Vintage Sled Restoration: Bringing a Classic Snowmobile Back to Life!

#restoration #sledge #snowpiercer

Hello everyone,

In this video, I'll take you through the process of restoring a vintage sled. From start to finish, I'll show you how I repair, refurbish, and rebuild this classic snowmobile, giving it a new lease on life. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or just starting out in sled restoration, this video will provide valuable insights and tips on how to upgrade and revamp your own sled. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the ride as I take this antique snowmobile from drab to fab!
Have fun with the video and leave a comment and a like there if you now know how to fix a sled.
As beer I test this time a "Jacobs Weissbier" and I can already say I liked it, but see for yourself

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Here are the links to the tools and equipment I use:

IMPLOTEX 3000 Compressor:

Powder Coating Gun:

Laser Engraver

Fein Multimaster MM 700

Bosch Professional Impact Drill GSB 18V-110 C

Sandblasting Cabinet
420 Liter
350 Liter
220 Liter

Kamera - Sony AX53

**Grabby "McGrabface" Grabson**

Stay healthy
Dr Beer

00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Disassembly
04:30 - Sandblasting
05:55 - Metal Works I
06:58 - Powder Coating
08:02 - Metal Works II
09:05 - Zinc Plating
12:10 - Disassembly Woodsledge
13:16 - Wood Repair
16:05 - Removing Wood Stains with Oxalic Acid
17:44 - Turning Wooden Handle
19:31 - Bending Wood
23:06 - Laser Engraving Wood
23:50 - Beer test
24:50 - Assembly with Stopmotions
31:36 - Results
32:46 - Testing

Music:
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Result Scene:
Timeless - Lauren Duski from Youtube audio library

Your Lullaby - Per-Olov Kindgren & The Gaugolon Orchestra

with friendly permission by:
and The Gaugolon Orchestra

Testing Scene:
Music by Alex Grohl from Pixabay

Dark Mystery Trailer (Taking Our time)

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try finding something built this well and with this much care today.

[pjhalchemy]

First and foremost the videography and complete restoration were fabulous. Meticulous work on the runners, bleaching the wood and freshening some of the holes with plugs. Loved the stop motion and the final run down the hill. I have to say that I had the longer version (3 person) of this sled back in 1957 in Otterberg. It had a cowling on the front as I remember but need to look at some of those pictures to remember for sure. Mainly I remember going down the hill next to the house and going off the end of the driveway with about a 10' drop and landing in the potato patch...hard to brake and drive at the same time...;-P. We had it for years and tons of fun until I was a teenager but think Dad sold it then. Thanks for the restoration ride and memories!!

[kendrahoffman]

These continue to be the only restoration videos that make me smile and laugh out loud. I thought for sure this one wasn't going to get the "of course it needs to be tested" treatment, but I am so happy to be wrong! I hope this makes its way to the kiddo who got the tricycle, too. At least on loan.

[xxPenjoxx]

There were so many positive things in this video that I had to make a note of them all.
The stop motion parts all made me smile. That 4-way split effect of all the work done on one piece looked great. I really like that you welded and evened out the cross piece - it made a world of difference. The handle was perfectly matched. It's great seeing all the effort you put into your videos.
This sled must have been a huge project, and all your hard work paid off. One of your best videos, making the beer all the more fitting. 👏

[bgbthabun]

this video should stand as a lesson on how to create a totlly watchable video. I love this one, from the opening piece, trough to the beer tasting to the "say no to war" at the end.

[samklaasse]

Never seen a man with that passion for his hobby from old he makes almost new

[Santibag]

Nice! A good amount of This Old Tony style 🤣

[rickvaiBBB]

Everything about this video was grade A. From the metal and woodwork to all the little details like counter sinking the screws and rounding the sharp corners.
It was also pleasant to see an old toy be brought back to life and the memories I had of one similar 60 years ago when I was just a boy.
Seeing it an action was the coup d'etat lol.

[irenemeno]

Stunning ❤ When even toys were made with such care, skill and superb quality materials, made to last. I remember having something similar. Flying down the old fire trail many winters in Marshfield, MA USA! Some of the most memorable days of my life 1976-78 🎉❄️☃️🌨

[Closechannel]

Awesome job. The steering wheel repair was the best part of this one.

[mariaassante]

Using the air to get the glue in deeper - genius. Loved your editing. Another great restoration. Have fun with it

[elickes]

Very well done, sir! This was very possibly your finest video to date. I know you poured lots of effort into the editing and production and it shows in the final result. As a bonus to an already great video, you have the new #1 beer review. Finest beer. Finest video. Finest result. Congratulations.

PS: I just noticed that all of your screw heads are aligned. I think I'll buy you a beer.

[RT-hims]

I think we can call this your masterpiece, Herr Doktor. Excellent workmanship, and greetings from Florida!

[gerritboer]

You are a beautiful magician by having all those screws screw in at the same time. I laughed my ass off about it and wondered if you believed in it yourself, but the sled turned out beautiful and that with a steering wheel, I had never seen that before.

[raimundweinstein]

Mit großer Freude schaue ich Ihre Videos.
Respekt, Ihre Geduld und Ihr können scheinen grenzenlos.

[bobjoncas]

LOOKIN' GOOD, NICE WORK, KEEP WELL...

[Closeau]

Thank you sir for this brilliant video

[jaimegomezgarcia]

Fantastic work. Bravo.
When you said you were going to try it out, for a moment I thought you were going to slide down a bobsleigh track... 😀

[vijaynaik]

You are a perfectionist...superb.... feel like watching again n again.

[condar]

I am super impressed, not only with your restoration skills but with your video editing. Well done. Time to change the name of your channel to "Really Good Restorations". :)

Also, the design and workmanship of the manufacturer was excellent (for the era).