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This is actually my 2nd post on this forum, as I lurked here previously when researching a local aatv found on my local CL. The PO thought it was an Argo but from reading here, I was able to determine that it was a 295 Wild Wolf. With the help of this forum, I was able to secure my latest find for a mere $600, as part of a package deal. (PO threw in a new 8x10 metal shed new in the box) as part of the deal.
I work full-time and also attend college full-time, so to me, 'time' is very limited. I currently have a to-do list that is very long! Thanks to Hurricane Irma, the roof is of top priority! But, it didn't stop me when I found this AATV, so it sits behind the shed until I can find the time to tinker on it.
I will post pics this weekend after finals, as to highlight what a basket case that I acquired! My better half thinks I am crazy but I like a challenge and see potential! With the knowledgeable folks on this forum, I am sure I can get it pretty close to it's former glory!
As for the power plant, I just happened upon 2 Kohler CH750 27HP motors from a kind gentleman that was getting out of the lawn care business, so I quickly snapped then up at a tune of $100! Each motor has approximately 1000 hrs on them and have always been maintained. My thought process for the purchase was to buy both, hoping to have one as a spare, should I need anything. Both are complete, minus exhaust, but I can fab that up without a problem. Atleast that is one thing I have going for me....I am a certified welder and currently have a mill and metal lathe in my garage...so hopefully, I will be able to fab up what is needed for this machine.
That is where the folks here come in...I see that the machine is a 4-chain machine, with a T-20 trans, so most of the 'important' parts are there. The plan is to break the machine down to the final nut and bolt and do a full rebuild. The tires are a bit worse for wear but what can one expect from a mid 70's machine! It has a few cracks in the ABS, like usual, but nothing a bit of ABS goo can't repair.
So, give me a couple of days to get caught up on school and I will post a few pics. Then the plague of typical newbie questions will ensue!
V/r,
Chayse
I work full-time and also attend college full-time, so to me, 'time' is very limited. I currently have a to-do list that is very long! Thanks to Hurricane Irma, the roof is of top priority! But, it didn't stop me when I found this AATV, so it sits behind the shed until I can find the time to tinker on it.
I will post pics this weekend after finals, as to highlight what a basket case that I acquired! My better half thinks I am crazy but I like a challenge and see potential! With the knowledgeable folks on this forum, I am sure I can get it pretty close to it's former glory!
As for the power plant, I just happened upon 2 Kohler CH750 27HP motors from a kind gentleman that was getting out of the lawn care business, so I quickly snapped then up at a tune of $100! Each motor has approximately 1000 hrs on them and have always been maintained. My thought process for the purchase was to buy both, hoping to have one as a spare, should I need anything. Both are complete, minus exhaust, but I can fab that up without a problem. Atleast that is one thing I have going for me....I am a certified welder and currently have a mill and metal lathe in my garage...so hopefully, I will be able to fab up what is needed for this machine.
That is where the folks here come in...I see that the machine is a 4-chain machine, with a T-20 trans, so most of the 'important' parts are there. The plan is to break the machine down to the final nut and bolt and do a full rebuild. The tires are a bit worse for wear but what can one expect from a mid 70's machine! It has a few cracks in the ABS, like usual, but nothing a bit of ABS goo can't repair.
So, give me a couple of days to get caught up on school and I will post a few pics. Then the plague of typical newbie questions will ensue!
V/r,
Chayse
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