1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
Well its finally time to start putting this sled back together!
When I am done I plan to sell it to fund some other projects I have on my plate...
So far:
Primary is rebuilt with a NOS purple spring, new weight bushings, and all cleaned up!
Secondary is rebuilt with new ramp slides, NOS Cam, & cleaned up
Ski assemblies are all assembled new wear pads installed, good carbides, & fresh paint
Rear suspension all rebuilt with grease zerks, hyfax, reinforced REAR arm, new idler bearing, etc...
Engine is done with: fresh crankshaft from Jerome, new water pump bearings, new SPI pistons, JD Gaskets, NEW crank seals, HSR ignition, rebuilt recoil.....
Tunnel is polished and bulkhead cleaned up and painted.
Here are a few pics...
When I am done I plan to sell it to fund some other projects I have on my plate...
So far:
Primary is rebuilt with a NOS purple spring, new weight bushings, and all cleaned up!
Secondary is rebuilt with new ramp slides, NOS Cam, & cleaned up
Ski assemblies are all assembled new wear pads installed, good carbides, & fresh paint
Rear suspension all rebuilt with grease zerks, hyfax, reinforced REAR arm, new idler bearing, etc...
Engine is done with: fresh crankshaft from Jerome, new water pump bearings, new SPI pistons, JD Gaskets, NEW crank seals, HSR ignition, rebuilt recoil.....
Tunnel is polished and bulkhead cleaned up and painted.
Here are a few pics...
Last edited by 427cobra on Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
A Few More...
Hopefully get some more assembly done this week if its not too HOT outside.
Hopefully get some more assembly done this week if its not too HOT outside.
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
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Eric it looks great nice work! I really like the tunnel! what was the process you used for it?
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***
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
Lots of elbow grease. Stated with wet sanding working my way finer and finer until all the scratches were gone. I used WD40 for the liquid. (Not sure if that makes a difference)
Then finishing off with a mother's power ball.
Then finishing off with a mother's power ball.
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
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1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
Plans for this weekend...
First get the chain case installed, TPRs, and skis. Then move onto the track, track drive, & suspension installation.
First get the chain case installed, TPRs, and skis. Then move onto the track, track drive, & suspension installation.
Eric A.
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Looking great Eric, skis arrived ( box still unopened LOL). Putting the finishing touches on the 84 LF restoration now.
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Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
So far so good. Now I need to get the bumper painted and installed!
Eric A.
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She's looking shinny!427cobra wrote:So far so good. Now I need to get the bumper painted and installed!
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***
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
The track is fully picked so tunnel protectors are installed as well (Hyfax).
The hood a fresh coat of black along with a recovered seat from John's is waiting to be installed.
I plan on installing a 82' fuel tank that has the lockable door. Should start coming together quickly if its not too hot in the garage! The cleaning and painting of all the parts takes up most of the time...
The hood a fresh coat of black along with a recovered seat from John's is waiting to be installed.
I plan on installing a 82' fuel tank that has the lockable door. Should start coming together quickly if its not too hot in the garage! The cleaning and painting of all the parts takes up most of the time...
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
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Looks GREAT !!!!!!! Brock
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
Thanks!
Gears & chain installed, bumper installed, rear tow hitch installed, rear grab bar & flap installed…
You guys have any input on whether or not I should install hydraulic brakes…??? Would that be a “selling feature”?? OR should I just install the stock mechanical brakes?
Gears & chain installed, bumper installed, rear tow hitch installed, rear grab bar & flap installed…
You guys have any input on whether or not I should install hydraulic brakes…??? Would that be a “selling feature”?? OR should I just install the stock mechanical brakes?
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
Re: 1981 LF Build/Restoration (will be for sale)
**SOLD**
Wont get to see this one finished...
Wont get to see this one finished...
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne