Restored JDX8

mgabl072 · Post by **mgabl072** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:42 pm

Completed restoration of a 1973 JDX8 (serial JDX8009382M). I am particularly happy with how the bogie suspension turned out. Thank you to all the members of this site that provided either parts or advise.

Pictures attached.
Matt

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mgabl072 · Post by **mgabl072** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:42 pm

Picture of engine compartment.

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79 Spitfire · Post by **79 Spitfire** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:45 pm

NICE work!!!!!!!!!

T-Bone · Post by **T-Bone** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:00 pm

Beautiful x8. hope my x4 turns out half that nice.

T-Bone

Post by **Matt** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:28 pm

Very nice!

Will_jdx · Post by **Will_jdx** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:29 pm

WOW!!!!! I hope my 74 X6 and X8 turn out that nice!!! Where are you located?

Will

mgabl072 · Post by **mgabl072** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:35 pm

Thanks for the compliments.

I am located in Belleville WI which is south of Madison about 20 minutes. I would say from Burlington WI about 1.5 hour drive. I am always up for meeting with other JD nuts to talk sleds and such.

Danzig · Post by **Danzig** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:18 pm

Cabindweller · Post by **Cabindweller** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:04 pm

Excellent Job! Two thumbs up!

Jerry

Liquifire 4/6 · Post by **Liquifire 4/6** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:46 pm

Fantastic Job! Congrats on an excellent restoration.

JD600 · Post by **JD600** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:52 pm

How do you guys get your fuel tanks to look like that?

ChickenRat · Post by **ChickenRat** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:53 pm

Nice job on that sled. You should be proud.

Robb

mgabl072 · Post by **mgabl072** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:50 pm

Fuel tank question. First off start with a good fuel tank that is not all rusted and beat to hell. They are around enough that if you do not have a good one then go looking at a salvage yard. Make sure to check the inside too. The easy off and bolts takes care of the rust on the inside. On the outside I degrease it with engine cleaner, used WD40 and steel wool, about a 6 pack of beer and 3 hours in the shop just basically cleaning/sanding every inch of paint and rust. Then a coat of primer and then 1 light coat of I used high temp metalic grey paint. I am not an expert but I forsure learned that inorder to get good paint jobs you have to prime it, otherwise it will always turn out not as nice as it could have.

I thought about using the bead blaster but I was afraid it would be too rough but maybe not and it sure would have turned a 3 hour job into about 20 minutes. But also would have not got to drink the 6 pack as easily.

medicineman · Post by **medicineman** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:42 pm

Wow, That is beautiful MATT. You aren't going to drive your restored "8" I hope

I500 · Post by **I500** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:48 pm

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET................Great job