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Subject: This is BEAST ! February 1st 2019, 9:24 pm
A few pics from when i first started building it to where it is now.
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! February 1st 2019, 10:17 pm
Nice Craftsman build! The snorkel plumbed into the original oppy air-box is pretty neat. Looks like it has the 3-speed 122 series transaxle with the dual ranges, just like my GT 6000.
Looking forward to seeing some more pictures!
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! February 1st 2019, 10:36 pm
AllisKidD21 It did have that Transaxel with the dual range and that is why i choose it but the case was wore out where the input shaft went in. so i ended up fitting a cast iron 4 speed out of a JD 216 in it and it works great even with a pulley swap i still have a lot of power in 1st gear and a lot of giddy up go in 3rd and 4th with 2nd being perfect for romping through the woods. And Yeah i plummeted into some deep water one time and was just shy of the bottom of that air cleaner so i welded up those holes and added the snorkel to avoid that being an issue !
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! February 1st 2019, 10:41 pm
Ooooh okay, so you put a 2300 series Peerless transaxle in it. Cool! Those are great transaxles for sure. I would love to see some pictures of how you mounted it sometime, if you don't mind snapping a few.
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! February 21st 2019, 11:33 pm
This is a really awesome build man! I was curious if fitting a 2300 in a Craftsman GT was possible. It looks great with the wider stance and I like the engine cage.
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! February 28th 2019, 6:34 pm
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This is a really awesome build man! I was curious if fitting a 2300 in a Craftsman GT was possible. It looks great with the wider stance and I like the engine cage.
Thanks man ! the 2300 fit really well with some light fab work and a bit of reorientation. i'll be getting some pics of it with the rear cover removed soon and i'll post them up here.
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 10th 2019, 8:49 pm
Nothing special but have needed grab bars for a while (tired of getting my fingers caught between the fenders and tires) Nothing i've found really appealed to me. I didn't have a lot of time in the shop today but managed to get at least one built and installed. Got a busy week ahead but maybe i'll get a chance to crank out the other side next weekend.of course While i'll be working Thursday it's supposed to be like 70 and we've had a ton of rain! Would be a great time to get out to the woods. but then by Fri. weather goes back in the crapper ! 40s
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 10th 2019, 10:33 pm
Looks great! Wheres your gas tank??
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 10th 2019, 10:57 pm
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Looks great! Wheres your gas tank??
Thanks The tank is under the seat. the original one was shot so i put a smaller one in that came out of one of the 1000 series craftsmans thats under the hood. so can't go to far without backup can ! i'm planning on putting a light in the original gashole !!
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 10th 2019, 11:38 pm
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mowerjunkie03 wrote:
Looks great! Wheres your gas tank??
Thanks The tank is under the seat. the original one was shot so i put a smaller one in that came out of one of the 1000 series craftsmans thats under the hood. so can't go to far without backup can ! i'm planning on putting a light in the original gashole !!
Ah I see! This build is so unique!
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 10th 2019, 11:51 pm
I'm paying Homage to Johnny Cash And his Famous song. One Piece At A Time (and it didn't cost me a dime) LOL
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 10th 2019, 11:58 pm
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I'm paying Homage to Johnny Cash And his Famous song. One Piece At A Time (and it didn't cost me a dime) LOL
Haha. Yes yes!! So true!!
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 17th 2019, 7:52 pm
Got me some snazzy LED lights hooked up today ! Now i need to find me a piece of steel mesh to protect them. of course the wiring has been tidied up and properly secured since the pic.
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 23rd 2019, 10:55 pm
Had a great weather day and got to head out.for a little play time ! Was trying to up load some pics but not working out from my phone. Not home to load on my computer I'll see what i can do tomorrow ! Had a great time.
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! March 24th 2019, 6:19 pm
Had to clean off the Old Stars and Stripes before the ride home
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! April 17th 2019, 10:32 pm
Well The Beast had developed a slight knock awhile back that was getting worse each time i'd use it. or go romping. so knowing it wouldn't help i went ahead and changed the oil hoping to prolong the inevitable. instead it pretty much did it in. I do have a back up oppy but need to go through it first. unfortunetly neither one are pressure lubed was hoping to find one before i had to swap it. Now i just need to find the time but hard to do with every one wanting there mowers serviced and fixed keeping me pretty busy on top of my job. I need eight day weeks !
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! May 4th 2019, 10:01 pm
Finally got a chance to change out the engine out with the old and in wit the new ! unfortunatly this engine has a slight knock but it will get me by for now ! I really want to find me a pressure lube oppy but not having any luck !
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! May 5th 2019, 9:43 pm
Looks like a solid quality build! Looking forward to seeing how it does on the trails at Haspin!
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! May 5th 2019, 10:32 pm
Is that a 16.5 hp? Or are those 3 screw carbs used on a lot of oppys?
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! May 6th 2019, 9:48 pm
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Is that a 16.5 hp? Or are those 3 screw carbs used on a lot of oppys?
18.5 hp did have 20 hp i don't like the direction i'm going here lol need to go up not down !
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! May 6th 2019, 9:57 pm
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Looks like a solid quality build! Looking forward to seeing how it does on the trails at Haspin!
was looking forward to seeing how well it did too ! but looks like my nieces graduation is that saturday so don't believe i'll make it. may try to take a day off work Friday and come up for the day. as i,m only an hour away from Haspin !
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Subject: Re: This is BEAST ! June 13th 2019, 10:43 pm
finally got a chance to install a reciver hitch. i've only had it for three months lol. cut out a small section and welded it in bought this cargo hauler below from Harbor freight and cut it down. still need to weld it up and then i'll attach it to a ball mount so i can use it when i need it and remove it when i dont !