Hey, new here and to these machines. this was sitting in a garage at a cabin in northern Wisconsin since 1981, the roof started to fall in so it was drug out and offered to me. no engine and pretty rusty, tires bad, bla bla, anyways i started to strip it down and found that the frame is bent. right center axle mount is bent about a 1/2" and leans pretty good, it bent the center frame down as ya can see by the jackshafts. startin to think its not worth it
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Pull the frame out. Bend it back. Reinforce it. Throw it together and ride!
It is well worth it. May take some elbow grease to make it right but for $50 you still got a steal!
It's easy to turn a $50 project into a $2500 machine. At first glance it may seem like you only need a handful of parts but add wheels, tires, axles, bearings, flanges, chain, etc. not to mention any engine/transmission work and the price can add up quickly. If you are into restoring older machines and have fun doing that, then go for it. Just know that at the end of the day you will have a lot of money in the machine and can probably buy something cheaper that is newer and better built.
It really comes down to what you want to do. There are a lot of members that enjoy the nostalgic side of the hobby and would have fun restoring the Argo but if you are looking to do any kind of serious trail riding, I would sell the machine and pick up something else.
I am about to do the something to my Argo. I bent the frame at the Ashtabula trail ride; I am a little throdel happy. I am with Mike and think you can get some bigger money from a collector and buy something that has newer parts. Check with Buggyman and see if he is going to sell one of his machines, he is excellent at rebuilding machines. Good luck from Mike
If you don't wanna mess with it I'll give you a chance to double your money. Lol. Nice find.
Originally Posted by Twizted1
You beat me to it, I had the same in mind.
Well i'm not sure how far i will go with this yet, got i little more done today. had some 1-1/4 round bar so i think that will help some, puttin' one in between the other axles also. redneck frame jig worked out alright.
well i do like restoring old machines and have done frame repair work, i have not looked into the trans yet so thats a unknown but i have plenty of engines and clutches to re power with. I'm guessing that i would have 1K into parts and my labor is free, well kindai think i would be lookin' to sell it or trade for something else. if done right, would it be worth 2K at the end of the day?
Thanks for the replies
Well i'm thinkin' i'll see if the axles pound out and can get the frame on some stands and see what i got.
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