84' Snowfire
84' Snowfire
This trailer load of strays followed me home today. 3 JD's (Snowfire, Trailfire 440, 500) and a Skidoo Elan SS!
The 500 is for a friend, the Trailfire will donate its engine to my Trailfire LX, but the Snowfire has the following # tag.
Based on the JDSleds info, I think that makes it a 1984 model! I've got to decide what to do with it now. I need another project like I need a hole in my head . And it needs some serious work since the previous owner pulled the top end off to freshen it up (at 680ish miles) and left it open to the weather. But it has a good track on it, has low miles, and I've wanted a Deere DD sled for a looooooong time.
Decisions decisions....
The 500 is for a friend, the Trailfire will donate its engine to my Trailfire LX, but the Snowfire has the following # tag.
Based on the JDSleds info, I think that makes it a 1984 model! I've got to decide what to do with it now. I need another project like I need a hole in my head . And it needs some serious work since the previous owner pulled the top end off to freshen it up (at 680ish miles) and left it open to the weather. But it has a good track on it, has low miles, and I've wanted a Deere DD sled for a looooooong time.
Decisions decisions....
1980 Liquifire
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
Re: 84' Snowfire
I'd definitely have a good bottom end for that snow fire.
Many new and used parts available, I ship anywhere. Thanks everyone.
Re: 84' Snowfire
Might need to take you up on that. Right now I'm reading up on the Kawi free air engines since I've never owned one. Are the TB340A engines interchangeable between the 1980+ Spitfires and the Snowfire?
1980 Liquifire
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
Re: 84' Snowfire
Yes and no. A lot of parts interchange. A lot of small differences like exhaust manifold, carb, Intake, heads?
Many new and used parts available, I ship anywhere. Thanks everyone.
Re: 84' Snowfire
It's been dark by the time I get home every day since I got this thing, but I finally snapped some more pics with a flashlight. Jeez, I must of had the beer goggles on when I started dreaming of restoring this thing!!
And the worst of it....what a shame
So, in summary: Lower end is locked up and would need a fresh crank at a minimum, cylinders are flaking and need to be replated, it's missing the carb and intake, seat needs to be recovered, decals are ratty, and the hood is banged up. I might just get a good running engine in it and use it as-is for a few years, maybe restore it when I find a good hood. At least it's stored inside now and is drying out.
And the worst of it....what a shame
So, in summary: Lower end is locked up and would need a fresh crank at a minimum, cylinders are flaking and need to be replated, it's missing the carb and intake, seat needs to be recovered, decals are ratty, and the hood is banged up. I might just get a good running engine in it and use it as-is for a few years, maybe restore it when I find a good hood. At least it's stored inside now and is drying out.
1980 Liquifire
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
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Re: 84' Snowfire
The 84 is definitely worth saving, and you can work on it as you go, neat to own something that is so low production. even if it takes 5 years, a little work here and there, you'd have something pretty neat. put some pics on the john deere facebook group as well as many "new members" frequent that.
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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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: 84' Snowfire
Is there a problem...?? I can just see a lot of fun in those pics, innovation possibilities
Sleds...
2xJOHN DEERE SPRINTFIRE 1983.
YAMAHA GP292b 1973
OCKELBO Trioman 1975
YAMAHA SRV 1982 (shrinked)
YAMAHA SRV 1990
YAMAHA SRV 1991
LYNX Rave 600ACE 2013
LYNX BOONDOCKER RE 3700 850 ETEC 2018
2xJOHN DEERE SPRINTFIRE 1983.
YAMAHA GP292b 1973
OCKELBO Trioman 1975
YAMAHA SRV 1982 (shrinked)
YAMAHA SRV 1990
YAMAHA SRV 1991
LYNX Rave 600ACE 2013
LYNX BOONDOCKER RE 3700 850 ETEC 2018
Re: 84' Snowfire
It certainly is worth saving, and I will. I was initially hoping to restore it this snow season, but now I'm thinking I'll just put a running engine in it and enjoy it for a few years with "patina" . Once I collect up the needed parts she'll get the full teardown, cleanup, and resto.sledhead16 wrote:The 84 is definitely worth saving, and you can work on it as you go, neat to own something that is so low production. even if it takes 5 years, a little work here and there, you'd have something pretty neat. put some pics on the john deere facebook group as well as many "new members" frequent that.
1980 Liquifire
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
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Re: 84' Snowfire
Definitely worth saving. I have a NOS engine, hood and belly pan for it if you're interested. Also a good used seat or freshly recovered one. Let me know.
-Matt Cappel
815 762 6868
-Matt Cappel
815 762 6868
1983 Liquifire 2-1983 Sprintfire's original owner
1983 Trailfire LX 1983 Sportfire and 1976 Liquidator #170
1982 Sprintfire 1982 Liquifire/Intruder "white hood" 1975 340/s #179
1983 Trailfire LX 1983 Sportfire and 1976 Liquidator #170
1982 Sprintfire 1982 Liquifire/Intruder "white hood" 1975 340/s #179
Re: 84' Snowfire
I love the internet! Here I am with a low build # sled thinking it's going to take years to accrue the parts for a proper restoration and then thisacesillini06 wrote:Definitely worth saving. I have a NOS engine, hood and belly pan for it if you're interested. Also a good used seat or freshly recovered one. Let me know.
-Matt Cappel
815 762 6868
I'll be in touch Matt!
1980 Liquifire
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
1983 Trailfire LX
Others
67 Olympique
72 Elan single
72 Elan 340 TNT Swap
74 Elan Twin
78 Elan Deluxe
87 Phazer Deluxe
89 Formula MXLT
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Re: 84' Snowfire
The global garage sale is arguably the best part of the interwebs.