Arctic Cat Club of America

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ARCTIC CAT Club of America

Dedicated to antique, vintage and collectible "Arctic Enterprises" snowmobiles and mini-bikes 1962-1981.

www.angelfire.com/biz/FirstTwenty/CatPause.html

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This site was updated on : 05/14/08

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05.14.08

Member Don K. (Canada) writes: "I have two Arctic Cat sleds. A 1971 Lynx 292, which my father won in October '70. It has been used every winter. A '72 Cheetah 440, which I have restored."

Thanks for the info, Don. And, your freebie video is on the way!

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NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Dues are $15.00 for one year. Click HERE for info on where to send your dues and personal info.

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NEW MEMBERS!

(As of 04/12/08)

Please join me in saying "hello" to:

* James M. from WI * Dave M. from PA * Brian G. from MI * Jason G. from NH *

* Don K. from Canada * Todd C. from MI * Fred C. from MI * Joshua G. from OH *

* Dan S. from NY * Dan B. from MA * Paul C. from WI * Richard B. from IL *

Welcome aboard!

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And, a big "thank you" to these renewing members:

* Dan M. from MI * Greg C. from VT * Dan L. from WI * Jeff L. from WI *

* Albert K. from MI * Andy S. from NJ * Cindy & Wayne K. from ND * David K. from WI *

* William E. from PA * Mark M. from VA * Charles H. from WI * Andre C. from Canada *

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NEW!

Now you can use PayPal to pay for your new, or renewing, memberships. Just click the button below. No need to have your own PayPal account. All info is kept private and is not shared.

Please note: because of the PayPal fees, the cost is $15.75 USD for one year.

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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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Click on these to go to:

|What is the ACCA? | "Lynx" to other sites |

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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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04.24.08

James S. (#134): If you see this, please send me (Paul W.) a current mailing address. Your last newsletter was returned to me as "address unknown". Thanks!

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04.01.08

New member Brian G. (from MI) writes: "...I have also sent a picture of my 1981 El Tigre 5000 that I found and restored. The sled sat outside, although covered, for 10+ years. The sled was in three shows this year in Michigan, taking a "viewers choice" and a "participants choice" in two shows. I am currently detailing the sled in a couple of areas in the hope of doing better in the upcoming year. I will be starting restoration on a '79 Pantera this summer and I'm looking for a 1975-77 El Tigre. ACCA looks like a great Cat lovers club!

Click on the pick to see a larger version of Brian's El Tigre 5000.

You did a real fine job with your sled. Congrats! And welcome to the ACCA!

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03.27.08

The Summer 2007 newsletter is in the mail and on the way. '07? Yes, I finally got the time to get caught up on the newsletters. I'll also be doing the membership cards and member directory. Without going into the boring details, let's just say that the train came off the tracks for a while. But, the train has been hoisted back into place and we have fire to the boilers again! Happy, happy, joy, joy! LOL! So, in rapid succession, you'll be seeing stuff in your mailbox as I get things caught up. Thank you all for your patience and continued support of the ACCA!

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Member Ketil S., from Norway, got himself a 1969 Panther 303 Wankel for a new project. He is looking for a source for Wankel engine parts (rotor seals, etc.) and a steering post (handle bars). If you can help, CLICK HERE to contact him.

Also, member Dan H., from WI, is looking for any and all info you might have concerning the famous Winnipeg To St Paul I-500 cross country race. He writes: "I have some questions about the Winnipeg to St Paul Winter Carnival I-500 of the late '60's - early '70's. Where would I find info on this race? I'm interested in pics, race routes, and any other info that may be available about this race. I remember watching the finish one year on Lake Phalen (St. Paul, MN) in 1972, in which a Ski Doo won and the driver was Yvon Duhammel. I also watched the start one year from Maplewood Mall in St. Paul. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!"

If you have info for Dan, CLICK HERE to shoot him an e-mail.

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03.17.08

New member Fred C. from MI says his collection currently includes a 1969 Panther P19J, a 1971 Puma 340 (Kawasaki), and a 1971 Panther 399 (Kawasaki).

Welcome aboard, Fred!

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03.16.08

Renewing member Mark M. sent in this note: "I just bought a '79 Pantera that I am puting back together. The '74 El Tigre twin-plug is just finished and the '81 El Tigre and the '78 Kitty Cat are running well. So, my Cat world is all good! I would like the small orange sticker for the Pantera, the purple/green sticker for the '74 and, if possible, a green sticker for the '81."

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No problem, Mark! Your stickers are on the way. And thanks for sending in the info!

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FEATURED CAT

Anyone remember these? The famous (infamous?) Grass Cats. This pic is from the "Get 'em while it's hot!" flyer for the 1972 models.

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02.17.08

"Hello Paul, Enclosed are my dues for 2008. My 1971 Puma 399 (Kohler) should be ready for next winter. Polishing is done and the hood is ready for paint. I should be able to get the powder coating done early this spring (on the steel parts), and then it will be a matter of reassembly.

Here is a list of my Cat pride:

1969 Panther 372 (JLO), restored.

1971 Puma 399 (Kohler), 2 - one is a rider and the other is being restored.

1971 Puma 440 (Kawasaki), to be restored.

1972 Puma 399 (Kawasaki),it is now a hybrid, with a 292 cc 1 cyl.

1973 Puma 440 (Kawasaki), to be restored.

1973 El Tigre 400 (Kawasaki), finished 2nd in the local vintage drags last year. This year I had time to work on the clutches and I hope to improve upon my 2nd place.

1973 Lynx 292/1 (Kawasaki), great shape, never been restored. Won it's class in last year's drags.

1973 Cheetah 440 (Kawasaki), restored close to showroom, now has a rebuilt engine as it melted a pto piston in the last vintage ride. The Cat Cutter and two teenagers in it were a bit heavy...

1973 Cheetah 340 (Kawasaki) electric start, my wife's present ride.

1973 Panther 340 (Kawasaki), restored.

1975 Cat Cutter, great shape, never been restored.

Thanks for all the work you do with the club, it's appreciated. Andre C., Canada"

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Thank you for your continued support of the ACCA, and for sending in your info. Nice collection!

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01.30.08

"Hi Paul, I guess you have heard by now, we will be hosting the 3rd annual National VSCA show. Would it be possible to list the event on ACCA site?"

"The Western States Vintage Snowmobile Association, WSVSA, is proud to host the 3rd annual National VSCA Vintage Snowmobile Show. This years event will be held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Tentatively scheduled to attend is this year's event are: Boss Cat II and Boss Cat III, and the RED BULL FreeStyle Competition. The WSSRA will be on hand providing sanctioned grass drags with vintage classes available. Sponsored by the WSVSA and the participating Western Vintage Snowmobile Clubs. For more information on accommodations and sponsorship opportunities, call Perry @ 208-309-1750 or visit www.wsvsa.com or www.vsca.com. Thanks, Jim"

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01.30.08

Exciting news! Another new, must see, snowmobile museum is now open.

"Paul, I thought maybe you could give us a plug on the website or maybe the next newsletter."

"The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum opened on July 4th in Naubinway, Michigan. The museum features 60 machines representing 44 manufacturers from the early years of snowmobiling, along with a large display of memorabilia, suits, helmets, and photos. Naubinway is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on highway US-2, just one hour west of the Mackinac Bridge. Admission is $5.00, or $10.00 per family. Hours are Thursday thru Sunday, Noon - 8:00pm. Stop in and see the history of snowmobiling come to life. Thanks for your help!" Terry B. - Massillon, Ohio

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01.30.08

Member Greg C. from VT has one of his Cats for sale. "It's a 1966 Model 100. It is complete and a decent machine for restoration. I would like $1200 for it". CLICK HERE to contact Greg for more info.

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01.30.08

New member Trent M, from MN, sent in some info about his collection of sleds."About me, I like working on the toys I have, which are: 1972 Puma 340, '72 EXT 340, '91 EXT Special, '97 ZRT 600 (actually my 16 year old son's), and a '97 Thundercat 900. I also have "other" brands. I have 21 or 22 sleds." Thank you, Trent, for sending that in!

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01.09.08

It's the new year and we all know what that means... No, not money for taxes... Not another sled either... A new calendar, of course!

Well, it's your lucky day. Member Tom P. (Iceman) has the new 2008 Vintage Sleds calendar for sale. I've got one and it's really nice! To get yours, Tom's contact info is on the card pictured below. Also, click on the calendar cover to see a larger version and a sneak peek at one of the pics in the calendar. Thank you, Tom, for all your time and effort!

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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

Arctic Arctic Cat Panther Puma Cheetah El Tigre EXT Boss Cat Formula II VIP Lynx Kitty Cat King Kat Alley Cat JLO Hirth Kawasaki Wankel Prowler Climber Whisker Screamer

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