I think that by now I have comments and questions about this sled in a couple of threads. But, since it is now in the garage for a summer rebuild I am thinking that it deserves its own dedicated thread, so here goes.
This 81 Invader came to our home late last year. Although the former owner said that they "rode it last year and it just needs a carburetor adjustment", it was not difficult to tell that this sled had been unloved for several years.
4,100 +/- miles on the odometer tells me that this sled has been run, and likely run pretty hard. Mis-matched bolts and missing parts tell me that the sled has been apart and put back together at least once.
Attached are photos of A: How she looked when she first came home - well, maybe how she looked after being powerwashed.
B: The suspension after rebuilding, C: The track that I hope to install when all is said and done, and D: Its current state in the garage. Well, actually the belly pan and instrument panel are now removed.
Interesting development this evening. When the engine came out I couldn't get the temp probe out of the thermostat housing. So I just took the thermostat housing off. Tonight I put some heat to the thermostat housing and was surprised to see the temp gauge respond. This is going to be interesting if that gauge can be saved.