LIQUIFIRE II

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Cabindweller
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That is going to haul the mail with that 583 in there.
Old sleds are hours of entertainment.... then you get to ride them for a little bit.
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Horicon Joe
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Mark ...... interesting question :think: ... I did have fun and the next one would be a lot easier :think:
Lets just see if this thing will go .......


Handle bars are Stainless Steel. Light glass bead and clear coat only. The color it makes also falls into the look I want.


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JDGuy
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Joe:

WOW!!!! A testament to what youth (from an old "guy's" perspective), ambition and talent can accomplish. Great work Joe, you can be proud of it and what you have accomplished.

Regards,
Guy
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Horicon Joe
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Thanks Guy ..... I hope to see you at the HOF ride.

I never liked how the tubular grab bars crushed from people over tightening them and they break easy.
These are made of solid 6061 aluminum and should be pretty tough.

Joe


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Viktory2k1
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I never saw such talent. I cant wait for the finished sled!
Vic
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If JD was still in the business what you are creating would be the 2014 model. :clap:

Superb workmanship, insite and creativity.
I salute you! :usa:
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
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Horicon Joe
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Thanks for the compliments guys.



Here are some shots of the motor and pipes installed.

Joe


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liquitisplit80
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Nice touch engraving 'John Deere' on the engine head Joe! :beers;
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We stopped by Joe's place last Saturday to drink his beer and checkout the progress. This sled is amazing, the attention to detail makes the 583 look like Deere factory installed it! :clap:
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Horicon Joe
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I'm glad you guys like it :D


My son Tyler making patterns and installing heat protection.


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Horicon Joe
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I machined the chain case cover as well.




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That is to cool .GREAT JOB :beers;
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It's the Liquifire with the Interceptor engine, just 30 some years late.

Where do I sign up for mine? Snowcheck perhaps?
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kawidave
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Amazing work Joe. A ?, is there a support under the muffler, or just the one seen above, off the side? That head and chaincase engraving is a fantastic touch!
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Horicon Joe
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Thanks...... About the support.... Look back at the pics going out to paint. There is a bent DOM tube reinforcement under the pipe
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