1983 Argo 8x8

[Gras]

I have a chance to pick up a 1983 Argo 8x8 for a couple of hundred bucks. The main problem is that the tires need replacing. It runs but I don't know if there are any other issues. I know tires are around $1200. It has the plastic tracks with it. I'm new to these machines so my question to all the experts out there is this worth buying and sinking some money into it or do you think this is too old to drop a couple of grand into it. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks.

[mad-max]

Where is this located? If you don't snatch it up I would be interested in it!!! If you don't drive in deep water too much and its for going up hills and stuff regular ATV tires may be an option

[thebuggyman1]

If the body is in good shape, and the motor runs well enough...I say buy it. I would just look for cheaper tires, like carlisle at-101's. Someone recently posted a link to get them for $65 each.

Here's the link http://www.powersportsplace.com/part...9044/overview/ $62.95 + $8 shipping??? and you may be able to find them cheaper too.

[rentalrider]

I would say you'd have a hard time not getting 3x your $ out of just parts. Unless trashed, the tracks themselves should sell quickly for purchase price IMO (around here). For a couple hundred I'd pick it up and before spending a $ do a complete build requirement sheet. If more than $1500 I'd piece it out but that's me. Good luck either way.

[Gras]

Thanks for the advice. Will the at-101's work with my track system? I really want to use this thing in the winter. One guy said I need to stick to the Argo tires due to the width of the tracks.

[spookum]

if it is that old, watch out for pinned axles. pack a BUNCH of grade 8 bolts with you at all times. good luck and look forward to hearing how it turns out!