Daryl Gushee's 1933 Klauer FWD SnogoThis is a featured page

Well here it is. My big west coast purchase I was talking about. This truck was owned by ATHS and was in a sealed bid auction in the spring of 2009. It has been on display at the Hayes museum in Woodland Ca. for quite a while. I really don't have the trucks history but I am sure someone out there knows and can help.
Model F
Sn/ 118


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
A real beauty.
One of the few survivors.
They told me at the Hayes museum it was running a few years ago but the Mag was giving some problems.
Should be an easy fix.




1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
Still has all the original lights and other goodies.
Missing the exit chute and the engine side covers.


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
The truck on the back is a nice 72 Brockway that Erv Bickford bought in Utah.


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
Nice to find them with all the original data tags.


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
And all the lubrication tags.




1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
Lots of informative tags.







1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
The power plant.
More modern units had 2 engines but the early ones were all powered from the big Blue streak.


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
Dual Zenith updraft carbutetors.


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
I haven't got this ignition set up conquered yet but all in good time.




1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
Which one turns the steer tires?
I am sure it was a two man operation to keep up with this.



1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
The top of the radiator stands over 8' high.
I tested the hand crack to find that its a big swing and at about 1/4 turn you want to get the handle disengaged.
It will not clear the rear bumper and could really hurt if your hands were in the way.



1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
I believe it is about 1100 cubic inches.



1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
The photo does not do it justice, as far as size goes.




1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
Here is the FWD part it.


Transfer case Klauer snogo
Another view. Looking back towards the rear.
The transfer case is on the right and is not much smaller than what you find on an Oshkosh M911.



1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
All the mechanism for the front mounted rotary plow.


1933 FWD Klauer Snogo
I found some dry storage for it.
It was a tight fit but at least it's under cover.



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DavCut Klauer FWD Snogo 6 Dec 8 2009, 8:14 PM EST by DavCut
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Another amazing addition to the collection Daryl! DavCut
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PlowChaser Sno-Go Blower 3 Nov 14 2009, 6:51 AM EST by Plowman
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Wow, I had no clue that the Hayes Museum sold that truck. I live about an hour from the museum and have photographed that truck many times. Great that it's in good hands now!
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