Argo 8x8 Magnum Amphibious Vehicle Rebuild Ep1~ Chains, Axles, & Bearings

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🤗🇺🇲🙏

[@tint661]

They used to have an Eastern Outdoors show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show building in Harrisburg, PA. There was a company there making the bottom half of an amphibious vehicle like the Argo. They use one sheet of material. It gets heated and vacuum formed in a vacuum mold. Then they put the formed body in a jig and drilled the holes for the axles. Those 8 wheeled amphibious vehicles used to be really popular in Central PA back in the 70's You hardly ever see them anymore.

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Yes I live outside state college it use to be big around here in the 60s and 70s.

[@Nitewatch-xc9yz]

I have a Recreation Industries Max 4 6x6,,, loads of fun and function,,,, used a lot in the flood of 2011 and 16 as a means to get home owners in and out,, of their properties, I can haul 4 adults or 6 children, and can tow up to 3000lbs,, free advice,,, invest in a couple of boat paddles, a folding camp shovel, and a winch

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

Very cool collaboration, Finnegan it's a master fabricator and has really cool content in his channel.

[@SamOHalloran]

Redbeard and Finnegan, match made in heaven!!

[@cafn8ed74]

Collab with Finnegan's garage? Awesome! He's one of those people who is famous, but still seems really grounded.

[@seanschuler1700]

Very cool I don’t see opposed twin engines used much! They are very unique. God bless!

[@John_Makes]

They're awesome! I'm bulding a racing lawnmower with a 2stroke opposed twin 😄

[@seanschuler1700]

@@John_Makes that’s awesome! What brand is the engine? I haven’t heard of many two stroke opposed twins

[@John_Makes]

@@seanschuler1700 yeah me neither. I found out when I saw it was for sale on a marketplace. The brand is johnsson&evinrude. I'm actually documenting the build on my yt chnnel if you bother looking it up :)

[@randytravis3998]

now i have too start working on mine .. it's a 6 wheeler .my tub is a one piece ..missing all the chain ,tires and rims no engine . no seats or engine hood .. good video ,, mine will have a snowmobile engine ,

[@brentmiller8049]

Good luck on finding a new one

[@albertpeterson7134]

Can't Wait See You At Finnegan's. Keep Up The Cool Builds

[@flyingsqirrelsgarage3525]

Great Argo videos, good help for me with such an old Argo too in Germany.❤

[@adamc85007]

Awesome collaboration... Have been a roadkill fan from the beginning and as such a Finnegan Garage fan too.

[@jamiehalifax4954]

Excellent video !

[@ghomerhust]

those chain tensioners are really cool, a very clever design keeping that thing going

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Great work on the resto Red!

[@monkeydude3987]

This this is ridiculously awesome, can’t wait to see how it runs!! All that stuff buried in there it’s sure a labor of love!

[@SportbikerNZ]

Shoot, I can't complain about two sprockets and one chain after seeing you slog through all those! Great project. Cool to hear about the Finnegan collab.

[@RC-fu6hg]

Fantastic video It’s been 25 years since I’ve seen an Argo 8x8 Your video brings back great memories of wrenching on fun toys.

[@rodneynelson8279]

Red beard my scrambler is a lot like that Argo you are the man to put it back together It’s been sitting for over 30 years but I still have all the parts and pieces I’ve got a grandson coming hi is how I want it for I got it for my daughter never could put it together help me out red beard PLEASE

[@sethtighe1]

You've got me back watching, now don't screw it up! I can't stand it when things are sidelined like this. But, I'm a loyal fan.

[@Joseph-ew6ou]

Love my argo I've owned one for 15 years

[@johnconroy9555]

Sick guys love that eight wheeler. Great vid can't wait for part two here downunder...john...Australia...😎😎

[@RC_Obsession]

Keep up the great work! I try to do this, just on a smaller scale :)

[@darrellnichter9894]

Vxb bearings is where I order mine from!

[@CainSample]

Ever think of getting a sand blasting cabinet?

[@bryduhbikeguy]

That's so kewl.I've never seen Finnegan walk and chew gum,so he'll probably find a way to sink this.

[@ghomerhust]

yeah pretty much any project with mike involved gets entertaining in the oddest ways. i follow his garage channel

[@christopherallen9615]

Great video though. This is a cool project!

[@erwin5911]

Had an Argo years ago. Sort of go anywhere but incredibly slow on both land and water. Constant new leaks are just a fact of ownership.

[@isaakwilson2727]

I did the bearings in our Argo 6 x 6 big foot I would pack those bearings with synthetic grease

[@cobrasvt347]

Next time go to an industrial bearing and drive shop to get the bearings, sprokets or chains. There's no sense in paying that outrageous price premium. I live near Chattanooga TN and get my bearings from Chattanooga bearings and drive. I've been able to get bearings there anywhere from tiny R/C car when bearings all the way up to a huge multi taper self centering roller bearing about a foot in diameter. Bearings that are around the size that you would need for your machine only cost somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 to 20 dollars a piece. I'm here to tell ya, that company has saved me a small fortune allowing me to avoid the price hike of part suppliers. They usually are of higher quality than you would get from a parts warehouse. All their bearings are either made in the USA NSK or high quality made in Japan.

[@Joseph-ew6ou]

I get all my bearings, chains, inner 4 hole flanges and seals from the farm supply store down the road.

[@CainSample]

Here in Pennsylvania i go to place called "bearings,belts and chains...." All japanese good bearings and way cheaper than anywhere else i found

[@argoparts446]

for good operation of the external bearings, a fixation on the shaft is required!

[@buddywebser7498]

Nice! Do you have a working promo code for generator factory outlet? RBG does not work anymore.

[@leemer1]

Those 8 dimples holding the seal in place is factory. It was Argo`s way of grabbing cash when it came time to replace seals, they made you buy the whole housing. The newer design double seal at least you have a second chance at changing seals but its still designed to be a throw away..

[@starrex838]

Lol xD I remember the time you bought this and made the first video, I wondered when the next part will be uploaded. Never thought it would be that late ;)

[@jeremym3948]

I would like to see ur take on a electric to gas conversion on a club car with a forward and reverse gear box

[@fatbuddycat]

I thought from the thumbnail you were converting an old bathtub INTO an Argo!!

[@rickyde0255]

Upgrade the engine!!!

[@kevinkuhle3257]

Hey RB, I was wondering if you knew where I could purchase 301cc hemi predator valve retainers? I can't seem to find any anywhere. I lost count of how many times I ordered some that I thought were it, but ended up being for the 212cc. Or if you have a parts motor that I could possibly purchase from you? I dont mean too be a bother. If you have the time too even read this, I would be truly grateful. Thank you for your time.

[@my31and37]

I can tell you firsthand those bearings and seals are outrageous from Argo..I did mine a few years ago, the chains I found locally..now it needs a Predator 22hp..

[@sammyrothrock6981]

You outta find an old coot!!!

[@jamesfigaro7684]

Lmao your British is pretty damn good hahaha😂

[@garrettdykstra2563]

I love red beard , but apparently there is one dislike....I bet if God himself made videos, people would be like..."I think that is just to much Love"...and "no one is that happy"

[@ghomerhust]

i wouldnt be surprised if the dislikes are because he says "god bless" on every video. im not religious, but him saying that doesnt bother me a bit because that's his thing. im here for the crazy cool built logs, and for that: LIKE

[@garrettdykstra2563]

Mabey people just can't be pleased...

[@freddylawrence8406]

Build a paramotor Red Beard

[@kingavegarage8722]

Anyone pick up on If Finnegan wants to change anything on it, near the end. So sounds like Finn is going to be the new owner?

[@bryanlee3377]

Red beard, I just found you guys thanks to an ACL surgery recovery. I’ll be riding the couch for a while. I’m researching Argos and they seem slow at 20mph. I can’t seem to find anyone that has hot rodded one.....Then there’s you guys supercharging V-twins. You’ve got to supercharge the Argo (because no-one else is doing it) You also mentioned you’re looking to sell it and here’s me looking to buy one. How can I get ahold of you guys to start that conversation? Thanks for what you’re doing,

[@johnmay8887]

What kind of weight can a 212 deal with?

[@lylebrink5342]

Do you know what year that is ?

[@christopherallen9615]

You know when you binge watch a series and all the sudden they stop making episodes for it; but two years later they start the project again but you can't even really get excited because you're in a straitjacket in a mental Asylum painting the walls with your own feces?

[@ghomerhust]

no, but go on.......

[@mycox5475]

3:33 one spark and you got a problem

[@aidenjohns8248]

Great to see the argo being saved, could have saved yourself a lot of cleaning rust, by using Apple cider vinegar, soak for 24hours and hey presto no rust..

[@alanarmstrong2323]

I have an M18 Kohler motor it doesn't know weather it is a bike or a lawnmower.

[@papabits5721]

These are made in Ontario Canada, and there crazy expensive.

[@braddocksgarage]

You know FSM is gonna put a V8 on it and rip it across the lake

[@jimmyhughes5392]

i had a brand new jetwash exactly like that blow a big hole out of the block, filling my employees leg with a big chunk of shrapnel, your lucky the engine died outside neglected

[@brianbudd8487]

I wish I could afford y'all to fix my 09 RZR800 and put a flatbed on it :.(

[@teddysmith457]

No matter how much horsepower you put that pump It will not put out any more pressure then what it is designed to put out

[@thegma4048]

how to make gearbox waterjet enggine mr beards garage

[@lucasbord1983]

Here's a comment for ya!

[@bradmaas6875]

No way he's getting a Hemi in that thing

[@shimotsukiryuma6017]

2nd

[@matteedstrom]

Nope! Only immature as fuck for stating shit like that out!!! 1. Nobody cares if you're 1st, 10th, 100ed or 1 000. Not even your mother. 2. Did you win anything? 3. This shit isn't even fun for a 7 year old kid^^

[@hotrodskyler1]

wooo hooo first comment yeah baby

[@matteedstrom]

Only immature as fuck for stating shit like that out!!! 1. Nobody cares if you're 1st, 10th, 100ed or 1 000. Not even your mother. 2. Did you win anything? 3. This shit isn't even fun for a 7 year old kid^^

[@davidjessee7701]

Another Episode???😭😭😭😭😭

[@user-oq7sk3qf3n]

anyone want to put a 30horse on it

[@user-oq7sk3qf3n]

also why i see some of the playlist is deleted is it a glitch or its totally deleted fpr some reason

[@VanekLarson]

Getting famous off of comments day 294, so I can live the dream, live every day like it’s your last🤙🚀