83 Trailfire LX

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83 Trailfire LX

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Ready for primer and paint.
1983 Trailfire LX, #578

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Primed...
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Final paint.....Image

Next I will start reworking the suspension....
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:beers;
Sleds...
2xJOHN DEERE SPRINTFIRE 1983.
YAMAHA GP292b 1973
OCKELBO Trioman 1975
YAMAHA SRV 1982 (shrinked)
YAMAHA SRV 1990
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Hello Jason,

You are off to a great looking start on the resto. Once piece of advice to consider: if you are going to use the Liquifire rubber track and drivers (which is a very good idea), may I suggest going to a Liquifire skid, except use the Trailfire rear arm and shock.

That way you end up with a wheel kit, no extra holes in the tunnel and clean installation.

I hope this this helps and we look forward to seeing more updates.

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Back to work on the 83 Trailfire LX.
I took Joe's advice and found a skid with the wheel kit... Installed all new bearings and the white Hyfax from NewBreedParts.com, a fresh coat of paint and it's done.


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Looks good
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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Applied the new tunnel decals and installed the recovered seat from John's.
I also cleaned the tank and polished it up. Starting to look more like a snowmobile.ImageImage
I also have the motor rebuilt and ready to install. Looking forward to hearing it run...


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A few pics of the motor rebuild...ImageImageImage


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Excellent job so far Jason! Very thorough tear down, prep and reassemble! Keep it up!
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1983 Trailfire LX 1983 Sportfire and 1976 Liquidator #170
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Today the 440 fired up for the first time since the rebuild! I'm getting closer...Image


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Here's a shock that would go great on that suspension. $49.95 plus shipping.

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Or this one for $44.95.

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Re: 83 Trailfire LX

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How did it sound?
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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Sounded great!


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