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Title: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Boomhauer on March 16, 2011, 08:35:36 PM
I saw a couple of these...things when I was a kid. Very small, 6 and 8 wheel versions. I don't know the powerplant (whether it was gas or electric). Very tiny, possibly meant to be driven by a kid or teenager, single seat. I can find full size 6 and 8 tire ATVs, no problem, but nothing matching these descriptions. One I saw was the main prize in a contest at a local Winn-Dixie, and the other I saw was parked in somebody's shed.

Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: TechMan on March 16, 2011, 08:41:30 PM
This it?  http://www.argoatv.com/ (http://www.argoatv.com/)
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Boomhauer on March 16, 2011, 08:49:34 PM
This it?  http://www.argoatv.com/ (http://www.argoatv.com/)

Far too large. Like I said, I can find full size 6 and 8 wheel ATVs all over the place. Can't find what I'm talking about.

Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Angel Eyes on March 16, 2011, 09:03:06 PM
How about these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA2mrugzhwg


Yes, I had a traumatic childhood.

Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: vaskidmark on March 16, 2011, 09:13:22 PM
How about these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA2mrugzhwg


Yes, I had a traumatic childhood.



Those are the same as what he's already rejected.

I had a traumatic parenthood - the former daughter watched that show and made me take her to see them in person. *shudder*

stay safe.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: charby on March 16, 2011, 09:14:47 PM
So when were you a kid (for example 1970's)? This would help figure out what the ATV was.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: AJ Dual on March 16, 2011, 09:16:57 PM
www.maxatvs.com ?

And LOL, I remember those from the 70's too. Most every sci-fi and Sid & Marty Kroft adventure show worked one in. I think SPACE:1999 used them too.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Boomhauer on March 16, 2011, 09:29:19 PM
So when were you a kid (for example 1970's)? This would help figure out what the ATV was.

1990s...I've seen the "Max" ATVs in Popular Mechanic's ads and such already...not them.

Quote
How about these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA2mrugzhwg


Yes, I had a traumatic childhood

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over!? Apparently the writers for 60s and 70s tv shows were dropping even heavier drugs than the writers of '80s tv shows that I watched reruns of when I was a kid.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: AJ Dual on March 16, 2011, 09:35:43 PM
Are you sure?

They've been in business since '69. They may have changed body styles a bit since.

Was anything else different about the layout that might jog more memories?
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: charby on March 16, 2011, 09:40:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u_8In2V0Qo

I think this is what you are talking about but I have no clue on the manufacturer
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Boomhauer on March 16, 2011, 09:43:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u_8In2V0Qo

I think this is what you are talking about but I have no clue on the manufacturer

That's IT! Thanks a bunch, I can find out more now that I have a visual to go along with it to show people.

Man, I wish I had one of those as a kid. Would have been awesome...I did have a modded Powerwheels bigfoot, but one of those would have been much more appropriate to our terrain and my usage cycle (the powerwheels batteries went dead quickly).



Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Angel Eyes on March 16, 2011, 09:55:53 PM
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over!? Apparently the writers for 60s and 70s tv shows were dropping even heavier drugs than the writers of '80s tv shows that I watched reruns of when I was a kid.

H.R. Pufnstuf . . . can't do a little 'cuz you can't do enough.

(actual lyrics from the show)
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: AJ Dual on March 16, 2011, 10:01:08 PM
That's IT! Thanks a bunch, I can find out more now that I have a visual to go along with it to show people.

Man, I wish I had one of those as a kid. Would have been awesome...I did have a modded Powerwheels bigfoot, but one of those would have been much more appropriate to our terrain and my usage cycle (the powerwheels batteries went dead quickly).





That is an Argo or Attex 6x6 Mini? Maybe it's a kit?
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Scout26 on March 16, 2011, 10:51:58 PM
I remember watching The Banana Splits as a kid and wondering WFT,O?
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: TechMan on March 17, 2011, 08:41:22 AM
I remember watching The Banana Splits as a kid and wondering WFT,O?

Somebody did some really heavy duty drugs back then.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 17, 2011, 09:49:28 AM
That's IT! Thanks a bunch, I can find out more now that I have a visual to go along with it to show people.

Man, I wish I had one of those as a kid. Would have been awesome...I did have a modded Powerwheels bigfoot, but one of those would have been much more appropriate to our terrain and my usage cycle (the powerwheels batteries went dead quickly).


When you figure out how to get one, let me know.  I have an oversized 7 year old who needs a toy....
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: charby on March 17, 2011, 10:39:38 AM
When you figure out how to get one, let me know.  I have an oversized 7 year old who needs a toy....

Honda Odyssey

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhondaodyssey.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F01%2Fhonda-odyssey-atv.jpg&hash=6e731a85645a0a9dab00d62e7841e4d360c00b14)
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 17, 2011, 10:44:09 AM
 >:D  Christmas is coming in a few months....
Of course, I gotta figure out where he can ride the thing.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Pharmacology on March 17, 2011, 11:04:22 AM
I remember driving onto the land of the "Republic of Texas" by accident once in the Fort Davis mountains.
I held the trigger of the Odyssey down to hard after I got scared when a Suburban pulled up behind me, jumped a creek, and nearly rolled the thing.

I was scared out of my wits
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: charby on March 17, 2011, 11:25:14 AM
>:D  Christmas is coming in a few months....
Of course, I gotta figure out where he can ride the thing.

You could ride it too.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: 41magsnub on March 17, 2011, 11:35:37 AM
You could ride it too.

Only if he gets it on video!
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: charby on March 17, 2011, 11:48:29 AM
Only if he gets it on video!

midgets on atvs
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Harold Tuttle on March 17, 2011, 11:58:35 AM
rule 34:
http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Harold Tuttle on March 17, 2011, 12:01:11 PM
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http://www.route6x6.com/readersrestoationsimages/rrpage8.html
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Angel Eyes on March 17, 2011, 02:24:50 PM
I have am an oversized 7 year old who needs a toy....

FIFY
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 17, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Banned camp for you all! Grumble grumble....smart asses.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: HeroHog on March 17, 2011, 04:35:42 PM
My dad sold Hustler ATVs and they were powered by up to a 40 hp Kohler 2-stroke twin as I recall. Scary fast on land and about 3 - 4 knots in the water. Almost impossible to get stuck unless ya threw a chain!

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/

Be sure to watch some of the video of them going through some NASTY stuff. Give them credit for showing that they CAN be high centered and then you are in need of help! Winches and friends are required when going out with these bad boys!
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: Boomhauer on March 17, 2011, 10:32:46 PM
When you figure out how to get one, let me know.  I have an oversized 7 year old who needs a toy....

I suggest a go-kart, but one that will fit him when he's adult size. Our kart was a blast when we were growing up, but I rapidly outgrew it. Sister ran it into a tree on every ride, I swear. And we had plenty of fun jumping it...and rewelding a weak point.

Yes, I badly want an adult size go-kart. Don't really care for 4 wheelers.
Title: Re: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV
Post by: HeroHog on March 17, 2011, 10:44:29 PM
The old Honda Odyssey's were a Blast! Full cage, full suspension in the later models, good power to weight...