New Hustler Owner

[jasout]

Greetings! I was recently looking for parts for my 3 wheeler when I came across a unique find out in the snow. The parts guy said he thought it was a hustler 6 wheeler but didn't know anything else about it, except it was missing some parts. He said I could have whatever was there for $75 so I loaded it up and brought it home.

I think it is a 1969? Anyone able to give me any information from the pictures I have attached? Once the top thaws, I will send a photo of it as well. It is faded red.

Thanks for any help as I am excited to see if I can get it together!

[Mike]

According to the Hustler 6x6 brochures, the newer style Hustler was introduced in 1975 so yours should be between 1969-1975. Perhaps one of the Hustler experts can verify that and maybe help you with a more accurate year.

[jasout]

Thanks for the reply. Here are a couple pictures of the top. Sorry for the snow but I haven't cleared out enough space in the garage yet

[JoeMeg]

Looks like you have an old 880 there.
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I have two of them. They both have T-20 transmissions. I've never seen a drive like the one in yours. Kinda looks like a Baker-Hill or similar. As Mike said,perhaps one of the Hustler experts will chime in.

[jasout]

Thanks for the reply! I was wondering since the T-20 seems to be the only transmission I see in these hustlers. Also wondering about the Hirth motor.

[JoeMeg]

Here is that trans in a May 1970 publication.

http://www.6x6world.com/images/6x6-articles/1970-May-Poplar-Mechanics-hustler-atv-article-3.jpg

[jasout]

Thanks for sharing the article! That looks like the setup I have. I pulled the rest of the parts I collected out of the shed and found the transmission.

Finally got the snow and ice cleaned off so I am ready to start my new project. This is going to be a special build for me as it will be the first project with my youngest son. He has been battling bone cancer the last 3 years and is currently in remission so this will be an enjoyable time for us both.

Thanks for all the help!

[Bushman]

If you check out the old Popular Mechanics magazine article with the Hustler on the cover, the model they covered had the same drive system and a jet pump. I had one of the old fiberglass Hustlers with a T-20 and the jet drive powered by some 440 twin 2 stroke.