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DWP
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Location: Pa.
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 Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:03 pm Post subject: Ski Lift |
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this was on philadelphia craigs list
63-65 Vw engine and Transmission , used as a power plant for ski tow rope on personal ski hill.
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KTPhil 
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Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ski Lift |
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Now that's a cool hack job! Fixed the stock shifter further back on the tunnel, cut without precision... what do they do for a clutch? They even kept the stock fuel gauge! And is that a lucky horseshoe sitting on it? 
I wonder how they trapped one side's drum so it wouldn't just spin free? |
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gt1953
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Joined: May 08, 2002
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Location: White Mountains Arizona
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Ski Lift |
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Wow another inventor using what was available at the time and performed well. Engine does rather complete. Explain the exhaust if you can. What is the asking price.
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iowegian
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Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Ski Lift |
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| Now that's a cool hack job! Fixed the stock shifter further back on the tunnel, cut without precision... what do they do for a clutch? |
A skilled driver can shift without a clutch. Thought you knew.  |
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Pruneman99
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Location: Oceanside
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Ski Lift |
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| I imagine they "clutched" the tow line. Pretty cool nevertheless. Hope the carb wasn't open to the elements. The engine looks pretty complete. Shame if it's full of water. |
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vwracerdave
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Location: Deep in the 405
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ski Lift |
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I downloaded the picture so I could enlarge and zoom in. Looks like they rigged up a lever using the emergency brake handle to operate the clutch.
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