New members, introduce yourself here

[ezryder]

Hello everyone. New to the forum, and a proud new owner of a mid 80's Hustler. Always wanted a 6x6 since I was a kid, and saw this one for sale right. Very good shape, new tires, chains and sprockets A+, no cracks or holes, twin horse Briggs runs like a sewing machine. Everything works. Just gotta find the info plate so I can pin down year and model. Never even drove one of these till today, but its a blast! It is definatly slower than I thought it would be though. Any insights on where to pick up rollbar and brush guard would be appreciated.

[MichMan84]

Whats up all, I am new to the forum and amphibious ATVs all together. I have been riding and fixing dirt dikes and quads my whole life but just recently became interested in purchasing a 6x6. I am in the process of trying to sell the 2 quads that I have in my garage to make enough cash to buy a 6x6. I really like the Max IV and the Argo but i was really hoping to get some good info from the forums before making a purchase. I have never driven or rode in one so I really don't know what these machines are capable of, but the you tube videos that I have seen seem like they can do quite a bit.

Any suggestions on what I should be looking for when making a purchase would be appreciated.

Thanks

[thebuggyman1]

Welcome to the site grizhunter, ezryder, and MichMan.

Mich Man, if you are close to me, you are welcome to come over and check out my machines, drive a couple, and see what you like.

[Mike]

grizhunter, ezryder and MichMan84, welcome to the site.

I'm thinking of replacing the tecimseh with a honda v twin, has anyone done this before?
grizhunter

Try starting a new thread in the Argo forum and ask about this engine swap. You will get a better response there.

Any insights on where to pick up rollbar and brush guard would be appreciated.

Try starting a new thread in the wanted forum as a member may have one they are willing to sell you. You will probably find a brush guard quicker than a roll bar. If you have to make a roll bar, check out the gallery and look at some of the factory sidewinder roll cages in the hustler category.

[Vortex]

Hi all,

I've been dreaming of buying a Argo for 2 years now. I have finnaly convinced my wife to buy one. I live in Québec region Canada. I'm a dedicated waterfowl, deer and turkey hunter. I have had Skidoo, Motocross and four wheelers.

I'm very impressed with all the information on this site can't whait to read more.

Oh, and my first language is french so sorry if i'm not writing correctly.

Vortex

[typ914]

Hi All,
I have always played with old cars and even had a 1948 amusement park train. Well now I have acquired an amphicat and will be looking for parts and advice in the near future. I have really enjoyed this site, as a lurker, and really look forward to this rebuild.
Thanks,
Steve from Atlanta

[Mike]

Hi Vortex and Steve, welcome to the forum.

[Mr.Six.Bruno]

Hey everyone I am Tim and i enjoy riding my 6x6. i am a layed back kinda person and just try to enjoy my days cause tomorrow is never promised

[garvs72]

Hello to all, just joined. I was looking at buying a 1983 8x8 the price is in my budget. The unit looks complete the seller has told me it could use tires and maybe a couple of bearings the unit runs, it has a 18hp engine. Can anyone tell me any info on the 1983 model the good and the bad. thanks any info would be great.

[thebuggyman1]

Hi Tim and Gary, welcome to the site.
Tim: You are absolutely right!

Gary: before considering an older unit unit in need of a lot of work, make sure it's priced appropriately...check out the price of tires (8 of them) and bearings and the amount of labor involved. You will have better luck with responses if you post a new thread in the "Argo" section, along with as much info on it as you can. Pictures always help too. Good luck!

[TigerJunk]

Hello 6x6 world. Totally new to all this. I came across a Terra Tiger abandoned in the woods. I don't know much about it. I was hoping someone on here would be able to tell me more about it when I upload some pics. I do know that is going to need a total make over.

[Mike]

Hi TigerJunk, welcome to the site. There are several Terra Tiger owners here so I'm sure someone can help you out if needed.

[BDRick48]

HELL0. MY NAME IS RICK I AM UP HEAR IN MINNESOTA. I JUST PICKED UP A HUSTLER 6X6 LAST NIGHT. IT HAD BEEN SITTING NEXT TO A BARN FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS [AT LEAST], OR SO I WAS TOLD. i HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO CONFIRN WHAT YEAR IT IS. THE NAME PLATE SHOWS THAT IT'S A 960HK THE ENGINE IS A KOHLER TWIN 2 CYCLE W/PULL AND ELECTRIC STARTER. THE SHELL IS THE PLASTIC MODEL. I HAVE THE 21" TIRES W/5 LUGS. SO FAR I HAVEN'T SEEN OR HEARD ANYONE SPEAK OF THIS MODEL. ANYWAY I REPLACED ALL THE CHAINS AND ONE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS. I NEED HELP ON CONFIRMING THE CORRECT WAY TO HOOK UP THE FUEL PUMP TO THE ENGINE CASE ANDTHE CARBURATOR. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP WITH MY PROBLEMS. THANKS, I AM EAGERLY OPERATING THE HUSTLER AS I AND MY SON ARE AVID HUNTERS AND IT WILL ELEVATE OUR HUNTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

[jpswift1]

Hello Rick and TigerJunk

TigerJunk, There are some other 6x6World members in the Richmond, VA area. Try posting a new thread in the local members section of the site and they'll most likely chime in.

Rick, The Hustler you describe seems a lot like a 900 or 900HK. There are manuals for your Hustler in the "Literature" section here on the site. There's a nipple in the side of the block, I believe below the intake manifold. That's where the line hooks up that goes to the fuel pump. Start a new thread in the "Hustler" section of the site. There are many, many Hustler owners out there that can help you out there.

Welcome to the site, everyone!

[BDRick48]

Thanks, i hope to have it runing inthe next fews days. I'm pretty sure i have it right but i better safe than sorry. Better to do it right the first time, as i'm not a paitent man when i have to troubleshoot a mistake when i could have avoided it by learning from others who know how to do it. I will post pictures of my progress on restoring and up grading my hustler.