Armoured Snowmobile manual

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bob Phillips

In " Design Record", vol 8 (Army Engineering Design Branch) it states " To minimize crew exposure due to the open top hull, two man-hole type flat plywood covers were installed over the drivers and observers seats. The front cover was hinged to the body of the vehicle so that they could be folded out of the way when not in use. Although of simple construction and easy to operate, it was found that the crews movements were somewhat hampered when the covers were in the closed position" . I don't know enough about military protocol to know if this was recognition after the fact or whether the plywood top was officially sanctioned and promoted.

Looks you are correct on the plywood, Bob. These pictures show the Kubinka survivor under restoration, showing the quite extensive use of wood. "Woody snowmobile"?!!

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Pictures courtesy of Yuri Pasholok: http://yuripasholok.livejournal.com/8710201.html

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PS: will merge threads later

[David Dunlop]

Great photos, Hanno. When you look back at Ed's photo post #6, you can see the angled wood/steel seam on top of the right front fender.

These things are just getting more and more interesting!

David