[Sirrotica]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

Vintage Snow Pup. 30 lbs. 2 HP Tecumseh 2 stroke. Late 1960's

Mike, I've seen a ton of those junked over the years, hard to find any that still run anymore. I had a neighbor that had one back in the 80s, it finally had so many of the directional fins torn up, I think he left it at the curb finally.

[Jason67]

I bought myself a Christmas present a couple years ago. This LS and the 79 400 small block do the trick here in southern Maine.

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by Jason67

I bought myself a Christmas present a couple years ago. This LS and the 79 400 small block do the trick here in southern Maine.

Beautiful round eye!

[Jason67]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

Beautiful round eye!

Thank you!

[Chief of the 60's]

I like to stay warm 'n toasty as well as move as much as I want, where I want and do it in a Super Duty.

[scott70]

Originally Posted by Jason67

I bought myself a Christmas present a couple years ago. This LS and the 79 400 small block do the trick here in southern Maine.

We dont get snow in maine on the average like we used to.

[misterp266]

Originally Posted by scott70

We dont get snow in maine on the average like we used to.

We haven’t here in MA either, hence my sun melting comment. I think I’ve used my little snowblower twice in the past three years. Mostly just clean my walk and drive over the snow in the driveway.
Plus I retired early last year so no need to be at work at 6:30 AM anymore!

Having experienced the Blizzard of ‘78, I remember how much snow we used to get!

[GT182]

Misterp266, the winter of '78 was bad, February of 78 was when I started working for Anchor Mtr Frt and had to lad car and drive in it to
deliver them. But the winter of '77 up in Northern NY from Syracuse up to the Canadian border and east was worse.... at least for us.

Back in '58 when I was a kid was the worst winter storm I've ever been in I'd say. There was so much snow it was blown from the roads
and the snowbanks were maybe a foot below the power lines. At least you didn't have to worry about sliding off the road. The sides of the road
were one big snow barrier for miles and miles.

[455dan]

Few more cars in the Pic other than the RX7 which was parked right in front of my garage several years back



70 Formula 400 just a bit showing above the rear glass of the Mazda - was worried about hitting the cars with the plow.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

Mike, I've seen a ton of those junked over the years, hard to find any that still run anymore. I had a neighbor that had one back in the 80s, it finally had so many of the directional fins torn up, I think he left it at the curb finally.

Next to Pontiacs, my other weird obsession is small engines of every variety. Been working with them for just over 50 years. Those little Toro Pups were revolutionary and changed the entire industry for small snow movers. Even today, very sought after by commercial snow removal businesses. Safety requirements, and emission standards have outlawed the 2-stroke small snow movers. The huge advantage was the super light weight, 30-40 lbs. depending on intake size. Commercial accounts with sets of stairs, long narrow walkways, just love these little guys. I have a standing order from 2 businesses that they will buy any of these, pups, snow hounds, S-200's, 3450's for $50.00 each for just parts, $75.00 if the rope pulls and the engine has compression, and $100.00 if it runs. I put together 4-6 of them a year for various customers. Parts interchange over a 30 year period and their were probably over a million produced. JC Penny, Wards, and Sears also private labelled them over the years. 2 things went wrong with them really. 1. The 2-cycle engine was run on straight gas, killing short block. 2. Carburetor got all gummed-up with old gas. Most have little diaphragm carbs you really can't get parts for anymore. I have been putting the generic Chinese float type carbs on in their place, $10.00, and they run just fine. IMO, best of the breed were the late 80's-to late 90's S-200 with the rubber single blade impeller and electronic ignition. They could throw light snow 20-25 ft.