Super Swamp Fox

[oldstreetracer]

Drove 10 hours yesterday to pick up my new find. This machine is in very good shape for it's age. Been in the same family it's entire life. It has been up graded with a V-twin briggs, new tires and a split shift. The chains, bearings and seal look to be in excellent condition and the body has only a few chips. I will be tearing it down and restoring it. I am sure I will need advise from members who have experience with these machines.DSCN0330.jpgDSCN0326.jpgDSCN0328.jpgDSCN0329.jpgDSCN0327.jpg

[tbone9]

Oh you're the one that called before me lol. Congrats, looks Like it's in great shape.

[Andyman]

That Fox is NICE!!!

[Mudmax]

Very nice super swamp fox.

[brushcutter]

It looks really nice and if memory serves me correctly, the SSF is a very fast swimmer with the right tires. I do have a question though, if everything is in good condition, why rebuild it now? Ride it and check it out, then if you are satisfied that all is good ride it until something major needs fixing. Just hate to see you rebuild a rideable machine if it is not needed.

[oldstreetracer]

Hi, I bought this Fox for two reasons. One I have wanted one for a long time...... missed out on a couple. Two I need a project to work on. I have built street rods for years but I gave that up now. I need something to work on....... so I am tearing it down and I will be cleaning, blasting and powder coating. Repairing or replacing and then putting it all back together. That is what I love to do! I have a nicely restored Kid to drive. I will post pictures when the Fox is done. Old men need projects...... it keeps us going.

[Andyman]

Hi, I bought this Fox for two reasons. One I have wanted one for a long time...... missed out on a couple. Two I need a project to work on. I have built street rods for years but I gave that up now. I need something to work on....... so I am tearing it down and I will be cleaning, blasting and powder coating. Repairing or replacing and then putting it all back together. That is what I love to do! I have a nicely restored Kid to drive. I will post pictures when the Fox is done. Old men need projects...... it keeps us going.

I can understand that , please keep us updated

[oldstreetracer]

Axle removal!!!!!!!!!!

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SWAMP FOX RESTORERS.....I need advice. The previous owner put roll pins in the sprockets and then welded them in. I tried kobalt, titanium and HSS drills.........none of them work. I got one off by drilling with a masonary drill. Not the way to go. I did order a TTP Hard drill from England...... hope it works. Did anyone cut the axles to get them out and if so what did you replace them with? Any advice will be appreciated....Thank you!!!!

[tbone9]

Is it possible to grind the weld off with a small die grinder bit then drive the roll pin out?

[oldstreetracer]

Hi, Yes I have ground some down with a grinder but it has a 4" wheel. Some of the pins are in too small of a space. I just received my TTP drill bit..... which I used on one weld and it cut like it was going through regular steel. I am impressed and I hope they all drill that easy. Does anyone know if axles are available used or new? I know..... call Rick at 6x6. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[philipatmaxfour]

Hi, Yes I have ground some down with a grinder but it has a 4" wheel. Some of the pins are in too small of a space. I just received my TTP drill bit..... which I used on one weld and it cut like it was going through regular steel. I am impressed and I hope they all drill that easy. Does anyone know if axles are available used or new? I know..... call Rick at 6x6. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UHM-maybe not-some guys say to stay away? you will get lots of replies re. getting new axles but I bet Whipper can ship new custom, made to order, hi grade axles from Arizona for about what"rick" charges?

[oldstreetracer]

Axles are out..... what a pain!! Once I got the role pins out I went and bought a 3' piece of 1.25" axle and used it and a 10 lb. sledge hammer to pound the axles out from the opposite side. The easy axles came out with a slide hammer and some heat. I saw in a post that Max bearings and retainers, etc. will work on a Super Swamp Fox. Does anyone who restored a Fox know if this is true? Thanks again!!!!!!!!!

[oldstreetracer]

Fun

Progress!

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[hydromike]

I saw in a post that Max bearings and retainers, etc. will work on a Super Swamp Fox. Does anyone who restored a Fox know if this is true? Thanks again!!!!!!!!!

The standard 3-bolt flange and 72mm (HC207-20) bearings work on the Swamp Fox. Jeez, I think they're 72mm, I haven't had to even look at the bearings on that machine in years.

You've probably seen my Swamp Fox gallery, but here's the link just in case... http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/g835...swamp-fox.html

[oldstreetracer]

Hydromike. What did you use to paint the inside of your swamp fox? I am done fiber glassing and am ready to finish the inside of the tub. I bought bed liner but I noticed that you appear to have painted your tub. If so have you had any problem with the finish coming off? Thank you!!!!!