New Hustler Owner

[bigjimmyhognuts]

New to the 6x6 scene, great site, lots of good info. Happened across this little beauty the other day so I made the guy a lowball offer...and he took it. Maybe some of the more seasoned members can give me a little insight on what I have. Heres what I know so far, its a 1980 Hustler. It has a 500cc 2stroke Chapperal engine, bucket seats, aluminium roll bar and tracks. Additional info and advice would be awesome

[jpswift1]

Very nice machine......it should say on the dash plate the model number. I'm guessing a it's a Hustler 900. The Chaparral G50B is a rocket of an engine......Attex used it in the Superchief and Max used it in the early Max IV models. You've got yourself an excellent machine here and if you need any pointers post a question in the Hustler section of the site and I'm sure there'll be many helpful Hustler owners that can help you along.

[bigjimmyhognuts]

Tracks installed

Been tinkering with the hustler and decided to put the tracks on. IMAG0055-1.jpg

[coosaridgerider]

Man....That looks awesome,Is that a 950 or 980.I was thinking about putting some tracks on my big block 980.

[coosaridgerider]

What size tires are you running and how much ground clearance did it add.I have the 25"rawhidelll and they suck.

[jpswift1]

Looks great! I can't really see many details in the pics of how the tracks are set up or if that's a 950 or a 980 Hustler. Do you have some more pics? We'd love to see. That Hustler is a monster with the tracks on it!

[bigjimmyhognuts]

I put another picture in the Hustler Gallery because i couldnt firuge out how to add it to this thread. Ill get some more detailed pics tonight but theres a frame that goes under the tub

[jpswift1]

It's a standard short tub Hustler, but the track systems seems to lift it up. Very cool! I've never seen a track system like that.......does it look like it's a factory original?

[Noel Woods]

That is an unusual track system. Please post some detail photos showing the underside of the body and how the axles are connected.

[Mike]

It reminds me of the Ratcliffe (lifted Attex). You definitely have some good ground clearance.

[highrollinmopars]

Does anybody have a link to tje picture in the Hustler gallery? I couldnt find it. Those tracks look very interesting

[trebmaster]

[highrollinmopars]

I found the gallery photos. I would love it if you would post some better pictures of how the tracks are designed and how they mount up. Thanks Thomas