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« on: May 28, 2009, 12:50:41 PM »
Jack Palokangas delivered the Make A Wish 340/S to my shop on Monday. I'm going to be putting some photos of it up along with all the donated parts soon. We need to figure out a good date for a tear down and who is going to be taking responsibility for what components. I will be doing the chassis work and the paint work has been donated by my local body shop guy. Anderson Customs have done lots of painting for me and it will be excellent work.

Mercdiver will be doing the engine work. It is tight right now. Jack Palokangas thinks he has the correct set of pistons for it and some other items like the foot grips etc. The actual tear down will not take us very long. GP had already removed the engine, so that is in a separate box already. The skis look pretty good. I think they will restore very nicely.

I wanted to throw a couple of dates out for the tear down. So far, I am thinking either Saturday June 20th or June 27th. Any thoughts? Everyone is welcome to come and get their hands dirty......Of course the fridge is stocked with beverages and we can do a BBQ again, so nobody starves.

So far I have gotten parts from many people including Joe Rainville, 400Brian, Don Amber and others. Also, there has been a cash donation from Jekyll that will go towards food or paint supplies. Thanks to all that are pitching in!! Does anyone know the status of the seat work?
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2009, 01:01:35 PM »
Sounds great...
June 20 would be my pick. but I'll make either day work.
Food you say? Cool...I'm not too sure if I could safely miss a meal.

see you there!
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009, 02:43:20 PM »
I am in.  I would love to do the rear suspension.    Unless of course someone else wants it. 
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 02:48:28 PM »
I will definitly come for the tear down!!!!! I can fix up just about any part needed. I am glad to help. I do alot of traveling so I can pick up parts here and there if need be. Anything I can do to help I will do.

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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2009, 03:20:45 PM »
Quote from: snojetx on May 28, 2009, 02:43:20 PM
I am in.  I would love to do the rear suspension.    Unless of course someone else wants it. 

Sure...
Mention food and Minderman jumps right in.
I hope you got enough vittles to go around Clackman, I'd hate to see two fat guys wrestling over the last burger.
 

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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2009, 08:08:27 PM »
This may be a stupid question, but where is this all taking place?  I think i'm free the 20th and would like to come and give a hand if i can.
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2009, 08:26:30 PM »
Quote from: GreenBlood800 on May 28, 2009, 08:08:27 PM
This may be a stupid question, but where is this all taking place?  I think i'm free the 20th and would like to come and give a hand if i can.

I assume Clack's place in Menahga, MN (between Wadena and Park Rapids) If you need a place to stay let me know. should be about 3 hours {maybe a little more}  North of the cities.
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2009, 09:51:18 PM »
I've been through Menahga quite a few times on the way to park rapids.  i'd love to come up if the schedule allows (june 20th).  let me know if you need anything.  unfortunately i don't have parts to offer, but i've got a big cooler!
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« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2009, 06:25:52 AM »
Ok, so June 20th it is.  We can start around 10am if that works for everyone?  I'll see if I can get eman to bring the grille again and we can burn some meat.  My house is pretty close to Blueberry Pines Golf Course in between Menahga and Park Rapids.  If you want to Mapquest it, my address is 11499 129th Ave. Menahga, MN 56464.

Mike Knudson.....if you are out there, any chance we could get some of those same brats as last time??  They were unbelievable!
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2009, 06:47:12 AM »
I see Mike every week...
I'll ask about the brats for ya.

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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2009, 06:54:10 AM »

        beans brats     old snowmobiles?     ok

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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2009, 07:52:54 AM »
Yeah lets see some pictures!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2009, 09:43:20 AM »
Its a John Deere 340/S.  I've taken some photos but my camera is at home....I'll try to put some up this evening.
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2009, 10:30:11 AM »
I want to see them now!!!   Grin
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2009, 11:20:49 AM »
Patience Buckaroos!
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« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2009, 12:29:43 PM »
Geeze you impatient folks, Didn't you look at the pictures from St.Germain closely
Here is a peak


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« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2009, 02:09:19 PM »
What a Craptastic Display!!!
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« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2009, 03:38:01 PM »
Ok, below is a gallery of photos of the 340S make a wish machine.  It will turn out Beeyuuuteeefulll.

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22103543
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« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2009, 10:39:16 PM »
Look forward to Loyds!
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« Reply #19 on: May 31, 2009, 12:36:13 PM »
Looks like you got your work cut out for you.  I wish I could make it.
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