newbie here with a sidewinder

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Hey everyone I got a sidewinder the other day I guess is made by hustler I have some pictures but I'm at work today so I will have to wait til then to post em but it has the 18 hp briggs in it and it came with tracks but ill have to get the pictures up later tonight.

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Also where can i find parts for this thing? I can already tell i need a throttle cable and i may need a starter as well

[jpswift1]

Welcome aboard. The Hustler 950 and Sidewinder are pretty much the exact same machine. Whatever you do, don't deal with Richard's Relics / Route6x6. You'll get overcharged, unreasonably high shipping and handling charges, poor customer service, and inferior quality parts.

Measure the length of your throttle cable and you can get a new throttle handle and cable assembly from Recreatives. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511 Just measure the length of yours and they'll be able to get one from a Max to you that is a similar lenght. As far as the starter goes, you can get one cheap off ebay:

I think this is the one, but you might want to double check it with yours. NEW STARTER BRIGGS STRATTON 5-18HP 497595 693054 497594 | eBay

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Ok great thanks for the info! I had been looking at that richards relics and hes sayin he just bought a bunch of hustler overstock or left over stock. Thanks for the heads up tho if they are doin that i want no part. I have a ton of leaves and dirt in the bottom of it and it has been sitting for like 20 years. the chains are pretty rusty. I was gonna get it running and get em moving some and then take em off and soak em in deisel or something to help break up the rust a little.

[coosaridgerider]

You would be better off replacing your chains.It would prevent future problems.

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Ok I finally got a few pictures up here. I worked on it most of the day, I got the top off it got it all washed up and everything. How do i tell if i have a T-20 trans and also where are the serial numbers on the motor so i can find the starter i need its a little different than the one you posted.

[thebuggyman1]

It looks like a t-20 to me. It is kindof hard to tell with the trans sooo small in the picture. Here are t-20's, new and old style.

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Ah yes I have the one on the left Thank you!. Any idea on where to get chains?

[amphibious drew]

You need 50# chain. EBay, Amazon, and many specialty retailers on line sell chain. The better the chain, the longer it lasts. Many members use diamond brand chain. Its good stuff and made in the good old USA.

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Excellent! Searching now

[jpswift1]

What in the world is the framework under the axles and body? I've never seen a setup like that.

[kadookid]

kinda looks like someone was trying to get more tub ground clearance i've never seen anything like it

[amphibious drew]

I was assuming it was just something to move it around with while working on it, but my first tiny glance I was thinking it was a Springer lol.

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

According to the PO its a rack for using the tracks. Its got a gear and chain set up that is odd looking as well ill grab some close up pictures of it tomorrow seems weird tho

[EWHOLTZCLAW]

Hey guess what! I forgot to get you guys a picture of that. Sorry sometimes i dont think good. Ill try and get one up soon. I got it mostly cleaned up pretty good pulled the engine out to replace the starter. Went to the local parts house and they wanted 144 bucks!! I got on ebay and got one for 36 bucks free shipping. MAN. So im just kind of waiting on that for now. I just got done reading turtlecrawlers thread and im thinking about painting mine as well. It will be all black. Any suggestions on the type of paint? I picked up some from ace that is made for plastic but i dont want to screw that up. Next time we go to Cheyenne im gonna go to the fabric shop and find some to make a top for the roll cage. Anyway any other suggestions are more then welcome. More updates probably after i get the starter which will be in the next day or so hopefully.