Project Attex

[coldnorth]

Hello all!

I am new here. Found this site by searching for info on 6x6 when I was in the process of working up a trade. I got this Attex a week ago for a barter deal. I believe (by playing around on the site here) that it is an ST300 or similar. It has a JLO Rockwell 300. I have reworked the top-end and rebuilt the carb, and it is running great. However, I discovered that the housing at the starter is broken, so I cannot use the starter, just the pull rope.

Also, I have an issue with the reverse shifter mechanism. I pulled the T20 out and found the little 'nipple' that shifts the gear to forward-reverse-neutral is broken (right side drive). I will do a little machining at work tomorrow and repair that. Should not be a problem.

I posted a few pics in my gallery, but it may take me awhile to figure out how to use them, and the forum, for that matter.

Thanks to whomever is it charge here! It looks like a great site.

coldnorth.

Lamar E.
Kingsley, PA

[jpswift1]

Welcome Lamar, nice machine you have there! It is an Attex 295 Wild Wolf. You don't see very many of these with the green body. I think it looks great. If you ever need T-20 transmission parts, you can still get them from Recreatives Industries in Buffalo, NY. They manufacture the Max AATV's and the T-20 Transmission and are very helpful when it comes to parts and tech support. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511 Please be sure to keep us update on the progress of this cool project. Also, there are a lot of us around the NY/PA/OH area so a bunch of folks meeting up for rides and events is always a possibility.

[LarryW]

Welcome,

Congrats on your new attex!!! Hope you enjoy it and post progress as it goes!!!
Larry

[Don]

That's a beauty, Cold North;

I have to agree with JP that it's rare to find a Wild Wolf in the factory green. You've got a great project machine to work with. Good luck, and post pics!

[coldnorth]

OK UPdate

I got the JLO 300 running fine. Trans is back together and working great. I have been riding it! It still needs tires and chains. Also the starter is broken out of the housing, so I start with a rope. Perhaps the budget will loosen a bit shortly to get another engine, etc.

I am doing some research to see what wheels tires, and adapters I can use on this.

The body pan has some issues to attend to before I do any 'boating'.

VERY fun project so far.

Thanks for your interest.
Lamar

[George]

Take a picture of the broken part. If you post it, someone might have a replacement for it. That would be cheaper and easier than replacing the engine.

[coldnorth]

Thanks George, it is the engine housing itself that is broken, I think.

[coldnorth]

Is this the Wild Wolf? I tried the plastic test that Brian suggested and Nail polish remover did not seem to affect the material ? Is this ABS or poly?

Thanks

[racerone3]

Don, please correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think green bodies were ever made in ABS. if we don't hear from Don, try some straight acetone just to be sure

[jpswift1]

There were actually a few ABS plastic body Attex 6x6's. There were even some first generation green machines as well. Here is Joe M's Wild Wolf.

[Don]

Don, please correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think green bodies were ever made in ABS. if we don't hear from Don, try some straight acetone just to be sure

Yes, they were, but they're pretty rare. There are even a few first gen. green ones around. Joe H had a very nice green Wild Wolf a couple years ago, but I think he's since sold it. This one sure looks like the same model.

[jpswift1]

Yes, they were, but they're pretty rare. There are even a few first gen. green ones around. Joe H had a very nice green Wild Wolf a couple years ago, but I think he's since sold it. This one sure looks like the same model.

Hey Don, isn't that funny? Both our posts were within one minute of each other..........apparently great minds think alike.

[Don]

Hey Don, isn't that funny? Both our posts were within one minute of each other..........apparently great minds think alike.

But you must be faster on the keyboard!

[racerone3]

thanks Jeff and Don, i love this site! learn something everyday

[coldnorth]

start rebuild

OK guys, thanks for all the help and encouragement so far!
I have decided that this is more fun than ever, and I am starting to do a teardown/rebuild of this attex.
I was tearing around yesterday and lost a axle bearing. Rather than do a repair, I have decided to do a more complete job. I am planning to pull the frame out and paint it, do some body pan repairs, replace axle bearings, seals and chains. So I will be busy for the next few months.

I had an awesome time riding around for testing, but now is time to do some permanent repairs.

Thanks again for your interest and help. You will be hearing from me.

Lamar