side of the site.

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ACCA CLUB LOGO DECALS!

They come in three sizes: Small (3.5"), Medium (7.5"), and Large (11.5"). Member price is $2.00, $3.50, and $5 each (respectively). They can be ordered from me (Paul W.), e-mail me for details.

We have different colored logo decals representing the different eras of our beloved Cats.

The line up includes: Early '60s (red/white) - Mid '60s (white/red) - Late '60s (black/silver) - Early '70s (purple/black) - Mid '70s (purple/green) - Pantera (orange/black) - Late '70s (green/purple) - Trail Cat (blue/black) - Early '80s (green/black).

Click here to see page 1 of all the colors!

Click here to see page 2!

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Get a chance...take a kid hunting, fishing or snowmobiling! We accept pictures of Arctic Cat family adventures!

CONTACT INFO:

Earl Bassett, founder

Paul Wustrack, webmaster/manager

By the way, isn't Paul doing a great job! Okay that wasn't a question...lol. Without Paul the whole ACCA idea would probably have been discarded, but thanks to guys like Paul and members like you the club goes on...my regards - Earl Bassett

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