Assembly - 8x8 Amphibious Vehicle Argo REBUILD Ep.9

In this second to last video of this series I'm bending, welding & painting ARGO handrails and fixing mounts; installing fuel tank, fuel line, battery box and battery, battery leads and fuel filler tube. Then it's time to apply the butyl seal to the bottom half (the tub) that makes the seam between top and bottom watertight. The top half goes back on pretty easily considering I have to do it alone. It wasn't simple because it was uncomfortable to reach, hold and lift. But it wasn't that difficult either. The top half gets mounted using stainless hardware instead of aluminium rivets like it originally had. Using stainless steel bolts and nuts makes it easier to pull the two halves together tight and compress the butyl seal. Then I'm ripping apart the old rusty 12V DC electric winch that was on this 8x8 Argo. The fair lead roller mount is frozen solid due to rust and neglect. But it finally pops open so I can somewhat clean and spray paint it black so it doesn't hurt the eye anymore. Before I'm able to install the winch mount I have to install a rubber strip that goes around the middle seam of Argo. Then the winch mount goes on after I beat it back into shape using a hammer. I'm having some serious trouble installing the headlights which brings me to the end of the video where I show other stuff that needs to be done and fixed. Last episode coming next week, fingers crossed. Then onto other projects!
8x8 ARGO rebuild series full playlist:
• 8x8 ARGO Avenger REBUILD
This 8x8 ARGO sparked the homemade tracked amphibious vehicle build series a couple of years ago that you can watch here:
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Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@DonnDIY]

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[@yodasbff3395]

You have rebuilt the Argo in the way it should have been done from the start. Very nice work. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@Robert_Runyon]

Estonian man can fix/fabricate anything from a hunk of rusty metal and sweat. Foiled by headlight and rubber grommet/gasket. LOL j/k You do amazing work! Keep it up!

[@jamesa7506]

👍💪 it needed 2 more bolts 🔩 than I've got laying around the garage! Would've had to make another trip to the hardware store! 🤬

[@00BillieTurf00]

Loved your editing trick on three minutes fifty seconds. Thanks for letting me being a part of your workshop life.

[@user-bf6tn2zn6w]

Приятель Donn DIY, я тобой горжусь! Я с удовольствием смотрю твои видео! Мне, как технически образованному человеку, очень приятно видеть грамотно организованную работу и исходящий результат! Желаю удачи в техническом творчестве!

[@user-xf2hq2fh7r]

Поспешай не торопясь..)) С наилучшими пожеланиями..!))

[@dozer1642]

I really enjoy your content my friend. Please keep it up.

[@tedbastwock3810]

Donn I hope in 40 years I can still watch you create, build, and restore stuff. Really enjoy it, thanks for sharing.

[@tonysargent1699]

I have waited so long to hear you say it again and you did not disappoint! Thankyou for sharing with us. 😁

[@tomozex]

Awesome work, I love watching your videos. I have one suggestion - because you left the negative cable so long, it can short to positive side of the battery when someone will unscrew the negative terminal

[@DonnDIY]

That's true.

[@JB-ol4vz]

Good ol M6, never fails brother. Keep fighting.

[@2speed818]

126 bolts , always enjoy your videos 👍

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing always a pleasure watch your video 👍👍👍👍

[@leaningr]

Great videos, as always, really enjoyed this series! I say 82 bolts around the edge

[@iainhetherington4608]

74 bolts Donn Great video mate really enjoying the whole process Cheers from Aus

[@RubenKelevra]

1:27 I would recommend putting a metal strip behind, which runs over the full length of the plastic piece, so the load can spread better to the plastic - and if you put pressure on the plastic railing, the metal can support it.

[@57monoshock]

I was thinking the same.

[@Cormano980]

It's coming along nicely, good job 👍

[@robertmanley7556]

Its coming along very nicely !! Very nice work !!👍👍

[@Tenright77]

On that railing repair; It seems another piece of tubing, even pvc, inside the faring, instead of washers, would have increased the strength and rigidity, especially if it ran full length of the affected area. Thx for sharing the project

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Got it going your way now Donn, looking really good and waiting to see it at work and play soon. Stay safe and keep up the fun too. Fred.

[@davros517]

" Hammer Persuasion ".........we call THAT fine adjustment !

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Donn looking good well done

[@ryanbradybaugh1386]

Great job my friend

[@Einherjar_17]

Excelente trabajo y gran vídeo!, muchas gracias por compartirlo!.

[@jamesthepuerilis]

awesome work.

[@garymucher4082]

Just a heads up. Since the haul is made out of fiberglass, if any of the through bolts/nut holes are suspect bad, you can always use polyester resin and fiberglass mat (CSM and/or 1708 or such) to build up any enlarged hole. And even reinforce the holes to make them more solid and hold perfectly. Just an idea... Thumbs Up!

[@MegaDirtyberty]

"haul"?

[@GWN_Garage]

He means "Hull" and you know it.......👍

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@GWN_Garage LOL

[@728dogger]

Well done my friend!

[@COM70]

Very enjoyable as per usual.

[@EdwardJonesJr-fc2oq]

78 bolts, great work!!

[@robertkeime4907]

Great video

[@cmotdibbler4454]

There is a special place in hell for the people who decided to have the headlights fit like that!

[@oldfaithful4112]

great work as always 96 bolts

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

You can clean up the rusty stains inside that Battery box with Watered-down Acid meant to clean a swimming pool, or Full-Strength Vinegar, or tub and Tile Cleaner for a bathroom - it will take all the gross orange rusty stains right off the black Plastic or Gelcoat Fiberglass

[@raynyhus2026]

Miriatic ac Id.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

@@raynyhus2026 "Muriatic" ?? you mean?

[@AW-Services]

Amazing effort and great quality video. That must be around 98 nuts and bolts on the shell flange

[@veeemmelle3364]

Always interesting! My husband and I guess 132 bolts. Keep up your great work 😉

[@scifactkiwi2488]

the time ive invested in watching has been well worth it, looking forward to the finale 👍 also my bolt guess 110

[@scottsorby7966]

You certainly have patience, I might have (definitely would have) thrown those lights across the workshop 😂😂 Another great video, as always thanks for sharing

[@henkerosen996]

Realy nice work love your videos

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you!

[@orangepickel2]

Grommet installation of lights can be a pain in the butt also the back

[@cr0driv314]

The ignition switch looks like from a tractor mower Could be cheaper to find Pretty good videos as always

[@Chris...S]

Great job. Love the series. My guess is 108 nuts and bolts.

[@rjung_ch]

Thanks! 👍💪✌

[@TheGrimReaper1]

Those. New threaded inserts are a big improvement.

[@DonnDIY]

I ended up using M6 bolts though.👍

[@president2]

Love it keep it up as always 💘

[@glyndevonport7802]

Great work as usual. I always look forward to your posts. My guess is 120 bolts.

[@lukasvondaheim]

Cant wait for the final part! When i counted correct there should be ~95 bolts holding this monstrosity shut

[@Ejrupolsen]

Great video DONN 👍👍 my guess is 150 nuts and bolts.

[@arnostoermer3563]

Super! Danke! 😍🤗

[@manoelgfarias2035]

thank you ...

[@jlucasound]

I could imagine, before you fixed everything, it being "Hard Starting" but that key is ridiculous!! 🔑🗝🙈😦

[@DonnDIY]

The engine and gearbox were taken off when I bought it. I had no chance of trying to start it.😀

[@paljohansson6789]

Fantastic work 👍👍 My guess is 109 bolt for the marrige off the body 😊

[@plasmaxer]

All of them!

[@OstrowskiMariusz]

142 - great job

[@user-dl9it3pf4b]

if i had to guess as to how many bolts that sand with it together ,,,it would be about 96-98 bolts in total ,,,but its my guess. im planning on getting one for my trapline . iv admired your videos for quite a time now Don . keep up the great work

[@larstell]

124.5 , use silicone spray from Lidli, helps always.. 👀

[@thomaswestwood5227]

125 is my guess awesome video as usual

[@Me11oIngenuity]

Like a Glove! 200 screws.

[@hwdiy1]

Hello, fantastic job restoring this baby ;] My number is 109 Cheers Donn!

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Those holes might have been for a canvas top. To answer you question it is about 109 anchors to join the upper body and lower body.

[@solarfunction1847]

Probably 84 to 90 bolts around the outside, 14 to 15 bolts each end & 28 to 30 bolts each side it appeared to be at a guess.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Have fun with your new vehicle there donn dyi

[@nloggraficas]

I guess you used 110 bolts, great job!!!

[@dumbasscountryboy]

Awesome job as always Donn and I’ll say 65 of the stainless bolts. Lol

[@wayupnort6271]

Near as I could count from here it looked like 126 bolts! 😁👍🏻

[@StaleEHuse]

94screws Always good content from you

[@jajwarehouse1]

My guess for 10:30 would be 80 in total, all the way around the edge.

[@silviuspiridon5683]

My guess would be 89 bolts 😊 Nice job!

[@jubiletabustamanteserrano2446]

avanzando

[@lumotroph]

LIKE A GLOVE

[@richardmclaughlin5381]

My guess would be all of them

[@dominik_cadi4957]

My guess is 100 bolts ! Nice work !

[@jasonhovey815]

She’s looking great as far as how many bolts I’m gunna say 94

[@scottjohns2870]

99 is a nice round number

[@akito122]

Love the Series! Im going to guess there are approximately 104 bolts.

[@ivanpolishchuk]

👍👍👍

[@MultiBigDenis]

It seems like the idea for the device was not bad, and more often than not engineers worked on the development rather than managers, but they still produced it as cheaply as possible...

[@anomamos9095]

I suggest a motorcycle ignition switch. One off a Harley or similar that doesn’t lock the steering. Or possibly a ride on mower as a car switch won’t live long.

[@Kuulanth]

I could walk out to my 2008 argo and count how many bolts for that edge there is but that seems like cheating so im not gonna. I work on them all the time.

[@eduarddvorecky3731]

Lol, furry in here Cool

[@AlexsProjects]

Love your work. Thanks for the great content! I never knew I wanted an Argo until I saw your channel. Lol! That Argo strip sealant looks to be identical to 3M butyl strip caulk. Also, why not new fuel line?? 😮 I guess 86 bolts.

[@DonnDIY]

I didn't have a proper new fuel line at hand. The used one looked still okay-ish. I hope I don't burn it down.😀

[@mdftrasher]

@ 15:12 That's what happens when de bloody thing doesn't start 😀

[@jameslyons1978]

The key looks fine to me 😂

[@IF_fonackerman]

👍👍👍!!!

[@GWN_Garage]

As a Non-Ambassador for the Canadian people...... I apologize for the headlight design 😂🇨🇦

[@jlucasound]

It'll Be Fine! 🤣 I had a 1973 Skiroule. The coils "broke down" and I didn't figure it out until after I sold it. When it was cold, it ran like a Polar Bear and had awesome traction. Best sled for early 70's. Sachs 440. Plowed right through deep snow, uphill.

[@Vadmacs02]

Nice work! My guess is 84 bolts

[@user-gm5st1km3r]

15:11 Кто-то очень сильно хотел его завести, но он не заводился😂😂😂

[@kenhart6330]

I like to watch all of your projects and like the rest I've enjoyed this one too. Especially when they get you to go to silent mode. Does that mean you are using words that are shouldn't be heard? My guess for the nuts and bolts used is 144! Nice going you're doing well rebuilding the Argo.

[@equinoxefr75]

Beautiful build with almost 114 bolts 😅

[@_zzpza]

Nice progress! That's an impressive key you have there. Someone really must have wanted to get it started. My guess is 92 bolts. (If I'm right - which I doubt - let someone else have the plans, I'm just guessing for fun).

[@AntonioM.696.]

🤘🤠

[@valdevieira8258]

👏👏👏👍

[@leemer1]

About 80-85 fasteners to hold the two pieces together.

[@VIPMaJoR89]

I'll say it took 81 bolts to clamp the two halves together :)

[@FritzBrause5]

82 Rivets for the Body ;)

[@RCake]

Excellent episode, thank you!! 🤩 Question: how did you finally manage getting those front lights in, was there a trick to it?

[@DonnDIY]

Sideways, feeding in the seal first on an angle and the pressing the lamp in. Super fiddly operation. 😀

[@evaldaslesniauskas7867]

👍

[@gucu]

327? I have enjoyed this build. Would love to get one.

[@ohhpaul7364]

147 bolts to join the two tubs together.

[@byronsshop7493]

I hope you don't forget the bottom clamp on the filler neck. 106 bolts

[@DonnDIY]

I didn't.👍

[@job38four10]

My guess on surrounding body bolts is 75, I guessed 8' long X 4'-6" wide, multiplied xyz and came up with 300"devide by bolts every 4", only took me an hour. But if this Argo is in metric my math might be slightly off and require some recalculating, trouble is I dont understand metric math..... So when screwing around with that headlight for 2 hr, ever wonder how they installed it at the factory in 2 min, well maybe new parts go together easier, but form I'd end up using a hammer, then new parts............. PS, You left a deep scar on hand rail at the bend, pant always multiplies imperfections, I just hope I dont loose sleep about that...........