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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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!!!

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.

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

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

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

Loved driving this thing!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first thing I thought was the Power Wheels tank

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 👌

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

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.

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

Can't wait to see more of this beast!

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

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

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.

Looking forward to the full send!

HELL YEAH BIG ENGINE AND COSTMETIC UPGRADES BABY!

Sweet little find, will make another mad project.

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

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

I can not wait for this build

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.

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

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

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

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....

I've always wanted one of these!

im so hyped for this build

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

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

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

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

I had one that was fun.had to plug the drain holes in back bottom tubb with boat plugs

That thing just is just dripping with fun.

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

Can't wait guys !!

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

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

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!

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...

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

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 think it could be possible to even put suspension on it. Just imagine the wheels are offset more, and basically have the suspension arms be parallel to the ground, since there’s plenty of room to compress upwards if you offset the wheels wider, and then you don’t have to worry about a high center of gravity. Also a proper seat and a roll cage is a must, and perhaps some artillery! Regardless of my own ideas I’m sure y’all will build something amazing you never disappoint.

You guys are teh best man I love these videos!

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

Me and my buddies were jamming down a hill in one of these 20 years ago when the woodruff key let go on one of the sprockets and we had to Coast down a 30 ft cliff into the river through the berry Vines 🤣

Always an awesome video!

Plz build a sick roll cage or shell for the top maybe even some homemade tire tracks for the snow awesome build guys keep it up waiting for the 12 valve build

I would build a rounded roll cage with fog lights mounted on the inside so if you flip forward or roll backwards you just roll back on your wheels. Just a idea. Specially with the power your wanting.

Nice find! Can't wait to watch it hydroplane over the pond next Time!

Great find. I’m actually making a kayak Gokart and I’m almost done with it.

It needs tracks with suspension on the idler wheels for extra ground clearance and stability. Then you can go full send with the extra power.

I had one with a 300cc sacks engine, the tires is what makes it float ,

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

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

I used to have a swamp fox. Awesome toy

full suspention tracks would be amazing !!!!!

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

Just sold one last year, it was a Maxx vi and it was a tank, would go absolutely anywhere

That thing would be a wicked build to haul stuff around the property, hook a small trailer to it with obviously a bigger motor and bigger tyres and a winch and it will be unstoppable, perhaps even make the trailer float too so it will be a true all terrain vehicle that’s small enough to go though thick forest

just an idea you might want to put a roll cage on that thing, even more, when you put a big engine on it this is going to be one great build cant wait to see this thing move with a lot of power you might want to upgrade the chains and sprockets incase they snap.