We Bought a 6x6 Amphibious ATV on Craigslist! 

My old neighbor had one of these on tracks with a plow, always made my day seeing him scoot around his driveway after it snowed haha

A buddy of mine had one late 90's. He did an engine swap and some other mods to get it up to 40m/hr ish. His was a 4 seater and would slide (fully loaded) all day long. Such fun.

In Canada they were under the brand of “ARGO”. In Northern Alberta hunters used them a lot. They could hall a fully dressed moose out of the bush and swampy areas. You could get tracks and a soft can for them. Some people would mount a small outboard to the back in order to increase the speed in water.

I’d like to put my vote in to make it have a lot more torque than it ever deserves instead of a ton of speed

Who else lives vicariously through this channel?

My Dad worked for Magna America Corporation in Raymond, MS, the maker of the AmphiCat!. He would bring one home all the time to tinker with, engineer changes and generally just for us to have fun with on the weekends. Good times, wish he had actually bought one.

You laid down a lot of faith into that puppy when you backed it off the end of the trailer lol I puckered up waiting for it to tip backwards

I remember watching a show on the television called The Banana Splits and they had these buggies. So cool to see one again

I've seen a few of those fore sale. Glad to see you got your hands on one.

Loved driving this thing!

I know a guy that built suspension systems for these,, Rule number one,,, anytime you go swimming,,, get it off it’s wheels, grease the outer bearings,, grease, rotate, and repeat in 1/4 turns, you should have drain plugs,, snap ins,,, ditch them and use boat plugs,,, and set up a bilge pump, that’s what a lot of us 6x6 enthusiasts do,,,, be glad to lend assistance anytime, guys, luv your builds,,, oh as far as your chains,, use a product called Chain Wax,,, it’s the absolute best stuff to use. I have a Buffalo Truck. Oh turn your tires around, backwards,,, chevron pointing up, that trick carries you through the water faster

They usually have a plug in them So that you can drain them without flipping it too haha. Nice find guys!!! Can’t wait to see what power you give it!!!

That’s a snow blower engine? The death scooter engine would be perfect 👌!! Great vids!!

Remember my father got me an action age scrambler 6x6 when I was a kid..I've been hooked ever since easily funnest machines ever built

I want to say they used to be advertised in the back of the boy scout magazine Scout Life.

Those things are amazing we call them Argos in Canada I’ve been around them my whole life almost. The only thing that I think they need is better tires for the mud and they should float if there working probably and they are also very useful in the winter if you have tracks for it but hey I’m just excited to see what on you guys have planned for it

Me and my brothers bought one of these that wasn't running back in the mid 90's. I remembered it running in the early 90's when the former owner had it. It was an Attex brand. We did some bondo work on the tub, put new tires on it, and put some paint on it. Never did get the old two stroke running. I sold my part of it to my brothers, and they sold it in the early 2000's to a guy who was going to restore it and get it running.

if the tank power wheel thing would fit on this that would be awesome

Dude my grandpa had the exact same one ours had a top with windshield, doors, and Trax's!!!!!!! That went over the tires!!! It does float. We took ours in the Columbia River in Washington, I jumped it and scared the crap out of him. He was 70 spilled his Rainer beer. This is awesome guys ,we had problems with it skipping the chain drive all the time

Hey guys a word of caution you have an early Amphicat and that transmission and drive were designed for a 22 to 25 horsepower JLO 2 stroke with a CVT system... much over 35 horsepower you start breaking stuff inside the trans.

The first thing I thought was the Power Wheels tank

God that pond has potential. In the valley, plenty of cover, little bit of water and a couple fish and you got an amazing pond

i would like to vote for wicked suspension. Just the smoothest ride. Make it float.

I've always wanted one of these!

I can't wait for these guys to upgrade that thing

These things are dope! Great find I’m sure y’all will transform this beast

We fixed one up in the late 70s as kids . We went everywhere in it. Floated across deep creeks slowly . It had a bench seat so three of us fit in it . We put a snow mobile motor in it because it had no motor when we got it. Lots of fun.

This vehicule looks so cool Can't wait to see the upgrades! Cheers from France 🇫🇷

Best memories in my childhood in the late 1960s and early 1970s was our yellow ATV. Snow, sand, swamps, mud. Even a little girl could fix the engine (temporarily) with a shoelace.

it's a baby sherp!

I grew up with an Argo 8x8 in the’80’s. Thanks for the flashback.

They used to sell these from Sears when I was a kid.Everyone wanted these at the time.Awesome to see it again.

I also saw one of these in a catalog as a child. Always wanted one. My grandpa got one then was able to sell it at a substantially higher price. That's what he was all about regardless if you bought it for me so I never even got to drive it. This is definitely the tightest turn donuts you're able to do with such little power. LOL. Looking forward to this build.

Video 3 of asking for you to fix the fire truck so you can spray water on the track to keep down the dust.

Love it... scrappy is nearly done... so this could end up being my favourite build tube project

You guys should get one of the harbor freight 22hp vtwin engines in that puppy

I hope you build this into a proper Grindhard custom job, 8 wheel drive with tracks & a full roll cage, fitting a small diesel engine with a Turbo & changing those controls to a stearing wheel preferably the steering wheel that was uses on 'Kit' the knight industry's two thousand. Epic

Also a double axle trailer with a high flex hitch to haul overlanding camping, fishing, cooler,, etc gear!!

That's a cool ride can't wait to see what y'all do with that thing.

I have an argo 6x6 and one of these amphicats. Very fun vehicles and good for recovery and snow (with tracks it is better). Excited to see what you guys get up to with it!

I would love to see this redone with power and suspension!

Can't wait to see how you guys figure out how to make it fast and turn better and all the things!!

The engine sound and immense speed. Yes this one is really a war machine a tank. Til it come from a corner and the enemies will shit there pants from laugh and lose the fighting spirit.

I got to ride in one of these when I was a kid in the 80's. Haven't seen one since. I remember it was really fun.

HELL YEAH BIG ENGINE AND COSTMETIC UPGRADES BABY!

Super excited for this build. I used to dream of owning one of these when I was a kid too

I've wanted one of these since seeing them on TV every week on the Banana Splits show !! (Yeah, I'm that old) The drive system looks a LOT like the Sherp setup...

SICK! When I lived in Florida, i got to play with my friends Argo Avenger, we rallied it around his ranch on dirt trails and mudded/floated it on a recently flooded river. The same snake infested river that we sank his dad’s willys jeep!

Hear me out... hear me out.... BANSHEE MOTOR!!

My dad had several of the amphicat when I was a small kid I loved them. Always wanted to get one and put suspension and a larger motor on it.

Saw one of these out fishing in the middle of no where with my Dad when I was about 7 and it blew my mind.

About time you got a new build going can't wait

this is going to be awesome! I'm 30 and still dream of having one! I'm excited about this build

MORE POWER!!!!!

I can not wait for this build

Back in the 70's my friends (brothers) each had a six wheel ATV similar to this one. They were water tight and could go just about anywhere. The tires were the trick and were quite different then what we see here. Going up hill, over rocks and in shallow water and mud was not a problem. They were water tight and didn't leak, and the engine being new was capable of what this one was not initially at least. I have always wanted one too, but they are a little pricy now. I wish I had the skillset and resources that you have.

You guys have a major task on your hands yet again. 1byone you are fulfilling the dreams of guys like me from Kentucky LOL. You've made Power Wheels Epic you've made a Honda Odyssey even more Epic you made a monster four-by-four Mower, and now this. Now you have the responsibility to make one of these cool and perform well. You guys are my hero.

That thing is every boys dream! Awesome! I love you guys! Thank you for sharing!!

Can't wait to see what you guys do to it!

I’m 40 and remember these as a kid. Super cool.

I think putting a jet ski motor would be fitting but if not a snowmobile engine will always be a go to

500cc 2 stroke 6 wheeled atv!!! Now that's gonna be EPIC! 👌

Can't wait to see more of this beast!

When going mud bogging, attach tow rope BEFORE entry !!

That thing just is just dripping with fun.

Guys, take all that current drive out and get a used zero turn mower as a donor for the drive and power plant. Sooooo much better with 25 or so HP and hydrostatic drive. A friend did it with an 8 wheel drive and its sweet! His next "upgrade" is putting a real boat prop in the rear of the vehicle that is driven with the rear most axle. I asked how he would keep the water out and he said he "has a plan". lol

Looking forward to the full send!

I was obsessed with Max ATVs as a kid -- so cool. Very similar type machine to this one.

Someone I know in Idaho bought one of these called a "Argo" and swapped the motor to a 900cc I believe and this thing rips, so fun!

Can't wait guys !!

Sick!!! Any motor head as a kid wanted 1 of these. Least everyone I evey talk to had a dream of owning 1.

Love a good argo,we use em often here in labrador Canada for hauling out moose quarters

Canada here...enticer 340 to start...exciters and phazers...etc...excellent platform excellent choice...giv er...keep turning that wrench... one love

There was a kids tv programme in the 60’s/70’s called “The Banana Splits” and the characters used to drive those, they had one each….. great to see one again, cheers.

is it just me or do both of their voices sound lower? is the audio weird for anyone else?

Sweet little find, will make another mad project.

Look forward to this! Seal the tub so it will actually float.

Hey ghpc! Love the vids. If you add a separate propulsion system for in the water that would be awesome. Like a screw that gets powered by the same engine instead of the slow way it's now. Love the vids, much love from the Netherlands

im so hyped for this build

Can't wait to see this thing with a bigger engine

French also build lot of these ! Even 8x8 versions ! This was FIRE in the 70/80's !

yes brothers im from wa nd love yas stuff !!! 2 kids i got and they love to help with the drit bikes nd my car's cant wait to show them you guys 👌

Had one in the 70s powered by a 40hp 2-stroke and a throttle on the right control stick, Same basic setup. It was pretty dang fast! Used a Torque Converter like a snowmobile. I believe the make was "Hustler", IIRC.

I had the weirdest dream about you guys building a mini jet boat then Ethan trying gap a waterfall and coming unstuck was really trippy dream hahahaha

I have one of those!!!!! I never thought I'd see one on a popular RU-vid channel. I bought my Amphicat my sophomore year of highschool (2011) and I've been working off and on ever since. I'm so excited to see what you guys make of her in future videos! I have an extra t-20 skid steer transmission (a real trans for 6x6 ATVs not the crappy break rotors) I'd be happy to hook you guys up if you need anything or questions! Info on these is hard to come by....

Had an argo 6x6 back in the day. So fun

I had a Max IV. I loved it. Used Richard's Relics to get some parts for the skid steer transmission that mine had.

Those things are cool and always wanted one when I was younger

I thought this was demolition ranch video so I kept passing over it but then I look real close and it’s these guys 😂 I love these guys

Does anyone else remember Maximum Drive from back in the day? Every time I see one of these, that show is first in my head.

thee best page ive followed on youtube hands down!!! I cant wait for more content

1974 Kawasaki H1, it had a triple 500cc two stroke. That's what that needs! It would sound so bad ass!

Always an awesome video!

I've never one of these that are actually fast can't wait!

Love this new build !!! Man that’s going to be a beast !! 🔥🔥🔥🐐🐐🐐

My dad wanted one of these so bad back in the day So excited for this one. Do my old man proud please

That thing needs a lot of love.

Very cool litle vehicle looking forward to see what you make out of it

You guys are teh best man I love these videos!

Had one in Massachusetts in the seventies. Could never keep it running for more than a few days at a time. It was pretty clapped out. And I was ten. Big fun when it did run...