New members, introduce yourself here

[Papa]

Hi, folks - this is my first post. My name is Terry and I'm from Uniontown, OH (just south of Akron), and I'm really, really new to the 6x6 world. I'm a retired engineer from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. I came across your web site via a friend and decided to try out ATV'ing. I found an Attex ST300/D that looked to be in decent shape (I guess that's relative, eh), so now I'm on a quest to get it up and running. So, I'll be scouring your past posts to learn as much as I can about my "project". The previous owner claimed it ran last year, but it looks like it had a small fire in the engine compartment and the coil (?) looks shot, plus the spark plug wire is cut. I haven't had a chance to thoroughly clean it up and inspect all the mechanicals yet. The wiring diagram I already found on the site should be a big help. I'd like to show you some pics of my 'treasure', but I can't figure out how to attach them to this post (I guess I'm just as new to "posting" as I am to ATV'ing !). If anyone has any tips on what to look for as I clean it up and repair the fire damage, I'd greatly appreciate the comments. I'll keep you posted as I make progress (which should start to happen as soon as this never-ending winter weather finally retreats !);

[mudbug3]

Terry

Big welcome to the forum. Lots of Attex lovers here! You,ve sure come to the right place for any help that you might need on an Attex machine.

[Model Citizen]

Hey Papa,

Whipper & I are Buckeye transplants. Get that thing running & try to make it to Ashtabula for racing & riding in June. You won't regret it.

Bridget

[LarryW]

Welcome all new people!!!

[lewis]

Hi PaPa! Glad to have you and look forward to seeing you on the site. Bridget is right, get that machine ready and come to Ashtabula and get in on the fun. Your in a great spot for a great week-end in June. See you around on the site, and again Welcome!!!

Lewis

[Mike]

Al and papa, welcome to the site!

[Terry Brown]

Hello out there! My name is Terry and I have wanted to get one of these machines for years but the demands of life and family kind of got priority. I am looking for an 8x8 and have met Don, at "Argo"in Va Beach. His machines got my pressure up and that is for sure. I live in Williamsburg, Va and have a place in the Northern Neck. I am learning the computer "thang", as I go, so bear with me. I know very little about AATV's except I sure do like the idea. How is the best way to get into a machine other than new? I am a retired comm airplane mechanic and can fix almost anything. I would like to get a used machine that I can get into and see what makes it live and then decide what I need. The 8x8 is the top end for me but the factory sure is proud of them. I retired in 2005 and do not have the income that I once had so I will take this as it comes. Hope to meet you all out there someday. TR

[mudbug3]

Terry,


Hello and welcome to the forum. You,ll meet lots of helpful people here, and you,ve also come to the right place to find an amphib that suits your needs.

[Mike]

Hi Terry,

Welcome to the site. For a used machine look here in the classified section, on ebay, and on craigslist. You can also post a wanted ad in the classifieds here on the site. If you are patient you can always find a good deal somewhere. Look around and be sure to read the Used ATV Buyer's guide before you purchase anything. Good luck!

[fomocoguy]

Good morning all! I'm a new member here and just thought I'd say hello. I just picked up a 2000 MaxIV that is basically brand new yesterday for a song (I think; is $2500 for a machine with less than 10hours and no dirt on it ever a song?) and am looking foward to taking her out and stretching her mud/sea legs! I'm going to fab up a cage and install a winch, so hopefully you guys will be cool with some questions. I'll be happy to document the fabrication and submit some info here in exchange for some measurements! Anyways, that a subject for another thread, just wanted to say hello from St. Louis. Thanks!

Here she is:

[thebuggyman1]

Not a song....no, You got riped off......But, being the nice guy I am. I'd be willing to take it off your hands. lol
You stole that thing!!! And I'm jealous! The big question is: Are you sure that is a ford pulling the trailer? I need a little more picture to be sure. Welcome to the site!

[eddieb1965]

Are you sure it isnt stolen? Thats the best deal I have ever heard of for that machine in that shape.

[LarryW]

Good morning all! I'm a new member here and just thought I'd say hello. I just picked up a 2000 MaxIV that is basically brand new yesterday for a song (I think; is $2500 for a machine with less than 10hours and no dirt on it ever a song?) and am looking foward to taking her out and stretching her mud/sea legs! I'm going to fab up a cage and install a winch, so hopefully you guys will be cool with some questions. I'll be happy to document the fabrication and submit some info here in exchange for some measurements! Anyways, that a subject for another thread, just wanted to say hello from St. Louis. Thanks!

Welcome to the site!! Awesome find!

[fomocoguy]

Not a song....no, You got riped off......But, being the nice guy I am. I'd be willing to take it off your hands. lol
You stole that thing!!! And I'm jealous! The big question is: Are you sure that is a ford pulling the trailer? I need a little more picture to be sure. Welcome to the site!

Well, I had the baby with me so the Jeep had to do the hauling. Normally it will be pulled around by this:

I'm a big old Ford truck guy, as well as anything that moves under it's own power...

[fomocoguy]

That's great to hear! I have the paperwork with it so I know it's legit. The guy had it advertised on craigslist as a " 6 wheel Amphibian" under the RV heading, so I think it got overlooked by most people. He wanted $2750 but I talked him down to $2500 since he hadn't had any interested parties. It was on there for about a month.