, I guess it's about time she gets one. This was a pretty nice Vette, right up to the point of catching on fire. The owner accidentally left the key in the run position, which over heated the distributor cap, and started the fire. It's going to get the full blown treatment, and hopefully I will have it done in about 6-8 months. If you don't mind I will post a pic or two when I hit some of the major milestones. This should be fun, and I hope to get back into sleds, again, once this is done.New Project
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johnnycyclone
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- Real Name: Terre
- Location: Dundee, Mi
New Project
Hey everyone. Just thought I would share a couple of pics of my newest project. Having sold all of my sleds and most of my parts to finance the project I finally found a worthy candidate. I guess the driving force in going this direction was to buy something both my wife and I could enjoy, since she doesn't like riding snowmobiles. She fell in love with Corvettes at the age of 15, her neighbor had one, and now that she is pushing 50 , I guess it's about time she gets one. This was a pretty nice Vette, right up to the point of catching on fire. The owner accidentally left the key in the run position, which over heated the distributor cap, and started the fire. It's going to get the full blown treatment, and hopefully I will have it done in about 6-8 months. If you don't mind I will post a pic or two when I hit some of the major milestones. This should be fun, and I hope to get back into sleds, again, once this is done.
, I guess it's about time she gets one. This was a pretty nice Vette, right up to the point of catching on fire. The owner accidentally left the key in the run position, which over heated the distributor cap, and started the fire. It's going to get the full blown treatment, and hopefully I will have it done in about 6-8 months. If you don't mind I will post a pic or two when I hit some of the major milestones. This should be fun, and I hope to get back into sleds, again, once this is done.- Attachments
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fastl82vette
- Posts: 460
- Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:22 am
- Real Name: Greg Cyrocki
- Location: LaMoille, Il
Re: New Project
Now this is right up my alley!! I have a 79 L82 that I bought when I was 16 and drove for a few years. It's been parked for about 11 years now and will probably be there til the kids are grown and out of the house.
This appears to be about an 81?
This appears to be about an 81?
-Greg
'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled
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'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled
)'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
Re: New Project
Definitely a fun car. I have a 76 stingray I cruise around in every once in awhile!
75 jd 800 - original
80 jd trailfire 440
2-79 jd trailfire 340
71 ski-doo nordic 399e
80 jd liquifire 440
80 jd trailfire 440
2-79 jd trailfire 340
71 ski-doo nordic 399e
80 jd liquifire 440
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johnnycyclone
- Posts: 867
- Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:00 am
- Real Name: Terre
- Location: Dundee, Mi
Re: New Project
You nailed it Greg, it's an 81. My favorite's are the C3 models with the 70-72, and 80-82 being my favorites. I had a real nice restored 69 Camaro Z/28 when I was younger, but when the kids came along it had to go. Now that they are grown up, it was time to find another car. Looking forward to hitting some cruise nights when this is done.
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ljm
- Posts: 705
- Joined: Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:05 am
- Real Name: Lloyd
- Location: near Port Elgin, Ontario
Re: New Project
That looks like a very fun project. I have my 84 Hurst/olds awaiting time and money.
Several Deere's
Several Kawasaki's
ACSCC #1534
Several Kawasaki's
ACSCC #1534
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sledhead16
- Posts: 1386
- Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:39 pm
- Real Name: Allan Campbell
- Location: Saint Peter MN
Re: New Project
nothing like cruising in the cool summer air at night, well maybe the crisp winter air on deere lol.
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
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johnnycyclone
- Posts: 867
- Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:00 am
- Real Name: Terre
- Location: Dundee, Mi
Re: New Project
Still lurking in the shadows, trying to stay up to date with what's been happening on the site. My project is still moving, just not as fast as I had hoped. The shear number of parts on a car compared to a sled is incredible, still we keep pressing on. Here is what I would call my first milestone. The car has been totally disassembled and all the parts have been bagged and tagged. The frame has been stripped and painted. I will post a pic at the next milestone, which would be a rolling chassis with the complete drive line installed. I hope everyone has a great summer, and we will talk to you later......Terre
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