Attex Superchief. The Restore begins.

[6X6]

Well, a little while back I had E-mailed a local member about a S.C. he had for sale. I figured it had sold when I didn't hear back, but this past weekend I got a cool phone call. Two hours later I was there and it was a deal. Of course things always (almost anyways) look and sound better until you get there, but while it needs work, it's not bad either. I've got a puncture and bulge in the tub to fix and a LOT of bolt-holed in the upper to fill. Carb needs a total rebuild, and I need to re-wire probably from scratch. I need an idler sprocket/bearing for the rear chain (Bearing gone, sprocket now spinning on inner race, sans balls. Throttle cable, seat cushions, and a gas cap, outer bearings I'm unsure of, but axles are worn inside the wheel adapters, so axles too. Fortunately I have a bunch of the parts from the Colt that will work, axles are easy to fab, and I'll just need to figure a few other things out. I want this to go quick, I know it won't , but I'll still try. These pics are from the night I got it home. I knew I shouldn't but also that I had to. If Don never let me drive one of his S.C.s I may have been able to resist, but too late

[hydromike]

Great looking SuperChief John!

I'm missing where all the bolt-holes are. That second photo looks pretty clean, and the back doesn't look bad at all. Are they of a consistent diameter?
Nobody seems to believe that these things multiply, but the evidence is pretty clear. Perhaps we can get a group-medical rate if we all suffer from the same problem.

~m

[George]

Congrats John!

[patb069]

Nice machine John. I am sure it will be beautiful when you are done!

[racerone3]

you are a sick sick man John, and I am proud to be your friend

[Mike]

Congratulations on the purchase! That should be a sweet ride.

[Model Citizen]

Love the restores. You'll do a great job on it no matter how long it takes...& it doesn't matter how long it takes.

Bridget

[LarryW]

Nice find! Loving to see the build!

[Don]

Congratulations on the SC, John! If I'm even a little bit to blame for your addiction, my work is done. You can pick up gas caps cheap at Home Depot (lawn equipment). Nice machine!

[lewis]

John that is a great looking machine!!! Get her ready for the April ride at Busco, we want to see it. Is this to be a original or a racer? Either way THAT is going to be a nice machine.

[6X6]

Thanks Guys and Girls. You're all a little at fault, but I mean that it a good way . Mike (As in Hydro) There are a whole bunch of holes drilled in the top of the body, mainly on the tops on either side of the headlight bumps, they don't show well but is was completely dark with only the flash for light when those photos were taken. Yup, they vary in size a bit. Also the vents in the back have a broken part and some wood screws in em. The dash also has a couple spots to patch. I'll be taking a bunch of photos as I dive in. Lewis, it's going to be restored to be a more or less original SC. My Racer is mostly done and it's still a ton of work to do, I wouldn't consider another racer project till it's (and a bunch of other things) are done. Of course I wasn't considering another AATV but I figured for an Attex S.C. or 8x8 I'd have to make an exception.

[lewis]

That is what we all say....and then it happens....we see a derelict machine in the hands of someone that doesn't care The machine cries out "Help Me" and we respond. You are now one of the rescuers.

[scott1976attex]

John,Great to see you made it home o.k. I miss the Supechief already, but looking forward to getting a max II.Can't wait to see the pics when your done. Scott.