FORGOTTEN Vintage Arctic Cat Pantera Snowmobile - Will It RUN AND RIDE again? 

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Sleds, Tractors, Combines, Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Rocketships ........ Whatever you want, I'd even watch paint dry if you did commentary for it. Thanks for making great content!

I believe this is my old sled! The reason it was last registered in 99 was because I left for the Marine Corps in the winter of 98. I bought the sled with no engine in Pequot Lakes where I lived at the time and it had 800 miles on it. The engine came from my 78 Pantera I rolled. Shortly after getting it running the original odometer quit so that has the one from my 78 in it. I cracked the air box inlets while working on it when it was really cold. Needed to put starting fluid in and got frustrated. I put in the orange slides for the track, 2 rear outside bogies were new in 1996. I put fuel kill switch to keep my brother from riding it. I sold it to a buddies dad around 2010 for a case of beer. I still have the registration card for it somewhere LOL But that sled flies for what it is! Enjoy! So glad to see it out there still ripping up the ditches!

“Going to town in the ditch unit” couldn’t have said it better 😂😂😂😂

I hope at the end of the day when you lay your head down you realize how many smiles you have brought to people in need in these times. Thak you Derek

is he going to drive it 600 miles to give to some cousin? that would be impressive lol

Jesus! Look at how clean that old sled is! Friggin' incredible.

Two pull's unbelievable!!! That sled is clean WOW! Very cool !😎👍🍻

Naming him after “Dimebag” Darrell... a guys gotta tip his hat to a tribute like that.

"Bang some ditches" better be a t shirt or sweater because im buying that 100%

I remembered my father bought a 1977 Arctic Cat Pentera F/C which the seat and gas tank size differ than your F/A version. And the engine housing differ because of the fan. I rode on it as a kid. I am 57 now. I still remember how it is like, the ride, the look, the sound. Truly a Catillac. I could not believe how pretty good shape this one was and how well stored away. I wish I could bought it! Oh well. Thanks for bringing this sled up and brought memories for me. Sure miss it. If I had the $$, for sure I would buy a collector's Pentera rather than the today's sleds. I am short, and that Pentera was right size for me because the new ones today are too big, too high, too heavy, and too wide for me.

wow i can’t believe how well kept that is!

RIP Dime, Darrell is certainly a great name for the sled.

My kidneys and back just had a flashback to the 70s, thanks for that memory

I bought a Pantera new in 1980 and still have it in the barn. After watching your video, it's inspired me to be 18 years old again

Worked on old riggs like these as a kid. Brings back so many memory's...

More sleds... Nicest thing you have ever purchased.

"Bang some ditches" Now that's a t shirt if I ever heard one.

My father in law was a new fan of VGG on RU-vid. Sadly, he passed a few weeks ago. So I've taken it upon myself to figure out why he loved these videos so. Well after watching Vice Grip Garage for about 4 hours a day, after work, I can see why. Love what you do Derek, keep on keepin' on man! PS, what are the dryer sheets for?

I have never been a Cat guy and never will be, but the Pantera I make a distinct and hearty exception for. They were pure 𝓒𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓼.

The esoteric stuff (combines, tractors, snow machines, stock cars, etc) is what keeps me coming back. The restorations on malaise era cars is what keeps me occupied in between.

I work from home, but since I've discovered your channel, I've just been home.

This video took me back to my childhood. Rode that model with my cousin around 1977 in Little Falls, MN. Flipped it over several times. Has a blast.

Everything made in the past 15 years looks like some kind of galactic warrior machine, the sleds form the 70s-80s really did have tha "mopar personality" Simple and unassuming on the outside, and down to earth power and fun on the inside. Beautiful Cat, glad it found a great home. Have fun, be safe.

“Bang some ditches” Classic

25:57 feller gets off his sled, walks around in a circle, and marvels at the lack of parts, pieces, or oil slicks around his machine. I'll be dipped it's all in one piece... It bottles the mind....

This was super fun... my first Sled was a 79 Artic Cat El Tigre 5000 Suzuki twin.... what a blast for an old school snowmobile but I really prefer the mid to late 90's Sleds

I'm getting caught up on the sled content. I would love to see some 70's big cc 2 stroke motorcycles too! There is a nostalgia to the old two strokes

Derek is not only an ace mechanic..He's a outstanding film maker too.

Pantera what a gnarly name a feller just loves the fact tree look shes so clean!!! Vulgar display of power!!!! Love it!!!

My Dad had a Artic Cat garage from the 60's through the 80's and sold and repaired machines. He kept his machines just like that one. He is 89 now and he is so going to love and appreciate seeing this video. Thanks!

Whatever you feel like sharing Derek. Your humor pulls it through. Do hope to maybe see you and Mustie1 do some shop time together.

My name is also Derek so when you said "Derek! Be careful!" It startled me a bit

Vulgar display of awesomeness! Great episode 👏

From an era when sleds actually looked good. Nice find, great video!

I used to have the same sled. It was in excellent condition. I had it back in 83 or 84. I sold it and bought a Yamaha SS 440. I was only 13 or 14 when I had that Pantera. It was a great sled and I never had one issue with it except the one time I bent the front bumper rail when I slid off a trail and into a tree. Lol. That SS 440 I had was a fast machine for an early 80’s sled. I had a friend who rode with me on occasion on a Polaris Centurion 500. That was a rare sled and lifted the front end when you got on the throttle. 😎👍🏼

I love Derek even more now that I know he’s a dimebag fan.

Thank you for the sweet Pantera “Vulgar Display” reference. Saw those guys back in mid 90’s down in Indianapolis. A guy likes what your doin’ on the interwebs

Thank you Derek for giving ole DimeBag Darrell (RIP) a nod on this episode!!!!!

I was waiting for the Pantera reference! 🤘🏼 slid it in right at the end when I was forgetting about the pun entirely! Your videos are the best on RU-vid. Really entertains a guy!

I wouldn’t mind seeing some more sled content. Looks like that one was a pretty good deal!

The face Derek makes when it just fires up definitely a going to town to have a beer about now! Just a good runner right there for a guy

Man. I remember those arctic cats. Sexy and fast. The only thing I miss about living up north is snowmobiling.

cool old sled i have a 78 single carb pantera just need snow owed since 88 that just got me excited again to give it start for the season bud

She is a ripper indeed. Has that great old sled sound, Love it.

Fella can't help but feel happy when he sees a feller catch a break and just have fun on a machine

I had the same sled. Tons of power from that 500 FA. One of my favorites I wish I still had.

Nice find! That was a Hell of a sled in its day

RIP Dimebag and Vinnie.

I had one of these when I was a kid in the early 80's. I even had a matching striped helmet and snowmobile suit.

Man thats a sweet ol Pantera! those things were serious rippers in their time. You crack me up man, keep up the good content!

A GUY LOVED THE QUOTE ABOUT PANTERA!!! A GUY WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE THEM LIVE BEFORE THE TRAGEDY! 🎸

Calling this thing Darrell deserves more than the single like I can give this video! Hope this Primal Concrete Sled keeps on ripping for years.

The Dimebag Sled. ;-) Great find. REALLY

Today is the one-year anniversary of my father's passing. He used to buy broken arctic cats and make us fix them so we could ride them. This video brought back a lot of really good memories. Thank you

The dryer sheets are to keep the “critters” away this is a great barn find👍

As a Canadian and an arctic cat enthusiast I approve

Man she's a bute!!!! It's great to see it alive and well . I have a soft spot in my heart for old machines and stuff n such . It warms my heart to see people restore and keep em going. Thanks for the great video. 👍

Great show. I worked on these sleds at an Artic Cat dealer in Fort McMurray Alberta, when they were new in the early 1980's. What a ride down memory lane. Thanks so much.

man the guy sure took great care and pride in the machine you got a great deal im sure runs awesome and starts in 2 pulls cant get any better than that

Love the sled stuff, tractors too.

I’ve had pretty good luck with Irish spring bars of soap for mouse repellent

How to deal with a situation that you will probably never encounter- gear being stored properly.

Had the same exact sled as a kid. Sunk her in a lake and rescued her. A warm garage, plugs and some pulls and back to new again. Great find!

I’m certain Dimebag would be proud.

Big fan of the sled content, keep it comin

Cant believe that sled runs so good. Flashback to my old 79 SkiDoo Blizzard 5500. Good times.

Absolutely more sled videos! That was great!

Each time he says Pantera I just got to yell AWWW COME ONN like Phil would

Man, I'm so jealous of how good that thing runs...

You got lucky with that sled. The owner took great care of it. I bet new machines cost 10k or more now. Looks like you had a blast!

That’s nice to see an old arctic cat in motion. Had a 76 El Tigre my self. Back in 1971 my dad raced an arctic cat EXT. Seeing that machine brings back a lot of good memories.

when that puppy cranked over and fired up my early years of riding sled came back so fast! I think i could smell the exhaust through the screen!

First thing come to mind when I seen this awesome rig was a old Christmas movie (The night they saved Christmas) it was a good movie way back in the day

love the old cats. got a 1999 zr 700 original. never blown up and the motor still run's strong.. i'll bet there is a sled on every corner where you live. i live in pa.and every now and then you'll get a sweet barn find. love the show you do..

Nice honest sled! Reminds me of an old Blizzard 9500 I had back in the day. Sounds pretty similar too. This was a great find for a guy!

No walk on home boy! RIP Dime and Vin

If a guy stumbles onto a Scorpion Whip that wouldn’t be a bad thing. Want to say thank you for hands down the absolute best channel going, keep up the fantastic job and best wishes to you and the entire VGG family.

When I was a kid, my family had 4 new '76 Arctic Cats. My Dad had a Pantera, my older brother had an El Tigre, and we had TWO Jags for us younger boys to share. Great times.

The subtle humor and crafty, cunning quips are very nice. Thank you. It keeps me coming back for more...

Derek I like the small engine stuff. You’ll reach a larger crowd by continuing these. Send it!

Still needing my "it's fine" shirt. LoL

That sled is one fine old gal, Let's say she's a good old ride from times gone by. Two pulls and she was away. amazing Derick.

Good buy and video, I happen to pull my (dad's) 77 Pantera out of the barn last week to get running again when I have time. Brought back memories of the sound of the engine and power (compared to the trail cat 340) and the how hard of a pull it is..

you weren't kidding when saying "hit the ditch" lolll seems like a lot of fun!

Hi, Derek, that ol' sled looks so good, I knew she'd fire up easy and run like a champ. Brings back memories of when I lived in Northern Michigan. We had Yamaha's, first 440 SS's, then Phaser's. It was nothing to put 1000 miles on the sleds in a season. Bring us more snowmobile and small engine content, God Bless and stay safe.

Definitely like seeing these old machines run again

What a find! I had a 1977 ei tigre 4000. Best sled I ever had. You'll have fun with that pantera👍

V.G.G: "Bringing the Freedom, with every video"...🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻🍻

Pantera! 🤘

Nice sled! I miss sledding. Grew up in Maine now been living in NC since 1980. Have fun with it and yes, show some more sled recoveries.

Brings back fond memories of our Pantera. That suzuki sounded like heaven to me. She had lots of power. My father had the 1986 liquid cooled Pantera. Enjoy it. The old girl looks like she runs great.

Of course we want to see more sled content! I have a 76 Jag! Love it.

Just something about a guy who tells ya how it is and no bs on the RU-vids is refreshing. Thanks man

I used to use dryer sheets in my sled as well. It really helped keep the mice out of my '88 wildcat when stored in rural Wisconsin.

If the tunnel tag says 76, it's a 1977 model. That only matters though when ordering parts and when someone asks what year it is. GREAT VIDEO!!

I love old sled redos - bring them on!!!

I'd like to see you do a video of you changing a track on a sled, always wondered what kind of job that is, great video as usual keep it up!!

Those were great machines back in the day. And that one is in amazing condition. You scored a bullseye.. " Bang some ditches. That didn't sound right! but its too late now. " LOL Miss my days in NFLD and Alberta scooting through the trails, some of the best days of my life.

Never let the old things die, they are of use to someone.