A Scrambler?

[1975 Argo 8x8 2-Stroker]

I'd really love to get a scrambler!

Problem is, I can't find one where I live (Canada for starts has argos... and that's about it lol)

But I think I may have found one?

scrambler_right_front.jpg3364jm4_20.jpg

There's a photo of a members Scrambler (Awesome looking!!) and the one that's forsale.

Is it a scrambler?

If so, I want to buy this machine, I find them very nice looking machines, I'm just wondering how they were built?

I have an Argo 8x8 I use in the swamp, it's a 1975(?) model, and it's built very good, but how were these "Scramblers" built, I do not intend to pound it like my Argo... but just want to know, if I DO decide to take it out for a good swamp run, if it's going to hold up?

I appreciate the help!

P.S. His asking price is 850$, does this seem reasonable?

[spookum]

remember that you cant easily replace those tires, you have to buy rims and tires too if they wont hold air... just a thought. but looks cool!

[1975 Argo 8x8 2-Stroker]

remember that you cant easily replace those tires, you have to buy rims and tires too if they wont hold air... just a thought. but looks cool!

Yeah jadon, good point, but I've got a bunch of Argo rims that fit that style hub, but as far as I know, all the tires hold air, that'd be my first time with origional flotation tires, man I'd be curious to see how they perform!

Well hydromike, I like the idea of a fibreglass body, (for one reason you can paint them lol) but at least if they do break, UNLIKE an Argo, you can fix them without having to own a plastic welder... I've heard the steereing set-up was a bit of a pain, but I'm sure with a lot of tinkering, you could get it right.

Do you know if the axels are .75 or 1 inch?

Thanks

P.S. I'm sure flippy could add some good info here too...

[1975 Argo 8x8 2-Stroker]

YES!!!

Convinced my dad to take me down the 2 hour long trip tommorow too see the Scrambler... if it's in good condition, I'll make the guy an offer and if he accepts I'll be the proud owner of a scrambler... can't wait!

P.S. If I get it, it's going to go from looking like this: 3364jm4_20.jpg

To looking like this (I love this paint scheme!):scrambler_right_front.jpg

[jerseybigfoot]

Axles are 1 3/16". the original size axle bearings were special 30 mm pieces opened to 1 3/16" There are some AG bearings with lock collars that will work.


These machines do not have reverse.

[1975 Argo 8x8 2-Stroker]

Wow, 1 3/16!

That's bigger than my Argo!!

No axel bending with those!

How do they perform with the tires spaced soooo far apart? Does that pose any problems when crossing logs?

Thanks

[hydromike]

Is it a scrambler?

Yyyyyup.

<snip>..... but just want to know, if I DO decide to take it out for a good swamp run, if it's going to hold up?

Scramblers have quite a different steering setup compared with an Argo or T-20 machine. Some folks have had difficulty getting them set up correctly, but they work well once you get it worked out. It's not the industrial machine that an Argo is, but the fiberglass hull isn't really a weak point, either. I think you'll most certainly be looking at #40 drive chain all the way around. I've never owned one myself, so I can't relate direct experience.

Of course, you can do anything with the body you want to. Remember, Jersey Bigfoot's Blackbird started life as a Scrambler.