Hey...Great site you have here!!
I had a JD 300 back in 74 when I was 12...wonderful sled!! It's been a few years and I have been half way around the world and back and I just happen to pick up 2 JDX4's on ebay tonight...Started looking around for information and stumbled into all of you!!! What a lucky day for me! I think 2009 is headed in the right direction.
I won't get my hands on the sleds until later this week, but they appear to be in decent shape and for $135.00 a piece, I don't think I went wrong.. Ought to be fun riding again!
Jester
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New to all of this - sort of
New to all of this - sort of
2 -1974 JDX4 Specials
1975 JDX6
1976 Liquifire 340
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin
In the beginning of a change the Patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and
hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for
then it costs nothing to be a Patriot. ~ Mark Twain
1975 JDX6
1976 Liquifire 340
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin
In the beginning of a change the Patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and
hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for
then it costs nothing to be a Patriot. ~ Mark Twain
New to all of this - sort of
Looks like a good buy. Welcome 
Scott
Scott
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
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Sledder
- Posts: 32
- Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:00 am
- Real Name: Scott Jacobsen
- Location: Iowa City, IA
New to all of this - sort of
Welcome Jester 
There is something to be said about bringing these ole John Deere sleds back to life. It's a rewarding feeling when you finish a project. My wife thinks I have a JD snowmobile addiction, haha, I think she's right
The guys on this site are great and there is a lot of history here.
Happy Sledding,
Scott
There is something to be said about bringing these ole John Deere sleds back to life. It's a rewarding feeling when you finish a project. My wife thinks I have a JD snowmobile addiction, haha, I think she's right
The guys on this site are great and there is a lot of history here.
Happy Sledding,
Scott
Re: New to all of this - sort of
I have added a couple more sleds to the pile...a 75 JDX6 and a 76 Liquifire 340...I ordered a SM2100 manual today from the John Deere Dealer...I bought the CD version..It should be delivered in about a week...Cost about $42.00 - just an FYI
I appreciate everyone's help and enthusiasm...even in June you can't stop a Deere!!!
I appreciate everyone's help and enthusiasm...even in June you can't stop a Deere!!!
2 -1974 JDX4 Specials
1975 JDX6
1976 Liquifire 340
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin
In the beginning of a change the Patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and
hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for
then it costs nothing to be a Patriot. ~ Mark Twain
1975 JDX6
1976 Liquifire 340
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin
In the beginning of a change the Patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and
hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for
then it costs nothing to be a Patriot. ~ Mark Twain
Re: New to all of this - sort of
jester
You sound like a fello militia man(MI)?
take care....
see you around,
James B. (AMG)
Duluth, Minnesota
You sound like a fello militia man(MI)?
take care....
see you around,
James B. (AMG)
Duluth, Minnesota
Current Sleds:
(1) 91, MX-X Skidoo Cross Crountry (I-500) Factory Race sled
(2)-76, 340 cyclones
(2)-77, Skidoo RV 340 FA, (1) Karpik race chassis
(1)-77, 340 liquifire
(1)-77, 340 Skidoo RV CROSS COUNTRY(S/N 0084, 1977 I-500, Stan Hayes-Bombardier Race sled(#65-#34)
(1)-80, 440 Liquifire
(2)-84, 440 Liquifire S/N 0329 and S/N 259
(1)-79, Skidoo 7500 CROSS COUNTRY, S/N 0010
(1)-78, Skidoo 6500 blizzard
(1) 91, MX-X Skidoo Cross Crountry (I-500) Factory Race sled
(2)-76, 340 cyclones
(2)-77, Skidoo RV 340 FA, (1) Karpik race chassis
(1)-77, 340 liquifire
(1)-77, 340 Skidoo RV CROSS COUNTRY(S/N 0084, 1977 I-500, Stan Hayes-Bombardier Race sled(#65-#34)
(1)-80, 440 Liquifire
(2)-84, 440 Liquifire S/N 0329 and S/N 259
(1)-79, Skidoo 7500 CROSS COUNTRY, S/N 0010
(1)-78, Skidoo 6500 blizzard
Re: New to all of this - sort of
Welcome Jester,
Yes, My wife was after me again saying I'm addicted to JD snowmobiles...... it started with a 595X diesel rider, then the 4600 tractor loader, then the John deere 244J wheeled loader, etc...... I'm sorry....... If John deere kept building sleds, they probably would be the best, since they do not like taking 2nd place at building anything else..... just my .02
Welcome again!!
James B.
Duluth, MN.
Yes, My wife was after me again saying I'm addicted to JD snowmobiles...... it started with a 595X diesel rider, then the 4600 tractor loader, then the John deere 244J wheeled loader, etc...... I'm sorry....... If John deere kept building sleds, they probably would be the best, since they do not like taking 2nd place at building anything else..... just my .02
Welcome again!!
James B.
Duluth, MN.
Current Sleds:
(1) 91, MX-X Skidoo Cross Crountry (I-500) Factory Race sled
(2)-76, 340 cyclones
(2)-77, Skidoo RV 340 FA, (1) Karpik race chassis
(1)-77, 340 liquifire
(1)-77, 340 Skidoo RV CROSS COUNTRY(S/N 0084, 1977 I-500, Stan Hayes-Bombardier Race sled(#65-#34)
(1)-80, 440 Liquifire
(2)-84, 440 Liquifire S/N 0329 and S/N 259
(1)-79, Skidoo 7500 CROSS COUNTRY, S/N 0010
(1)-78, Skidoo 6500 blizzard
(1) 91, MX-X Skidoo Cross Crountry (I-500) Factory Race sled
(2)-76, 340 cyclones
(2)-77, Skidoo RV 340 FA, (1) Karpik race chassis
(1)-77, 340 liquifire
(1)-77, 340 Skidoo RV CROSS COUNTRY(S/N 0084, 1977 I-500, Stan Hayes-Bombardier Race sled(#65-#34)
(1)-80, 440 Liquifire
(2)-84, 440 Liquifire S/N 0329 and S/N 259
(1)-79, Skidoo 7500 CROSS COUNTRY, S/N 0010
(1)-78, Skidoo 6500 blizzard
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b00stinGTP
- Posts: 395
- Joined: Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:00 am
- Location: Freeport Illinois/Whitewater Wisconsin
Re: New to all of this - sort of
Welcome! You most likely will catch the deere bug now that you are a member here! Two years ago I started off with one.. since then I have had seven different deere sleds.. down to four now but they seem to keep appearing in the garage!
Sleds I own
1974 John Deere JDX8. (SOLD)
1975 John Deere JDX4. (SOLD)
1977 John Deere Liquifire 440. (SOLD)
1978 John Deere Cyclone 340. (SOLD)
1980 John Deere Liquifire. (SOLD)
1983 John Deere Liquifire.
1974 John Deere JDX8. (SOLD)
1975 John Deere JDX4. (SOLD)
1977 John Deere Liquifire 440. (SOLD)
1978 John Deere Cyclone 340. (SOLD)
1980 John Deere Liquifire. (SOLD)
1983 John Deere Liquifire.