Let it snow...

[rykermcdermott]

Originally Posted by Dave Lee

If anyone wants more ideas, go to google books and look up Popular Science magazine, October 1953. There's a set of plans to make one for the front of your Buick Roadmaster. I like how he hitches it up,(literally), with hitch balls mounted to the chassis.


Dave

Just out of curiosity, did you remember that (“that” being the exact issue of Pop Science) off the top of your head? Or did you look it up? My memory is already starting to fade, and I’m amazed at people that can remember details like that.

I like the plow build, make sure to follow up and let us know how the first iteration goes : )

[Dave Lee]

Originally Posted by rykermcdermott

Just out of curiosity, did you remember that (“that” being the exact issue of Pop Science) off the top of your head? Or did you look it up? My memory is already starting to fade, and I’m amazed at people that can remember details like that.

I like the plow build, make sure to follow up and let us know how the first iteration goes : )

Welcome to the forum.
I remembered seeing the article probably, 20 or 30 years ago while traveling in my "time machine". That's what I call my Popular Science and Popular Mechanics collection. My Dad started collecting them in 1926. After he died, I kept it going until the early 80's. What's on the news stand today is worthless to me. And just in case, no, I don't want to sell any of my collection.

Google books has been a Godsend for passing along links to others.

Dave

[digger doug]

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[toprecycler]

Originally Posted by digger doug

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[greywynd]

I’ve seen some, there is also a 3 point hich bersion for tractors. For lighter snow on larger commercial sites they worked well, most of they guys that I knew that were using them have switched from trucks to tractors and loaders though.


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[camdigger]

So, the plow stood up to the first use. The winch is a bit slow. Not sure if it is a battery issue or a winch issue. I am impressed enough to invest some time and cash into a better wiring harness. The skid shoes could be set higher and have a deeper dish in them too.

Simple one pin connect/disconnect, set battery in truck box, and thread controller through passenger side window.

Did have a visibility issue when Sandy the dog got tired of chasing the truck and got in the truck to warm up. She does not yet respond to " Move yer fat head, I can't see"

[digger doug]

Originally Posted by camdigger

So, the plow stood up to the first use. The winch is a bit slow. Not sure if it is a battery issue or a winch issue. I am impressed enough to invest some time and cash into a better wiring harness. The skid shoes could be set higher and have a deeper dish in them too.

Simple one pin connect/disconnect, set battery in truck box, and thread controller through passenger side window.

Did have a visibility issue when Sandy the dog got tired of chasing the truck and got in the truck to warm up. She does not yet respond to " Move yer fat head, I can't see"

I'm not seeing the "Before & after" pix, nor the unplowed edge to see how deep the snow was.

"....and quit fogging up the winders sandy"....