PICS! 1972 JD 400 Restoration, PART 2

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Re: PICS! 1972 JD 400 Restoration, PART 2

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Jeff, I made the drop. The Eagle has flown.
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Re: PICS! 1972 JD 400 Restoration, PART 2

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I picked up the console yesturday, finished it today and now its ready to go on the sled tomorrow.
Now I am finished the restoration. LOL
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Pics
Now I feel a lot better. LOL :dance:
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Pics
Thanks
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As well you should. :clap: That is oh so nice!
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I finally got my hands on the original front belt guard, so after some sanding and paint I can install it. I believe this to be the last part I need to complete the restoration, unless I am lucky enough to come across a starter kit. :think:
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Yup, that's the piece. I've painted mine three times so far, and I still don't like how it looks.

Interestingly, they used this same part again in '75, perhaps the increased HP was judged too much for the plastic belt guard.

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This sled is gonna look better than new when it is done :clap: . Can't wait to see it. :beers; OOPS didnt let the pics finish loading :wall: , it does look better than new. Very nice, looks great. :clap:
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