New members, introduce yourself here

[Outlaw1]

That's for the great "Howdy" Mike. I will look in to the "How To's" for that seat mod.
Outlaw

[redtec878]

Hey amphibious world!

I'm new to this, so take it easy on me. I live in northern Alberta and I just purchased an Argo. Its a 1987 8x8 with a Tecumseh 016. I'm in the process of restoring it and having a little trouble finding the engine mounts. If theres anyone out there that can help me I'd greatly appreciate it.
Any other information on this particular unit would also be helpful as this is my first amphibious vehicle and I'm quite a fan.

I'm looking foward to chatting with you guy's and being a part of this community. There will be pics and info of my restoration as I progress in this forum.

Please share your thoughts and experiences with me.

Thanks
Redtec878

[Adam in Va]

hey adam in va. just wondered where you are in va. 2 of us in front royal area. one is don, a real attex pro. johnboy va.

Over the hill from ya in Madison Va. Would like to know if there are 6x6 meets? Or general ATV rides set up, when and where?

[thebuggyman1]

Over the hill from ya in Madison Va. Would like to know if there are 6x6 meets? Or general ATV rides set up, when and where?

Adam, we'd all like to see more organized rides, but unfortunately it takes someone to organize them. Are you a "take charge" kind of person?
Until that person comes along, we have Busco Beach N.C. each spring and fall. Ashtabula Oh. every June and usually again in Sept. The last 2 years we have done Haspin acres in Indianna the beginning of Nov. And some are even making it to the Texas mud nationals, I believe that's held in March.
There is also a rodeo held in your area that some go to. Most of these rides will be posted in the Six Wheeling section. Six Wheeling

[Mike]

Hey amphibious world!

I'm new to this, so take it easy on me. I live in northern Alberta and I just purchased an Argo. Its a 1987 8x8 with a Tecumseh 016. I'm in the process of restoring it and having a little trouble finding the engine mounts. If theres anyone out there that can help me I'd greatly appreciate it.
Any other information on this particular unit would also be helpful as this is my first amphibious vehicle and I'm quite a fan.

I'm looking foward to chatting with you guy's and being a part of this community. There will be pics and info of my restoration as I progress in this forum.

Please share your thoughts and experiences with me.

Thanks
Redtec878

Hey redtec878, welcome to the forum. We don't treat new members any differently than old ones here, so no worries about that. For your engine mounts, I'm not familiar with that particular model of Argo but try posting your question in the Argo forum and some of the more knowledgeable members should be able to help.

[6X6scar]

Hi from Western KY

Hi, I didn't see this thread initially so this is actually my second post. My name is Mark and I just bought my first 6x6. It's a Hustler 980. It will be somewhat of a project. You can follow my journey with it on my blog and find out what else I have under construction.

MendingThings.com

[Mike]

Hi Mark, welcome to the forum.

[Ford]

Hi from Northern KY. I've been using a Conquest for about the past 17 years. Now time for an overhaul. I'm in the process of changing all bearings and chains and would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

[Mike]

Hi Ford, welcome to the forum. There are a couple of bearing replacement videos in the how-to section of the site on the home page. Check those out before you dive in to at least get a preview of what will be involved.

[Kaduda]

Greetings from Manitoba, Canada...

I'm looking at building my own unit...I've got a few old swathers for parts, couple of Versatile 103's for the frame and wheels, and a Versatile 400 for the Vickers Hydrostatic Transmission that I will rip apart and rebuild into a tracked unit kinda like...

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Should leave me with a 8' x 12' platform with 30" tracks to build upon...Possible attachments are post pounder, crane and back hoe for those damn beaver dams in the swamp...

[junkwagen]

Hy everybody, been reading this site form a long time and has been a great help for building a small buggy for my kids (which I use most of the time), it started as an electric thing and now is a very fast unsuspended buggy with a Vanguard 16hp that is in need of a overhaul at this time and I will appreciate if anybody can help me with a site to buy a piston kit, rev kit and gaskets, cannot fin everything in one place or the just do not sell international, by the way, I am from Chile, South America.

[Nubs]

Hy everybody, been reading this site form a long time and has been a great help for building a small buggy for my kids (which I use most of the time), it started as an electric thing and now is a very fast unsuspended buggy with a Vanguard 16hp that is in need of a overhaul at this time and I will appreciate if anybody can help me with a site to buy a piston kit, rev kit and gaskets, cannot fin everything in one place or the just do not sell international, by the way, I am from Chile, South America.

Welcome

[Nubs]

They sell and ship anywhere


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[Mike]

Hi Kadua, welcome to the forum. Post some photos of your project as you go. We always enjoy seeing new and creative ways of building a skid steer ATV.

[junkwagen]

many thanks Nubs, I will try there: