Paul found this unique snow cat made from Kaiser parts. It appears to me to be a CJ-5 body with hardtop combined with a custom FC-looking cowl (with some buck teeth as a grille). There were only two KT-4G models made.
According to the Kristi Snowcat website, “This new vehicle, named the KT-4G, was designed with the aim to reduce costs by maximizing use of standard automotive parts. Kaiser Jeep supplied the CJ-series universal frame and body, while power was delivered by a Chevrolet 6-cylinder engine mated to a Clark four-speed transmission and steering differential. The new Chevrolet engine was water-cooled, allowing for a car-like heating system.”
A face that only a mother (or me!) could love! The ultimate vehicle to get to your mountain cabin during inclement weather.
Amazing! And it´s really cool!!!
I think the grille looks like it might be from the mid 60,s Jeep Gladiator pickups .
Good eye Lester. That definitely looks like a Gladiator grill. Cool snow-cat!
Yep … I completely missed that.
If someone has one of these and is missing the grille, I know where a NOS one can be found!
That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Thanks for read.
This thing is really cool! Maybe the guy who built the military Weasle with an FC cab got his idea from this snow cat. I’ve never heard of a Kristi Snow Cat before now. This rig just needs a CJ-6 body for more room inside.
A-a-argh, that Gladiator grill is just out of place.
**Steve E**
Yep, and it even has the traditional Willys “Flat Fender” !!
I would love to take that out in one of our Wisconsin winter storms …
I like it.
Maybe the designer had a pet beaver as a kid.
I own one of the Kristi cats, I do not have the running gear or tracks, just the body, and the nose with all original interior and controls left in it. Since I do not have any of the running gear, I plan to put the body on a bombardier bombi chassis.
I believe mine is the lighter colored one in these black and white photos. The previous owner of it must have painted it but under the chipped paint, it is a red-orange color with a black front window frame.
Bryton,
Thanks for the info. Is that top a Meyer hardtop (any badges on it)?
– Dave
I am not sure, there are no labels or badges on it.
@Bryton Foss,
Do you have any photos of KT-4G’s interior? Does the dash have a serial number on it? I would like to add it to the KristiSnowCat.com registry. Contact me on that webpage.
Thanks,
Chris
I do not have any photos at the moment, I can get back to you at a later date and also look for a serial number.
Does anyone know of were I could find information on a Kristi that is for sale?
I can’t remember seeing one that has popped up for sale, but I haven’t been chasing any either.
– Dave
I have a 1962 Kisti snow cat for sale new hoses, new start, good condition.