New members, introduce yourself here

[Paquette]

Hello I recently bought an older model argo now all I have to do is jack up the spark plug and build around it.

As my profile says I live in Peterborough Ontario Canada. In my spare time I trap fur bearing animals. I have lots to learn about ARGOs and looking forward to it. It does run and everything is in tact but the one major repair I have to tackle is replacing the bottom hull. I have a new one on hand and know that it's going to be a huge job. I will start a seperate thread looking for advice.

Looking forward to reading, learning and asking lots of questions.

Paquette

[brmaggetti]

6x6 or 8x8 WANNA BE OWNER

Hello everyone. Joined a month ago and enjoy this sight immensly. I want to buy a 6x6 or 8x8. I love hunting (all kinds), fishing (all kinds), and camping. Live in the country north of Detroit. So I'm going to read as much as I can so I can decide what to buy. Thanks for letting me join.

[LarryW]

Hello I recently bought an older model argo now all I have to do is jack up the spark plug and build around it......
.....Looking forward to reading, learning and asking lots of questions.

Paquette

Welcome to the site. If it can be answered, it will here! Good luck with your new argo!!!

Hello everyone. Joined a month ago and enjoy this sight immensly. I want to buy a 6x6 or 8x8. I love hunting (all kinds), fishing (all kinds), and camping. Live in the country north of Detroit. So I'm going to read as much as I can so I can decide what to buy. Thanks for letting me join.

You are welcome to come over my way. I have a few you could test out and buckhtr17 has an argo and a max. You could test them all and see what style you like best. Attex, Argo, Max, Scrambler. My 208tt is currently down for a cleaning/fixing to get it ready for ashtubula. Which if you went there you will get a taste of all sorts of amphibs!!! Great fun even as a spectator.

[sam.halabi]

Hi my name is Sam, I'm from Alberta Canada. I recently purchased a 2010 Argo and need to adapt it for wheelchair access and drive. Has anyone done this before? We've almost completed the access part but are still working on the steering, gas and brake controls. I'm a quadriplegic with no hand grip, so I think I'll need a joystick. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

[jpswift1]

Welcome to all the new members. Sam, 6x6World member turvuren is working on a wheelchair accessable Attex 6x6 so he might be able to help you out. Tim is a very nice guy and also very knowledgable about AATVs. He isn't online that much, but it would be worth a shot to send him a message.

[BWWANA]

New guy just bought an Argo 6x6 2001 two weeks ago getting to know it a bit. Have quaded for years but wanted some more versatility water and swamps for hunting fishing etc.
Have been reading your site for a few weeks which heiped me greatly when purchasing my Argo thanks to all who take the time to post their expertise or expieriences was great reading. I take my sons and grandsons out on my Argo and was just camping and tried it on a mountain lake and it was fantastic to be able to trail to a walk in lake and just drive in and fish the grandson's were very impressed and myself also . I live in BC Canada so will have lots of lakes to visit. Built a raised box inside my short box Ford and back the Argo in and ithe tail gate closes to allow trailer hauling made it out of 2x10 which got it over the wells just perfectly thanks again to one of your posts which gave me the idea. Will need future advice on getting a set of tracks? how much power does on loose do they really make a difference in swamp and snow etc. Thanks sorry to run on nice to be here.

[Mike]

Hi BWWANA, welcome to the site and congratulations on the purchase of your Argo. It sounds like you are already out enjoying it and sharing it with the family. Upload some pictures to the gallery if you get a chance.

[missyswoody]

-Bought a Max IV a few weeks ago, new tires goin on today, replaced some chains, new battery, headlites, ect. Seems to run pretty good, need info if anyone can tell us where to find it!
Recreative Industries
Max IV
Serial No. 5726 (first number may be a 6)
chaparral motor model G5OB/D?
484 cc
Any info would be greatly appreciated, we know absolutely nothing about it except that we're looking forward to the tires bein back where they belong and we can go hit the mud!

[Mike]

Hi missyswoody, welcome to the site and congratulations on your purchase as well. If you will call the factory with the serial number they will tell you what year your machine is. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511 It sounds like you are already on the way to getting it up to speed as far as maintenance is concerned. If you have any specific questions you may want to search the site. If you can't find what you are looking for just start a new thread in the Max forum. Have fun with it!

[missyswoody]

Thank you so much! -Had to leave messages, I'm sure someone will return our call! Will be posting videos soon, for a good laugh, view our posts!

[phil]

Hi everyone. Name's Phil. Ive been following the site for a few months now...pretty much the day after i bought my max iv. Never thought of 6 wheeling before. always into quads and dirtbikes. came across the max on a used stuff website. thought id give it a try. broke an axle the first time out! slowly going through everything after fixing the axle (waited 2 months for parts from recreatives...fixed the old ones in the meantime) Im sure you'll hear all about it in the forums someday! Thanks for having me!

[Jessecrist]

hello im new to the site its a eye opener. i just picked up a lockley 295 wrangler i found it local here in york pa. everything is there,but the motor and gas tank and the two chain gears and manuals ,can anyone help me with info about this, i would like to have as much as possible before the restore. were these all the color green? can i make it float? thanks jesse

[Mike]

Phil and Jesse, welcome to the site.

Phil, that sucks that you broke and axle your first time out but I'm glad that along with slow service from Recreatives didn't discourage you from trying it again. Let us know how it goes.

Jesse, try starting a new thread in the "Other AATV" forum and I'm sure some of the guys with Lockleys can answer some of your questions. Not everyone checks this thread.

[timmy847]

hello,iam tim and i just bought a attex 6x6 i think its a 1969 i had a 1970 scrambler this attex is rough it doesnt run and the last owner smashed it up preety good but i am going to try to fix it with fiberglass do you or anyone here know about this thing the motor is a rockwell 20hp it will start on happy gas but it wont run and i think the carb needs to b rebuilt fun times ahead

[Mike]

Hey Timmy, welcome to the site. Sounds like you have some work ahead of you but I'm sure it will be a rewarding project to complete. Post some pictures of the Attex if you get a chance.