Another 78 CC Found...

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Re: Another 78 CC Found...

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Although I have everything to build one I have never had one fall into my lap. Nice find!
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Hey Troy,

You are correct, both sleds have added covers over the headlights for protection. They are separate pieces of lexan cut to fit. You can also see where holes were cut in the side of the hood, behind the windshields, for air inlets since the opening next to the headlight is cut off.

Duane,

Thanks, and having any CC track and skid is cool! I have no idea how many kits were made for 78, but any kitted Liquifire is a great find.

Thanks guys,
-Joe, posting from Hamburg, Germany this week:>) :beers;
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JD CC BULLETIN 1A.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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Is there a series of CC race tips and updates such as the one you posted?

Would make for some interesting reading if you care to share.
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Hi Todd,

Deere published racing tips for the 340/s and a series of them for the Liquidator and 78 CC. I think Greg has most of the 78 ones. I have copies and some originals from the guys here and off evilBay, but they are in NY and I am in Germany this week. If they don't get posted sooner, I will try to dig them out on my next trip to NY.

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JD CC BULLETIN 1.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD CC BULLETIN_1.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD CC BULLETIN 2.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD CC BULLETIN_2.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD CC BULLETIN 3.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD CC BULLETIN 4.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD CC BULLETIN_4.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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JD SERVICE INFO M-50-55.jpg
1981 Trailfire 440 (Original Owner)
1980 Liquifire
1981 Sportfire
1983 Sprintfire
1982 Snowfire
1978 CC Liquifire
1979 340 Trailfire
1982 Trailfire Special
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Greg

Thanks for posting that!

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Wow! That is good stuff! Thanks for sharing
J rad
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