1972 400 - seat

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rtraut1964
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1972 400 - seat

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Thanks to all for the information on 1972
I see from the discusion it appears that the original seat on this machine has molded pleats.
Does anyone make this original cover ?
What would the cost be ?


Thanks
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If you want to see what the original looks like, go to this post

http://www.jdsleds.com/community/viewto ... 37&t=12132

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rtraut1964 wrote:Thanks to all for the information on 1972
I see from the discusion it appears that the original seat on this machine has molded pleats.
Does anyone make this original cover ?
What would the cost be ?


Thanks
No one has come up with a way to make an affordable original cover yet. John's Upholstery is a JDsleds.com sponsor - he does a very good job of matching the shape and lines of the original seat, but it's sewn, not molded, and it doesn't have the pleats.
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Thanks,

looks like the seat is almost impossible to have a original made
Do you have any contacts to find a good kill switch and light switch covers, I just need the rubber part if possible
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I have a Nos kill switch
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What would the cost be ?
shipping to St. Cloud, MN ?
Did the 72 400 come with a Tack ?
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May I ask what your plans are with the 72 400 . Is it a fixeruper or a restoration. yes a tach was an option.
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The correct tach for a 72 had a chrome trim ring.
This is the only year that used that tach but newer ones will work.
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jeffreyrempel wrote:May I ask what your plans are with the 72 400 . Is it a fixeruper or a restoration. yes a tach was an option.
I did a full restoration on this machine. The dash that was with the sled only came with only a speedometer gauge. It has a cut out for a tack but I'm not sure if it was original to have a tach. I did get a seat made but it does not have the pleats in it. Trying to make it as original as possible.
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when do we get to see pics????
I can ship the emergency stop switch for $15 and I will need $20 for the switch.
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