Author Topic: Help me find something that I remember from my childhood...strange 8-wheel ATV (Read 8557 times)

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.

TechMan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:41:30 PM »

This it? http://www.argoatv.com/

Boomhauer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:49:34 PM »

Quote from: adively on March 16, 2011, 08:41:30 PM

This it? 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.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:03:06 PM »

How about these?

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

Yes, I had a traumatic childhood.

vaskidmark · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:13:22 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

charby · « **Reply #5 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.

AJ Dual · « **Reply #6 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.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:29:19 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

AJ Dual · « **Reply #8 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?

charby · « **Reply #9 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

Boomhauer · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:43:46 PM »

Quote from: 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

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).

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:55:53 PM »

Quote from: Avenger29 on March 16, 2011, 09:29:19 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)

AJ Dual · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:01:08 PM »

Quote from: Avenger29 on March 16, 2011, 09:43:46 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?

Scout26 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:51:58 PM »

I remember watching The Banana Splits as a kid and wondering WFT,O?

TechMan · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2011, 08:41:22 AM »

Quote from: scout26 on March 16, 2011, 10:51:58 PM

I remember watching The Banana Splits as a kid and wondering WFT,O?

Somebody did some really heavy duty drugs back then.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2011, 09:49:28 AM »

Quote from: Avenger29 on March 16, 2011, 09:43:46 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).

When you figure out how to get one, let me know. I have an oversized 7 year old who needs a toy....

charby · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:39:38 AM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on March 17, 2011, 09:49:28 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

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:44:09 AM »

Christmas is coming in a few months....
Of course, I gotta figure out where he can ride the thing.

Pharmacology · « **Reply #18 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