Wanted/ searching for my old Snowfire

jdrob · Post by **jdrob** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:41 am

Rob looks as if you got it figured out. I have a friend in Canada that does farming. Maybe he knows the guy your talking about? I will give him a shout tomorrow.

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buckeyetrailfire · Post by **buckeyetrailfire** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:19 pm

welcome back Rob wishing you good luck on your hunt for your sled

Mark

TOYMECH · Post by **TOYMECH** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:32 pm

robtan88 wrote:Thanks for the welcome back Don. Has been a long time without doubt.
Thank you Greg for the suggestion. Never even thought of that web site. I would have to join and become a member of that club?..Rob.

You do not have to be a club member to use the web site. Simply register as you did here at JD Sleds. Somewhere in my memory, i think that person who is an aviation mechanic is an ACSCC club member and i have met them or know someone who knows them.

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 11:43 pm

Thank you guys for all the help, suggestions, and encouragement. Somone also put a tracer out on Facebook so I have been told regarding my search. Don,t know who this person is, but a many thank you,s to you as well...Rob.

sledhead16 · Post by **sledhead16** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:36 am

Rob welcome back! I am a newer member myself but have been a Deere enthusiast since a kid. I used to do police work for some years and quickly lived in a world saturated in negativity and distrust. Us as humans can easily forget how to enjoy life and appreciate it when we are wronged. Needless to say I now work with the states most mentally i'll and dangerous population, and their almost easier to deal with than John Doe public lol. All the guys here are wonderfully helpful I have learned and a good crowd to visit with on a daily basis, doesn't seem like hundreds or even thousands of miles separate good conversation!

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:08 am

Thanks sledhead16. Yes this ordeal has made me a tad bit more cautious if you will. From what you have just mentioned in the above statement, gives me chills at the thoughts of your occupation. My issue doesn,t compare to what you see or deal with!
On a positive note, I am fully in acceptance that I may NOT find the old girl, and will have to move on.
Greg. I found the "how too,s" on the ACCSCC of that site and just waiting to get authorization to post there. Thank you once again for the suggestion...Rob.

JDMIKE8100 · Post by **JDMIKE8100** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:40 pm

Have you tried to trace the ownership at the licence office,if it had one.

Good Luck.

sledhead16 · Post by **sledhead16** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:19 pm

Rob, My first JD sled was an 80 Trailfire 340 that I got for $1 as a kid from the old timer neighbor whose kids grew up. Now The sled got a few years of wear and tear maybe more tear and I gave it to a friend and who knows where it is now....But last year I found another 80 Trailfire 340 and have brought it back to riding condition....It may not be my exact sled but I tell ya the memories are almost the same when I ride it! Moral of the story, if yours is lost you can always find a look alike and have almost just as much fun!

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:36 pm

Thanks sledhead16. I am hoping to find her but if not, I will have to bring another home somehow. I,m sure "JOHN DEERE JOE RAINVILLE" has 20 or so in his barn at home or can find one for me, but this one is special. I have had a lot of John Deere snowmobiles, but 2 were over the top ...The Sprintfire, and the Snowfire. I worked like a dog for them both, and reasons only I can appreciate...Rob.

TOYMECH · Post by **TOYMECH** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:37 pm

robtan88 wrote:Thanks sledhead16. Yes this ordeal has made me a tad bit more cautious if you will. From what you have just mentioned in the above statement, gives me chills at the thoughts of your occupation. My issue doesn,t compare to what you see or deal with!
On a positive note, I am fully in acceptance that I may NOT find the old girl, and will have to move on.
Greg. I found the "how too,s" on the ACCSCC of that site and just waiting to get authorization to post there. Thank you once again for the suggestion...Rob.

I will make a couple of calls to other club members who might know who that is. I can remember meeting this person or hearing about him and recall he is an aviation mechanic.
Will let you know on here what i find out.
If you are looking for another Trailfire, a person i know who used to work at JD in Grimsby has one they would like to sell and want it to go to a good home that will look after it well since it is supposed to be in very nice shape with low km's on it. I have no more room for any more sleds. The machine is in Erin and i believe it is a '79. Don't know if it is a 340 or 440.

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:42 pm

Thank you Greg. I have a feeling I am getting close to at least an answer as to finding out where she is. I have access to limited funding. and would like to concentrate it towards getting the Snowfire, or finding another Sprintfire. Ultimately would like one of each again one day. I would say yes regarding the Trailfire that I am interested and that is very generous for you to pass this information on to me, but I only have limited funds that I would like to concentrate toward my goal. It sounds like a real beuty and under different circumstances, I would be all over that Trailfire. You would know what a good one is all about..Rob.

buck43 · Post by **buck43** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:46 pm

Welcome back to a good group of people you will not find any better. If you dont find your snowfire i have one i will part with. I have worked on it for a few years runs great nos hood and seat but has no decals it is also a 83. Just putting it out there for you. Good luck Shannon

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:08 am

Hello buck43 (Shannon). You are correct with your statement in choosing your friends wisely. They are all here!!. I have sent you a PM with some questions regarding your offer should I not locate my old Snowfire. Thank you very much...Rob.

buckeyetrailfire · Post by **buckeyetrailfire** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:41 am

Now that is good people.

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:41 pm

Greg and Lloyd. I see that you both have helped out in posting links in my Snowfire search at the Acscc forum. Thank you both for taking the initiative and helping out. I am still unable to post over there as of yet as I understand that they are a little short staffed in moderators and such to clearing new applications. I am still no further ahead with the search either, and if someone has it and its completeing a collection, I would probably keep it low keyed aswell. Not many Snowfires were built as you all know, and even fewer to be found in Canada. I will keep sniffin the dirt...Rob.

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