My New to Me Diablo

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Derek
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My New to Me Diablo

Post by Derek » Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:06 pm

Hi everyone. I picked up 1 of the 2 Diablo's this past weekend that I was lucky enough to find in my area. 1 is complete, the other doesn't have the sled with it. This one is a 502, serial # 21383 , I will enjoy restoring it. I have always wanted one of these machines way back when they first came out, but then I was just a teen, and I had only seen 1, it was a Hus-Ski. Didn't know "Red" ones even existed till I started to google them here lately. Here are some pics. As you can see, I am still in the process of finishing the inside of my garage.
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Re: My New to Me Diablo

Post by Go Go Diablo » Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:24 pm

Looks like an awesome restoration candidate! Nice and straight and very little rust.

We would enjoy if you kept us posted on your progress! Welcome to the Diablo Family,

Bruce
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Re: My New to Me Diablo

Post by Derek » Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:35 am

Thanks Bruce. I will try and keep everyone updated.

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Re: My New to Me Diablo

Post by jayvee43 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:06 am

Welcome to the forum Derek.

Your story sounds a little like mine. I too remembered the yellow ones as a young teen, didn't know the red ones existed. But, I tell you what. In a little over a year. I took my "destined for scrap" diablo rouge 500 to the hills of Val des Bois, Quebec. (check out the video's) Every miles i did brought a smile to my face. I say. Enjoy your restore, and document it. It makes great memories.

I wish you the same success as I got with mine. ;)

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Re: My New to Me Diablo

Post by Derek » Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:22 am

Thanks Jay. I will do my best with keeping everyone updated on the restore.

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Re: My New to Me Diablo

Post by BillNH » Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:23 pm

I'm in a different camp. I saw a Diablo as a teenager. Bought a Hus Ski when I got out of the Army in '71. Gave it to my dad when I went back in the Army in'74. Then, 6 years ago, bought a diablo, and last year a Hus Ski.
Bill, 503 Diablo Rouge, 444 mongrel. 2009 Arctic Cat 570

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