New Black Hustler Bodies - Poll

[mudbug3]

Don,


Will a upper 950 tub fit on top of a lower 980 tub?

[AndyL]

New Black Hustler Bodies - Poll

Here is the official poll to see how much interest there is in purchasing reproduced Hustler bodies (in all black for low cost).
I cannot give a direct price, but an upper or lower body should cost somewhere around $250-$350 not including shipping. Engine covers should be less. Also the option of purchasing an engine cover as well. Select each piece you would like to purchase:

1. Upper Body
2. Lower Body for 950 (up to 22" tires)
3. Lower Body for 980 (up to 26" tires)
4. Engine Cover

You may select more than one by clicking the checkbox in the poll. Remember these will be molded in black HDPE, and prices do NOT include shipping.
Unless I can see if there is another plan I can go with from the molding company, the lower body with more interest will be the one molded. As of now I will make 5 uppers and lowers and we can go from there.

If there is enough interest, I will get the project organized and request a down payment to know you are interested.

Okay let's see what happens...

[AndyL]

Don,


Will a upper 950 tub fit on top of a lower 980 tub?

I'd like Don to pitch in because I assume he would know the answer, but the guy who has the molds has only one upper mold and the two lower molds for the bodies from my understanding...i took it as the upper body works on both...

[AndyL]

FYI i posted a poll on this forum, so check it out and cast your votes.

[AndyL]

haha i meant to put a vote in for the engine cover too but didn't click it and it won't let me anymore... anyway +1 for an engine cover

[AndyL]

gentleman,
we already have enough interest in an upper body and 980 lower body to get some made. the minimum was 5 for each. the only thing i see now is that those of you who voted on a 950 lower tub and upper body may not want to purchase the upper body if the tub is not made, correct?
if we can generate enough interest in the 950 lower body (5 minimum) and same with the engine cover, se can get all bodies reproduced.

i am not sure if the engine cover is any cheaper from the molding company, but i will check as soon as they call me back.

[jerseybigfoot]

The 950 top will fit the 980 bigfoot lower. what thickness material are you planning to use?

[AndyL]

that's good to know. i believe the thickness is 3/8" or something like that. when the plastic is heated and molded the thickness would end up being around 1/4"... is this what the bodies are right now?

[fordtc87]

900?

Will the upper body fit the 900 lower? My upper is in a little need of repair. I am fixing but depending on availability I might get one. It wouldn't be until next year though.

[AndyL]

Will the upper body fit the 900 lower? My upper is in a little need of repair. I am fixing but depending on availability I might get one. It wouldn't be until next year though.

jersey or don should pop in on this one. i imagine all the plastic body hustlers fit. i may make a couple extras but am not sure when they will be made again.

[mudbug3]

jerseybigfoot,

If your positive that the 950 upper tub will also fit the deeper lower tub of the 980 , this will sure open some doors for forum members that want to run larger, and more aggressive tires. I thought this might be the case,, because the lower tub of the 950 is the same dimensions as the lower tub of the Hustler 980. The frames of both also look indentical, with the exception of the Hustler 980 front seat frame being taller to fit the deeper tub of the 980. The ASX tires look really awesome on Don,s Hustler ,980 Bigfoot.

[AndyL]

mudbog i sent a PM to mike to change the poll to say the 950 lower body can accommodate 25" tires.

[jerseybigfoot]

jerseybigfoot,

If your positive that the 950 upper tub will also fit the deeper lower tub of the 980 , this will sure open some doors for forum members that want to run larger, and more aggressive tires. I thought this might be the case,, because the lower tub of the 950 is the same dimensions as the lower tub of the Hustler 980. The frames of both also look indentical, with the exception of the Hustler 980 front seat frame being taller to fit the deeper tub of the 980. The ASX tires look really awesome on Don,s Hustler ,980 Bigfoot.

I have a nos 980 bottom and new 950 top i picked up a few years ago from Richard. The bottom front and rear approach angles were changed to fit the top. BTY 25" rawhide 3 tires will fit on the 950 bottom.

[AndyL]

I have a nos 980 bottom and new 950 top i picked up a few years ago from Richard. The bottom front and rear approach angles were changed to fit the top. BTY 25" rawhide 3 tires will fit on the 950 bottom.

jersey so you are saying that the 950 top will NOT work on the 980 bottom? if that's the case i hope the 980 top is there too because it looks like the 980 is the tub that will be made.

btw if you need the original color i believe richard still has a few left...

[jerseybigfoot]

jersey so you are saying that the 950 top will NOT work on the 980 bottom? if that's the case i hope the 980 top is there too because it looks like the 980 is the tub that will be made.

btw if you need the original color i believe richard still has a few left...

The top is the same for both the low body and tall body. The 980 Bigfoot bottom front is almost vertical when compared to the 950 so the hull length is the same. I believe they also made a low body with the 18 twin which was also a 980. The 980 Bigfoot was the tall body