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[MowerModder]

Hello everyone. I'm glad I found this forum because I had previously not found a site dedicated to off roaders like me.  I would definitely say I'm no expert.  I'd say I'm one, maybe two clicks above hack status.  LOL I'm learning and having a blast doing it.  

History:  
I'm fairly new to this "sport".  I've been tinkering around since this past summer when I moved from the burbs to a place with 2000 acres of forest behind my house.  So far, I've mapped over 9 miles of trails!  
I currently have 2 working tractors, a 1983 White and a 2003 MTD yard machines.  I also have 2 parts tractors (both MTD) and a toro wheel horse which is my next project...


Here's the low down on the working machines:

1983 White (the one in the background of the picture):  Stock 1994 Briggs 24 series L-head (I still have the original '83 motor but I'm going to rebuild it)  Locked Peerless 800 series 5 speed (locked with extra spider gears).  Reduced drive pulley from 10" to 4". Custom drive-line, all electrical rewired, new starter, larger steering wheel, reinforced frame, entirely new front end (from parts tractor) reinforced front end, locked pivot bar, reinforced steering tie rod, steering lock, all new bushings and bearings, hood and grille from an old Agaway, working super bright headlights, reinforced hood and front grille, custom brush guard (not installed yet), custom exhaust. Removed all self tapping screws and replaced them with 5/16 bolts, nuts and washers. Flat black paint job.  Still lots of work to be done.

2003 MTD YardMachines (foreground of picture):  Stock 17.5 briggs ohv. Stock front end (for now). Stock steering (for now) I converted it from a vari-drive to a 5 speed manual (Dana/Foote/Spicer 4360-105).  Locked the differential (welded), reduced drive pulley from 10" to 4, changed to gear oil, strengthened the frame, built a clutch and drive-line.  It is still without the front grill and hood (haven't gotten around to it).  It's been painted flat black.  Removed all self tapping screws and replaced them with 5/16 bolts, nuts and washers. More mods to come..

A few videos:







I look forward to sharing ideas and concepts with everyone!

MM

[Chris]

Welcome to the forum! I enjoyed the videos, seems like you know what you're doing!

[MowerModder]

Welcome to the forum! I enjoyed the videos, seems like you know what you're doing!

Thanks.  I sorta know what I'm doing.  I am mechanically inclined and can BS my way through most projects.  I'm also not afraid to make mistakes.  For me, the best way to learn is jump in, make stuff, break stuff, and remake stuff. LOL

I guess I'm a tad confused about the access thingy...  Am I supposed to wait for 5 people to reply to this post, or am I supposed to post 5 separate posts in the Newbie Cage?


Posted on: 19-01-2010, 17:27:11Oh, and by the way, I was just reading the forum rules and such.  I realize that I didn't use the image uploader in my first post.  Sorry bout that.  What is the purpose of the IU anyway?  Isn't it just as good to write my own html for the pics?

[Chris]

We use the image uploader because if you don't use your photobucket account for a set amount of time, all your images disappear from the form, same goes if you delete them. This killed a good 80% of our build threads, as most of them no longer have pictures.

[MowerModder]

We use the image uploader because if you don't use your photobucket account for a set amount of time, all your images disappear from the form, same goes if you delete them. This killed a good 80% of our build threads, as most of them no longer have pictures.

Ah..  Makes sense...  I am hosting my photos on my own server so that shouldn't pose a problem right? 

[Chris]

As long as you don't go and delete everything you should be OK. We can make an exception for you

[goatmower]

little late but welcome this is a great site full of info 

[MowerModder]

little late but welcome this is a great site full of info 

Love your screen name.  What's the story behind that?
Posted on: 20-01-2010, 18:29:17

As long as you don't go and delete everything you should be OK. We can make an exception for you

Sweet, thanks!

[goatmower]

well... it all starts with an online game I was putting my highscore in and I was asked a name I just clicked and it went go so I thought huh and added an at. Nowadays its on all my forums, email ect. No I dont kill goats yes I have some, I dont ride over them with mowers lmao, and I have no affairs with them... ugh. A/w on a bright note my many usernames are goatmower, mountaingoat, goat29, goat2010, goat20104 and hmmmm just goat lol

not a big story but you asked lol