New Black Hustler Bodies - Poll

[AndyL]

He said he would let me pop bodies off because he would be interested in
buying some. But he obviously wants his sold before new ones are made.

[mudbug3]

micmac,


I would agree with you about R.C. He,s in it to make $$$

[micmac]

Honestly I would be shocked if RC "handed over" the molds. Not really his M.O. I would expect he would charge for their use.

[AndyL]

I spoke with Richard Clark who has the molds right now, and he told me as soon as he clears his shop of the leftover bodies originally made from Hustler, he will give us access to mold the bodies ourselves.
He told me is has approximately 3-4 upper bodies and lower bodies left. Those of you who need the bodies for restoration purposes, realize the bodies I will make are black, NOT the original Hustler brownish/green color. Also, he told me he never received the mold for the engine color, so that is unfortunately not an option anymore (unless I eventually fabricate a new one or make them out of fiberglass, etc).
So, if anyone here who needs Hustler bodies are interested in having NOS original bodies, Richard has them Welcome to Richard's Relics Parts for Amphibious ATV's,. Once he is out of bodies, he will pass over the molds for us to use to make custom bodies.
Anyone interested in the NOS molds from Richard?

TO ONCE AGAIN CLARIFY, THE 950 LOWER BODY WILL ACCEPT UP TO 25" TIRES. At this point, if we get the molds there is enough interest to make upper bodies and 980 lower bodies.

[mudbug3]

jerseybigfoot


Three Hustler 980,s that I bought all had 18 hp , briggs motors in them. I traded one Hustler that had the standard size 980 tub, but I still own three other Hustler 980,s with the extra deep tub. These models were called " Super Hustlers " by some people. The extra deep , lower tub on this particular 980 model, allowed you to run 26 inch tires with tracks.

[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

[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]

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]

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

[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]

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.

[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]

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?

[jerseybigfoot]

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

[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.