1983 Sportfire

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johndeere48401
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1983 Sportfire

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Doing a little work to my 83 Sportfire. I completely rebuilt the engine last year, repainted all blitz black under engine, and reinstalled it. Polished the tunnel this year, and completely rebuilt the suspension, with all new bearings, and all new bolts and bushings, and hy-fax. The seat is off of it and currently being re-upholstered, by a local shop. The only ingredient that I am missing is some snow!!! :needsnow: :thinksnow:
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Steven
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Re: 1983 Sportife

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Wow looks good! Excellent job on the tunnel. 83's in my opinion look the best of the sporty's.
after5farmer
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Looks good, I have a 1984 sport that I'm doing the same thing to.
What part of Illinois are you from?
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acesillini06
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Sweet looking 83 Sportfire! You do great work
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sledhead16
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Yeah that thing is an eye catcher!
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Jd sled rider
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Re: 1983 Sportife

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That thing looks amazing!!!!!!!
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Waterboy7
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Nice work!!! Looks like a good mirror finish!
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