There is a new Bigfoot in the Michigan woods. Well, not yet. I'm still collecting parts and assembling.
I just uploaded a bunch of pictures on the build.....
A MaxII has an axle spacing of 25" center to center. I stretched the frame an extra 1 1/4" between axles. This allows the use of true 25" dia. tires or even 26" tires if I wanted. I also raised the tub 3" to eliminate tub to tire issues. My goal was for 25" tires with Adair tracks.
Now I just need the tires. $$$$I need a sponsor.
Awesome! Looks great!
Jim, great work. That is going to be an unstoppable Max II. What a cool project.
What a cool project! This is going to be a very unique machine. Nice work!
Stuck in the seventies- not in the swamp.
(6) Attex, a Hustler, a Super Swamp Fox, (2) Tricarts, (3) Tri-sports, a Sno-co trike, 3 Dunecycles, and a Starcraft! ...so far
Buggyman fill me in did u take 2 tubs and make one?
Now if the Vampire ASX's were still available, THAT would be a great machine to use them on. Very nice work, Jim!
"Looks like you have a problem with your 4 wheeler........you're missin' two wheels there"
Originally Posted by swamp donkey
Yes!
This shows the bottom piece I cut off and the piece I added......the lower marker line was for the overlap. This is the epoxy I used WEST SYSTEM | Plastic Boat Repair - Kayak MassacreThe product is kindof thin but you can use cloth just like using fiberglass to fill any gaps. I also used 50+ pop rivets to hold it in place untill the epoxy cured.....(plus I don't fully trust it).
I also added an internal body band with straps down to the frame. I bolted thru the tub into the straps to help eliminate tub flex that could stress the epoxy.
I supported the tank from the body band to make the top easier to remove for maint. and now the machine can be run without the top to test for problems.
***more updates will follow***
This is just a fantastic project. I was exploring the same route so I could use tracks over the goodyear 26" tires on the Max IV (to make the most WTF? machine around.)
But pulled back when I found out the tub pricing.
I still think RI should offer this as a pricey option or as a new model.
2008 MAX-IV 500T 30hp Bandolero
Very cool project Jim. Will you have this rig at Ash?
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Awesome ! Cool Idea.
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