2013 JDsleds.com Raffle Sled OFFICIAL TOPIC

[Matt]

This is the official topic for the 2013 JDsleds.com Raffle Sled.

So far:
We have acquired a 1978 Liquifire 440, donated by Joe Rainville.
Brock "skoalmint" and Dustin "JD600", who have pushed out several VERY nice restorations recently, have agreed to do the work.
Nick Freatman picked up the sled from Rainville's place to transfer to Terry from BB Vintage Snowmobile Transportation.
Terry of BB Vintage Snowmobile Transportation is donating transportation of the sled from NY to southwest Ohio.

When the time comes, I will be requesting donations in the form of parts, either directly, or purchased through New Breed Parts. Any profits thought New Breed will be donated to charity!

Brock asked for opinions: factory paint, or better then factory (overspray, etc)?

[Matt]

The Liquifire has made it's way to Brock's place, courtesy of BB Vintage Snowmobile Transportation. He will be providing us with a long list of needed parts very soon.

[skoalmint]

Well the sled made it here.Shes a Diamond in the rough ,with alot of tlc she will look like new.Hopefully we can all put our knowledge and resorces together to make this a success.Thanks Brock

[atomc40]

Brock, Check for PM. Tom

[cledussnow77]

Hey guys, I went to Brock's yesturday and took the chassis that Tom donated and the skid that I donated to the project. When I arrived there he took me on a quick tour of his collection and seen some pretty cool stuff. We then unloaded my truck and got to work on the tear down of the sleds. I got there about 9 and we started about 10 and it was around 10 or so when we stopped and started a BS session and was around 1130 when I left for home. Had an awsome time and we are planning another charity sled work day in a few weeks, anyone interested let me know when some of you who want to participate in this are free on a Sat. and we can get a date set. I have posted a couple pics of what we accomplished.

[cledussnow77]

Here are a few during tear down.

[cledussnow77]

Few more.

[cledussnow77]

Donation chassis tear down.

[cledussnow77]

Carwash clean-up and a little body work.

[JDXspec]

Looks like Rainville needs to invest in some more Cats (Furry kind 7th pic) Thanks for the up dates Let us know what you guys need.

[DeereKid9]

Nice job guys! Way to hit the ground running.

[skoalmint]

Hello Guys,Thanks Ed for posting the Pics they look great.Spent most of the day pounding out dents ,my head feels like a beach ball LOL.And i even put on ear protection.I wish i would have last night my ears rang till 3am.Parts list should be coming Matt is in the process of putting it all together.Thanks guys for the coments,I will try to keep posting as things happen.Brock

[JoeRainville]

Great progress guys, thanks for stepping up! I am going to send you Cari's Sprintfire next:>)

-Joe

[cledussnow77]

Ok guy's we have a tentitive date of May 6th to make a trip to Brock's place to get some more work done on the Charity Sled Build . As of now I'm thinking there will be 3 or 4 of us from the Toledo/Bowling Green area going, so lets get together and make a good day of it . Matt, if you could get that parts list posted up so these guys know what to bring or send that would be great. Thanks guy's hope to see more of you there. Ed

[Matt]

UPDATE - I'm making notes as we come up with the items.

Here is the wish list. If you would like to help by purchasing a new item through New Breed, I will be donating any profits to a charity. Send me a PM if there is something you would like to purchase in that manner. I can't take money donations this time, since we're not a non-profit, but I can sell parts, and donate the profits.

Am54407 Windshield
Am52305 Tail light complete (available from Deere) - nick80lf
Chaincase bearings and drive bearings - sprailfire340
Fuel pump - nick80lf
Am53754 Coils
Ski isolators - Horicon Joe
Wear bars - Deerekid9
Water pump (new or rebuilt) - lwb140
M65684 Clutch spring (Black)
Am54308 Buttons and roller kit
Am54651 Secondary clutch (Original rusted bad) - Horicon Joe
Am54384 Chain tensioner
Am54601 Shock ( Skid)
M64480 Hyfax - Deerekid9
Am54355 Key switch Original Deere would be nice w Deer key
Hood foam kit - New Breed Parts
M67724 Hood cowl
M67693 Dash panel
Am52312 Kill switch
Am52311 Dimmer switch
Am53863 Speedo 100mph
Am53193 Tach 10,000 rpm
Am52930 Bar pad
M66247 Coil cover
M66351 Air duct (Behind head lt)
M66218 Snowflap - New Breed Parts
Am54231 Ski shocks
Am54245 Carbs
Am54616 Throttle block
Am54619 Brake Block
Am54678 Skis
Decal kit
Am53834 Gas gauge (Original Deere Would be nice)
Tie rod ends
M66245 Spindle Bushings
Am66254 Ski bushings (still availble from Deere)
M67781 Gas tank w lid Lid #M54615
Am53799 Temp Gauge - lwb140
Am54583 Track Sub #am53708 and am54102 Or Kimpex
Am53810 Choke Cable and plungers
Carb manifolds
Am54672 Brake pads
Am54224 Gasket set

Parts donated by Brock:
Pistons
Under hood decals
Am54169 CDI
Am54279 Weight kit
Am54906 Thermostat