Basket case

[Captian Hooked]

Just bought my 1st 6 x 6 and need to know how to determine what year it is?
it's an Argo 6 x 6 Vanguard and has a Briggs 16 horse Vanguard, but it does not have an ID plate.
It's a basket case but I believe I can save her, but I need to find out exactly what she is so I can buy parts.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rock Doctor]

Can you post a few pics?

You don't actually need to know the exact yr, MOST Argo models use mostly the same parts throughout the yrs they are manufactured. I have 4 Conquests, all different yrs, and MOST parts are interchangeable/same for all of them.

RD

[Howie]

You can obtain the VIN information from your dealer if you get the serial number that is stamped in the top of the transmission case. That of course is if it's the original transmission.

[Captian Hooked]

There is a number on the tranny and it is an Argo tranny Thanks I'll try calling a dealer and give them the number and see what happens!

How about the frame, are they available to purchase. This one is pretty rough!

[Captian Hooked]

I haven't figured out how to post any pics yet, I'm not only new to the 6 x 6 world but also new to the whole forum thing!
I must say this is great!!!!!!!! Alot of info on this site

[Karl]

Hi looks like you've got your work cut out If you PM me you trans number i'll look it up for you on ODG Dealer Website.

Karl.

[North Country Tough]

Earlier than a Vanguard,by the looks of the upper body.JMO.NCT

[spookum]

no biggie! With luck the frame has just surface rust on it and just needs paint. If not.... no bigie plenty of how to build new frames in your back yard (better than factory) under attexes and the likes. with enough Bud light anything is possible and wecome to the family!

[Bazooo guy]

Looks like a great find....someone took it apart and gave up or ran out of time.
Wish i could find one in that condition.
I bet all the parts you need to put it together are available from 6x6 members.
Most are common to many years of argos.

[Captian Hooked]

It was together and somewhat working when I got it..........I started tearing into it the second I got her home
All my buddys and nieghbors think Im crazy and that it's garbage.........I disagree and that's all the more reason to bring her back to life

[Captian Hooked]

Karl hey thanks I'll get the # off the tranny and send it your way tonight hopefully

[Bazooo guy]

Anyone that knows how much fun these things are would tell you its worth the time and investment it takes to get it back on the trails.
I bet your buddies will be jealous when its up and running.
Half the fun is in the resto and when its done you will want to do another one.....like many of the members here you cant stop with just one.

[azz7772]

I haven't figured out how to post any pics yet, I'm not only new to the 6 x 6 world but also new to the whole forum thing!
I must say this is great!!!!!!!! Alot of info on this site

cool project looks like more than a one beer job I was just reading the other day on here about someone who used electrolysis to remove the rust from the frame it sounded pretty good can probably find the post using search.

[Captian Hooked]

Oh theres been plenty of those drank just looking at it!
I've only managed to get 2 axles out so far and one did not survive the extraction!
Chains came off her last night........should have done that before messing with the axles.....live & learn I guess
you guys are right it is alot of fun, I lose track of time and next thing you know its midnight and the wifes asking if I'm spending the night out there.
I dream about the damn thing.............is that odd?????????

[azz7772]

dream about the damn thing.............is that odd?????????

Only if you wake up naked beside it in bed