7hp Briggs. Should be sealant between upper and lower body since it was designed to be amphibious. I do have a copy of the original specification sheet if you want it.

There was a 70’s show on Saturday morning they used ATV’s. It was called the Banana Splits. I’m trying to find a clip of them riding the 6x6s.

@timothykelly5588

Жыл бұрын

banana buggies!

@se9741

Жыл бұрын

I was just trying to remember the name of that show. Watched it as a kid.

@moothacow

Жыл бұрын

Lol that show was the first thing i thought of when I saw this, got the tune stuck in my head now.

@AndrewWatson64

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioGgmKqnmKmseaQ.html

@timothykelly5588

Жыл бұрын

@@moothacow tra la la...

Many years ago my wife bought one. The front seat/floor comes out as one unit to service the drive line and many chains. It had a 7hp pull start but the gas tank was a round gas can that sat next to the engine. It floated very well and would climb right out of creeks. Each wheel has an over torque clutch to prevent chain breakage. If I remember right the “ hydraulic fluid “ was just atf. Very fun toy. It has two drain plugs in the back might want to check before swimming. Love the channel!!

90psi on a Briggs & Straton is right where it should be.

@smokierspy

Жыл бұрын

Looks to be a Tecumseh but yes 80-90 psi at cranking rpm should be fine . They’ll run all the way down to 45-50

You are a magnet to these particular machines!

Man, haven't seen one of these since about 1990. A friend had one, it actually floated really well too. He used it for duck/goose hunting in the swamps. It had paddle tires on it and basically would go easily through anything. Nice find!

@snowyowl7042

Жыл бұрын

Remember seeing them advertised in the back of a popular mechanics magazine? Last time I read one of those

@Paku424

9 ай бұрын

Was your friends Scrambler camo? And was it in Michigan?

@Zappy1210

9 ай бұрын

@@Paku424 it was camo, but it was in Maryland

Joe I'd run that carb through the ultrasonic cleaner , I work on lawnmowers everyday and I put 20 carbs a day through my ultrasonic cleaner

There was a kids show I loved back in the late 60's that used those things. I think the show was called The Banana Splits. Anybody else remember it or am I going senile?! Anyway, another great find. You have got quite a retirement fund growing right there.

@davewatt5215

11 ай бұрын

Banana Splits used Amphicats, invented/built originally in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada by Ron Behoo who was on Johnny Carson with one in the late 60s and also gave one to Ronnie Hawkins and John lennon. Google it

@brl7251

6 ай бұрын

I was surprised that the author of the video didn't know that he has a Banana Splits buggy. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmZ-p6pynqXQnNI.html

I had the same exact unit 25 years ago Sold it for 300 Dude drove it home

@2vintage

Жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome

That float bowl repair is because originally it had a spring-loaded push button drain that usually leaked. Someone obviously just welded it stop it from leaking anymore.

@DoJoRa3

3 ай бұрын

Truth. Draining wasn't it's main function though. It was a 'tickler' to let air out and fuel into a carb that was empty.

I have a 69 4x4 Gotcha Scrambler model i bought a few.years back and did a bunch of work to it. It is almost impossible to find any information about them or parts. My buddy works at a machine shop and had to have him make some brake components for me. Got it running and working and now it just sits in the shed. But i have never seen another one since.

The pug is one I've never seen before same as the scrambler very cool I really look forward to your videos

I just came across this video and now the "Banana Splits" theme song will be playing in my head for the rest of the evening. A blast from the past, when I was a child, is what that thing is.

Love it glad it didn’t go through the door

Wow brings back memories growing up my dad bought one and our family had great times.

The Scrambler is cool. Looks like Honda Fourtrax 300 4x4 wheels and tires with Honda Foreman 350 rears in the back? Also, buy the PUG!

Man I tell ya these Briggs and stratton engines are the best the last 25 years or so I've owned them I never really had a problem with them and they last a long time I've got a lawn mower with a briggs on it and it's over 20 years old and it still runs great and never had to do a thing to it except oil changes and I got it for free from someone who neglected it badly and that was over 12 years ago.

@Rene-up1dl

Жыл бұрын

TECUMSEH

@RARufus

Жыл бұрын

KOHLER

Looks like it would be a blast in the snow, cool score, great fix, keep the videos coming Joe😉👍

@Rene-up1dl

Жыл бұрын

Snow swamp or sand. Too much traction will put you in traction.

@amirlach

Жыл бұрын

You need tracks for snow deeper than you have clearance.

Definitely get that PUG, that thing was cool as hell.

@alanleblanc1763

Жыл бұрын

They are way coom

Ya know, if you take apart that jumper box. On the circuit board you'll find a blk cylindrical thingy about the diameter of a finger, its the piezo buzzer, it'll have a small hole in the top that a small piece of ordinary scotch tape will reduce the volume of annoyance by about 50%.

man i hope you get that pug, that thing looks so neat.

Did you honestly think you were gonna buy something without taking the carburetor off?

@bobmoe9221

Жыл бұрын

😂

I keep saying it but you found another cool machine. A blast from the past. Can't wait to see tge PUG.

My buddy joe had a scrambler just like that when we were kids, we had a blast riding it around the swamps by us , it loves the mud , the drive chain was the weakest link

@jameskrause8902

Жыл бұрын

Hey, you know Joe?

@jimbo4203

Жыл бұрын

I actually know a few Joe's lol

Thanks Joe! We tried to reach out and hold that jump pack on the machine but just couldn’t reach it! 😮😊

Used to see them at the mini bike trails around Detroit back in the sixties, early seventies always thought they were cool

I assume you know that pump will siphon as well if place the pan below the tank it will suck all the fuel out.

All that space to walk in and... a treadmill? Seriously?? 😂😂😂

They took my Dad in one of those down our 1 mile long driveway in a blizzard, when he broke his leg. 1970. I still remember it well. Nothing could get up that steep first hill, but that thing did!

CAN'T HELP THINKING OF THE BANANA SPLITS AND THE LA LA LA SONG LOL

You made Vinnie's day, taking him for a ride with you'

Banana Splits rumbler 😃 sweeet

LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE...

Seen a guy had one. Put paddle tires on it. Actually was slower in water than it was with reg tires. He moved them around so he had just 2 in front,middle,back. Made no difference. Worked better with worn out ag tires it came with. It did float great tho.

@amirlach

Жыл бұрын

You need to run the directional treads backwards so they scoup the water. Look at the argos. I had a Prarie Bobcat that had terra tires. I thought they were on the wrong way untill i tried swiming in my pond. Barely moved forwards so after about 15 feet in i shifted into reverse and it shot backwards. So back to the shop to swap the tires backwards. It would then swim surprisingly well considering it was an all metal tank like hull and quite heavy.

Excellent job enjoyable to see you drive 🚗 👍 😀

hey man im 58 and i have to say you are an inspiration to the mechanical world thanks and keep up the good work !

That other machine looked pretty cool that he had

Late 70s, early 80s my dad used to make these. I remember Genoa, OH then the company moved to MI somewhere. So many memories as a kid surrounding these.

Cool vehicle. Worked out good for you. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this.

Pretty cool got your little helper too ride with you

Looks hella fun, nice find 👍🏻

I wanna see it in the water!!

Scramber Score!

We sold those are Montana we were the western dealers primarily out of Great Falls, Montana. Our shipments would come into a town called chotaeu it's hydraulic base the steering so series of cables that Clint lock off from the hydraulic unit to lock each side, one to drive the other one to pivot it came with a 12 hp Tecumseh four stroke the only two colors we got with the coot was yellow and red. The coot came in two greens, one red and one yellow. The coot was really something special as well. It had a high range in the low range. The low range was 16 to one gear. Racial leaves to drive it up to the edge of a concrete building under its own power drive it to where it was completely vertical before flipping under its own poweras a demonstration

BTW, several have commented remembering the Banana Splits' Banana Buggies. You don't have one of those. The Banana Buggies were decorated Amphi-Cats. ...But in any of these old AATVs, because the tires WERE their suspensions, the tires had to be run as soft as possible. The originals had comparatively thin cases and their inflation pressures were virtually impossible to measure with a tire gauge. ...About 1-2 psi, but they were actually checked by measuring their circumference with a tape. Even as a 70 pound kid, I remember getting a kick out of the fact that I could put my foot on one of those tires (when properly inflated) and squash it almost to its internal (6" dia?) rim flange. 😂

I just did a frame out restoration on a 1976 ATTEX ST400 Chief 6x6. It came from the factory with a 2 stroke 400cc Snow Mobil engine and T20 transmission. These old Amphibious machines are definitely cool!

I'm Soooo happy you finally took the Vinster for a ride. Awesome 👍😎

Not sure where he went in Canada but we definitely had ways to get your game out of the woods lol

Banana splits comes to mind . Showing my age!!!

Best part of the video is when you took the dog for a ride. I love my dog!

Your wife is sooo cool. She must know that you love getting these purchases up and running.

@speedfreak8200

Жыл бұрын

WTF

@jameskrause8902

Жыл бұрын

​@@speedfreak8200 WTF

Cool machine! Nice job getting it running

The Chain Drive was a weak point on some of the newer ones.. Got one stuck on a log and blew off the chains and bent the sprockets..

Get a S.C.A.G mower that has a pull behind trailer for your feet it’s fun and quick 4 or 5 gears I don’t remember but when I was a landscaper it was fun and was fast it’s a little 1 wheel trailer for your feet hooked up to a big brake left and right SCAG MOWER

The 4 wheelers and bikes are cool, but I love the oddball stuff you find and fix!

You have those rims they are 4 wheeler rims and maybe the tires are the same size. I love your channel and you have great content.

That was awesome seeing Vinny all chillaxed in the rear seat! Glad you did that. Another very interesting video! Thanks Joe!

@2vintage

Жыл бұрын

He loved it

The stuff you come up with is mind-boggling.. that thing is super cool.

We used to have 2 of those when I was a kid. A real blast.

Love your content Joe 👍

Ton of good info on the inter web & optional Tracks ..... 6 paddle tires for snow sand water 💧 a Keeper Fosho 1st one I've ever seen 😳

THIS little deal cool but you really need to get your hands on that Pug. i really think that machine is a hidden gem. and it being the first one, its pretty much unobtainium if you know what i mean. also it looks mint. just get the dust off her. id really think about it

Good job at getting it going. If you want Vinny to have fun chasing you, you have to stop and give him a treat when he catches up to you.

That's one big banana. A Minion Motorcar.

The Scrambler was manufactured in Genoa Ohio by George Hyland, inventor of JOG A DOG and numerous other products you would know and love. George was a brilliant mind ahead of his time.

Another great find, Joe! Very cool. Did you figure out what size engine it has? maybe I missed it in the video

Needs Argo tires to be softer riding. The steering wheel is much nicer than Argo's stick steering.

Everyone give a shout out to Mrs. Vintage. Lol. Hi Jada.

Looks like it is everything I said it was. Happy to see it up and running.

What a cool machine maybe if you turn those center wheels around backwards the will stick out like the others?

Perfect content.

How do find these cool machines. Just spurs the question would you ever do a behind the scenes video? How you search for vehicles, criteria, research, how far you would travel, failed buys, and what you do when you part out a machine.

@sybsygstgstsgysg5330

Жыл бұрын

Ikr

we also used to take it in the lake..it floats...but slow in the water..haha

This is really cool. Is it worth trying to mount the middle wheels backwards, to give them a different offset?

Now you have all this grass look into getting a S.C.A.G. Mower they’re the best big mowers I spent alot of time behind one

Hey Joe, what is the make and model of the jumper packet you are using? Thinking I’d like one like that.

@benschlack5814

Жыл бұрын

JNC 660 is a very very good jump box

@Noslo_559

Жыл бұрын

@@benschlack5814 thank you but I have one of those but I’d like an all-in-one

The only thing that I've noticed with these machines is the motors, they always use recreational motors like Briggs or Kohler engines they should have the type of engines UTV or sidexsides have with automatic transmissions I think that would be way cool plus the engine would last much longer than a Briggs..

Anyone else focusing on his jumper box slowly walking it's way off the trunk, lol

Lol, as soon as I saw that on marketplace I knew you would get it! Lol. Go back and get the pug!!!

with today's fuel I'm surprised it even started without cleaning the carburetor

I've been looking at these Allis charmers terra tiger amphibious tanks they remind me of the old moon buggys you see in the old movies like space 1999. How do you find all this wired and wonderful stuff from I use to dream about big toys like these 😊

@GregDaGoblin

Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid my neighbor had a Terra Tiger. Never got to ride in it tho.

Excellent video, great find

Reminds me of the banana splits show in the late sixties.

My first thought was "The Banana Splits"on 1960's TV

Congrats, another neat barn find, for sale or for keeps? Thanks for another learning moment and congrats on 323k subs, next stop 500k subs

your having way to much fun

That thing is awesome. The dog was loving it. Did you buy it from Jesse Ventura? Sounded a little like Jesse Ventura. You gotta go back for that Pug. I've never seen one of those before. Its crazy how quickly you get most of these vehicles running. I was worried you were gonna go through your garage door. I kept thinking, "open the door before you start it." That's an amazing property you've got, where ever that is.

Pug and twister was made by Bruce manufacturing. I have a twister

What did the guy say about the Pug? Is he willing to part with it?!! I’d love to see you get it running for him at least.

Nice find! ✌️

Great job!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

we had one similar to this with a 500cc snow mobile engine in it

@jameskrause8902

Жыл бұрын

Damn, that sounds like a fun time. How was it?

I made a fuel pump from a cheap electric fuel pump and some hose. Great for emptying tanks at the end of the season!

Another classic. A Wisconsin version of American Pickers. Thanks again, informative and entertaining (Vinny)

The guy sounds like Jesse Ventura was waiting for him to say he spent 9 years in the navy and he now lives off the grid with a sylo full of fresh water and 14 dogs

I always wanted one of these when I was a kid

You are the six wheeled champion of KZread. 👍

Very cool, awesome video

Try turning the key backwards to see if the motor will run backwards for reverse.Some machines like that is how reverse works.

Great video as always