My newest p.o.s future project

[ML-TOYS]

Picked this up today, traded my crossbow for it. I think i will have more fun with this than shooting arrows.
Need to fab up a new frame but basically its just rectangle with bearing and motor mounts.

 

[souperman000]

another new toy for you!

haha that looks sweet. (Team Cheap needs to get active again and finish his 6x6)

 

[ML-TOYS]

another new toy for you!

haha that looks sweet. (Team Cheap needs to get active again and finish his 6x6)

I have this theory that if i dont get things now then i may never get another chance

 

[souperman000]

thats a good mind set. I like it.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Works for me, too. Is that an Argo, or some other manufacturer?

 

[B man]

you know that may be amphibious. id just restore and and fix the frame.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

you know that may be amphibious.

I'd bet on it.

 

[souperman000]

Works for me, too. Is that an Argo, or some other manufacturer?

I think it is definetly factory made. looks kind of like one they would sell in the back of magazines like Popular Science or something.

 

[newrider3]

Too bad those balloon tires are trashed, they stopped making them long ago, good used ones you can find go for $300 or more each. I'm sure you could switch to regular atv tires and wheels, but that's not quite as cool.

 

[robotmickey]

That thing is dope...

 

[Orange Krate]

I wanted one of these for years! I had many fantasies about some pretty awesome adventures on one as a kid.

 

[Nodroz]

I lol'd at the "steering wheel"

Nice project you got there! Goodluck!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Too bad those balloon tires are trashed, they stopped making them long ago, good used ones you can find go for $300 or more each. I'm sure you could switch to regular atv tires and wheels, but that's not quite as cool.

You can still get tires like them- http://argoparts.com/i-2893763-tire-carlisle-22x10-8-argo-replacement-for-run-a-muck.html

 

[newrider3]

But you can't get the true balloon tires like that machine has on it, they have no wheel and are one piece construction. Similar to what came on the original ATC90.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Ahh- I see it now... Trippy! Probably better for flotation, but you're right. Replacement may be an issue. I think I'd get aluminum rims to help make up the difference... Along with fabbing or buying hub adapters if available.

 

[ML-TOYS]

According to 6x6 forum its an attex brand model st/295 early 70's . The wheels could be an issue but since you cant bring gas powered vehicles on the lakes and ponds here its no biggie. My bro in law suggested quad hubs with meaty tires for dirt and snow use.

Yes it is an amphibious and it will still be when done. I was going to just make it an open wheeler but decided its cooler as an amphibious.
This has the potential of being worth $3000 when done.

The independent gearbox and motor were worth the trade alone.

 

[gvfc2]

nice find. knowing the ending price you gonna keep it or sell it when its all fixed up?

 

[bighead]

But you can't get the true balloon tires like that machine has on it, they have no wheel and are one piece construction. Similar to what came on the original ATC90.

These type tires I seen sale for $1000 to $3000 each. For the ATC's anyway.

 

[ML-TOYS]

nice find. knowing the ending price you gonna keep it or sell it when its all fixed up?

This is going to be a keeper for sure

 

[gvfc2]

nice