just picked up my first 6x6

[Tomo]

Hi ,
Typical to any used 6x6
Always Always allow for some work on a recently purchased 6x6
Ball park figure allow $1000
This should get u good bearings ,axles sorted out ,chains as required , tensioners repaired, engine and transmission serviced ,new cvt belt , be a good idea to service clutches [remove and inspect ]
As long as u treat the whole machine as requiring a service and not just individual components ,I have found this is the best attitude to have. This yields the most reliable machine .
A new body gasket for the upper and lower halves . Install small bolts every 4-6 inch and a new /used rubber rub rail . That will seal the body halves at least .


tomo

[ARGOJIM]

That upper is poly judging from the jagged cut, 1976 is the trans serial number which should also have 1.2 or 3 letters ( such as G, GA, CHK, etc.).Post the pictures of the holes if possible, if the factory muffler is gone and you have a hole about 12x7 you'll need a large piece of poly. Good luck with it.
It is an early 70's machine, with the fuel filler on the left side. Does it have 1-1/4 axles and are the 3 bolt or 5 bolt hubs?

[blazin674]

That upper is poly judging from the jagged cut, 1976 is the trans serial number which should also have 1.2 or 3 letters ( such as G, GA, CHK, etc.).Post the pictures of the holes if possible, if the factory muffler is gone and you have a hole about 12x7 you'll need a large piece of poly. Good luck with it.
It is an early 70's machine, with the fuel filler on the left side. Does it have 1-1/4 axles and are the 3 bolt or 5 bolt hubs?

well it definitly has 3 lug hubs and the factory muffler is still intact just not hooked up. for some reason i think it says 1976x on the trans but ill check tomorrow. i have the hub off and i checked the inner diameter to be 1" not 1-1/4"

[ARGOJIM]

X is possible on the trans, with one inch axles it's probably 74-75.
3 bolt rims? Serial number was on a tag that was on the firewall, think it was still a sticker then and not the riveted ser. no. plate, so probably gone.

[blazin674]

X is possible on the trans, with one inch axles it's probably 74-75.
3 bolt rims? Serial number was on a tag that was on the firewall, think it was still a sticker then and not the riveted ser. no. plate, so probably gone.

It has 3 bolt wheels. I'm going to more pictures in a little bit. Would the tub be high density poly or low density poly? Thanks for all of your help.

[blazin674]

Here are the pics as promised.
hole in lower tub for oil drain

and the holes in the upper tub


the transmission does have 1976x marked on it

[Tomo]

hi
Use the holes as a template. They look as if a holesaw has done them .Measure diameter ,cut accordingly . Not great u have the holes but the shape could have been alot worse . Place patches in and chamfer patch and hole . This should come out fairly well considering .

tomo

[blazin674]

hi
Use the holes as a template. They look as if a holesaw has done them .Measure diameter ,cut accordingly . Not great u have the holes but the shape could have been alot worse . Place patches in and chamfer patch and hole . This should come out fairly well considering .

tomo

thanks for the advice. What would you use to weld it back together? Is it worth it to buy a plastic welder?

[Tomo]

hi
Similar procedure to a point for all materials f/glass, poly etc
My own I swapped a top from a wreck . The original top was really badly melted ,faded bad and generally abused . The hole repair experience came from the super swamp fox [f /glass] .Other members on the site will give u pointers on welders ,material etc to poly .
Maybe in the future a later model top in good condition will fit ,ask the members if other tops will fit .

tomo

[blazin674]

So, yesterday my son and I went for a trail ride. It needs new chains and bearings for sure. Good news is I hit it with the power washer and most of the black latex paint came off the upper tub. It's starting to look like a real 70's argo again. I think that i may do a retro look on this project. Upgrade the axles and bearings but keep the red with white wheels deal.