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  1. Jan 22, 2019, 10:00 AM #1
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    1939 Antarctic snow cruiser - photos

    1939 Antarctic snow cruiser. It was a flop, due to its very limited traction.







    Previously:

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    Limited traction?

    Could it be because it has slick tires?

    Looks to be an easy fix to me.

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    Youve got to wonder who was in the brains trust that fitted those tyres to an off road vehicle



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