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Since i lost my Cross-Country to Tom Otte i decided to pursue another. With a little help from my Friends we were able to locate a future project sled. She is pretty rough but i,ve actually seen worse. Sled is registered to a RJ Carlson through a dealer from Luck Wisconson. Notice all the bundgy cords on this sled. Anybody have a donar 78 parts sled?
Anybody know who RJ Carlson is? Special thanks to Craig for locating this sled

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And another

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Chuck,...........................you're a crap basket!!!! ARRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH
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Nice find Chuck......There were 2, I think the other sled was registered in Avon Conn. not sure! JRC
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Second thought, you actually found one thought hadn't hit something........even more "special" JRC
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I think I'm going to try and find Tom Otte's 295/S next. I heard its somewhere in Indiana. Any hints? :wink:

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What a find Chuck. :dance: I have a donor sled that could use that tunnel! :shifty:
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HAHAHAHAHAHA Nice.
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Awesome work!
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Jon .... Was this sled registered to your Dad and given to your Brother or is your Brothers initials also RJ. Getting a few different stories and hope you could clear this up. I do know where #2 is. Whats with all the bundgy cords on this sled.

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Dads sled.....Brother is RC, no idea on the bungy cord, not a mod at Dads shop for sure. Dads sled, brother rode it on occasion...hope that helps
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Chuck,

I can't believe your luck, nice job. You have a sled owned by the man himself. Only thing better than that would be the real #54.

I do have a few NOS parts for the 78's I could bring with me in November to help the cause. I could really use another Dator tunnel to complete one of my projects. (hint-hint)

I will really have to dig, but I know I have NOS ski springs, chain case, bar pads, radiator strap, complete driven clutch, and a bunch more NOS and used parts like the dash and vent panel, etc. How much of this sled to you really have?

Talk to you later, Liquidator!
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Thanks Jon for clearing that up.

Joe. Thanks for the offer and i will take all the parts i can get my hands on . This sled has nothing left.

Also a Thanks to everybody that has sent me e-mails or phone calls wanting to help. You guys are the greatest. What i really need is a good 78 Liquifire donar sled with a straight pan. Also need the cross-country suspension which will be impossable to find but a guys gotta try.

Thanks for all the support.
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Chuck, Your comment "Also need the cross-country suspension which will be imposable to find but a guys gotta try".
:shifty: I guess<big> I</big> would have to disagree with that statement, What do you have to trade or whats one worth to you?? :whistle:

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Kenny never ceases to amaze me! :beers;

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