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Joe J
New member
Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 6
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 08:01 pm: | 
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Has anyone made there own canvas or other type material soft top for there aatv? I cant seem to find any info or plans etc, has anyone out there built there own ? not a cover, but a top with windows etc? |
Jerry Nuss - Illinois MAX dealer
Senior Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 615
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 09:04 pm: |
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I have heard of a few people getting them made at upholstery shops that make tops and rear deck enclosures for boats. But I have not seen any in person. I had a jeep top made once. It would be about the same. |
Mike Wegener
New member
Username: Wags4x4
Post Number: 9
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 07:57 am: |
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I had a local canvas shop make mine. He mainly makes custom tops for boats and he did a great job on mine. See attached pictures. |
Ryan Singer
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Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 29
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 09:10 am: |
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Check out this crapy top on ebay. Ryan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-TOYOTA-TUNDRA-07-18-OEM-WHEELS-AND-TIRES-560-20 08_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ66484QQihZ017QQitemZ130195839066QQrdZ1QQsspagename ZWDVW |
Joe J
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Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 7
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 11:55 am: |
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Thank you for responding, I am hoping that someone out there may have made there own and they will have some tips. Mike, that is a very nice top, did you make the frame yourself, and if so, what type of metal did you use ? size, etc. |
philip w.cox
Advanced Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 468
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 12:03 pm: |
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Actually there are many things about that roof that show a great deal of ingenuity. The rear rack, the winch platform,the roof winch rollers and most of all Easy Access swinging doors! A bit
too much weight for a lot of water
use but I like the thought that someone put into that work. I prefer not to call someone else's work Crappy. |
Argohunter
Intermediate Member
Username: Argohunter
Post Number: 88
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 12:18 am: |
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The builder of the roof likely built it to fit his needs in using the Max. His needs and uses may not be necessarily what someone else may want. It took a lot of planning and ingenuity to build that and I happen to like some of his ideas. |
Ryan Singer
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Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 30
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:56 pm: |
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Sorry guys I meant no slam, guess it sounded bad, I should have said I did not like it. We are need to get along, with no slamming Ryan |
Joe J
Junior Member
Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 13
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 07:01 pm: |
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When making a top like the one shown in the ebay pictures, and taking into account weight and how it will perform in the water, and since its winter here, I have yet to experience my argo in the water. How much weight can you have up there before you start having weight or tipping problems? The homemade top on ebay at first glance looks a little rough, but if you go through the pictures, its quite ingenius, and like Argohunter and Phillip have pointed out, it really does have some unique features, so everytime I look at it again, its looking better and better, just wondering about the weight issues you brought up, I wouldnt want to make a mistake on my bigfoot, whats your advice?
Thank You! |
philip w.cox
Advanced Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 473
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 01:34 am: |
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Joe-It is difficult indeed to give you good advice re: building a top for a Bigfoot,if you intend to use it in the water, because Argo states very clearly NOT to take a 6wheeler with a ROPS into the water. I think that they are being over cautious. In the end I would look at the hundreds of pictures posted under the readers rides and build a light weight collapsible roof ( a boat roof) like Argo sell and a separate ,removable roll bar structure if you feel you want it. I built a roll bar cage with snap on panels for my Max IV ,so it would be fair to say that I am not doing as I say. I certainly wish you luck and please post a picture of anything that you do build.  |
Jerry Nuss - Illinois MAX dealer
Senior Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 623
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 01:24 pm: |
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Surface area is another consideration of a top when you go out into the water. If you use a ROP cage that weight combined with the surface area of a top can make it a challenge to operate if there is a little bit of wind. |
Joe J
Junior Member
Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 15
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 06:55 pm: |
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I never thought about the wind factor, just the weight, I will look at the pictures other readers have submitted and get some ideas. We just got back from up north, the first time I had the argo anywhere other than the lawn, it worked great, but we had 50 below wind chills coming across the lake, and a top would have been nice, here is a picture I took up there.  |
Jerry Nuss - Illinois MAX dealer
Senior Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 627
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 08:59 pm: |
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50 below is hard to imagine! A top would be a must for me. |
Jerry Nuss - Illinois MAX dealer
Senior Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 628
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 09:01 pm: |
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I don't know if you thought about an exit plan so I am mentioning it. You need to be able to get out of it easily in case you tip it over in the water, so think about that when you design your top. |
Joe J
Junior Member
Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 17
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 09:01 pm: |
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I just tried to post a message and it didnt seem to work, so this will be a shorter version. Philip, would it be possible to get some pictures of your Max with the top? The more I think about that idea, the more I like it, if youd rather not resize the pictures to post them here, please email them to me, I would really appreciate it.
Thank You!
Joe
jjconst07@aol.com |
Richard Clark
Senior Member
Username: Route6x6
Post Number: 207
Registered: 02-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 09:34 pm: |
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6x6 Friends
The limit size requirement for PHOTOS on this board, is very large at 500KB in file size. Physical size of no more than 900x2000 pix. Which is over 12"x 26" size, this is larger than many common computers can display, without the computer resizing the photo to fit its screen. If you are taking photos on a digital camera, go into the settings and reduce size of image being stored, a side benefit is photos will up and down load on your computer mush faster, and more photos being stored on your camera, due to less file size.
Hope this helps a bit.
Thanks
Richard Clark
ROUTE6x6
RICHARDS RELICS |
philip w.cox
Advanced Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 476
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 06:13 pm: |
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Joe J., Hi , there is a video on YouTube which shows the cover on the Max. Here is the site:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=8hYXVYnwHXw |
philip w.cox
Advanced Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 477
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 06:33 pm: |
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Joe, There is a link where many of us have posted pictures of our machines and our locations on a map. You would likely enjoy looking at the pictures that guys have posted. You might even want to post one yourself. Here is the link:
http://www.frappr.com/6x6ownershttp://www.frappr.com/6x6owners |
Joe J
Junior Member
Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 18
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 07:09 pm: |
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Thank you, I had no idea that was your video, I have watched that several times when looking at 6x6 videos on youtube before I purchased mine a few weeks ago. Thank you also for the frappr sight as well, I added myself and a photo. |
Joe J
Member
Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 32
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 02:43 pm: |
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I finally got most of my Argo top done, I decided to go with a hard top , mainly because I knew I could do it. My wife says its the ugliest damn top shes ever seen but it works great, very easily is removed, and I put lights on the front, and back, and inside, I also switched the battery out and put in a 900 cca car battery, and took the old one and tucked it down behind the front seat and ran 6 foot cables to tie the two batteries together, so now it seems as though I have unlimited battery power ( so far )when running the lights and heater etc.I still have some painting to do on the new top, but last night I took it out in 8 below zero weather, and it was toasty in there.ugly or not, I like it. I have lots of pictures if anyone wants to see more.
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philip w.cox
Advanced Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 490
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 08:51 pm: |
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Way to go Joe!! Congratulations. At 8 below nothin' F* only a wife could be interested in esthetics. You know, the longer you look at it,it kinda grows on you. Unbolt three uprights on each side and you can lift it off? Right? It's nice to have no roof in the summer on my 8 wheeler. Is there any way to get into the back? |
Joe J
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Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 33
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 10:11 pm: |
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I have 4 spots on the top where its an inch steel, and the 3/4 steel drops down into it, then I welded a little piece of steel on top of the bolt that you screw in( it works as a handle so you dont need a wrench to take it off or put it on ) and it holds it solid, the middle pieces of metal your seeing just support weight when you get in and out, they are not bolted to anything.
Yes, I have a back door too, this baby is perfect ( unless your the wife ha ha )
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Joe J
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Username: Jjconst07
Post Number: 34
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 10:14 pm: |
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Of course I added the back light, told the kids that the reason thats there is so when I am hooking up next years deer to be pulled out they will be able to count the points on the rack, while they tell me how they couldnt get a shot off.  |
Dave Evans
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Username: Dozer
Post Number: 127
Registered: 01-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 04:55 pm: |
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Joe The top looks pretty good, bet it worked well in cold |
Brad Dunn
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Username: Lazerman
Post Number: 19
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 02:00 pm: |
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Looks warm Brad |
Brad Dunn
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Username: Lazerman
Post Number: 20
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 11:38 am: |
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How quiet is ti inside or is is very noisy |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 30
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 10:09 am: |
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I got a canvas type fold away canopy with my unit and I can tell you I wouldn't be without one now in winter. Its a bit of a pain in the butt if you are hauling firewood and to get in and out of but the benefits outweigh the minor annoyances. One thing when you are traveling in powder it keeps the snow out as well as keeping all the hunting gear out of the rain. Anyone with super tracks are also aware that when spring hits those tracks spit up fountains of water that will soak you if the wind isn't in your favour. One other huge benefit in winter is the engine heats the inside up so it's toasty when travelling. Well worth having one. I can post a picture if anyone is interested. |
Brad Dunn
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Username: Lazerman
Post Number: 21
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 12:25 pm: |
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Is this top factory or custom built, I would love to see a photo, thanks Brad |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 31
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 04:22 pm: |
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I bought the Argo from it's original owner so not really sure where it came from. I think it would be easy enough to make if you have the tools. Any boat top maker would have all the stuff. It is held on with snaps and will fold down on the back out of the way and has a zipped cover to enclose it all when away. I have all the doors removed because it was a decent day out and didn't need them. |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 32
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 04:25 pm: |
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The top that Mike had made for his 6x6 above is nice, you can see all around you! |
Brad Dunn
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Username: Lazerman
Post Number: 22
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 04:28 pm: |
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Tim
Looks like a real nice top, I think it is original ARGO but I am not an expert. If you are interested in selling them, I would be interested, I agree a local shop should be able to make them, from your sample. Thanks Brad |
Jeff bar
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Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 105
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 07:51 pm: |
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Looks like an old style ARGO top to me, much better than the new ones
Jeff Bar |
L.A. Philip Osborn
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Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 188
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:01 am: |
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Tim Is that top homemade or factory, I would like to have one too
Phillip Osborn LA |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 33
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:35 am: |
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Well to be honest I have been thinking of making another cover and utlizing the existing framework. There is a tear that was repaired before I got it and it leaks a bit when it rains hard. I have managed to seal it up with silicone spray for now, but of course the tear happens to be directly over the driver, everyone else stays nice and dry. It is a bit cumbersome to get into the Argo with the cover, especially when it's sitting up on a foot of powder snow but that may have something to do with age and flexibility. Does anyone know what Argo charges for these things? |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 34
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:40 am: |
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Philip, I suspect it's an original top from Argo but I don't know for sure. Some others on this site would likely know better. |
L.A. Philip Osborn
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Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 190
Registered: 02-2006
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Tim
If you have a cover made off yours, I am interested in one, perhapswe can have two made cheaper
Phillip Osborn LA |
Jeff bar
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Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 109
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 11:47 am: |
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Tim Keep me posted too, I would like to have one too, Perhaps maybe without the doors, just a nice top and back window. I had a MAX with doors/windows once and it was just too hard to get in and out of, noisy too!
Jeff Bar |
L.A. Philip Osborn
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Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 193
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 10:04 am: |
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Tim Are you still around?
Phillip Osborn LA |
Jeff bar
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Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 121
Registered: 03-2005
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I have not seen Tim for a while
Jeff Bar |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 36
Registered: 12-2008
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Still here! |
L.A. Philip Osborn
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Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 196
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 08:03 pm: |
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Any news on a possible top
Phillip Osborn LA |
Tim
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Username: Hammr
Post Number: 37
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 09:46 am: |
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I am still planning on it however I have to get my garage up first. As it stands now I don't have the room to work, but should have in a month or so. If I don't get to it immediately after it's up, then it will likely be fall time frame as I will be engaged in walleye chasing for most of the summer. Stay tuned. |
Bryan Jaedike
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Username: Tigerguy
Post Number: 46
Registered: 02-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 11:47 am: |
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I am interested in a top too, please keep us in mind
Bryan |
L.A. Philip Osborn
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Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 199
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 08:29 am: |
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Tim, OK, just let us know if it happens, thanks
Phillip Osborn LA |
Dave Keeso
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Username: Argomag
Post Number: 109
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 09:44 am: |
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That pic of the 8x8 argo with camo color is an older ARGO MAGNUM, looks to be in good shape, looks identical to mine except for the canopy |
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