So after about a year and a half of Hustler parts all over my garage, it has finally come far enough along that I can start posting about it and showing off some of the custom hack jobs and pictures. I had no idea what I was getting into but this forum was a HUGE help!!
Here are some of the build pics in my gallery:
Hustler 6x6 - Amphibious ATV Pictures
Here is a video I took from it this past weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iQ1RJ6kK0M
Some of the steps I've taken to get this far:
-All new chains and bearings
-Sandblasted the entire frame and axles, the thing was a rust bucket.
-Repaired multiple large cracks and holes in the tub
-New chain tensioners
-New battery
-all new wiring and cables
-Rebuilt the t-20, bearings, seals and O-rings (still leaks, I need to crack it open again)
-Replaced the Rotax 400cc 2-stroke, It smoked pretty bad and around here lakes have banned 2-strokes anyway.
-Swapped it with a 670cc 22HP Predator Chinese motor. The swap was pretty clean but the exhaust was pointing the wrong direction so I had to cut and re-weld it.
-I had to rebuild the rear engine cover, previous owners hacked it up pretty good.
-I replaced and re upholstered the back seat.
-Made Aluminum diamond plate rear floor and kick panel
-Replaced the front bench seat with Razor bucket seats
-sealed and waterproofed the axels and other holes
-Painted all metal surfaces to keep it from rusting out again
To do still:
-Register the thing.
-Mount the 6 new Argo AT189 tires
-Come up with some sort of latch for the engine cover
-Wire up the winch
-LED Lightbar
-Sump pump