Where did you get those tie rod ends? I want a cupple for direct steer.
Ebay. they were around 5 or 6 dollars each, depends on the size.
glad all of you like it. Im happy to have it setting on all four feet so i can move it around now.
goesman Screwdriver
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun May 26, 2013 1:48 pm
got me a set of carbs order off ebay. Now i just need to get some ignition coils ordered and do some wiring and i can test fire the thing.
Its getting close to running.
Murray modder Screwdriver
Join date : 2012-11-23 Posts : 356 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Somewher in Va
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun May 26, 2013 4:08 pm
I might be paranoid, but Id like to see some protection on the front tie rod. Not fun to hit something a distance from your home, and have to tote the front end home because the wheels bend inward.
dylansrockinrigs Screwdriver
Age : 22 Join date : 2012-02-28 Posts : 306 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Silk Hope N.C.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun May 26, 2013 4:27 pm
Awesome tractor!
goesman Screwdriver
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:17 am
progress is slow. Â I have been selling a few things on ebay to finance some parts. Â i have a nice set of clean carbs, ignition coils, rear sprocket, and a rear brake disc that i hope will be big enough. Â I have got part of the wiring done, and a dash mocked up with some quarter inch ply wood that i will cut out of some stainless sheet later on. I still need to get a chain and a idler sprocket for the chain tensioner. Â managed to pick up some spark plugs and some orings that i was needing from the parts store yesterday. Â Â This thing is getting close to take off, just need to finish up the axle, do a couple of things to steering, machine hubs for the brake disc and sprocket. Â Then i will be able to brace the frame up. Â later on today i will have a special surprise posted.
Thunderdivine BoogerWeld
Join date : 2012-12-21 Posts : 2100 Forum Rep : 2 Location : Norway, Europe
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:14 pm
Looks great!
But will you run stock front spindles, might be a bit dangerous at motorcycle speeds and revs.
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:07 pm
I am in the process of beefing every thing up. the front wheels on it now have bushings and i plan on going to good high speed bearings. The front spindles seem pretty tough and i have tried to make them tougher.
Also to add bit of an update i have made ignition coil mounts and new hinges for the hood. I also had to modify the hood in order to clear the coils.
I starting to think i am stuffing ten pounds of poop in a five pound bag, im running out of room for things and keeping it looking as close to a stock mower.
I know i said i was going to get a special surprise posted the other day but the weather has not to good around here lately. So as soon as i can get out and not piss off the neighbors (HINT) i will get a quick video made.
Thunderdivine BoogerWeld
Join date : 2012-12-21 Posts : 2100 Forum Rep : 2 Location : Norway, Europe
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:56 pm
Sounds good, and that sounds familiar with running out of space.
Age : 23 Join date : 2013-06-19 Posts : 1135 Forum Rep : 2 Location : Southern Florida
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:13 pm
Looks awesome cant wait to see it run
mudmonkey06 Screwdriver
Age : 25 Join date : 2013-03-18 Posts : 327 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Rindge, NH
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:33 am
looking good. about the tie rod. definatly put a guard or skid plate so it doesnt bend in the woods.
been there. tried jumping a log a was surprised when i looked down and the wheels were pointing different directions
goesman Screwdriver
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:20 pm
Not to worried about the tie rods, dont really have any plans of getting it out in the woods. Â Between lowering it and the exhaust ground clearance is pretty low.
Rmeber me saying some thing about a video, HERE YA GO.
TheRainbowBoxer Moderator
Age : 46 Join date : 2012-04-23 Posts : 1067 Forum Rep : 13 Location : Galion, OH
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:27 pm
 That is one amazing sleeper!! Â
Like others have said, I really hope you are going to set up that steering properly...
_______________________________________________ Proud member of the Mower Cycle Gang... aka the "Mowrons!"
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Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:41 pm
Thanks guys, i was just barely hitting the throttle in that video. I have been very reluctant on getting it running cause thats when i get really excited and start cutting corners to get it done. So far i have kept from it, i dont want nothing but perfect (or as close as i can get it). The steering is rock solid, i have really built the steering to the point of overkill, but thats never a bad thing.
I am shooting for a total sleeper with this thing, i have people walk right by it and never give it a second look.
goesman Screwdriver
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:29 pm
did some thing today i always wanted to try. Â Wrapping a header a. Â I wanted to do it on a dirt bike i had but never did. Â I wrapped the header to the SS Craftsman since the header is so close to the plastic grill and to keep some of the heat out from under the hood. Â Its a pain in the butt i will tell you that, and don't do like i did and do it in shorts. Â I got stuff on my legs and now they kind of itch since its fiberglass cloth. Â Went through almost a 50 foot long role of the stuff.
I also have it all tore down, i am bracing the frame up and finishing all the welding. I hope to have that done this week. Â
You can see alot of the bracing i am doing, i ran out of tube so i will have to grab anouther stick.
murrayracer Forum Newbie
Age : 24 Join date : 2013-07-14 Posts : 84 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Benton city, WA
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:30 pm
wow looks good this things gonna be fast! I'm planning on doing the same thing with a 440cc snowmobile engine
redlinemotorsportts Moderator
Age : 24 Join date : 2013-03-18 Posts : 3127 Forum Rep : 3 Location : raleigh nc
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:34 pm
This mower is probally one of the most badass mowers in my book, your like making my dreams come true. a mower that isn't over the top, and has a screamin motor.
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:09 am
Thanks guys i am glad you like it. Â I am putting alot of time and attention to detail in to this thing. Â Some one ask me about it every day, there is a bunch of pepole that cant wait to see it done. Â I even had some guys from Sears tell me i needed to bring it over to the store when its done. Â
I have started making some youtube videos detailing every thing i have done as i put it back together for the last time. Â I figured that if any of you or any one else ever wanted to do a build like this could have bit of a reference to go by to help out. Â This has been a challenging and complicated build, and i would love to see others give it a go and maybe i can help them out with some of the headaches with the videos i am making.
This is the first 2 videos i have made so far, im going to try to get another up tomorrow.
k2500life Hammer
Age : 23 Join date : 2013-06-19 Posts : 1135 Forum Rep : 2 Location : Southern Florida
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:50 pm
I wanna make one I just need to find an engine or rebuild my ltd550 but I want to make a 4x4 independent car axles with rear steer but I have too many projects and too little money Â
goesman Screwdriver
Age : 42 Join date : 2012-01-18 Posts : 119 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Salem, Mo.
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:20 pm
I know what your saying about having to many projects. I have a list of ones that are not done as long as the list of ones i want to do.
k2500life Hammer
Age : 23 Join date : 2013-06-19 Posts : 1135 Forum Rep : 2 Location : Southern Florida
Subject: Re: Project Super Sport Mower Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:09 pm