1998 Max II owner looking at buying an older Max II project needs help

[Leftybowler22]

I was looking for some help from you guys. I checked out a craigslist ad for an argo project for $300. When I get there it looks just like my Max II. Major differences are a 2 stroke motor, fiberglass body in bad shape, and little 3 bolt hubs. All drive train seems ok but upper body is so bad I couldn't find any serial or model numbers. Is this a Max II? What approximate year is it? And is it worth $300?

Ill appreciate any help into this.

[Leftybowler22]

I also don't know much about the original tires on these old maxes. I've heard about "balloon tires" like I see on argos. I think this had them with tiny 3 bolt hubs. Are these stock?

[wedge]

Best if you could get some pic's of it. That way we can see what your looking at.
The price doesn't sound bad but then again I am not looking it over ?
You should fill in your Profile so we know where your at That way someone on here may be close enough to look at it with you ?

[Leftybowler22]

Good point, I filled in my profile. I am picking it up Saturday morning for $200. For that price if it's in too bad of shape I can always use for parts or make something with it. Thanks

[wedge]

It should be worth that in parts alone.

[hydromike]

Here's the craigslist ad.... It does look to be a Max II.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/snw/5996676337.html

[boyerbl]

Definitely an early MAxII

[Leftybowler22]

Yep that's the one. It's loaded up and he's delivering it tonight I guess. So how early a Max is it? Early 70s?

[Leftybowler22]

Since the fiberglass body is junk and I noticed the tub is full of holes and cracks I was thinking of just using the frame and drivetrain and making a 6 wheeled non amphibious atv. Has anyone ever done anything like this? I assume also the tub helped strengthen the frame from twisting and bending. Any input or opinions would be helpful. Otherwise Ill just be selling off whatever parts I can.

[Leftybowler22]

Nobody has any input on this?

[Mike]

Members have run without their tubs for fun when they had their machines apart but I don't know of anyone that is just simply running frame and drivetrain permanently. This photo always comes to mind, even 9 years later:


The tub isn't a structural component to the chassis so that's not a problem but the ATV is a lot less useful without any kind of protection/floatation. I couldn't tell from your post if you were going to try to build onto the frame or just run the frame? If I were in your shoes, I would either try to repair the tub, get a used tub from someone here on the forum or part it out. Now, if you are planning on building something custom, I can get behind that idea as well.

[Leftybowler22]

I'm not sure what I'm going to do so thanks for the info and your suggestions.