cool or stupid?
cool or stupid?
so im panning my next project sled ive been looking for a 295/s with no luck finding one that seems to be the right deal for me . so im considering a jdx4spec hotrod project how cool would one be with an 800 motor and pipe with dual carbs [l/f setup], 295/s snow flap and windshield has anyone done something like this already ? tips suggestions ideas thanks wade
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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: cool or stupid?
Wade,
I think it would be cool. Here would be my suggestion: 75 JDX-4 for the newer body, 76 340 Liquifire motor mid mounted, all flat blitz black with a touch a grey strips to hint of the 76 LF. Just my thoughts, and good luck!
-Joe
I think it would be cool. Here would be my suggestion: 75 JDX-4 for the newer body, 76 340 Liquifire motor mid mounted, all flat blitz black with a touch a grey strips to hint of the 76 LF. Just my thoughts, and good luck!
-Joe
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Re: cool or stupid?
All good ideas.
I'd go with a '74 JDX chassis. You get the slide suspension, and keep the correct hood design.
The '75 re-design has grown on me a bit, but I personally still prefer the '72-'74 styling.
The fan cooled engine would be less work to install, the liquid cooled idea more Wow!
live it up!
I'd go with a '74 JDX chassis. You get the slide suspension, and keep the correct hood design.
The '75 re-design has grown on me a bit, but I personally still prefer the '72-'74 styling.
The fan cooled engine would be less work to install, the liquid cooled idea more Wow!
live it up!
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Re: cool or stupid?
Brian,
Joe and I have had the "liquid cooled midmount" for some time...It seems to be a sickness that just won't cure itself until it comes to fruition. The midmount hotrod project sounds cool no matter how you do it, I like Joe's color scheme ideas for the JDX-liquid
Joe and I have had the "liquid cooled midmount" for some time...It seems to be a sickness that just won't cure itself until it comes to fruition. The midmount hotrod project sounds cool no matter how you do it, I like Joe's color scheme ideas for the JDX-liquid
Kenny Waters(boy)
Rochester, NY
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'74 X-6
'75 X-8
'75 340S
'77 340 Liquifire
'78 440 Liquifire
'80 Spitfire
'80 Liquifire (completed VC and sometimes raced)
'81 Liquifire (bib #212f Red Lake Vintage CC Sled)
'82 Liquifire
'83 Liquifire
'83 Sprintfire (1 runner +2 parts sleds)
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Mechanic for founding VDR teammate JDJR
Opinions are worthless...Education is priceless
Aspiring to be the Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench
'74 X-6
'75 X-8
'75 340S
'77 340 Liquifire
'78 440 Liquifire
'80 Spitfire
'80 Liquifire (completed VC and sometimes raced)
'81 Liquifire (bib #212f Red Lake Vintage CC Sled)
'82 Liquifire
'83 Liquifire
'83 Sprintfire (1 runner +2 parts sleds)
'96 Indy Storm (hated by JDJR and Thundercats)
Re: cool or stupid?
thanks for the thoughts guys , ill work through some of these ideas . keep'm coming !!!! 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
Re: cool or stupid?
i think ive got the hard parts to do the 74 spec project powered rither way exept for a pipe ,anybody got one an extra ? ive got a manifold just need the pipe and muffler , 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: cool or stupid?
Wade,
I would suggest the 75 JDX-8 or Model 800 pipe set up. Lots more common than a 295/s and sized for a 440.
OK, here is another really bad idea: 78 Cyclone or Liquifire aluminum rear skid...
-Joe
I would suggest the 75 JDX-8 or Model 800 pipe set up. Lots more common than a 295/s and sized for a 440.
OK, here is another really bad idea: 78 Cyclone or Liquifire aluminum rear skid...
-Joe
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Re: cool or stupid?
the hook is set ,i have to do it . ordered decals and windshield today ,found 800 pipe . so do i use the flat seat or the cyclone style with the hump on the back , my x4 has a flat seat but having second thoughts on using it .also what about grab handles im thinking the plastic 76-77 type and ditching the chromies !! cant wait 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
Re: cool or stupid?
The 72 chrome rear bumper looks good.
But if you are going black and grey that maybe the black 72 bumper would be the ticket.
But if you are going black and grey that maybe the black 72 bumper would be the ticket.
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Re: cool or stupid?
Chrome grab bars and original seat keep more of the original JDX look. Imagine the picture of the yellow 32 ford pickup rodded out with straight pipes out the side of the hood! In fact, instead of the 800 pipe, how about straight pipes out each side of the hood sweeping towards the running boards! Montana pipes?
DL Deere
Detroit Lakes, MN
73 JD 400, 500, JDX4, JDX8
74 JDX4 Special, JDX8
74 JD 295/S
75 800
76 Liquidator
77 Liquifire
78 Liquifire
80 Liquifire
80 Spitfire
83 Snowfire
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73 JD 400, 500, JDX4, JDX8
74 JDX4 Special, JDX8
74 JD 295/S
75 800
76 Liquidator
77 Liquifire
78 Liquifire
80 Liquifire
80 Spitfire
83 Snowfire
Re: cool or stupid?
great idea !! ive kinda thought about the jdx seat issue too , actually too much it just looks faster or more performance oriented i think maybe the grab handle desision may have wait till otherwise finished and try both !! 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: cool or stupid?
sounds cool, you going to have that ball burner done by the time the snow flies chris
Re: cool or stupid?
its gonna be rippin 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
Re: cool or stupid?
so today i picked up my "blitz black" jdx 4 hotrod project from paint i will post some pics soon cant wait to get some time to wrench, got 800 exhaust dual carb setup 295 windshield 295 snowflap need a seat job done and put a motor togeather and should be rippin 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: cool or stupid?
Sounds like a sweet project. I have been collecting parts for my own custom mid-mount. So far I got '78 liquifire rear suspension, KEC 440-22 engine, 800 exhaust system, and a 295/S missing its engine and rear suspension. Not sure what direction I am going to take mine yet but I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
'72 500 x2
'72 400 not running
'73 400 parts sled
'74 295/S x3 missing many parts
'74 300 not running
'75 600 missing engine parts
'75 800 not running
'73 JDX4 not running
'74 JDX6
'75 JDX8
'72 400 not running
'73 400 parts sled
'74 295/S x3 missing many parts
'74 300 not running
'75 600 missing engine parts
'75 800 not running
'73 JDX4 not running
'74 JDX6
'75 JDX8