New members, introduce yourself here

[rustyhook]

Hi how is every buddy Ipick up my 6x6 about 3 weeks ago having some problems with the gas its a 1971 agro with a635 rotax . It needs alittle tlc. I hope to have it purring by next ice fishing season . I would like to know if I change the motor to a18hp or bigger if it work ? Im glad to join you guys thanks rustyhook.

[Mike]

Hi rustyhook, welcome to the site. You can probably make that motor work but you will have to change both clutches as well. Start a thread in the Argo forum and let some of the more experienced guys help you out.

[dubose]

I have a Max. 4. I have had it one week. i enjoy your site.

[Mike]

Hi dubose, welcome to the forums.

[MAX.4.RIDER.BG.]

I just joined this site after talking with thejunkman after he messaged me on craigslist. I own a 1996 MAX IV with a 20hp kohler motor goes great.

[Mike]

Hi Max.4.Rider.BG, welcome to the site.

[Dre]

Hi everyone Im Dre.

I recently bought an older Argo (Magnum I think but Im really not sure). Iv been mining the place for information for a few weeks now, and I figured I would finally join. I have lots of questions and this community seems like BY FAR the best place on the web to get answers. Iv been really impressed reading here how many knowledgable and helpfull posters there.

Heres a bit of background on my project... I bought my machine for next to nothing, but it needs a lot of work. It came with a new 18 HP Vanguard motor that has never been run (the person I bought it from was in the middle of a project to replace the old Kohler 18 and he never made it through it). I have lots of issues and questions, but I wont get into specifics here since this is just an intro post.

Heres my machine...

[trebmaster]

welcome DRE, hope you get it going soon . oh and nice bobcat

[seaknight]

Hello Everyone, I just picked up a 70s sierra trail boss, It needs some work but should be a fun project. I look forward to some good conversation about 6 wheeling and having fun with the rebuild of this machine.

[Mike]

Welcome to the forums DRE and seaknight.

[jscott54]

Hi everyone! Just joined a few weeks ago when I finally got ahold of a 96 Conquest with just 100 hours. I live in the Matanuska Valley an hour north of Anchorage in Alaska. I've had 4 wheelers in the past, but am a family man now and am excited to have a "family ATV". I want to make a top asap so the wife will go out with the kids and i in the winter, and will be in the market for some rubber tracks for playing in the snow soon, if any of you can lead me to plans for a top or where to get rubber tracks. I am also a pilot, and used to fly the ARGO of the Sky - Supercubs in Alaska, but put that on hold while the kids are small and finances tight. Hopefully, this machine will serve our outdoor oriented family well for the next 15 years!

[Mike]

Hi jscott, welcome to the site. It sounds like you found a really low hour machine.

[kjsgang]

Hi, I'm Kurt... new to this group and glad I came across it.

I build and create various sci-fi props

The reason I'm looking around here is that I have a few projects coming up where I need to create some ATV (in this case- ALTERNATE terrain) vehicles (with specific purposes) with sci-fi themes that would be found and used on other worlds. This specific project is for various ongoing charity events (such as Starlight Foundation) that are going to use the sci-fi world (ie: Star Wars, Star Trek, Lost In Space) to raise monies for under-privileged and homeless children... thus these projects are not for personal gain-- my time, props, and creative abilities (if any exist) are volunteered.

So, I need your help. You guys know ATVs like the back of your hand. I'm hoping there's a few of you on or near NJ or the East Coast that may have various vehicles, amphibious, 6x6, 8x8, treaded, multi-wheeled, hover, 'different' looking..etc.. large or small, in any condition (hopefully running somewhat), that perhaps you no longer want, are not repairable to any kind of condition you desire, or that you simply wish to sell cheap (please be kind.. remember, I'm a working stiff like all of you and this is for a charity!) so I can get busy doing my part to help.

I'll be asking advice, how-tos, about parts, whats available, and such to make this something very special- and safe. I'm good at mechanics (have raced stock cars), but new to ATVs..

I'll try not to be a pain in the ass, so be patient with a newbie!

Kurt

[Mike]

Hi Kurt,

Welcome to the site. Try posting a wanted ad in the classifieds for a little better exposure since not everyone checks this thread. Also, if you can offer some paperwork to members that would allow their donations to be tax deductible I'm sure that would help out greatly and you may be able to entice people to help you out. Just a thought.

[kjsgang]

welcome DRE, hope you get it going soon . oh and nice bobcat

I'm new, and its probably already been mentioned- That is a photo of Larry Fine and Moe Howard (two of the Three Stooges) from 1965, taken from their short-lived TV show which also used cartoons. Norman Mauer (dir. of that show) said Curly-Joe was 'sposed to be in the cart pulled behind it.. but at over 300lbs, Joe DeRita (who played Curly-Joe) was far too heavy for the ATV scene so he was forced to wait on shore.