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ARCTIC CAT Club of America
Dedicated to antique, vintage and collectible "Arctic Enterprises" snowmobiles and mini-bikes 1962-1981.
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This site was updated on : 04/18/12
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04.18.12
ATTENTION: Martin L., Steve R., Rodney L., Matthew B., William P., Cameron A., Robert G., Doug R., Kenneth N., Robert H., Ramie F., Fred C., Roger L., Francis S., Jeremy H., Paul R., and Allan L., I have your memberships, renewals, and freebie requests and I'm processing them asap. Please accept my apologies for the delay. Paul W.
Steve P., your membership is processed and your packet is in the mail (04.18.12).
Keldon G., your membership renewal has been processed (04.17.12).
Randy C., your DVD's are on the way (04.17.12).
Peter T., your membership renewal has been processed (04.17.12).
David D., your membership renewal has been processed and your "freebie" form and decals went out on 04.11.12.
Raymond F., your membership has been processed and your member info went out today (04.10.12).
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03.10.12
Hello everyone, I would first like to apologize for letting the club fall silent the last year and a half, or so.
A while back, I was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) which jumbled up my priorities for a while. Lots of doctor visits, five MRI's, a spinal tap, and getting started on a daily injection of Copaxone put many things (including the ACCA) on the back burner.
At the same time, the economic downturn caused my employer to let a few people go, which meant more work for the rest of us. That also added to my lack of free time. The economy also led the Fed's to pressure the banks (credit cards) to increase their cash and reduce their credit which led to higher interest rates/monthly payments. That, in turn, made me take on some repair projects on the side to help pay the bills, which also used up my free time.
In December of 2011, I received some welcome news; the doctor said my MS was "behaving" itself and the injections look to be working, as far as keeping the flare ups at bay.
That allowed me to free up some time and I was able to start getting caught up on the ACCA.
In January I started with building up a new supply of newsletter back issues (I was almost completely out) so I could then process memberships and include them, as I always have.
Now, for those who don't know, I don't just take them to "Staples" and get copies made because of the cost. Way back when I volunteered to help out the club, I bought a copy machine (on my own dime) to do newsletters and manuals. I takes about one hour to copy, assemble, and staple 18 newsletters (I do 'em in batches of 18). This last round of newsletter making required about 550 copies, which is about 31 hours of time.
That is what I was doing in January and February. But now I'm done with those and I am now diving into the new memberships and freebies. Once I get caught up on those, I am then going to get caught up on regular memberships/renewals/newsletters and (more or less) pick up where I got side tracked.
Once again, I am sorry for getting behind, and I feel terrible that I was not able to keep up. I deserved the harsh words I got from some of you and I'll do everything I can to make it right.
Later ....... Paul W.
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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 04.18.12)
Please join me in saying "hello" to:
* Steve P. from IL * Raymond F. from MI * Craig S. from MN * Mike C. from IL *
* Glenn E. from WI * Lester D. from WI * Ed K. from MA * Glen V.E. from WI *
* Robert R. from PA * Kevin L. from MA * Bradley B. from WI * Bill & Pat F. from IA *
Welcome aboard!
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And, a big "thank you" to these renewing members:
* Keldon G. from OR * Peter T. from ME * David D. from PA * Paul R. from NY *
* Aaron B. from WI * Fred C. from NY * Terry M. from VT * Jeanne C. from TX *
* Dan H. from WI * Robert G. from VT * Roger M. from ND * Steve J. from ND *
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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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03.27.10
New members Bill & Pat F., from IA, have a sled for sale:
"We have a 1992 Arctic Cat EXT 550. Has jets & weights for midwest riding. Also has jets & weights for high altitude. Exceptional shape. Runs & rides great. Asking $1500.00 Pictures available."
Contact Bill F. for more info.
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03.20.10
Member Ken R., from NY, sent me these pics of his collection:
1st pic: 1965 Model 500, 1964 170, 1963 450, 1965 450DE, 1966 460, 1962 500 (rough), 1964 500E, 1966 460
2nd pic: 1st row - 1963 500E, 1963 250, 2nd row - 1971 Lynx 4-stroke, 1972 Cheetah, 1968 Cougar, 3rd row - 1966 141, 1969 Panther 4-stroke, 1968 Cougar, 4th row - the two white Cats are a 1966 140 and a 1965 120.
Ken also has a: 1965 500 (front half only), 1964 450, 1965 480 (being restored), 1963 450 (x2), and a 1964 450.
(click on the small pic to see a larger version)
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03.16.10
Member James E. from IN sent in this note and some pics:
"Here are some of my newer sleds; 1997 Puma 340, 1999 ZR 600 EFI, 2003 ZL 800 SS. My 1971 Panther 340 (JLO) Axial Flow runs but needs to be restored, 90% complete. Included are some pics for the website. That's my granddaughter chasing me on my Puma (the lighting was perfect in this photo). Glad to be a member, and see you on the trails! Be safe. P.S. The ZR & ZL are for sale!"
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1982. The bad economy finally caught up with Arctic Cat. In the summer of '81, just as Arctic was ready to start production of the 1982 models, the banks pulled the plug. Arctic couldn't get the loans they needed to start building the new sleds so they announced that production was suspended for '82 and Cat found themselves in a "catch 22". They banks wouldn't give the money to build sleds and then the banks said they couldn't give them anything for '83 because they didn't built anything in '82...
They did have the '82 prototypes more or less ready for production though. the '82 lineup included the Puma, Jag, Panther, Pantera, Cougar, El Tigre, and possibly the El Tigre Sport with IFS.
The Puma was direct-drive (no chaincase) with a 440 fan cooled engine and a rubber track. There was also a 300 cc fan cooled, oil injected, single cylinder version that was being tested.
The Jag was also a direct-drive with the 440 fan cooled, oil injected engine.
The Panther was to have a 500 cc oil injected liquid cooled engine.
The Pantera had the 440 cc liquid cooled, oil injected twin.
The Cougar had a 500 cc fan cooled engine with oil injection and dual carbs.
The El Tigre had the familiar 500 cc liquid cooled engine, but also had oil injection added.
The El Tigre Sport was based on the '80 Cross Country prototype, which was based off the Trail Cat IFS chassis.
Here are some pics of the 1982 line up:
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07.12.09
Back on 11.21.08, I hinted at a new project that member Allen T. was working on...
Well, here it is!
I (Paul W.) had the privilege of rebuilding/restoring the motor, and I'm glad to see that my work didn't cost Allen any points!
Okay, it's not a Cat, but it did turn out nice. So nice, in fact, that Allen sent me this note:
"Paul - here are some pictures of the completed Starcraft. I took 2nd place at the VSCA National show even though it scored a perfect 100 out of 100. The judge (who I know) told me he gave me second because mine was over restored! I guess I did too good a job! It was also in the running for the National Championship but lost. Thanks again for all your help.
Allen "
Allen's newest project IS a Cat (a rare one) and I'll post pics when it is completed.
CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO SEE A LARGER VERSION:
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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."
That's a great idea, Ken. If any of you would like to help out, please contact Ken with your info.
To contact Ken, please CLICK HERE.
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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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 block" 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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Looking for something that was here, but isn't here now?
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ACCA CLUB LOGO DECALS!
They come in two sizes: Small (3.5") and Large (11.5"). Member price is $2.00 and $5.00 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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CONTACT INFO:
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 
www.angelfire.com/biz/FirstTwenty/CatPause.html
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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It has been moved over to the "Member's only" side of the site.
Get a chance...take a kid hunting, fishing or snowmobiling! We accept pictures of Arctic Cat family adventures!
