Another proud 295/S owner!!!

General topics related to John Deere Snowmobiles
Post Reply
User avatar
solitaryman85
Posts: 20
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:10 am
Location: Minot, North Dakota

Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by solitaryman85 »

Hey guys! Just picked this one up today. I saved her from a lonely tree grove. Can't wait to tear into it and see what I've got!
Attachments
295small3.jpg
295small2.jpg
295small.jpg
Lance
74-JDX8
74-295/S
Top
cooter
Posts: 104
Joined: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Tyler
Location: ND

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by cooter »

Looks like pretty good shape for sitting in the trees. Does it have both tanks. Correct motor. Welcome to the 295/s club.
Top
Matt
Posts: 4747
Joined: Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Matt
Location: Coopersburg, PA
Contact:
Contact Matt

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by Matt »

Nice find!
:usa: Matt - JDsleds.com Administrator
Top
User avatar
solitaryman85
Posts: 20
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:10 am
Location: Minot, North Dakota

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by solitaryman85 »

Thanks guys! I'm still stunned that I found one. It does have the correct motor and dual tanks. Looks like most everything is there. Turns over too. The previous owner said he had it going a few years back. I feel pretty lucky!
Lance
74-JDX8
74-295/S
Top
Cabindweller
Posts: 561
Joined: Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:00 am
Real Name: Jerry Zebro
Location: Ridgeland WI

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by Cabindweller »

Nice find! Shouldn't take much to get it complete at least, You lucky dog!
Old sleds are hours of entertainment.... then you get to ride them for a little bit.
Top
JDT
Posts: 5561
Joined: Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Todd
Location: Milbank South Dakota

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by JDT »

You have a nice sled there...especially when it was found sitting outside.

Do her up right.
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
Top
User avatar
solitaryman85
Posts: 20
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:10 am
Location: Minot, North Dakota

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by solitaryman85 »

Thanks guys! I'm getting more and more excited about it every minute! I set a nice original seat off a Cyclone on there today. Looks good but will need some minor modification to the wood mounting board. I also put some of the loose plastic cowling back on the sled. She's just waiting for a spot in the garage. Unfortunately the garage door is busted so she'll have to wait outside till Saturday. I can't wait to start on it though! Stay tuned!
Attachments
295small6.jpg
295small5.jpg
Lance
74-JDX8
74-295/S
Top
lwb140
Posts: 1807
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 11:34 pm
Real Name: Wade bennett
Location: linden IN

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by lwb140 »

great find have fun and enjoy wade :clap:
certificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
Top
User avatar
HoosierDeereMan
Posts: 1089
Joined: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Troy Miley
Location: Oakland City, IN

Re: Another proud 295/S owner!!!

Post by HoosierDeereMan »

Lance,

Great find! :clap:

The hardest parts to find for these are pistons, clutch arms, air box, and the kill switch. If yours are in good shape you'll have it made.

Good Luck,

Troy
'72 400
'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!"
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Talk”