1985 Phaser Base Bootlegger

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

to build somebody else’s snow chopper that could ride with me so I didn’t feel like a loaner.

What motivated you to start your project?

I built a my first snow chopper in the early 2000’s Groom Reaper and I didn’t have anybody to ride with so I talked my buddy into Donating his phaser so we could build him one so I have somebody to ride with.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

Probably the custom exhaust and a hanger handlebars.

What are you most proud of?

The custom exhaust that I built I called them ditch pipes part of it. I found in a ditch

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

The sled hasn’t been out in the public yet But the reaction I get from Groom Reaper is eyebrows up and and wow!

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Submitted by: Scott M

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Specifics

Classification: Wild Archive

Make, Model & Year: 1985 Phaser Base Bootlegger

Fondly known as: Bootlegger

Time spent: Probably 200hrs over 10 years approximately

Snowmobile cost: Sled donated

Money spent: $1500 approximately

Engine: Phaser 480

Intake: Dual carburetors with K&N filters,

Exhaust: Custom-made single exhaust with barbecue temp gauge

Drivetrain: 1985 Phaser Dr. train

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Custom-made front chassis to adapt motorcycle front end,

Suspension: 1980s Yamaha 250 front end stock Phazer rear suspension

Brakes: Stock for phaser brake

Finish – Paint: Tried to stay in the ball park of Period correct and paint that you might find in the prohibition era/bootlegger era/whiskey, stills,

Accessories: Custom rear bumper