Chaparral vs John Deere: A Build-Off Challenge

[rp7x]

sorry i just couldn't ride that just one scratch down the side and i would loose my shit , that looks nicer than factory for sure

 

[skiroule]

Hope this one makes t trailer for the vintage ride next year!

Which vintage ride do you participate in? the one out of Jack Pine by chance?

The ride Dan is referring to is the Semi-Retired Iron vintage event hosted by the Boondock Inn. This is an awesome event and yes, the plan from the get-go has been for this sled to make the trip. If you're in the neighborhood in late February, by all means, stop in.

Last year, with several John Deere enthusiasts as witnesses, I solemnly swore on a 6-pack of Hamm’s that I would have a 440 Cyclone at the 2026 event. Or maybe it was after a 6-pack of Hamm’s. In any case, barring some unforeseen circumstance, there will be one more green sled present.

It honestly gives me that new sled tingly feeling! As others have mentioned about the colors, stunning..

I guess that’s a big part of what makes it interesting. In a way, it’s like getting a brand-new sled.

It was a nice sunny day today and with the lower sun angle, I got a close-up look at the color on the tunnel in the bright sunlight coming though the shop windows. The metallic in this paint is crazy. The paint guy did an amazing job of recreating the mean green.

sorry i just couldn't ride that just one scratch down the side and i would loose my shit , that looks nicer than factory for sure

Funny.....I think that has happened in the past. The trick is to not scratch it up too bad before it even gets out of the shop. A set of pink bunny slippers should keep it scratch-free on the trail.

 

[dwz]

Excited to see the new sled in person, I thinking after!