Duane
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Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
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69camaro
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Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
It was great to visit Frankie after a 5.5 hour drive. I wish I would have had time to stay longer. The 295/s is home safely after a 5.5 hour drive home. The sled is in really great condition. Even the bellypan is clean. Now the search for the correct motor. Thanks Frankie.
Duane
Duane
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Cabindweller
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Nice 295/s, what is in it now for a motor? dose it have the right exhust?
Jerry
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Old sleds are hours of entertainment.... then you get to ride them for a little bit.
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69camaro
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
It has the correct exaust and carbs. It has a 340 CCW that I presume came out of a 400. I'm pretty sure if I had the correct throttle cable and cleaned the carbs it would be running. If it is the original speedo which I would believe it to be by looking at the condition it has pretty low miles. For now it's getting tucked in the garage until I have time and find the correct motor. It would really be hard to find a 295/s this clean.
Duane
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Congrats Duane - I tried to jump on that one, but you were quicker. It sure looks like a nice chassis to start with and I am glad you are happy with it.
And I'll second that thanks to Frankie. Although we've never met, you were able to help me out directly and indirectly on a couple of items. You've found some good stuff over the years and there must be a million barns in corn country...Keep up the good work and keep 'em coming.
And I'll second that thanks to Frankie. Although we've never met, you were able to help me out directly and indirectly on a couple of items. You've found some good stuff over the years and there must be a million barns in corn country...Keep up the good work and keep 'em coming.
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
That sled looks awsome Duane 
, wish I could find one in half the shape thats in 
. I'm still searching for a Dator and or a 340/s . Great job Ed
, wish I could find one in half the shape thats in . I'm still searching for a Dator and or a 340/s . Great job EdNothing Runs Like A Deere
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
There was one of each recently on ebay...reserve not met on dator, but someone got the 340/s -----anyone here?cledussnow77 wrote: I'm still searching for a Dator and or a 340/s
MERe: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Looks like a very clean and straight sled Duane. Hope you find the motor without too much trouble.
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Wow! Thats really sharp!
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Nice Duane!!
Are you positive the correct motor is not in it? Don't go by the shroud ............
Joe
Are you positive the correct motor is not in it? Don't go by the shroud ............
Joe
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I500
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Kind of hard to believe that a sled this nice would not have the right motor in it. When your ready to do something with it let me know. I just might be able to help with the motor.
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Horicon Joe
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Duane .......I'll get you a nicer motor and cheaper than Chuck's. If his is free .... I'll give you $100 to take it from me! 
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Duane..You are more than welcome... Remember,,if anyone asks there are no John Deere sleds in Iowa.. 
Wished you would have had more time,,I am positive we could have filled that new truck up with parts... T-Roy looked like Fred Sanford driving down 74 when he headed home from here..I know its in good hands now.. It will be awsome when your done I'm sure... T-Roy,, Your 295 looks just beautiful..You do excellent work... You set a pretty high Bar for Duane to follow.... 
Frankie
Remember,,if anyone asks there are no John Deere sleds in Iowa.. Wished you would have had more time,,I am positive we could have filled that new truck up with parts... T-Roy looked like Fred Sanford driving down 74 when he headed home from here..I know its in good hands now.. It will be awsome when your done I'm sure... T-Roy,, Your 295 looks just beautiful..You do excellent work... You set a pretty high Bar for Duane to follow.... Frankie-
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Wow, I really like Joe's offer the best Chuck. LOL Frankie, I wish I could have stayed longer. I am so impressed with the condition of the sled. You know, I better do some investigating. Looking at a real 295/s motor with the wrong shroud. I really wouldn't know the difference if it slapped me in the face. 
Duane
You know, I better do some investigating. Looking at a real 295/s motor with the wrong shroud. I really wouldn't know the difference if it slapped me in the face. Duane
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Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
Duane,
Congrats on picking up a 295/s. They are a hoot to ride! Frankie is great to deal with! One super nice guy!
I'm sure this may trigger some debate, but you need to look at that engine close. Look at the exhaust side of the engine at the lower case half. Are there any numbers stamped in the case? RS-2 engines had their serial number stamped in two places. The lower case half and the serial tag on the fan housing. You might also pull the starter cover off and look at the flywheel. RS-2 engines did not have a ring gear on the flywheel. These two clues might help you determine what you have. For some reason, which I can attest to, the mice have an attraction to those fan towers. Maybe that was the case and someone simply switched towers at one time.
Troy
Congrats on picking up a 295/s. They are a hoot to ride! Frankie is great to deal with! One super nice guy!
I'm sure this may trigger some debate, but you need to look at that engine close. Look at the exhaust side of the engine at the lower case half. Are there any numbers stamped in the case? RS-2 engines had their serial number stamped in two places. The lower case half and the serial tag on the fan housing. You might also pull the starter cover off and look at the flywheel. RS-2 engines did not have a ring gear on the flywheel. These two clues might help you determine what you have. For some reason, which I can attest to, the mice have an attraction to those fan towers. Maybe that was the case and someone simply switched towers at one time.
Troy
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'73 400, (2)500's, 600
'74 295/S (restored) 2010 HOF poker run survivor.
'75 800, JDX8,
'75 340/S 2011 & 2012 Vintage Challenge finisher.
'76 (2)400's
'78 Liquifire 340,440
'79 Spitfire
"If it has Tits, Tires, or Tracks it's gonna cost you money!"
Re: Thanks for the great 295/s Frankie
T-Roy... Are you still mad at me for taking less for your 295s than what you offered.???? 
.. I will take that one to my grave...I only wished I could have seen the expression on your face... I thought we got disconnected,there was such a long silence... Funny,, Funny stuff... The pics of your 295s as you were restoring it was killing me not being able to share with the JDeere family.... Happy Riding Boys.!!! ...Get to be my age its the little things in life that tickle ya..... My greatest feelings comes from helping who ever I can... Frankie..
.. I will take that one to my grave...I only wished I could have seen the expression on your face... I thought we got disconnected,there was such a long silence... Funny,, Funny stuff... The pics of your 295s as you were restoring it was killing me not being able to share with the JDeere family.... Happy Riding Boys.!!! ...Get to be my age its the little things in life that tickle ya..... My greatest feelings comes from helping who ever I can... Frankie..