There is a topic similar to this over on vintagesleds but figure to start it here. What are the rarest or most valuable NOS parts you guys have?
I will start it out... NOS Magura Twist Grip. I may install this on the dator.
What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
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JoeRainville
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
That topic was pretty popular over there.
Not sure which piece is the most sought after, but I would have to say some of NOS Dator parts I have stashed would be my most valuable, such as:
Updated front frame, track, pistons, head and cylinders or the air box.
Most of the cool NOS parts I had for the 340/s were consumed in the restoration, so they don't count any more...
So guys, what NOS goodies do you have stashed?
-Rainville
Not sure which piece is the most sought after, but I would have to say some of NOS Dator parts I have stashed would be my most valuable, such as:
Updated front frame, track, pistons, head and cylinders or the air box.
Most of the cool NOS parts I had for the 340/s were consumed in the restoration, so they don't count any more...
So guys, what NOS goodies do you have stashed?
-Rainville
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
I would have to say NOS pistons and jugs for a 295/S I have in my closet......
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440 Dator Cylinder & head, NOS 77 Liquifire unserial # Tunnel, NOS 78 Liquifire Seat, NOS 340/S twin fill tank, NOS 295/S small tank, NOS 295/S Alum Skis, NOS Dator track, Two NOS 78 CC Tracks, Two NOS Dator Crankcases..
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
NOS 100 MPH Speedo
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
Since I don't have any race stuff, probably the chrome 00 series bumper I got from Rainville years ago. Actually I bought two of them, but one went on my 400.
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
Wow Kenny, 440 dator parts! That will be tough to top. I've heard there may have been 10 or so engines built.
Some not so everyday nos stuff I have stashed.
2) Magura twist grips.
2) '72 gauge sets (speedo & tach).
5) KEC-440 pistons.
Troy
Some not so everyday nos stuff I have stashed.
2) Magura twist grips.
2) '72 gauge sets (speedo & tach).
5) KEC-440 pistons.
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!"
'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: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
Not that they are rare or valuable but.
Pistons, CDI (square plug) and full gasket sets for the LF's
80 MPH Speedo kit in the box
Scorpion 17" track of unknown application
Pistons, CDI (square plug) and full gasket sets for the LF's
80 MPH Speedo kit in the box
Scorpion 17" track of unknown application
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Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
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Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
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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)
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
It's not Deere but I have a NOS JLO 372 single engine stashed away.
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
I have a hood and side panels for a 79 trailfire. Got them from a guy who had them stored in his attic.
Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
340/s suspension rails i got them from genuine nos at waconia thought they would be good trade material some day wade
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
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
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
While I didn't think much of it at the time, the NOS 340/S wheel kit I acquired with the sleds , turned out to be quite rare.
'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
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72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
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2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
Brian, that wheel kit was a great find, and more harder to find that wheel kits for the Dator suspension. Luckily for several of us, that wheel kit multiplied in your basement!
Wade, nice find on the NOS 340/s rails.
Not NOS, but do have a set of Dator pipes and muffer in good condition. They were off Brian Nelson's I-500 winning Dator. They became separated from the sled when it was torn down at the end of the race. Had to do some trading for the pipes, but Brian sent me the muffer directly.
-Rainville
Wade, nice find on the NOS 340/s rails.
Not NOS, but do have a set of Dator pipes and muffer in good condition. They were off Brian Nelson's I-500 winning Dator. They became separated from the sled when it was torn down at the end of the race. Had to do some trading for the pipes, but Brian sent me the muffer directly.
-Rainville
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Re: What's the rarest or most sought after NOS part you have?
Believe it or not I just scored what I consider to be the holy grail, a NOS Liquifire engine for the 82-84 models. Now that the motor is actually in my posession, I'm trying to find out the story behind where it came from. Been in a good mood the last couple weeks after this find. Not sure what to do with it yet. Run it?
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NOS black 80-84 cover.