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Title: New member
Post by: Argo8x8 on August 17, 2017, 05:47:52 PM: Hi Sure am happy to have this new board, just found it. Will be around it, learning it.
The downloads section looks neat. Already have 22 manuals in it. Cool and Happy

I will attach the happy song

Thanks
Jeff Bar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM)
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Post by: whipperag on August 17, 2017, 07:07:59 PM: Hey Jeff, You beat us here. Thanks Richard for getting this new board up and running.
It's all new and fresh and ready to start posting new and old pics and vids.
Welcome everyone and let's get this site rockin.

Whipper
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Post by: Model Citizen on August 17, 2017, 07:24:34 PM: Been riding these 6 wheel things for over 40 years. One of these days I hope to get it right. If you guys let me hang with you, I'll try to keep up.

So happy to be here. :)

Bridget
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Post by: George on August 17, 2017, 07:31:05 PM: I'm here! :D
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Post by: Argo8x8 on August 17, 2017, 07:38:55 PM: Hey nice: Hi Whipper, Bridget and George :)

Lets spread the word that this site is open for us.

Jeff Bar
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Post by: Model Citizen on August 17, 2017, 07:52:21 PM: HAHA, JEFF.

Hope the dog doesn't get kennel cough. ;D

Bridget
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Post by: Argo8x8 on August 17, 2017, 07:57:38 PM: Bridget

Or get something else!

I am just playing around learning about posting, neat the way to post videos.
I like that Chat Box feature on home page, neat as its different

Jeff Bar
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Post by: Egoperf on August 17, 2017, 08:15:58 PM: Hey guys and gals I'm here ready for some fun again. Thanks Richard for all your hard work making the new site.
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Post by: lw1911 on August 17, 2017, 08:33:47 PM: Ok folks I'm here. No matter what you may have heard, I'm a teddy bear.
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Post by: nubs on August 17, 2017, 08:57:45 PM: Hey
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Post by: Argo8x8 on August 17, 2017, 09:01:38 PM: Hey, hey hey, happy you made it here

Jeff Bar
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Post by: WFO on August 17, 2017, 09:25:12 PM: HERE WE GO , ALL THE SOUP YOU CAN EAT !!!!!
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Post by: wedge on August 17, 2017, 09:48:34 PM: Well My Family and the Seven ! Here I am ! So happy to see this come to play !!
Just got in from putting the Cat Tranny in and was really surprised to see this !
WOW ! funny thing is Big Brother will Not get here unless he registers ?
WFO THANK YOU !!! LOVE the Vid's!!!!!
I look forward to seeing how we do here on the New site and Remember We are a FAMILY OF TRUE 6X6 PEOPLE !!
That said Let's STARTT !! ( That's for you of ! MOD LOL!)
Title: Re: New member
Post by: nubs on August 17, 2017, 09:54:22 PM: Still tryin' to figure out how to post pictures..??

I don't get it Lol :o
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 17, 2017, 09:58:32 PM: (http://)
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Post by: wedge on August 17, 2017, 10:00:21 PM: Hit reply then the second icon on the bottom then attachments below. Brouse then up load.
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Post by: Delduck on August 17, 2017, 10:05:13 PM: Thanks for the new board Richard. Now I've got to figure this one out. Hello everyone from The first state, Deleware.
Title: Re: New member
Post by: nubs on August 17, 2017, 10:19:34 PM: Quote from: wedge on August 17, 2017, 10:00:21 PM
Hit reply then the second icon on the bottom then attachments below. Brouse then up load.

I get that now but don't see the up load part
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 17, 2017, 10:22:51 PM: I just hit the open when I got my pic .
hen Post.
Play with it a little I Know you will get it !
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Post by: nubs on August 17, 2017, 10:24:18 PM: (http://)
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Post by: nubs on August 17, 2017, 10:25:11 PM: got it i think
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Post by: Model Citizen on August 17, 2017, 10:42:37 PM: So happy to see all you guys here. All the Magnificent 7 reunited again, too. (We were STARTTING to worry about how to get a hold of you, Wedge). We know you were just fashionably late.
So far, so good. We're fast learners. Keep telling yourselves that. I know I am.

Bridget

Bigfoot Note..Richard, can we please get a laughing smiley? I plan I doing a lot of laughing with these guys.
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Post by: Nick O. on August 17, 2017, 11:57:44 PM: Big thanks to Richard and Jim for getting the new site up! The downloads section is my favorite part!

I'm looking forward to reading everyone's amphib build threads.
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Post by: AndyL on August 18, 2017, 06:26:40 AM: Just signed up on here! Been a part of the Route6x6 board for many years and 6x6World, but wanted to join this fine group of people too! Thank you all for everything you contribute to the 6x6 community. I've learned a ton from all of you over the years.
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Post by: Phelpsy69er on August 18, 2017, 07:44:42 AM: Hello guys and ladies! I'm on board as well and thank you Richard for the new board. Bear with me as I learn this new one and how to post pics and such. Will look site over better when I'm off this weekend.
Thanks again
Dave Phelps
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Post by: GQ2012 aka wfo2 on August 20, 2017, 12:11:39 AM: I was told I would find the Magnificent Seven here! Hey hey y'all!

GQ2012
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Post by: wedge on August 20, 2017, 09:18:30 AM: We are here LOUD AND PROUD >:D
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Post by: Egoperf on August 20, 2017, 12:36:50 PM: Welcome to the site. Sit back and enjoy
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Post by: wedge on August 20, 2017, 01:56:07 PM: Nice thing here is we get 100% input from ALL of the members. Even the Owners seam to want to Chat and help !!!
NO BS just like a Family of Owners and riders. I felt HURT REALY BAD to get cut from the other site for no Accountable reason ! >:( :'(
But I found being here with this group of people I feel MORE at Home and respected than I ever did there ! Even after 1000 Posts on there !
People are Helpful and respect what you have to say And Heck I even have a Woman Keeping my in Line ! hilarious dance
Title: Re: New member
Post by: garretttpe on August 20, 2017, 08:14:47 PM: Hi All

I am glad to be here, tried for 2 days to register, info went to my junk mail..............lol. I have been a member of the other site for a few years and I am glad this site has opened up for the knowledge and experience you all have given me in the past.

Larry
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Post by: joemeg on August 20, 2017, 09:15:32 PM: Hello everyone. :)
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Post by: lw1911 on August 21, 2017, 12:29:40 AM: Welcome y'all
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Post by: wedge on August 21, 2017, 09:28:19 AM: Welcome to the Party Joe & Larry ! Look forward to talking with ya ! 8)
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Post by: George on August 21, 2017, 09:59:48 AM: Hey Joe,

Good to see you found us!
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Post by: Dozer on August 21, 2017, 01:49:51 PM: Hey Happy to see that new site is up, see you guys around the forum. I was a long term member from the old route6x6 board. Dave Evans
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Post by: mudslinger on August 21, 2017, 02:49:55 PM: So nice to be back on an AATV forum using my old handle, got banned from 6x6world a few years back and had to re-join under a different name, but I always missed my original. Looking forward to participating in this forum as much as the old one.
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 21, 2017, 05:11:47 PM: So WHO where you before ?
The other site won't let you rejoin under a new name as thy watch you computer sig.
Don't remember the name that is why I ask ? ???
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 21, 2017, 05:14:35 PM: Good going Larry ! I knew you would do it ! popcorn
Title: Re: New member
Post by: nubs on August 21, 2017, 07:58:05 PM: Quote from: wedge on August 21, 2017, 05:11:47 PM
So WHO where you before ?
The other site won't let you rejoin under a new name as thy watch you computer sig.
Don't remember the name that is why I ask ? ???

popcorn
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Post by: mudslinger on August 22, 2017, 09:50:33 AM: hello wedge and nubs, I was mudslinger on the 6x6world website but got banned after Mike got his panties in a bunch over a reply I gave to a new poster who didn't have a vehicle that was amphibious, it was an innocent reply having to do with the fact that the website was devoted to vehicles that swim, but Mike took it as rude and banned me. Truth be told, Mike couldn't take criticism of the way he ran his website and we clashed frequently when I sent him suggestions on how to make the website better, but that is just the way some people are. I rejoined 6x6world with a new name that I still use under a new computer sig so his banning me didn't affect my ability to post to his website, I was back on it after only a short period of time and laughed when he would reply to something I posted since he didn't know who I really was. But that is all water under the bridge now, I learned my lesson to mind my own business when it comes to new posters and whether they are on the right website based on their vehicle. See ya.
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 22, 2017, 03:49:42 PM: Had to ask after all we here went through >:(
I hope you understand as We here are a Very tight nit kind of family.
Thank you Very much for your reply :D
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Post by: mudslinger on August 22, 2017, 04:51:11 PM: You are very welcome wedge, looking forward to reading everyone's posts and learning a thing or two along the way.
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Post by: ascaw on August 23, 2017, 06:27:09 PM: I guess it is time to say hi after being a wallflower and observing for awhile.
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Post by: Argo8x8 on August 23, 2017, 06:38:35 PM: Hi:; Welcome to out little group, thanks for joining us. :))

Jeff Bar
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Post by: Model Citizen on August 23, 2017, 06:50:45 PM: I love watching the member's list grow. We all can help each other & help build this site. Slowly, but surely. :)
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 23, 2017, 07:29:03 PM: You All don't be afraid to post up and say what your thinking ! We Love to chat to all and Like helping you get and Keep you 6x6 running Strong !!
Plus it is fun to be here banana
And don't worry if I get out of line MODEl will set me straight whistling rofl
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Post by: Model Citizen on August 23, 2017, 07:48:31 PM: You got that right, Wedge. I'll be keeping my eye on you. banana
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Post by: wedge on August 23, 2017, 07:53:40 PM: Model You KNOW I LOVE you but you may need a Lunch ! popcorn
My Wife tell me she keeps me as No one else will put up with me and my Habits ? Still trying to figure that one out ?? hilarious
I must say I do think we are getting a Great bunch of people here !
OH and was this put here for you to keep an eye on me ? C:-)
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Post by: Model Citizen on August 23, 2017, 08:03:14 PM: Quote from: wedge on August 23, 2017, 07:53:40 PM
My Wife tell me she keeps me as No one else will put up with me and my Habits ? C:-)

Oh so your wife has one of those , too. She must be a great lady. I've kept mine for almost 44yrs.
Title: Re: New member
Post by: ascaw on August 23, 2017, 08:09:31 PM: I found Route6x6 about 15 years ago and looked through it on and off over the years. Some time ago I noticed most moved to a different site, so I started looking around over there. I finally found and bought a Max II a little while ago and decided to do a little more research and was kind of surprised at what I found out about what happened to the company. As I was considering the other site, I noticed a few fireworks going off, so I waited. Then the fireworks really started happening so I did a little more reading and research. Needless to say some things just didn't and still don't seem to add up over there (at least in my mind, although I do have an idea/theory or two). And now here I am back were I started. I will probably drop in over there every so often but this will be my go-to place, and besides, it's not often that you can be a "plank owner". Looking forward to new friendships and riding partners.
Title: Re: New member
Post by: wedge on August 23, 2017, 08:17:26 PM: Welcome to the NEW 6x6 family :)
If you have Q's or need help Or just want to Chat Please feel free to post up !
I myself Love helping others with there rides !! ;)
You will see your are going to get the PROFESHINAL Help your looking for here with No Drama or being Treated like your not worth dealing with !
We ALL are on here for the one mission to Help others and grow as a Great site !!
I was on Richards Original site when he started it back in the day. So I have been in this for some time ! 8)
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Post by: lw1911 on August 24, 2017, 10:30:10 AM: I was just little ole me, posting smileys and getting banned. I'm just an old married guy living in the sticks with too many toys and too many guns.
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Post by: Shawn H on August 24, 2017, 02:49:12 PM: I can see this is place to be, so hi to all my 6x6world banded friends.
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Post by: Argo8x8 on August 24, 2017, 03:39:17 PM: Welcome to out group banana. There is much more to this site than a place for banned folks, in fact there are now 47 members in less than a
week, most of which like me, was not banned from the other site.. We are working to make this the site to be. Many really cool features brought to us
by some who loves 6x6ers, not just trying to make money off banners, and sponsorships. then selling out.
Again welcome and lets talk about 6x6ers

Jeff Bar
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Post by: wedge on August 24, 2017, 03:41:56 PM: X2 !! ;)
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Post by: nubs on August 24, 2017, 05:33:35 PM: Yep
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Post by: Jim on August 24, 2017, 07:40:38 PM: Hey... This may work well here.... lol :D

just kidding, only a test of new smiley. :P

nopics
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Post by: wedge on August 24, 2017, 07:50:44 PM: You Go JIM ! iagree
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Post by: Jim on August 24, 2017, 07:52:21 PM: Quote from: wedge on August 24, 2017, 07:50:44 PM
You Go JIM ! iagree

You found the other one... lol
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Post by: wedge on August 24, 2017, 07:56:54 PM: OH Yes ! I like to Express myself whistling
Thank you for all your doing here also !!
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Post by: Jim on August 24, 2017, 08:09:11 PM: You are very welcome
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Post by: SARgo1 on September 03, 2017, 09:13:56 PM: I've only been an argo owner for about a week. There'll be more details on that when I post a "build thread" in the Argo section.

Was browsing around 6x6 world for ideas and saw the springers, but all the posts were old and the new ones seemed to indicate there was some kind of fracus that drove them off.

Then saw whippa's (is that right?) video on youtube of him stripping off 6x6 world stickers and that led me here.

I'm looking for info on springers and hopefully those that have already built them are willing to share with my build up.

I'm a DIY guy, so I'll be fabricating most of my own parts.

Oh yeah, I'm in Nova Scotia Canada.

8)
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Post by: George on September 04, 2017, 08:45:43 AM: Quote from: SARgo1 on September 03, 2017, 09:13:56 PM
I've only been an argo owner for about a week. There'll be more details on that when I post a "build thread" in the Argo section.

Was browsing around 6x6 world for ideas and saw the springers, but all the posts were old and the new ones seemed to indicate there was some kind of fracus that drove them off.

Then saw whippa's (is that right?) video on youtube of him stripping off 6x6 world stickers and that led me here.

I'm looking for info on springers and hopefully those that have already built them are willing to share with my build up.

I'm a DIY guy, so I'll be fabricating most of my own parts.

Oh yeah, I'm in Nova Scotia Canada.

8)

I have one of Whipper's kits on an Attex. They're awesome! I've had mine almost 9 and a half years. It's my favorite ride.

He designed kits for the Attex, Max II and Max IV. Last I heard, he had one available kit left for a Max IV. He never designed a kit for an Argo.

On the other site (back before it unraveled) there was a thread on an Argo springer. A guy in Canada had designed one that looked pretty decent. There was talk about him selling a kit but I don't believe anything ever came of it. That was at least 5 years ago. I know there were a handful of videos on YouTube. Maybe they're still there.
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Post by: wedge on September 04, 2017, 10:00:35 AM: Glad to see our Up North friends here !! banana
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Post by: Msafi65 on September 06, 2017, 01:28:52 AM: Glad to find This new site. I see some old friends here.
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Post by: wedge on September 06, 2017, 04:00:55 PM: HAY ! WELCOM TO THE SITE !! banana dance banana dance 8)
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Post by: whipperag on September 06, 2017, 04:20:19 PM: Quote from: Msafi65 on September 06, 2017, 01:28:52 AM
Glad to find This new site. I see some old friends here.

So we meet again. banana banana banana banana
Glad to see ya here. Bring any friends with you?
dance dance dance
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Post by: George on September 06, 2017, 04:27:41 PM: Getting bigger!
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Post by: Msafi65 on September 07, 2017, 11:16:47 PM: Just me for now whipper. Haven't been doing much. Sold house and moved shop and all across town after 31 years for gathering stuff. What a job.
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Post by: wedge on September 08, 2017, 07:50:52 AM: Wow I feel your pain ! I had to move after 30 years at my own shop and house. Never again !!
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Post by: joepitman on September 20, 2017, 10:24:47 PM: Hi everyone!

I've tried to post a "hi" message with a few pictures a few times but something seems to be wrong with my system so I decided to go simple. I'll keep my introduction short and to the point - and without pictures - sorry!

I'm scratch building an 8x8 that is loosely based on an old Max ATV that I bought years ago on the cheap. I scrapped 99% of the old machine but did keep the general approach to how it was designed. Plus, I kept the old T-20 and control linkages. Everything else is new, store bought, or custom built. I am building the frame from scratch using aluminum and the overall dimensions are 4 ft. wide by 8 ft. long. Not sure how tall it will be yet, but I want the final vehicle to somewhat resemble the US Army Stryker, only a lot smaller. We will see.

Anyway, after I figure out why my pictures didn't upload, I will post a few for you guys to shoot at. I'm not a master mechanic or even a novice build artist. I'm just me. I am fairly mechanically inclined and have picked up welding recently. Cool stuff melting metals together. I can tell you that TIG welding aluminum is tough. At least it is for me, but after a few weeks, I am getting decent at it. Well, at least I think so. You guys can bust me for my ugly welds.

I'll read over the posts you guys have been uploading. Lots of good information out there it seems.

Thanks for letting me in the door and hope to communicate with youes guys real soon.

Joe
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Post by: whipperag on September 21, 2017, 08:06:13 AM: Welcome Joe,
You'll have to look into changing your Avitar to an 8x8 er :))
What are you using for a body?
Power plant? Big Block banana banana Big Block banana banana
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Post by: wedge on September 21, 2017, 08:18:38 AM: Look Forward to seeing your build !
Welcome to a Great site for just this kind of build !! ;)
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Post by: plott hound on September 21, 2017, 08:53:30 AM: hey guys and girls,glad to see that this site is up and running.also real glad to find where all the good peoples went too.lol dance
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Post by: lw1911 on September 21, 2017, 12:10:37 PM: Good to see ya plot hound
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Post by: joepitman on September 21, 2017, 05:18:19 PM: Quote from: whipperag on September 21, 2017, 08:06:13 AM
Welcome Joe,
You'll have to look into changing your Avitar to an 8x8 er :))
What are you using for a body?
Power plant? Big Block banana banana Big Block banana banana

I'm building the fame out of aluminum but I'm not sure yet about the body. I thought about using aluminum, wood, or high strength plastic plate. I used diamond plate aluminum for the underneath and will probably use the same for the interior floor. The sides and top may end up being wood but I'm open to ideas.

For the engine, I have Kohler Command Pro 38 HP. Probably overkill but we'll see.

Thanks
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Post by: joepitman on September 21, 2017, 05:26:14 PM: Quote from: wedge on September 21, 2017, 08:18:38 AM
Look Forward to seeing your build !
Welcome to a Great site for just this kind of build !! ;)

Thanks. I'll try to upload a few pics.
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Post by: whipperag on September 21, 2017, 06:27:17 PM: Quote from: joepitman on September 21, 2017, 05:18:19 PM

For the engine, I have Kohler Command Pro 38 HP. Probably overkill but we'll see.

Thanks
No such thing as overkill.
No such thing as to much HP. Ask WFO.
Looking good Joe, all you need now is some alum chain. dance dance dance
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Post by: wedge on September 21, 2017, 08:09:13 PM: That's some wok rite there !
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Post by: joepitman on September 21, 2017, 10:12:27 PM: Thanks guys. I'll post a few more pics after I figure out how to mount the engine. Need a longer drive belt too to provide adequate standoff from the T-20 transmission. Probably 52".
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Post by: wedge on September 22, 2017, 08:09:46 PM: Good to have you on the Board joepitman !
Keep us posted on your work.
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Post by: Bob on September 29, 2017, 11:40:44 PM: I’m new to the AATV world. I’ve always wanted one when I was a kid. I traded a 4 wheeler I rebuilt for what I think is 1972 Attex 252 Colt. The machine and body was a basket case. I made all new drive shafts and custom heavy duty hubs. Changed out every bairing, moved the controls to the left side, plastic welded all the cracks and holes in the body, made new brake discs and chain guides. I’m sure I have forgotten other stuff I’ve done. Drove it for over two years before I started losing compression threw a spark plug. I liked bring the Attex back from the dead. The 440 two stroke Rupp motor that’s in it now is hard to find parts for repair. It’s been sitting for a year because I was not sure on witch way I wanted t go with it. Now I’m thinking of get rid of it for a newer machine. Thanks to Wedge for reaching out. It’s nice to be on a site where people talk about what we all love to do and not other B.S.
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Post by: WFO on September 29, 2017, 11:54:16 PM: welcome Bob, post up some pics
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Post by: Bob on September 30, 2017, 12:11:23 AM: I got two to finely load in the gallery. You should be able to see them. I’ll try to get more up tomorrow and hopefully I find my pics of the Attex when I first got it.
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Post by: wedge on September 30, 2017, 09:50:05 AM: Good to go Bob !
Happy to have you join the board ;)
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Post by: Craig_B on October 05, 2017, 09:52:11 AM: Hello all.

Just recently bought a 1983 Argo TB 8X8.
Needs some work but I think it will serve my purposes just fine.

Already changed the four rear chains and ordered up a new bearing kit or two.
I am hoping all it need is to get caught up on some neglected maintenance.

Oh and some new LED headlights and a few personal touches.
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 12:38:30 PM: Hello everyone. I just picked up and Attex ST300. I believe it is pre-1970. JLO L297 motor. It is in really rough shape. Starter locked up. Carb issues. Broken chain. Cosmetic issues. Price was right though. It has been modified. Engine has been raised and rotated 180 degrees and there is now an Apex Gear MPLS Minn gear box under the motor. Belt from motor to Apex, then chain to axle with the 2 brake mechanisms. Was told it ran and drove. I am new to this and am going to need some help. Thanks and nice to meet you all.
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Post by: wedge on November 11, 2017, 12:47:56 PM: Welcome to the site :)
I must say I would like to see that drive set up !!
From the sound of it you may be best to start from scratch with the drive set up But ?? nopics
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 12:55:50 PM: Here are a few pics of this drivetrain mod I am starting out with. I have also confirmed that the Apex gear box underneath the engine also has reverse.
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Post by: wedge on November 11, 2017, 03:31:18 PM: Well Joe it looks like the same people owned the machine I picked up for parts ? hilarious
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 03:36:28 PM: No kidding. I am new to this forum and just went through about every post on it. I already posted my pics up on your thread. I am still trying to find out what component that is that I have between the two brake rotors. I am new to these 6x6's and obviously half of that gear box or whatever it is is missing. Trying to figure out what people did decades ago just based on what I have now is interesting. My biggest problem right now is with the carburetor on the JLO motor. If I can't get this tillotson carburetor figured out in a week or so I'm just putting a new four stroke motor on it and being done with it.
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Post by: ascaw on November 11, 2017, 03:51:05 PM: What are you using it for, racing or trail machine? Racing - you may want to keep the 2-stroke but you can race a 4-stroke as well. Trail machine - you will want a 4-stroke. As for the transmission you can fix that one or replace it with a T-20 if you can find one. If it was mine I would put a 4-stroke in it and a T-20 transmission.
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 04:04:55 PM: No racing at all. Strictly trail riding. I have three wheelers and four wheelers and dirt bikes. This was kind of an Impulse buy. The price was right. Would the T20 transmission replace both the Apex gear box and whatever component that is that I have that half of it is missing? What is it that I have that half of it is missing? I have no idea what is underneath this home built engine stand. I have no idea how easy it would be to drop the motor back down or if it was so modified that I would have to do more than it's worth to put the engine back in its original place. The Apex gearbox does give me reverse. Would the T20 give me reverse as well? I am still putting the cart before the horse on this one. I still can't even get the motor to run because of issues with the HR67A carburetor. Does anyone know if there is an after-market carburetor that would replace the Tillotson?
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Post by: wedge on November 11, 2017, 04:38:39 PM: Quote from: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
No kidding. I am new to this forum and just went through about every post on it. I already posted my pics up on your thread. I am still trying to find out what component that is that I have between the two brake rotors. I am new to these 6x6's and obviously half of that gear box or whatever it is is missing. Trying to figure out what people did decades ago just based on what I have now is interesting. My biggest problem right now is with the carburetor on the JLO motor. If I can't get this tillotson carburetor figured out in a week or so I'm just putting a new four stroke motor on it and being done with it.
iagree 100%
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Post by: ascaw on November 11, 2017, 05:05:35 PM: The T-20 has reverse and would replace the Apex and the other component. You would need a drive clutch on the engine and a driven clutch on the T-20.

Try to get the engine going first and try to drive it, even if it is only to see if it all works. The component may be only acting as a drive and might not be missing anything to make it move. The pictures are a little hard to tell. If you decide to replace the engine and tranny, the only way to really know if the motor can be lowered is to take it all apart. You will have to do some fabrication work to change it from what it is to something more user friendly.
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 05:40:22 PM: Better pictures. The first picture is a picture I found on the internet. You can clearly see the motor sits down low behind the gearbox as it would from the factory. The clutch pulley for the belt is on the driver's side of the machine. The carburetor faces forward and the exhaust Port is toward the rear. The axle that has the two brake drums for steering also has a belt pulley on it that goes straight to the clutch pulley on the motor. The second picture is taken from the same angle and is of my machine. Ignore the cheap plastic gas tank added to the motor. It also is a JLO motor. Because of the addition of the Apex gearbox the motor that needed to be rotated 180 degrees so that the machine still drives forward. You can clearly see the belt clutch pulley on the motor now on the passenger side. You can see that both pictures have the same gearbox however my picture is missing two thirds of the gearbox. What is the mechanical lever on top of the factory gearbox? Is that factory reverse? Could it be possible that the factory gearbox went bad on the machine and to still maintain reverse the Apex gear box was added under the motor? Also, if my motor was rotated 180 degrees so that the rotation of the motor still has the machine moving forward with the addiction of the Apex gearbox, how is it that the carburetor still faces forward? Could the block only be rotated and the head be bolted on 180 degrees from the way it came? Does this look and sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for all the replies.
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Post by: wedge on November 11, 2017, 05:51:44 PM: The Lever IS Reverse . And Yes your rite Your missing 1/2 of your tranny. Now you have a Lawn mower tranny in you 6x6 ! whistling
But look at the tranny for sale on e,bay that I sent ya the post # and you will see what your looking for.
Also there are Members on here that have Attex part that may chime in later that may have what you need ?
Ether way we here will get you hooked up !! banana
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Post by: ascaw on November 11, 2017, 05:54:45 PM: You may be right about the tranny going bad and having the Apex added. They rigged it so it still had foward and reverse and they used the old tranny as a type of limited slip differential to steer it.

That had to be so much easier than just replacing or fixing the original problem (he said sarcastically).
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 06:09:30 PM: So I'm okay with the motor being elevated. It actually make things easier if I need to work on the motor. It makes sense that half the case of the original gearbox was maintained so that I still have the limited slip that the machine requires for steering. The main problem now is still with this Tillotson HR67A carburetor. Cheapest I have found will cost over $200. At that point for another hundred and change I can have a brand new 400 cc 4 cycle Predator engine with electric start. Does anyone have the specs for the JLO motor with regards to RPM, shaft size, and length as well as rotation? Obviously the rotation I can figure out. I'm sure I could get a new clutch pulley for the belt to fit whatever shaft would come on the predator. For the ease of it I would just hope that the mounting bolts for the Predator would be the same distance to the center of the pulley as what I have now as to not have to fabricate another engine mount on top of what's already been done to have the belt line up with the Apex gearbox.
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Post by: wedge on November 11, 2017, 06:13:40 PM: Do yourself a BIG FAVOR and try to go back to Stock configuration !!
It works !!!
Trust me Been There Done that ;) whistling
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Post by: ascaw on November 11, 2017, 06:15:07 PM: What have you done to the carb so far?
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 07:04:51 PM: Wedge---Factory would be great but $ is a big factor. This is a toy and only a toy. I am not looking to restore or sink a lot of money into it. I was told it ran and drove, set up this way, prior to the chain breaking years ago (already fixed the chain). Best I can guess...with the help of everyone today...the factory gearbox took a crap. Maybe they already had the Apex. Maybe they could not easily get the factory gearbox repair/replaced. Either way, the motor was elevated, apex was mounted under the motor. The apex is connected to the motor by belt. the belt pulley was removed from the axle with the brake rotors and a sprocket was added. The axle is connected to the apex with chain. The apex is posi so the working (limited slip) half of the factory gearbox is still in place so that the steering still works. I am more than ok with this setup. Elevated motor is easier to work on for someone new to these machines.

Ascaw---I removed the carb. Complete tear own. Cleaned and checked all passages and ports. Cleaned screen and both diaphragms. Reinstalled. Set high and low needles between 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 to start off with. Never could get motor to run on tank fuel. It did run great in starting fluid. Only did that for a few seconds as starting fluid does not have oil. Removed carb and checked. Screen was wet with tank fuel. Lower and upper sides of lower diaphragm were wet with tank fuel. Only the lower part of the upper diaphragm was wet. I am not getting fuel from the middle section to the main part of the carb. Also lost the float spring on the garage floor....never to be found again. Carb is a Tillotson HR67A on a JLO L296 motor. Is there an after market carb that will bolt to the spacer on the motor? I priced a rebuild kit at $100+hopefully spring included. I priced a car at $200+. If I am going to spend that much on just a carb...for $100 more I can get a 4 cycle 400cc predator engine brand new and not deal with a 50 year old motor at all.
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Post by: wedge on November 11, 2017, 07:15:20 PM: Carb kit on e,bay for $45.95
sale # 191788810357
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Post by: lislandjoe on November 11, 2017, 07:26:48 PM: Though my carburetor is listed half of those diaphragms are not correct. Since it doesn't look like a stock picture and something somebody actually laid out and took a picture of, I'm a little cautious about that. I had seen that one already. The diaphragms just are not what I have. While it does look like it has the correct spring, I think the problem is with my diaphragms being old and stiff and no longer fluttering to pump the fuel.
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Post by: ascaw on November 11, 2017, 07:32:07 PM: Keep in mind that if you did go with the Predator you may and probably will have to get a new clutch to fit the Predator shaft. The 2 and 4 stroke rpm difference may also require new clutches to run properly.
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Post by: WFO on November 11, 2017, 08:53:24 PM: now thats funny banana
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Post by: wedge on November 14, 2017, 06:01:18 PM: Quote from: WFO on November 11, 2017, 08:53:24 PM
now thats funny banana
?? ??? popcorn
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Post by: WFO on November 14, 2017, 08:02:33 PM: in reference to both of you guys having a similar engine stand.
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Post by: wedge on November 14, 2017, 10:10:28 PM: Oh I hear ya on that !!
Never thought I would see another one out there but BANG There it is !! rofl
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Post by: wedge on November 23, 2017, 09:20:37 AM: Come on in New Members and introduce your self !! Even if you don't have a 6x6 at this time we all love to chat ;D
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Post by: Jblchevy on November 25, 2017, 09:31:45 PM: Hello everyone. I'm pretty new to the six-by-six world. this summer I picked up two Terra tigers and 1 Super Chief. I spent a lot of time on this and the other site looking at some of your amazing builds. I just started turning apart the Super Chief and I'll probably need some advice🤔 . We had a blast with the Super Chief this summer!
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Post by: wedge on November 25, 2017, 09:39:47 PM: Well let me be the first to say Welcome to a great site !!
I my self have had a Terra Tiger and built it into a Fun machine but not a lot of people like them. But trust me thy are a good machine with the rite work done to them !
Glad to see you here and Please jump in and post pic's of your machines as we always like to see what people are working on.
If I or anyone here can be of help please ask !
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Post by: Tywagner211 on January 19, 2018, 03:54:50 AM: Hello everyone Ty Wagner here from Enola Pa just checking out the new site looks great
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Post by: wedge on January 19, 2018, 09:06:48 AM: Welcome to the site ;)
I am in Hanover, PA.
Nice to see more PA members banana If I can be of help just hit me up.
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Post by: burdick141 on January 21, 2018, 09:03:16 AM: Hello Everyone,

My name is Joel Burdick and i'm here in Wisconsin. I recently bought what looks to be a 93-94 Max iv and it's fun as hell. I know nothing about these machines and trying to learn more. I recently just bought a new heated throttle cable and totally confused, but I've been super happy with this machine. I even have it plowing snow, which is so much fun. I'm looking forward to learning more about these machines.
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Post by: garretttpe on January 21, 2018, 09:12:04 AM: Welcome

you wont find a better bunch of people (family) as you will here.

Larry
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Post by: wedge on January 21, 2018, 11:50:15 AM: Welcome to the site banana
You will fine your doing all kinds of things with the machine you never did before popcorn
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Post by: wedge on January 28, 2018, 12:59:32 PM: All you new members should go to the MAP and pin yourself in. It will help others looking to put rides together as we can see who is close to one another banana
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Post by: burdick141 on January 28, 2018, 03:01:20 PM: All is good! I pinned my location. Stevens Point, Wi
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Post by: Geneo on January 30, 2018, 09:31:20 AM: Greetings I am a new member and owner of a Max II 1988 model. I had to replace all sprockets, chain, bearings, seals, tires, and motor. I made a front and rear rack, front and rear winch mount, bead lock wheels whistling and a windshield. Thinking about a suspension system.
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Post by: wedge on January 30, 2018, 09:43:41 AM: Welcome Geneo banana3
Did you make the Bead Lock wheels ? That's ALOT of bolts for sure ???
Glad to have ya on board and if you get time Pin your self on the Map so when members want to put together a Ride thy can see if your close ;)
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Post by: Geneo on January 30, 2018, 10:51:23 AM: Thanks and yes I did make the bead locks and pinned my location.
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Post by: wedge on January 30, 2018, 11:12:28 AM: Thy look good ;)
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Post by: Dirtdobber on January 30, 2018, 03:37:13 PM: Hey folks. Been 6x6'ing for only a couple of years now. I'm enjoying the activity on both 6x6 sites. I restored a Hustler 950 and hopefully will soon start a restoration on a 980 tall tub. Keep up the good work and helpful comments!
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Post by: wedge on January 30, 2018, 04:00:37 PM: Welcome on board :D
Post up some pics if you can .
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Post by: garretttpe on January 30, 2018, 11:21:36 PM: welcome Dirtdobber. the knowledge here is amazing..... glad you are here
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Post by: George on January 31, 2018, 06:03:43 AM: Welcome aboard Dirtrobber!
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Post by: Dirtdobber on February 01, 2018, 04:45:52 PM: Thanks guys. It will be a while but I'll get some pics going
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Post by: gRim-reaper on February 09, 2018, 08:30:27 PM: Hey everyone! Decided to finally get started on this RIM amphibious project. Anyone know what yr this is?
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Post by: wedge on February 09, 2018, 09:02:49 PM: Hay Buddy if you can get me the serial # off the data plate. I can get the build date from that.
Looks like a good project popcorn
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Post by: WFO on February 09, 2018, 09:52:42 PM: where did you find that at. being on the west coast and all.
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Post by: wedge on February 23, 2018, 09:16:05 PM: Quote from: gRim-reaper on February 09, 2018, 08:30:27 PM
Hey everyone! Decided to finally get started on this RIM amphibious project. Anyone know what yr this is?
Here is a New Emoji to go with you log on name !
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Post by: WFO on February 23, 2018, 09:23:19 PM: now thats AWESOME 8)
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Post by: norwee on March 08, 2018, 03:56:41 PM: I've been lurking about here and on 6by6 world.
I bought carguys' Swampfox with the 3 cyl. metro engine.
I've been adding some LED's and need to finish up the winch install.
I live in central OK
I also own a COOT and an Eagle.
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Post by: wedge on March 08, 2018, 04:16:07 PM: COOL ! Glad to see ya here and Please Post up some pics when you can. I use to talk to Carguy all the time and he was good to go.
Like to see that EAGLE also.
Welcome to the site banana banana
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Post by: gRim-reaper on March 08, 2018, 09:53:31 PM: Wedge is that the only place to find the numbers?
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Post by: wedge on March 09, 2018, 07:42:12 AM: May be a Tag on the frame back by the engine
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Post by: gRim-reaper on March 09, 2018, 06:03:57 PM: Wfo
My buddy has been letting it sit in his garage for yrs.. needs some work but not bad for 100 bucks banana
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on March 15, 2018, 02:19:30 PM: I never formally introduced myself to the site. I just hit the ground running with problems. I recently bought a Max II approx. year of 1997 or 1998. Serial Number is 13809. I have been wanting one for going on 15-20 years and finally pulled the trigger. Ill be posting on here to get yalls knowledge as I get more time to drive around here in South Texas. I got it for my ranch and duck hunting on some stock ponds that are well hidden. I also have two lake houses that I got to take it for a quick swim this last weekend. Thanks in advance for all yalls input and help. Seems like a solid group of 6x6ers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXf082I3DPI

banana dance banana popcorn
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Post by: wedge on March 15, 2018, 04:00:58 PM: It has been a Pleasure helping you with your Max ;)
Glad to have you on board dance
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on March 15, 2018, 05:17:27 PM: Yessir! Thanks for the help. I did come up with a quick question. On the back of my Max, the vents aren't covered by wire mesh to keep leaves and debris out. Do any of y'all know what mesh would work best for that? I figured Id run down to tractor supply and grab some, but I didn't know if there was one in particular anyone has found to be best. 8)
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Post by: wedge on March 15, 2018, 05:39:01 PM: I used Cutter Guard on mine from Lowes. But any small 1/4" will work. You pop rivet it in on the inside .
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Post by: Jerc77 on March 17, 2018, 05:40:37 AM: Good morning all! New member so I figured I’d introduce myself. I recently purchased my second AATV to use primarily for ice fishing. I now have a 1995ish Max II with the 14hp B&S. Today it gets the 16HP carb and some other maintenance items.
I originally purchased a 1972 Attex with the JLO 300 to see if it would tow my ice sled and get me back and forth across the lake. It did as advertised so I upgraded to a newer 4 stroke model (I realize “upgrade”, “newer”, and “4 stroke” may be controversial words)...but the 45 year old Attex just wasn’t as reliable as I needed it to be and I got sick of wrenching on it for an hour before I could hit the lake.
Anyhow, I’m retired military, now I’m a manager for an oil company, and enjoy the great outdoors here in New England.
Thanks for allowing me into this site!
Jeremy
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Post by: wedge on March 17, 2018, 08:51:51 AM: Let me be the first to Welcome you to a Great Site :D
As I tell people Try and post up pics if you can and keep us updated on you machines ;)
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Post by: whipperag on March 17, 2018, 10:20:26 AM: Let me be the 2nd to welcome another Vet.
What are you fishing for?
banana banana banana banana
Sounds a little fishy to me. rofl rofl hilarious
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Post by: Jerc77 on March 17, 2018, 12:48:35 PM: Quote from: whipperag on March 17, 2018, 10:20:26 AM
Let me be the 2nd to welcome another Vet.
What are you fishing for?
banana banana banana banana
Sounds a little fishy to me. rofl rofl hilarious

Whatever bites! Usually it’s small mouth, lake trout or pickerel.
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Post by: Model Citizen on March 17, 2018, 02:29:42 PM: Quote from: Jerc77 on March 17, 2018, 12:48:35 PM
Whatever bites!

You've got that right! ;D No matter how great a day it seems for fishing out here, sometimes they just aren't interested. :(
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on March 17, 2018, 04:01:54 PM: In the process of putting on Gutter Guard. Also Welcome Jerc!!
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on March 17, 2018, 04:03:08 PM: Also, taking my axles out and changing bearings. They were all totally shot! I am planning a pull of the frame and complete overhaul. Going to coat the frame with Por-15 and clean up everything. I will make a posting of before, during, and after pics.
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Post by: ascaw on March 17, 2018, 05:20:23 PM: Welcome Jerc77
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Post by: Jerc77 on March 18, 2018, 06:23:50 AM: Quote from: ascaw on March 17, 2018, 05:20:23 PM
Welcome Jerc77
thank you.
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Post by: garretttpe on March 18, 2018, 12:52:18 PM: Welcome jerc77, where in New England are you from? im in Northern Maine and a X jarhead.......
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Post by: wedge on March 18, 2018, 12:54:45 PM: Quote from: garretttpe on March 18, 2018, 12:52:18 PM
Welcome jerc77, where in New England are you from? im in Northern Maine and a X jarhead.......
Come on man You STILL A JAR HEAD rofl hilarious banana
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Post by: Jerc77 on March 18, 2018, 07:17:13 PM: I’m in Sunapee NH.
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Post by: garretttpe on March 18, 2018, 11:48:42 PM: Cool
I did a couple 3 month work rotations in Nashua in 2014/15, I have a friend in Plymouth about an hr north of you. again welcome aboard
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Post by: Jerc77 on March 20, 2018, 09:42:44 PM: How far north are you in Maine? I spent a couple of years in Limestone/Presque Isle. Great part of the country.
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Post by: garretttpe on March 21, 2018, 12:07:27 AM: I am in Fort Fairfield, 15 min from Limestone, what were you doing up this way?? I got a summer lake house for sale if you want to come back
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Post by: Geneo on March 22, 2018, 02:53:30 PM: Welcome aboard nothing but good people on this site. And talented. dance dance dance
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Post by: Jerc77 on March 22, 2018, 10:21:05 PM: I was stationed at Loring in the early 1990s. Loved it up there.
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Post by: garretttpe on March 23, 2018, 12:09:35 AM: Jerc77
I have a lake house for sale if you want to move back or just have a summer place :))
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Post by: Canadian_Zuk on March 26, 2018, 08:44:50 AM: Hello everyone, I'm a new member from Ontario, Canada. I ride a 2005 Max IV and look forward to contributing to the forum.
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Post by: wedge on March 26, 2018, 09:14:38 AM: Welcome to the site ;)