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  • my ampihcat thats came a long ways

    i posted about this thing a few times on here and done tons of work to it(even had someone ask me how its coming) i know most don't like to paint the body's on these but this one was so beat i had to do something to make it look good. the paint is rustolum rock tan paint i have about 15 cans on it. the bottom black is bed liner which both have held up great the bed liners been on for about a year+ the rock paints had 1 day of riding in the trails and held up really nice.

    it started out looking like this photo.jpg

    ive up graded to 1 1/4 4140 chromoly custom made axles has pined max 2 sprockets.. yest its still only #40chain. that's a plan to change..

    i also have upgraded to a Briggs 18hp vanguard, only reason for re-power was to simply only have to add gas, and the old 2 cycle was having issues with the carb. i know the transmission prob gonna die so that's next on my list the shaft threw the trans has been changed/upgraded to 01a drill rod. it broke once. most pics are current some do still show the old 2 cycle motor.
    this is how it currently sat before the 18hp upgrade
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    heres some pics of the upgrade made a homemade header but it needs mufflers its just way to loud. also the way i made it i can always go back to the 2 cycle if i wanted to. i also picked up a brand new comet 780 clutch from mgf. i have a few extra cans of the rock paint to touch up were i had to cut the body to fit the 18hp motor.
    photo_3[1].jpgphoto_2[1].jpg

    and i had to just share this. this is an app on my phone.
    photo_1[1].jpg
    Last edited by thenewguy; 06-15-2014, 09:12 PM.

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    heres some of the before workIMG_1603.jpgphoto(51).jpgphoto(37).jpgIMG_1861[1].jpgIMG_1817.jpg

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    • #3
      IMG_1860[1].jpgphoto(44).jpgphoto(36).jpgphoto(38).jpgIMG_1567.jpg

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      • #4
        heres a video still working making belt shields and final touches but it will move on its own


        this was also about a month ago when the 2 cycle motor was running good i rode for a whole day (est 5-6 hours)
        Last edited by thenewguy; 06-15-2014, 09:19 PM.

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        • #5
          Looks like you are putting some good ole hours into that machine and is looking good! Nice Job!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by LarryW View Post
            Looks like you are putting some good ole hours into that machine and is looking good! Nice Job!
            yes i have put a lot of time into it but its turned into a fun project, thanks! i enjoy doing the work and being able to get out and see what it can do after.

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            • #7
              Looking good!
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              • #8
                while im here does anyone have an air cleaner top for this motor they'd like to sell i have the bottom but haven't reinstalled because i dont have a top. funny you guys wouldn't believe i paid like 35 bucks for the motor like a year ago when i worked at a scrap yard just never wanted to pay for the clutch.

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                • #9
                  Nice job on the amphicat.......I just bought one without engine and contemplating what to throw in it. Maybe a 10HP diesel? Not sure....but seeing your work has inspired me to get busy.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the updates, you did some nice work there.

                    I am going to show vid to my friend that I gave my Amphicat to so it will fire him up
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Andyman View Post
                      Thanks for the updates, you did some nice work there.

                      I am going to show vid to my friend that I gave my Amphicat to so it will fire him up
                      I'll post some more videos the last time I rode it with the 2cycle this thing was beast with the 290cc 2 cycle can't wait to try out the 18hp Briggs

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                      • #12
                        Btw.....I do like the color you went with. Good choice.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by autobon7 View Post
                          Btw.....I do like the color you went with. Good choice.
                          thanks! it took me almost a year to decide what to use because i wanted it to last. this paint is textured.. i really like it but it dont go far per can and its like 9bucks a can.
                          this is what i used but in the light tan color.
                          Rust-Oleum American Accents 12-oz. Stone Sienna Textured Finish Spray Paint-7994830 at The Home Depot

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                          • #14
                            some more vids which all were same day with the 2 cycle this was all the first big real work hard test since putting the axles and everything in. other then up and down a field and in the winter.



                            little swim testing still not 100% sealed but it floats


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                            • #15
                              pretty darn cool looks like having fun, at times I've thought 2 stroke however I'll stick with my goal of diesel.

                              You've done a lot of work and I hope to see more of this machine in vids n pics, thanks for sharing!
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