New members, introduce yourself here

[Don]

Looks like there's a brand new member of the Carolina Boys! You're in luck in that there's lots of good people near you to ride with and help you out with parts, advice and bull sessions. Congratulations on finding a Thunderchief- they're a great machine and very fast. There's a bunch of Attex nuts on the board, myself included, that will be glad to help out if you need anything. Welcome to the site, look forward to seeing you at Busco!

[juggalo805]

Hello well i really dig the sit very helpful,lots of awesome pics to.I dont own a 6x6 ...yet theyre kinda hard to find on the central coast of california but im looking

[racerone3]

I think there are some currently active Max dealers up that way. I bought my Max II with tracks from a guy on route 7, just south of Burlington, VT. Welcome to all the new members!

that may be the place i'm thinking of. i know it was between Rutland and Burlington, but i don't remember where exactly

Hello 6x6 world. I recently bought my first 6x6 and have pretty much figured out that I don't like my four wheeler any more. I am very happy to see that there is such a good following for these here and I hope to be learning alot from the veterans here.

If you are around the Fayetteville NC Area and know anything about making repairs and maintenace please get up with me. I have a garage full of tools that need to be put to good use and a 400 thunderchief attex that needs to be a good solid ride.

My favorite riding spot is Busco Beach In Goldsboro, NC (the april 2010 ride was where I first saw the 6x6 and decided I needed to have one). Again Looking forward to meeting some of the other members. Again thanks for having such a good site, you all have a great community here.

welcome to the site. glad to have another Carolina member. there are a bunch of us here in NC, but most that i know of are west of Raleigh... several of us are within about an hour of Charlotte. we usually do 2 rides a year at Busco (spring and fall), we also ride Carolina Adventure Worlld once or twice a year. as for making your machine solid. check over the tub for holes. replace chains and bearings. split the case on the T-20 trans to make sure the bands are in good shape and replace the seals while your in there. a briggs 18hp vanguard engine makes for a great trail riding machine. also bead lock wheels are a huge plus (and high on my to do list). broken beads aren't too bad to fix on the trail, but i'd rather be riding than fixing.
good luck with your machine. hope to see you at Busco in the fall

[Mike]

Hi Juggalo805, welcome to the site. While 6x6's are more rare on the West coast the good thing is that when they pop up there usually isn't as large of a market for them so you can get some better deals from what I have seen on ebay and Craigslist. Good luck in your search.

[jpswift1]

Mike is right. I've seen some really nice poly body Attex 6 wheelers out in California on Criagslist go for some really low prices, so keep your eyes open. Also, be sure to check here on the site often because people post deals or links to Craigslist ads too.

[vanmeterj1]

Looks like there's a brand new member of the Carolina Boys! You're in luck in that there's lots of good people near you to ride with and help you out with parts, advice and bull sessions. Congratulations on finding a Thunderchief- they're a great machine and very fast. There's a bunch of Attex nuts on the board, myself included, that will be glad to help out if you need anything. Welcome to the site, look forward to seeing you at Busco!

Thanks Don I'm Really having lots of fun just getting it together. the Idea is to get it ride ready for now untill I can find all of the right parts, the motor is swapped and I'm re-building the whole wire harness this weekend. I have also spent a few minutes scraping old paint off. Once I get it down to the bare plastic I'm going to seal and prime it with some high speed 3M then camouflage it. May even do it in a pink digital for my girl...lol I have been trying to find a way to get her more interested in playing in the dirt. You have an impressive list of Rides. Do you prefer the Attex or is it easier to come by?

[greeningbrian]

I just got a 1984 argo did some repairs should be ready to try out tuesday

[Mike]

Hi greeningbrian, welcome to the site and congratulations on your Argo. Let us know how it goes on Tuesday.

[IH504]

i just bought 2 6x6 serra trail bosses i only paid 250 buck i know i pretty much stole them i bought them from and old friend of mine who had a bad back and couldnt put them back together and i want to know who would have the cheapest parts

[Don]

Welcome, greeningbrian and IH504.

vanmeterj1, Attex has always been my favorite, but there's lots of other great machines out there as well!

[Mike]

IH504, for your parts, post a wanted ad here in the classified section with specific parts that you are looking for. You may find something from the members here or someone may be able to point you in the right direction of where to source the parts locally. Many of them will be standard parts that you can get at your local parts house while some that are more specific to the trail boss may have to be found here on the site from members.

[LarryW]

Welcome Greeningbrian! Good luck with your argo!

IH504., welome to the site. IH never made any amphibs that I know of but allis chalmers did!

[recree]

Hello, Picked up a Sierra in March and have pretty much got it back to good. It was very sluggish from sitting, and cobbled together over the years. Everythings fairly good now except..............................the right side jumps the gears a bit, and it is quite a workout to keep the sticks pushed forward for any length of time. I loosened the bands on the transmission, and it helped. Should I keep going? Also, I just put in a nos keyswitch, but have no idea what the terminal sequence is. The wiring has been so changed around as things failed, it is quite confusing. Any idea's on this stuff?

Thanks !!

[Kris]

Hi all my name is Kris I live in Swansea. Ive found your web site because I was searching for parts and information on a project ive been working on for two years. My wife has told me that Ive got to get it finished or sold or find some where else to live. I have a bateman agilator drives well new tyres paint work I need a set of lights and a few bits to finish. If any one can help please let me know thanks....

[Mike]

Hi recree and Kris. Welcome to the site. recree, if you will start a new thread in the engine forum someone may be able to get you a wiring diagram. Just post the motor information. Or you can try browsing through the manuals and literature on the home page of the site.

Kris, I see you found another agilator thread here on the site already and if you have any specific parts you are looking for you can start a thread in the wanted section of the site. Those are cool looking ATVs but there aren't many of them around. However many of the parts you should be able to source locally. Good luck with your restoration. Get that thing done before the wife kicks you and it out.