"The Last Liquifire"

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fastl82vette
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"The Last Liquifire"

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I thought I would post some pictures of the Liquifire that I recently found and tell the little history I know of it.

I came across an ad on one of the Facebook pages for vintage snowmobiles that had a guy asking about how he could get some head gaskets for an '83 Liquifire. When I clicked on his name to pm him and tell him to check here on jdsleds to see if anyone had some, I noticed he went to school close by where I live. I messaged him some info and asked if he had a picture and told him if he was ever interested in selling it I would like to take a look at it. He hinted to me that he might want to sell it because he had his eye on another sled. The picture he sent was kind of blurry so I ended up going to look at it and as my suspicions detected, it was an '84!!

The only history I know are the three owners before me. The gentleman I purchased the sled from who put about 150 miles on it before hitting a drift and plugging the grill with snow which caused the engine to overheat and blow the head gasket. ( they towed it home by the front bumper, hence the messed up bumper) :bonk:

The gentleman he bought it from had at one point sold it to another person who for some reason didn't want it anymore, brought it back and dropped it off. :think:

It seems fairly complete but is definitely deserving of a restoration.

Greg :beers;
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'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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Sorry about the dark pictures. I ran out of daylight and took some pictures in the shed.
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'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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You found an 84. Congrad's Greg! Whoever had it before loved swap meets or something like that... colorfull seat and I don't know how they got the windshield or front bumper and TRACTOR thermostat to fit on that sled
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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
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It is quite the "hodgepodge" but a fantastic find!
80 JD TrailFire 340 (440 motor, currently toasted)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
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In case everyone didn't see the other topic - this is #420 for the '84 year, which is literally the last Liquifire off the production line, ever.
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-Greg

'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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And more..
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-Greg

'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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And the reason I have had the jitters since Saturday when I laid my eyes on this...

# 420 The Last Liquifire
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'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
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Cool story and glad to see the last of the 420 Liquifire's built for 1984 found a safe home. Previous owners did not seem to appriciate it for what it was, and what it is.

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acesillini06 wrote:You found an 84. Congrad's Greg! Whoever had it before loved swap meets or something like that... colorfull seat and I don't know how they got the windshield or front bumper and TRACTOR thermostat to fit on that sled
Tractor, or car or any other Temperature gauge will fit and work just fine. About $30 at your local auto parts store
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Congratulations on an amazing find !!!

I'm glad it has found someone that will take care of it and appreciate it for what it is.

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The whole thing is worth its weight in gold. Great find!!!
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
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:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: . Thats sled should be worth alot of $$$$$$$$$$$. Nice find. Brock
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