New members, introduce yourself here

[jpswift1]

Hi Mike ,guys & gals.

I'll be cruising around here a bit to find tips , how to's & other info on my brothers Max II.
It's a 2001 I think & we dig it , but we need to know more about it.

Very cool spot here,

cheers !

Jorge

You can call Recreatives and if you tell them your serial number they'll tell you the year and other details about your machine. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511

[Jorge]

You can call Recreatives and if you tell them your serial number they'll tell you the year and other details about your machine. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511

Cool , I may snag a manual too. I bought a bag of plugs from them 2 weeks ago.

Thanx !

[Tyler 54]

Hello All!!.


I am new here and also a now proud owner of a 1973 ATTEX 440 Thunder chief. I've wanted one for years, and finally obtained one on a trade. Shes in rought shape but runs and came with all five lug wheels. I just need to get some tech advice and get some wheel adapters because only two of my originals hold air, then We will be going! I've rode Quads and Three wheelers now for ten years. I'm really looking forward to a this new challenge!

[jpswift1]

Welcome aboard! I love the 440 Thunderchiefs too...........my D/stock racer is actually one. These were actually the fastest AATVs built at the time. Put some pictures up if you could, we'd love to see it! There's a template for making your own 3 to 5 lug adapters here:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/326-three-lug-five-wheel-adapter.html

And here's a picture of my 440 Thunderchief racer.....it still needs the side stripes to complete the look.

[sourdoughsteve]

Howdy all, Just now joined up. I plan to buy an ATV/UTV/AMFIB in the near future but I need to learn about them first. I plan to use it for icefishing and as I have a yellow streak up my back, something that floats makes me feel safer. I fish, hunt, take photos and videos, play Mousehunt and Mafia Wars on the computer/internet and enjoy researching information on the web while having my morning coffee. I belong to Western Wayne County Conservation Association where I enjoy Cowboy Action Shooting, Cowboy Fast Draw and blackpowder shooting among other stuff.

[amphibious drew]

Welcome to the site sourdoughsteve. Use the search function to do a little research on the different vehicles and check out some of the videos too. You will find that most amphibs are very capable machines and a lot comes down to persona preference. Everyone has their favorite brand machine. I would suggest sticking to a t-20 machine if your looking at older machines. Also consider what the body is made out of. HDPE is a good material for resisting damage but need plastic welded back together if (and its hard to do) you crack it. Poly body's crack easier, but are much easier to patch. Hydrostat's like the Argo loose some power through the transmission, but still get the job done. Take the time to research it and don't get to over excited and just buy the first one you see for sale.

[panther]

Hello to all I am new on here and have an old amphicat model # 500120 as far as I could tell. the person that gave it to me has cut the body off and I would like to rebuild it. I would like to find a place to get a new body for this so if any one could help I would like that and thanke you all for I have the parts manual I printed off of here.

[Mike]

Hi panther, welcome to the site. For the body, you should post an ad in the wanted forum on the site. Someone may have one laying around that they want to part with. If not, you may end up having to buy a parts machine just for the body, but those pop up from time to time so keep your eyes on ebay and Craigslist.

[Middlefork Miner]

Hi everybody...My names Tom & I'm from Sacramento Ca. 59 yrs. old & I've been looking around off & on for about the last 5 years for a beater Argo to rob the skid steer out of & do a frame up custom build...Well about a year ago, my current employer asked me what kind of motorcycle I had in the back of my pickup because it has drive chains on both wheels & the tires are Maxis Bighorns...(grin)...told him it was a Rokon trail bike & I enjoyed off road trail riding & going places many/most can't & that I was also looking for an Argo to add to the stable...imagine my surprise when he piped up & said he had one that he'd sell me. Said he wanted $800 for it so I went to look at it (sitting in overgrown weeds) on the edge of an orchard...the back plastic on the tub had been sawz-all'd off, all 6 tires were flat, drive chains were rusted....hmmm. No thanks....Well a year goes by & I'm still looking so I mention to him that I'll give him $200 for it...he grinned & said go get it...
Well I managed to winch it up on a trailer & get it home...now the fun starts...got it dis assembled yesterday down to the bottom tub & frame & NOW I'm gonna be looking for ya'lls input & expertise to help me build this into a nice aatv...

Tom

[brushcutter]

Welcome to the forums Tom! Well... tell us a little about what you're wanting to build and you'll definitely get some feedback. Seems that we here have an obsession with doing our own mods and several have done the unthinkable and built their own machines from the ground up. Look at BW6's Bushwhackers- some of the best work I've seen. Several others come to mind, and Matt O. elevated his to a business- can you say MUDDOX! But the BEST thing about this site is that we also love to share our ideas, thoughts and help/advice, the people here make up the BEST ATV site on the web! So If you are into the do-it-yourself thing well... maybe we should say: Welcome Home!

[argoweld]

Hi.My name is Dave, I am new to the amphibious scene with a recent purchase of a 2001 argo conquest. I live in Bethany ont Canada where Im surrounded by lakes,rivers and swamps. I enjoy reading everyones input from both experiences and tech info.

[Mike]

Hi Dave, welcome to the site. Congratulations on your Argo. It sounds like you have the perfect place to ride.

[Nick81286]

Hello everyone, new member just bought what I believe to be an Attex with a 309cc Kohler 2 stroke and some kind of Canadian transmission similar to the T-20. Tore the trans out the other day to look everything over. I have power from the engine drive belt to the transmission, the AATV will move slightly when on dry smooth pavement but will not turn the gears when under any kind of load. I found the disc's under the trans that engage the axle and also act as the brakes. They seem to be in reasonable condition (still pad material there) any suggestions before I take the trans apart?

[String]

Hi, everybody calls me String and I just pick up a trailblazer 6x6 that need some help. I live in southeast North Dakota and will be looking for info. I'm new to this computor communication, so bare with me. Any trailblazer info that anyone can direct me to would be great. I have wanted rig like this since I was a kid back in the sixty. Thanks String

[jpswift1]

Hello everyone, new member just bought what I believe to be an Attex with a 309cc Kohler 2 stroke and some kind of Canadian transmission similar to the T-20. Tore the trans out the other day to look everything over. I have power from the engine drive belt to the transmission, the AATV will move slightly when on dry smooth pavement but will not turn the gears when under any kind of load. I found the disc's under the trans that engage the axle and also act as the brakes. They seem to be in reasonable condition (still pad material there) any suggestions before I take the trans apart?

It sounds like you have a first generation Attex with the Baker Hill Power transmission, either a 5000, 6000, or 7000 model. There is a how-to article on the transmission here: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/conte...nsmission.html And here: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/conte...nsmission.html

Hi, everybody calls me String and I just pick up a trailblazer 6x6 that need some help. I live in southeast North Dakota and will be looking for info. I'm new to this computor communication, so bare with me. Any trailblazer info that anyone can direct me to would be great. I have wanted rig like this since I was a kid back in the sixty. Thanks String

The Trailblazer is a very cool, rare machine! I'd love to see pictures and hear more about it myself because I really don't know too much about them, but there is an original sales brochure here:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/section/167-trailblazer-amphibious-atv.html

Welcome aboard everyone!