[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi John

I have often heard that the tracks are the hardest parts to find on a Weasel, can you give us a little more information on the source, like their web address.

Also are the tracks a good useable adaptation of a commercially available track or are they reproduction tracks using modern belting?

Cheers Phil

Phil..
Here is the info..
Interesting web site..
Only Weasel track manufacturer left..
http://www.libertyar.com/content/Home.aspx
http://www.libertyar.com/content/LibertyTrack.aspx

Videos..
http://www.libertyar.com/content/Lib...ackMovies.aspx

The Liberty Track - Be sure to check out Mike's Blog as he journals the testing process for the new Liberty Track!
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Every weasel owner and enthusiast already knows that weasel tracks are definitely the weak link in weasel ownership. Here at Liberty Auto Restoration, we have frequently run into difficulties with traditional metal strapped tracks.

As you already know, driving on the original tracks is really a gamble, the track may last another 500 miles, or it may not make the first turn next time out. With such uncertainty in a part, Liberty Auto has completed working prototypes of our new Liberty Track, an ambilary design, all new, easily maintained track, designed, built and tested at our location in Elk Horn, IA.

First, a little about our new tracks:

Why did we choose an ambilary design?
- After extensive research, we determined that the cost of producing original OEM style tracks would be extremely high, and likely out of the budget for most weasel owners.

Ambilary designs are very similar in appearance to the OEM track design, much more reasonable in cost, and, due to the relative simplicity of the design, much easier to repair and maintain.

How are they easier to maintain?
- Our new grouser designs bolt directly onto the belt. OEM designs are attached to the metal bands with 16 rivets and up to 60 spot welds for each grouser. Replacing a grouser on a Liberty Track is as easy as removing/loosening the track and unbolting it.

In addition to replaceable grousers, Liberty Auto has designed new custom road pads for the Liberty Track. These pads are simply bolted on to the grousers, where as on a traditional OEM track, the road pads are vulcanized on to the grouser, which much makes them next to impossible to replace.

What are the limitations of a Liberty Track?
- There are no limitations to the Liberty Track in comparison to the OEM design. In fact, one thing you may first notice with our new design is the fact that our grousers can drive both on the inside, and the outside. This way, if you happen to slip the track, instead of the cogs scraping against the inside of the grousers and wearing away the rivets (as they would on an OEM track), the cogs catch on the outside of the next grouser and you can still drive the weasel back to the shop.

Liberty Tracks are driveable on the road, gravel, grass, mud, snow, anywhere you dare take your weasel!

We are currently testing our prototype tracks against original tracks, and will be giving regular updates to let you know of any problems, successes or changes in the new design.

Please check out some pictures of tracks we currently have installed on weasels, and contact us if you want more information!


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