Picked up a nice Hustler today.

[JeffJ]

I picked this up at a farm auction today here in Colorado. I could not find any identifying markers on it but after reviewing many pictures, it is obviously a Hustler. Seems pretty original other than the roll cage. Has a great running Kohler. However it's red, not yellow as I see in others. Who can tell me more about it? Obviously some guys on here with much knowledge on these! I plan on keeping here on the farm. Lots of fun for sure. We have a small lake that we can use it on also. I've always loved these, but never owned one, so when I saw it at the auction and it fired right up. I knew I had to have it. I'll take more pics later of the engine compartment. By the colors, is this a Sidewinder? Looking for lots of good times with this little Hustler!

[Don]

Looks like a Sidewinder. The later ones used a Hustler body but in different colors. I think the roll cage is OEM as well. Nice find!

[jpswift1]

That's actually a later model Sidewinder, which was just basically a rebranded Hustler 950. They were built by Clay Ratcliffe in Evergreen Springs, Colorado. The Kohler K341 engines came in both red and yellow. As Don said, the roll cage on it is original, not aftermarket or homemade.
Good find, this looks like a really nice machine.

[highrollinmopars]

I think that's the same one I saw on craigslist. Its nice to see it end up with a forum member. Welcome

[amphibious drew]

I like it. The color sets it off and apart from the pack.

[turtlecrawler]

Great find..............If you have any questions or just need some help give me a yell.... I too live here in Co. (southern) I have just finished a total rebuild on my Hustler/Sidewinder....They are great machines...you will have tons of fun with it....

[JeffJ]

Yea Turtle, I read through your build. Very awesome! I'll have to do a rebuild someday similar, but have way to many car projects ahead of it right now. It runs great, so we'll just enjoy it as it is for now. Can't wait to learn more about it.

[JeffJ]

Ah yes. Now that I see this thread, it is for sure a Sidwinder, so really a Hustler just rebranded as a Sidewinder. Very cool. Thanks for the help!

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other...idewinder.html

[turtlecrawler]

Jeffj give me a buzz if I can help you with anything......I am also wondering what type of fuel cap you have...it looks like it might have a gauge in it....if so can you take a pic of it. I am looking for a fuel cap with a gauge in it.....Thanks

Yea Turtle, I read through your build. Very awesome! I'll have to do a rebuild someday similar, but have way to many car projects ahead of it right now. It runs great, so we'll just enjoy it as it is for now. Can't wait to learn more about it.

[JeffJ]

My wife just did not understand the awesomeness of the AATV until I gave her a lesson on driving it on our back property tonight. It is now officially cool. Since all three of us can ride in it, now it is cool.

Turtle,
It does have a cap with gauge, but it is not functional. The float is missing from it. It is just like the one in this link below. I'm sure there are some guys who can tell us exactly which one we need for the Hustler. It's a pretty standard one which I'm sure can be sourced from some other piece of equipment.

GAS CAP WITH GAUGE JOHN DEERE AM39206 [125120] - $14.58 : , Lawn Mower Grave Yard Equipment Used Tractor Parts Salvage

[Stonewall]

Nice Sidewinder! Looks like it's in great condition too. The Kohler K341 is a great little engine, and shouldn't give you any trouble.

Turtle,
It does have a cap with gauge, but it is not functional. The float is missing from it. It is just like the one in this link below. I'm sure there are some guys who can tell us exactly which one we need for the Hustler. It's a pretty standard one which I'm sure can be sourced from some other piece of equipment.

GAS CAP WITH GAUGE JOHN DEERE AM39206 [125120] - $14.58 : , Lawn Mower Grave Yard Equipment Used Tractor Parts Salvage

That gas cap/gauge won't work with the Hustler/Sidewinder tank. For one thing, it's too long. Your tank is only about 7" deep (8" to the top of the filler neck). I bought one just like it but 2" shorter, and it was threaded for a threaded filler neck. You can get a NOS cap/gauge like the one you have from Richard Clark, but he sells them for $30 each. I put a sending unit from Summit racing in my tank, and used a GM gas guage from Equus. Total cost is around $50, but it goes well with my full set of gauges and dash panel.

[JeffJ]

I just posted that link for a reference to appearance. No, that particular gauge will not work. That one is too tall and also threaded. I believe that I've found one that will. Once I get it, I'll post it if it does. I love your dash. That looks great!

[Dandahermit]

Holly **** Jeff!!!!!! That's the exact machine I have, rollbar and all!!! I wish mine was that nice when I got it. It had a badly bent front axle and had been left in the weather for 8 years. I'm just now getting around to a rebuild.Trying to gather enough info n advice to proceed. I am no newbe to the ATV world or machines, just this model. Had a Max II in Alaska. I'm trying to figure how to get these freakin axles out. Your posting helped me finally answer what model I have. Says Sidewinder on the rear panels n has an 18 hp Briggs with 271 hours on it. I hate the color (same as yours) and Im gonna color the bottom black. Good luck with yours and be glad it has a roll bar cause I wouldn't drive one without one!!! My Max almost killed me in the bush. Flipped over backwards on top of me just when I hit a small hummock. Have fun Dan