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:doh: Just found it yesturday and have to start on it to. :beers; :dance:
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Here's where it starts.
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Oh my gosh, I've never seen a "homemade" storage box before. Actually looks like someone did a great job.

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Looks to be complete in the important areas. NICE
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The important stuff is there for the most part...but why has it been sitting outside? :bonk:

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Couple years ago the guy bought an old tractor and wanted to put it in the garage and there wasn't room so he figured he didn't ride the sled that much anymore and didn't really know what he had :doh: so it got shoved outside and they had a bad windstorm "and it yanked the hood off and threw it about 35 or 40 feet into a tree and busted it in about 16 pcs" is what he said :wall: . He never did say and i didn't think to ask :bonk: what happened to the seat but goin back that way in a couple weeks and i'm gonna stop and ask about it. Going to start on it in a few days so I can get my parts list made out :think: so I can get an idea what I'm gonna be spending :whistle: :eh:
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My guess is you already have a good idea of what you will be spending. As one of the guys with 340/s project(s), take your anticipated number and double it. :doh: That will be closer...Deere used a lot of unobtainium in that sled. Nice find.
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That's what DA tells me :think: , it's not a cheap or easy build but my scorpion wasn't either :doh: . I had to do some searchin for some parts for it to but thats cool, thats what makes it fun :beers; . And I'm pretty excited about it. :dance:
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That's a great attitude you got there and I know it will be spectactular when you are done.
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Did a little tear down today, actually made good headway on her.
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Exhaust removal.
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Carbs and air box removal.
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Rear flap, glove box, and wiring.
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Pulled the engine and dash assembly.
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Steering assembly and ski's removed.
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