I have one of these hoses on order from NAPA. I had them cross reference the Federated P/N. The hoses are not very plentiful so plan to pay some shipping and wait a few days unless you are lucky. The link below will take you to the NAPA site. Mine should be in next week so I can let you know how it ...

Thanks for the input guys. I am going to see what I can find for a replacement hose. I'll have to do some checking on that part number from Federated and see about availability. Paul that is a good suggestion for splicing the hose. That's the plan if I cant find a replacment. Already have the bracke...

Frankie-

It was very nice to meet you as well. Definately worth the trip. Thanks again!

Blake

Thanks for the ideas guys. I will have to see what I can come up with.

I finally got around to taking a look at my suspension after the ER trip back in Feb. When the suspension was out I noticed that there was shock oil all over everything. Apparently the shock is blown. Went to DK online and found they have them for about $35. It is a Parts Unlimited Brand shock and f...

That could be a possibility. What is it that he has and would want to exchange? boetie83@yahoo.com if you have any more info. Not really looking to make any long trips but might be worth it depending on what he has. Let me know.
Thanks.
Blake

Thanks for the info guys. According to the Tag it should be an 80 but the painted aluminum tunnel threw me off. Thanks for straigtening me out!

I recently purchased a Trailfire that I thought was a 1980. I noticed it had a painted tunnel and then looked closer to find it has a painted ALUMINUM tunnel. Is this original and in what timeframe did Deere do this? Does anyone have any insight on this? I thought they went from a painted steel tunn...

I have them on craigslist. Check it out if you are interested.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/rvs/610861803.html

Thanks.

I would also have to agree with everyone else in saying that the weekend was a complete success. It was great to finally meet some of the guys from this site and listen to their stories. Its amazing how much knowledge there is out there about these sleds and their history. Had a great time riding wi...

Us sitting in the middle of Catfish Lake on our way up to Conover.

From left to right... Paul's, Troy's, Eric's, mine. This was the begining of a 2 mile journey that ended with a trip back for a truck and trailer to pick up the 500. Troy had to finish the day on a New Breed of Deere... Eric's 82 Trailfire.

Here is a pic of Paul's LF next to Troy's 500 before we left for the trails on Saturday morning.

HAHAHA

As 427cobra said... loading everything up tonight! Getting a new idler pulley put on the truck today so that it doesnt go out on the way up. As far as the sled is concerned... Have the other head put on and torqued down now. Everything is put back together and the sled seems to run alright. Have not...