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NEW MEMBERS!

(As of 01.17.15)

Please join me in saying "hello" to:

* Craig S. from MN * Douglas S. from PA * Rodney L. from MN * Daniel M. from MI *

* Garth V. from MI * William D. from NH * Adam W. from NY * Allan L. from NH *

* Ramie F. from MN * Doug R. from MN * Cameron A. from Canada * William P. from ND *

Welcome aboard!

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

* Ken R. from NY * Mike C. from IL * Jeremy H. from PA * Francis S. from WI *

* Fred C. from MN * Robert H. from NH * Kenneth N. from CANADA * Robert G. from VT *

* Martin L. from CANADA * Keldon G. from OR * Peter T. from ME * David D. from PA *

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| Michigan Info | FAQ | Classifieds | Shows | Michigan Shows |

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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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FEATURED CAT

* The following are Arctic Cat related tidbits from the book "Warriors Of Winter", by Bill Vint *

During the late summer days prior to the winter of 1962-63, Edgar Hetteen's patience was growing as short as the four-hour nights he slept. He was financially strapped, working two full shifts in the plant and trying to run an office, too.

He had changed the name of his company, Polar Manufacturing, to Arctic Enterprises and the manufacturing facility was in chaos as the first all red Model 100 Arctic Cat snowmobiles began to move out the door.

One day, Edgar was particularly impatient with workers who were trying to nail together shipping crates. They were working too slowly. Edgar rolled up his shirtsleeves, grabbed a hammer and demonstrated how the job was to be done.

A young man in a business suit was standing close by, watching. He had finished one year of college, wasn't too excited about it, and was walking around Thief River Falls looking for work. The telephone rang. Edgar dropped his hammer and disappeared. When he came back, the young man dressed in the suit was nailing crates together, exactly the way Edgar wanted them done.

"What do you want?" Edgar asked. "I want a job," the young man answered. "Can you start this afternoon?" Roger Skime's career with Arctic Cat was underway.

Jerome (Tubby) Lund went to work at Arctic Enterprises early in 1963. He recalled that one the problems in test-driving the machines was being chased -and caught- by dogs...

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12.14.12

Tom E. sent in these photos of his 1971 Puma Axial Flow 340. Nice looking sled!

Click on the small pic to see a larger version.

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10.17.12

Follow along as I build an engine for a 1969 Panther MOD.

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Click Here to see the full story

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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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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 Purple/Black and the size is 3.5". The price is $2.00 each. They can be ordered from me (Paul W.), e-mail me for details.

The multi-colored decals have been discontinued.

We have a few large (11.75"), different colored logo decals left: I have 1 of the Late '60s (black/silver); 3 of the Early '70s (purple/black); 2 of the Mid '70s (purple/green); 5 of the Pantera (orange/black); 4 of the Late '70s (green/purple); 5 of the Trail Cat (blue/black); and 3 of the Early '80s (green/black).

Click here to see page 1 of all the colors!

Click here to see page 2!

When the multi-colored large decals are sold out, we will only be getting more of the Purple/Black style.

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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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