75' X8
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- Real Name: Allan Campbell
- Location: Saint Peter MN
Re: 75' X8
That pipe looks awesome
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
Re: 75' X8
Thanks guys. Hood and windshield tomorrow. I tested the spark today once I hooked everything up, and new ignition is working great. That's a great sign. Will be life to her very soon!
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
Re: 75' X8
Allan, That's the first thing that guys notice about these sleds. The tuned pipe really stands out, and it sounds fantastic when running!sledhead16 wrote:That pipe looks awesome
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
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- Posts: 1386
- Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:39 pm
- Real Name: Allan Campbell
- Location: Saint Peter MN
Re: 75' X8
We will need a video
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
Re: 75' X8
Well, Here it is. I'm pretty happy with it. A lot of hard work, but worth it. Just a couple small items to tweak, and I need a new brake band for it as the original was shot. I'm checking with Joe Rainville to see if he has one.
I will be making a short video of it running and I'll place the link here.
I will be making a short video of it running and I'll place the link here.
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
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- Joined: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:14 pm
- Real Name: Matt Cappel
- Location: Rochelle, IL
Re: 75' X8
Those are some incredible looking mid mounts! I've never owned or rode one. Those pics make me jealous!
-Matt
-Matt
1983 Liquifire 2-1983 Sprintfire's original owner
1983 Trailfire LX 1983 Sportfire and 1976 Liquidator #170
1982 Sprintfire 1982 Liquifire/Intruder "white hood" 1975 340/s #179
1983 Trailfire LX 1983 Sportfire and 1976 Liquidator #170
1982 Sprintfire 1982 Liquifire/Intruder "white hood" 1975 340/s #179
Re: 75' X8
looks great your shaming me into getting started on my 75 jdx 8 you did the brand proud
Re: 75' X8
Awesome restoration
Sleds...
2xJOHN DEERE SPRINTFIRE 1983.
YAMAHA GP292b 1973
OCKELBO Trioman 1975
YAMAHA SRV 1982 (shrinked)
YAMAHA SRV 1990
YAMAHA SRV 1991
LYNX Rave 600ACE 2013
LYNX BOONDOCKER RE 3700 850 ETEC 2018
2xJOHN DEERE SPRINTFIRE 1983.
YAMAHA GP292b 1973
OCKELBO Trioman 1975
YAMAHA SRV 1982 (shrinked)
YAMAHA SRV 1990
YAMAHA SRV 1991
LYNX Rave 600ACE 2013
LYNX BOONDOCKER RE 3700 850 ETEC 2018
Re: 75' X8
Thank guys. I've always liked these sleds, cause I remember them well when I was a kid. I think John Deere had better designs as the brand aged, so these mid-mounts are a bit harder restoration. But I've noticed that people are really interested in them when they see them up close.
Jason
Jason
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
Re: 75' X8
Here is the link to the video of the X8 in running form.
Jason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSi_uTt5iik
Jason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSi_uTt5iik
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
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- Posts: 1386
- Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:39 pm
- Real Name: Allan Campbell
- Location: Saint Peter MN
Re: 75' X8
Now that's not the same sled I saw! Nice job guy!!!!!
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)
***Duelling Deere Garage***
Re: 75' X8
Thanks Allan!sledhead16 wrote:Now that's not the same sled I saw! Nice job guy!!!!!
JP
1975 John Deere 800
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
1975 JDX8 (VC Finisher 2019)
1976 440 Cyclone (VC Finisher 2022)
1974 El Tigre 440 (Sold)
1996 Arcitc Cat 440Z
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- Real Name: Steve
Re: 75' X8
That sled is unbelievable!! Hoping mine turns out half as good. Is there a source for undehood foam and that heat reflecting foam on heat shield? Both sleds look awesome.