I500 jitters already

[jer_311]

We are getting close!! Just need some seat time to make sure all the bugs are worked out.. We need some snow!!
Here are some pics





Brian Hitts racer


Can't wait for my first vintage race!!
Jeremy #311

[JoeRainville]

I had a few friends stop by this weekend and lend a hand with the I-500 Liquifire rebuild. Joe Sherwood stopped over on Saturday where we upgraded the stearing links and tie rod ends to the larger 7/16" size with a front steel tie rod from the 82-84 Liquifires. Waters boy figured that out for me, and I found a stash of NOS rod ends to take most of the play out of the stearing system.

Joe helped loctite every bolt in the rear suspension and gave me a hand installing it. I installed a later molded dash and other painted underhood parts.

On Sunday, Tim and Nick came down to go NOS parts shopping and lend a hand with some of the underhood details:



Tim serviced and calbrated the driven clutch while Nick and I supervised. By the end of the weekend, the only thing she is lacking are the gears, carbs installation and the air box. I had to order a few more small carb parts and fuel line before they go back on. Every carb part but the main body is either new or NOS this year.





I will be home next weekend to get her running and stud the track, and of course pray for snow...

-Joe

[skoalmint]

Joe Get closer to OH HINT HINT!!!! and next year well i think you know what i mean.Lookin Good get that baby ready!!!Go DEERE .Brock

[liquitisplit80]

Jeremy, who did you get your seat cover from? I found a couple on ebay but they have more seams in them and dont look as clean as yours. I want the kind you have.
Sleds look awesome! Wish I could join ya! Good luck and go get'em guys!!
-Roy

[Sprailfire340]

Hard to get too excited around here. Took this picture on the way to work this morning (20 miles west of Minneapolis). Last I heard Thief River Falls didn't look much different with no snow in the extended forecast.

[jer_311]

Thanks Roy, I got mine from Johns Upholstery. There is a link in the parts source on this site. Mine is a bit different than Brians. I have one more seam than he has on his. His seat came on one of the sleds he bought.
Jeremy

[hotrodcr250]

has snow conditions improved any in thief river falls ? looks like the temps are cold at least i wonder if they will make it a ice race like the detroit 200 lake race?-chris

[gumbofarmer]

Last weekend the Viking Mn Vintage ride was cancelled due to lack of snow. Viking is located near Thief River.