two transmissions one swamp fox 8X8

[santa]

I recently traded for the elusive 8X8 Swamp Fox in Alaska and am trying to get it going. It appears to have the T20 tranny with an additional 2 speed tranny. The engine powers the 2 speed, High, Low, Nuetral, Reverse, that is chain connected to the T20. Should the T20 be left in Foreward all the time and the 2 speed used for full time or what?

[micmac]

This is quite interesting. Can't help with what you are asking but I'm sure everyone would like to see pictures of an 8X8 swamp fox and how the transmissions are set up.

[jpswift1]

I was reading some old Swamp Fox brochures and it said there was an optional high/low range gear box with the T-20. I immediately thought of this Swamp Fox 8x8. Could you please post some pictures of it so we can help you figure this out. Thanks. I'd be willing to say that it can operate in forward or reverse, both high and low.

[Noel Woods]

I talked to a man a few years ago who had one of the two speed transmission Swamp Fox machines. He described it as a detached gear box that worked in conjunction with the T-20. He told me that the set up didn't work too well and he eventually removed it. I have never seen one, nor the hydraulic transmission that the Swamp Fox used for a short time-frame. I'd like to see the photos as well.

[santa]

I will try to take pictures tonight and post tomorrow.

[jpswift1]

Cool. We'd really appreciate that. I'm really looking forward to seeing the machine and its driveline.

[santa]

how do you post pix?

[jpswift1]

This should help:

Login - Amphibious ATV Pictures

[amphibious drew]

I usually upload it to the gallery first and the there is a link at the bottom of the page that needs to be copied and pasted into the box that opens when you click on the tree picture thing that is above the text box while writing a post.

[jpswift1]

Six Wheeler Photos - Amphibious ATV Pictures

Theres a thin blue menu bar in the upper right hand side of the page. On the far right hand side of that blue menu bar you'll see where it says "Home · Search · Profile · Upload Photos". Click "Upload Photos" and go from there.

I can't wait to see that Swamp Fox 8x8!

[santa]

I think they went to the gallery.

[jpswift1]

Those pictures just made my day! Thanks so much for posting them. The only pics I've ever seen were the small resolution ones on the Craigslist ad. I never saw a Swamp Fox with the optional 2 speed gearbox. It's an interesting set up, especially after seeing the close up pics. This looks like they basically took a standard short tub (not the tall Super version) Swamp Fox and just stretched it out, kind of like Attex did with their 8x8 military tank trainer. Thanks so much for posting the pics for us to enjoy. I posted some of the thumbnail links below.

[micmac]

Thanks for posting those pictures. That is a very unique machine and I'm sure most of the enthusiast here were glad to see it. I'm not sure what you plan on doing with it but I'd like to throw out a plea. Please, Please don't cut it up / camo paint it or turn it into a tank (sorry George!) this unit deserves a nice original restore. Unfortunately it's value in $ won't go up that much even though it's rare so it would have to be a labor of love. Sometimes people hear rare and think $$$ but in reality things like this are only interesting to a pocket of us people who happen to enjoy this hobby. I'm looking forward to updates as you go and congrats on finding a really cool unique machine.

[Noel Woods]

Thanks for posting the photos, this is a really nice and unique machine. I agree with micmac that it needs to stay stock and would be a great candidate for a full restoration some day. I'm sure its really enjoyable to operate.

I noted the Honda Ridgeline in the background, nice vehicle as well, I've got one and think they are great.

Again, thanks for the photos of the 8x8 Swamp Fox, would love to see it up close some day!

[santa]

got it going and took it out. what a blast. the 2 speed tranny made a world of difference in the speed. on lever on the t20 slips out of foreword; does it need adjustment or new guts on the shifter guide?
santa