Three years ago almost to the day, I was surfing craigslist late at night. I started looking at odd states, out west, midwest and I stumbled onto an ad that had an 84 Sportfire, 80 Liquifire and Trailer as a package deal in Nebraska. I called on the seller, but they would not break up the package. I didn't need another trailer and already have an 80 Liquifire. I contemplated buying it all and spining them off, but didn't have the money or room. So, I filed the email and forgot about it. In August of this year, I began getting ready for the snow season. In doing so, I came across the ad for the 84 Sportfire. I called the guy up, left a message that basically said we talked 3 years ago, do you still have the sled? I never heard back.
I received a voicemail last week that was returning my call from August. They sled was still there and they would indeed break up the package. I asked to see more pictues and upon receipt I immediately pulled the trigger on this sled. I live in Chicago and the sled was located about and hour and a half south of Omaha on a farm. 1208 miles and 23 hours later, the sled is now sitting in my garage.
The sled was used to reach the cattle when the snow got deep. They purchased sled from original owner, who was a Deere employee at STUTHEIT IMPLEMENT CO. in Syracuse, NE. Sled has 2630 miles on it. Factory trailer hitch, tachometer, hand warmers and trail flag. Most parts/bolts are very very clean. Skis, belly pen, and parts of suspension are still nicely powder coated. Sled last ran two years ago and was serviced and stored by a John Deere Dealer. Tank is empty and carb is fogged. Not going to take to much to get it ready. A good degreasing and power wash will make this thing pop!
Enjoy the pix!
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