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« on: October 05, 2009, 09:22:32 AM »
I picked this sled up from the Deere man himself "John Deere Joe" its an 81 with a 275cc Spirit engine from a Jag,  i had two 79 Spitfires that i took some parts from for this, i am thinking about keeping the hood green with 81 decales, got a new seat coming,NOS windshield, blasting the skis and springs this week, this i going to be a rider for my grandson not a show sled.  Sulley
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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 06:40:58 AM »
Looking good, seems to be all there without any visible "fixes".

You're lucky that the engine is not original - some of the engine parts are impossible to find.

Heads up - if the track drivers go they are also hard to get. I believe the track drivers are small, 5 or 6 tooth.

On the plus side Polaris used the plans they got from Deere for the Sprint and Star, you may be able to adapt some parts.
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 03:29:56 PM »
Thanks, the hood needs work then i will paint it green, does anyone have the paint code for the 78/79 spits.  Sulley
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2009, 04:53:48 PM »
Got the skis, springs and shock blasted and painted, gona paint the hood John Deere saber green with the 81 spitfire decals, i think its the tractor color but it should look cool for my grandson.  Sulley
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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2009, 08:44:20 AM »
I'd slap a 340 top-end on there for more power.  Nice sled! thankscheer
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« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2009, 09:41:58 AM »
Looking good Sulley!

I've always like Spitfires. The engine sticking out and their smaller size are both cool.  Afro
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2009, 04:02:47 PM »
Been workin on it a little, got the front bumper staigthed out and bolted on, stripped the hood of all decal's, made a aluminum rear bumper, got the tail light in, gona do some body work on the hood this weekend.  Sulley
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2009, 05:48:37 AM »
Well the little Deeres hood is off to paint, found a Quart of JD Saber green on Fleabay for $9 ,i now its not the correct color for this year sled, but i think Deeres should be green, just ordered up a complete 81 decal kit from Frank so i am hoping to get this done before my surgery and get to see my Grandson ride it, that will be the best present i could ever get.  Sulley

Seat looks good, not factory but very nicely none.
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« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2009, 06:32:13 PM »
starting to look real nice sulley.
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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2009, 11:29:21 AM »
Looking good!  I have always liked the spitfires.  My 9 yr old wants one as a vintage rider.  I think it would be perfect for him.
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2010, 05:53:46 AM »
Got the hood back the other day and put the decals on, i think it looks good green with the 81 decals, next to do the tunnel decals, i have an NOS windshield for it, more to come.  Sulley
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« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2010, 08:07:20 PM »
Nice job Sulley!  She looks pretty good in green, nice custom touch.

Don't worry about the drive sprockets too much, its that darn track you can't find.

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« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2010, 07:27:26 AM »
Thanks Joe and yes you can Moderate a Moderator but we wont listen  Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing  Sulley
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« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2010, 11:44:36 AM »
Well the little Spiters all done, i was having problems with the Comet Duster clutch so i replaced it with a Cat Salisbury and it works great, i think this sled will be a nice rider for my grandson and sometimes me.  Sulley
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« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2010, 05:29:01 PM »
turned out awesome sulley. the kid will love it. getting my first deere in 2 weeks and i cant wait! what paint color did you use? code?
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