1980 Liquifire

I500 · Post by **I500** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:00 pm

Couldn't resist buying this at an auction. Think its the nicest original sled I ever bought. It does have Steffe skis, ski-skins and mirrors on it and they painted shocks and springs. Also has some green banding on it. The seat is original and flawless and overall sled is pretty nice. windshield is even original and not a single scratch on it.
The Guy working the auction leaned over to pull the rope and knelt right on the hump hard. I almost lost it but no damage. Seat is very soft. Don't see that everyday.

This is a picture and I didn't even clean it up yet. Also came with a darn nice cover, original registration and a maintenance log.

a572mike · Post by **a572mike** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:56 pm

Nice! I'd suffice it to say that I haven't seen one that nice since my Dad got his '80 LF in 1983.

mn.deereguy · Post by **mn.deereguy** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:53 pm

Very nice I hope to have an 80 that nice in time for next riding season. Was the sled on a farm auction or snowmobile auction?

I500 · Post by **I500** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:10 am

It was an auction from a guy that collected antiques. He did take care of stuff.

69camaro · Post by **69camaro** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:54 am

Nice score Chuck!!! I went to a auction a year ago with two 72 400 parts sleds. They went for $150 and $125. Way too much for part sleds for the condition. I also scan the auctions for sleds. It's fun especially when you find one that nice.

mn.deereguy · Post by **mn.deereguy** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:37 am

I also watch auctions for sleds and always think it will pay off someday, it obviously did for you nice sled and also probably one of my favorite sleds.

sledhead16 · Post by **sledhead16** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:46 am

So here I have 3 non running 80' Liquifires and you score a butte...She's a looker non the less. nice man!

mn.deereguy · Post by **mn.deereguy** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:02 am

sledhead16 wrote:So here I have 3 non running 80' Liquifires and you score a butte...She's a looker non the less. nice man!

you know i am not far from you I will take the 3 off your hands

AirborneX4Special · Post by **AirborneX4Special** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:17 pm

Way to go Chuck!

The Dark Side is wearing well on you I must say.......

I500 · Post by **I500** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:36 pm

Just because I now own 5 -80,s Liquifires doesn't really qualify me as coming over to the Dark Side, or does it? ..........They are fun to drive, still kind of ugly but that can be fixed with a little green paint.

JDT · Post by **JDT** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:57 am

Post by **Matt** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:27 am

Chuck might need an intervention.

sledhead16 · Post by **sledhead16** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:44 am

mn.deereguy wrote:
sledhead16 wrote:So here I have 3 non running 80' Liquifires and you score a butte...She's a looker non the less. nice man!
you know i am not far from you I will take the 3 off your hands

Yeah we should meet up and talk shop! Most likely I will have something to sell ya coming up lol.

TASKY · Post by **TASKY** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:30 pm

Ah the Hinckley sled. Nice.

I500 · Post by **I500** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:25 am

This sled has a perfect original seat. Are there many seats out there in this condition? Should I be taking this off and selling or trading to somebody looking to do a restoration? or is it not a big deal and just ride as is and not worry about tearing it up. I just don't see myself restoring an 80,s sled and doing a trailer queen. Back a few years ago, a seat went for crazy money, I think over $700.....Any thoughts from the 80,s expert guys? Thanks

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