The Intimidator

[gixxer6]

It must have been around 10 years since I started this project, now that the youngest is off to college I can finally get back to it.  The Intimidator starts as a 79 Invader chassis that has been powder coated: 

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larger 4/6 heat exchanger installed: 

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Fiberglass pan sanded (NO filler) and painted: 

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Pan installed: 

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Skis, Bumpers and bits, lots of powder coat and stainless everywhere...

[rminier]

 Waaay cool!
Both you and mswyka are working on a Kawi green sled....gotta love that color.
What do you have up your sleeve on this one?
You have a newer Vari-Ride rear skid to put under it?
You goin' with a 1" lug track?
What engine do you have on the workbench?....an LTD 440 with Interceptor jugs, head, pistons....? Even a standard Invader engine would be fine....but you probably have something more planned...
Please keep the pics coming!

Rick

[gixxer6]

I just installed 120 one inch studs in a 90’s Ski-Doo 3/4” lug track.  It should do quite well on the ice.   

I haven’t completely decided on the rear skid quite yet...  Initially I planned to install the stock 79 Invader rear skid with a gas shock, but I do have a couple Vari-Ride skids from 4/6’s.  Being a drag race inspired sled I’m leaning more towards the lower 79 skid. 

More to come regarding the motor...

[mswyka]

Looks like a very nice project.  I really like the powder coating.

While my preference is for the 4/6 skid, my sense is that you are right in picking the 79 skid for your purpose.

[gixxer6]

The 4/6 skid definitely rides nicer.  :/

[sledtillded]

That colour will look amazing on the snow. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[gixxer6]

Got the holes cut in the lightweight fiberglass hood, windshield trimmed down, and everything mocked up before sending the hood for paint. 

[sprocket]

Pretty cool can't wait to see more progress.

[gixxer6]

Skid parts back from powder coating.  Just waiting on the cross shafts then it’s time to assemble. 

[mswyka]

So you did finally settle on the 79 skid.