The TPR repair... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170405/0d686319cdad928ddfdb30f87b2305a8.jpg I took the TPR's to a local auto body shop and they plastic welded the holes. This left a depression in that area from the heat. I filled the area along with some deep scratches elsewhere on the panels w...

On the chaincase, first I cleaned it with brake cleaner, then I sandblasted it with soda blast media...


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This 83 LX is done! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170402/20bd6e32023cff2e095e37d866fdc635.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170402/40cdb8a56cb0e6faab3b75ed7948b6a4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170402/65c91cbc8b87ad384c8e76b77c42748c.jpg Just waiting for the new Kimpex windshield ...

Some more progress... both tpr's had holes tore in them. I'm very pleased with how they turned out. I had them welded and then I filled the area with 3M bumper repair. Sanded and had them painted along with the hood. I also was able to straighten the bumper and reuse it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/5e1d93314c60db34767bad5d33f8920d.jpg Today I put all new clips on the track. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/780614be9b99f2526430d016484a8908.jpg Installed the track and suspension. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/a9c5c1f73daa52457188a17...

Sounded great!


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Today the 440 fired up for the first time since the rebuild! I'm getting closer...


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A few pics of the motor rebuild... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170210/7d71405cb5b8b2f1676f15fd7cb54c23.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170210/50f9121fdb96790decd02da18c5ddbf4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170210/036ead9adfa92f8fea1d45c87e63b508.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Ta...

Applied the new tunnel decals and installed the recovered seat from John's. I also cleaned the tank and polished it up. Starting to look more like a snowmobile. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170210/5ab42afa7364577b21fbd93730c19f39.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170210/15b4de83c1fb94e8db...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170123/2e0c9fa9a9dd98cd785434be39da90d0.jpg Back to work on the 83 Trailfire LX. I took Joe's advice and found a skid with the wheel kit... Installed all new bearings and the white Hyfax from NewBreedParts.com, a fresh coat of paint and it's done. Sent from my iPh...

Final paint.....

Next I will start reworking the suspension....

Primed...

Ready for primer and paint.
1983 Trailfire LX, #578




Jason

You gotta love green paint,
And Winterfrost II..!

From the "Iron Horses" to "The New Breed"
All great stuff and my favorite vintage of Deere...


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Great advice guys!
The skis are off and the saddles are in good condition....

Don,
We'll be in contact for parts when we get a few more needs on the list.

Thanks,
Jason


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