75' X8

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sledhead16
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Re: 75' X8

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That pipe looks awesome
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)

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Re: 75' X8

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Looking fantastic Jason !!! :sled:
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jep_800
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Re: 75' X8

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Thanks guys. Hood and windshield tomorrow. I tested the spark today once I hooked everything up, and new ignition is working great. That's a great sign. Will be life to her very soon!
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
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Re: 75' X8

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sledhead16 wrote:That pipe looks awesome
Allan, That's the first thing that guys notice about these sleds. The tuned pipe really stands out, and it sounds fantastic when running!
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
sledhead16
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Re: 75' X8

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We will need a video
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)

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jep_800
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Re: 75' X8

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Well, Here it is. I'm pretty happy with it. A lot of hard work, but worth it. Just a couple small items to tweak, and I need a new brake band for it as the original was shot. I'm checking with Joe Rainville to see if he has one.

I will be making a short video of it running and I'll place the link here.
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1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
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Re: 75' X8

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Those are some incredible looking mid mounts! I've never owned or rode one. Those pics make me jealous!
-Matt :letitsnow:
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looks great your shaming me into getting started on my 75 jdx 8 you did the brand proud
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Re: 75' X8

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Awesome restoration :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: 75' X8

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Thank guys. I've always liked these sleds, cause I remember them well when I was a kid. I think John Deere had better designs as the brand aged, so these mid-mounts are a bit harder restoration. But I've noticed that people are really interested in them when they see them up close.

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1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
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Re: 75' X8

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Looks fantastic. Nice work!
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jep_800
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Re: 75' X8

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Here is the link to the video of the X8 in running form.

Jason

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSi_uTt5iik
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
sledhead16
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Re: 75' X8

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Now that's not the same sled I saw! Nice job guy!!!!!
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)

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jep_800
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Re: 75' X8

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sledhead16 wrote:Now that's not the same sled I saw! Nice job guy!!!!!
Thanks Allan!

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1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
Popcorn popper
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Re: 75' X8

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That sled is unbelievable!! Hoping mine turns out half as good. Is there a source for undehood foam and that heat reflecting foam on heat shield? Both sleds look awesome.
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