340/S Count

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WinnipegStPaul9
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340/S Count

Post by WinnipegStPaul9 »

I would like to know how many 340/S are still out there. If you would be so kind please post here under one of two categories: "Complete" or "Parts Sled". This forum really would be a way for us to determine how many parts (i.e. pistons) are actually needed.

As for me I have one complete sled.

DA
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Re: 340/S Count

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Matt's registry shows 10 to date.

I have 1 complete restored running 340/S.

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I have one close to complete started out with not much more than a bare chassis. I have two motors one is complete and just needs to be checked over and seals replaced. My other Motor is almost complete but has a piston with a messed up ring index pin. I am sure others have a spare motor or two.
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I have a complete 340/s. It's in need of restoration but runs great on spray and is nice and straight.
75-340/s
76-340 Liquifire
77-440 Liquifire Custom
78-440 Liquifire
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84-Sprintfire
84-Snowfire
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Re: 340/S Count

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I have a complete unrestored 340/S in good running condition.
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I have one, all there but needs restored.
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I have one in the process of being restored. :beers;
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Two complete sleds, one spare engine.

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One that is all there and runs but needs TLC.
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I have one needs restored and in need of a seat!
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2 complete sleds mostly restored runners , 2 more awaiting assembly , plus some extra parts , wade
certificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
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1- In the process of restoring ( well, you are)
1- parts sled with all of the important parts and some are NOS.
Always remember-Any parts leftover is money in your pocket.
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Re: 340/S Count

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Rochester, NY

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'74 X-6
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'75 340S
'77 340 Liquifire
'78 440 Liquifire
'80 Spitfire
'80 Liquifire (completed VC and sometimes raced)
'81 Liquifire (bib #212f Red Lake Vintage CC Sled)
'82 Liquifire
'83 Liquifire
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Post by JoeRainville »

Hi Don,

I have 4 of them in various states.

1-restored
2- comlete originals
1- torn down for resto

Plus spare motors, suspension, drive train part, ect.

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Re: 340/S Count

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We have four in my home town
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