New members, introduce yourself here

[pmbou]

Hi Everyone,

I've been the proud owner of of a 6x6 since summer of 2010 and can't say enough great things about 6x6world and all the good info and people packed in here.

Here I am 4 years later making my first entry.
I have a 1980's max II in tan and located in MN.

Has a winch, goodyear rawhides, 16 HP vanguard, and a set of old school tracks too.
I installed an oil cooler and hour meter that runs off of an oil pressure switch.

Last year it developed an issue with chain clicking and it turned out to be the center axle had shifted out and locking collar was cracked. so the jack shaft no longer aligned to the center sprocket. I'm going to use this in remote areas and wanted maximum reliability so instead of just installing a new bearing and sprocket I decided it was due for a drive train rebuild - I ordered all new axles, sprockets, chains, and bearings. Almost done now. I'll start up another thread on that soon once I round up some photos.

Thanks to all for the great site, I'm happy to be here!

Paul

[Mike]

Paul, it's nice to officially welcome an old member.

You definitely can't go wrong with a rebuild like you did. Now you can enjoy the Max without having to worry about anything failing.

[machinerypeddler]

Hello

Been around the 6x6x for about 20 years, Thank you having me!! Im from Central Pa. I own two argos and one Max , selling t he max if anyone is looking..


Dan

[kidkenn]

hi im kidkenn and i am new to this site and from calif i just got a hustler 6x6 traded an old beat up dirt bike for it i was able to drive it for a couple of weeks and i love this think i have not seen any of these out here in restoring it had a 14 hp honda motor in it have 2 choices 17hp kohler v twin or a polaris 440 twin two stroke looking for some input

[Bob-D]

Hello everyone, I have just purchased my first AATV, a 1989 Argo 6x6 with a 16HP B&S twin. It's in pretty good shape for it's age but before I start charging around the country side in am going over it with a "fine tooth comb" so I can enjoy myself fully because I have wanted one of these things for a VERY long time so I'm determined to exercise some patience and get it set up properly. The previous owner told me about this site and how friendly and helpful he found everyone to be. I'm sure I am going to encounter problems that will baffle me so it will be great to have all this expertise to fall back on. I live in Australia but am originally from Springfield, MA but have lived here for 43 years. Needless to say I'm figuring that I will have to turn to the States for chasing up parts for such an old machine. Anyhow I am looking forward to chatting with members of this site. Cheers, Bob

[Mike]

Hello

Been around the 6x6x for about 20 years, Thank you having me!! Im from Central Pa. I own two argos and one Max , selling t he max if anyone is looking..


Dan

Hi Dan, welcome to the forum. It's good to have another 6x6 veteran on board.

hi im kidkenn and i am new to this site and from calif i just got a hustler 6x6 traded an old beat up dirt bike for it i was able to drive it for a couple of weeks and i love this think i have not seen any of these out here in restoring it had a 14 hp honda motor in it have 2 choices 17hp kohler v twin or a polaris 440 twin two stroke looking for some input

Hi kidkenn, welcome to the forum. If you are wanting to go fast then go with the 2 stroke. If you want low end torque and the ability to use the Hustler for work or technical trails, go with the V twin.

Hello everyone, I have just purchased my first AATV, a 1989 Argo 6x6 with a 16HP B&S twin. It's in pretty good shape for it's age but before I start charging around the country side in am going over it with a "fine tooth comb" so I can enjoy myself fully because I have wanted one of these things for a VERY long time so I'm determined to exercise some patience and get it set up properly. The previous owner told me about this site and how friendly and helpful he found everyone to be. I'm sure I am going to encounter problems that will baffle me so it will be great to have all this expertise to fall back on. I live in Australia but am originally from Springfield, MA but have lived here for 43 years. Needless to say I'm figuring that I will have to turn to the States for chasing up parts for such an old machine. Anyhow I am looking forward to chatting with members of this site. Cheers, Bob

Hi Bob, welcome to the site. If you go over the machine like you are planning to, it will be much more enjoyable. You won't have to worry about breaking down every time you go out and if you happen to for some reason, you will already know the machine inside and out.

[russ wheeler]

Live in south Louisiana, deer hunter, found a swamp fox, got it going, runs great

[Fordracingdude]

Hey guys I'm new to the amphibious vehicle and I was wandering if there's a way I can find out the year and stuff like that the SN#8543. The guy said that it was a 2000 but I know better than that I think it's like an 89' or so.thank you very much for adding me to this website!!!

[Argoman84]

Hello 6x6world,
I am new to owning an argo 8x8 and I am looking forward to using it for hunting this year.

[phantom]

Newbie to 6x6
I have owned a custom build motorcycle shop for 45 years I retired 5 years ago
Bought a junk Swamp Fox a year ago and I'm just finishing it up now

[Mike]

Live in south Louisiana, deer hunter, found a swamp fox, got it going, runs great

Russ, welcome to the forum. Have fun with your Swamp Fox

Hey guys I'm new to the amphibious vehicle and I was wandering if there's a way I can find out the year and stuff like that the SN#8543. The guy said that it was a 2000 but I know better than that I think it's like an 89' or so.thank you very much for adding me to this website!!!

Fordracingdude, welcome to the site. I am assuming you are talking about a Max 6x6 with that serial number. If so, look at the thread at the top of the Max forum. You can use that to help estimate what year Max you have. Without even looking at that thread, I can tell you it is much older than a 2000, probably by 20 years.

Hello 6x6world,
I am new to owning an argo 8x8 and I am looking forward to using it for hunting this year.

Hello Argoman84, welcome to the forum. Have fun with your 8x8.

Newbie to 6x6
I have owned a custom build motorcycle shop for 45 years I retired 5 years ago
Bought a junk Swamp Fox a year ago and I'm just finishing it up now

Hi phantom, welcome to the site. Post some photos of your Swamp Fox when you get it done so we can admire your work.

[newf argo]

Hi guys I live in Newfoundland and I have a 2001 big foot. I served my country for 22 years. Now that I have retired I need a pass time and it a argo for me.

[Mike]

Hi newf argo, welcome to the site. Have fun with your Bigfoot.

[dhirt]

Hi guys new here I have a 1970? amphicat that I bought for a restore. looking for a lower body. will share some pics it looked great after I restored body then blew motor then did not trace wiring from new motor I got and it caught on fire and melted lower tub. need help it was bad got it ride able for now though! Oh yes my name is Don and I live in Pittsburgh pa

[Mike]

Hi Don, welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing photos of your Amphicat. Sorry to hear of the fire.