820 swapped lt1000

Subject: 820 swapped lt1000 September 8th 2021, 7:46 am

So I picked up a striped lt1000 at a junk yard a few weeks ago. I also managed to find a sweet 820-016B for $15. I also put the MTD hood from my old mower on it. This is only an update right now, but I'm really excited to get to work on it. It's mostly going to be used for trail riding.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 September 8th 2021, 11:29 am

This is looking good! Keep us posted on progress please.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 September 17th 2021, 6:24 pm

So the belt for it came in, and I am very pleased with the results. I'm running the stock 3.5 inch pulley and a 4 inch on the rear, using an 88 inch belt. I'll have to check the speed later, but it's pretty fast with plenty of low end power in first gear. Overall, I think this is going to be a great build.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 September 17th 2021, 6:25 pm

Current look to it

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 September 22nd 2021, 11:44 am

so the rain put a buffer in the build for me. I was going to color match the rear fenders and paint the wheels. However, with the curent turf tires on it, burnouts on the wet grass are possible! I'll update again when the fenders are painted.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 September 23rd 2021, 12:50 pm

man this thing would look insane stretched i think it needs to be gasser dragster style

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 September 24th 2021, 1:38 pm

I had thought about stretching it, but where I plan to go and what I plan to do would be a lot more difficult with a stretch. I wanted to stretch it and put an ATV rack on it but it wouldn't cross creeks and go on trails as easily. I may put a rack on the rear though.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 5th 2021, 12:29 pm

So I ran into a buffer in the project. I hit a groundhog hole at 16 mph and destroyed the weak stamped steel front axle. However, this gives me a chance to work on other stuff while the tractor is waiting for a cast iron front axle, like paint and repairing the gas tank.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 7:09 am

center console made with an old Murray dash

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 10:03 am

now that's a creative way to use an old dash! it would be cool if you could cut the middle out and make a small glovebox/storage box.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 11:22 am

I plan to use an ammo can for storage and to use this to put all of my switches and plugs.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 2:11 pm

cool idea! I would cut out some diamond plate and make covers for the sides then it would look like a factory option!

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 3:29 pm

I was planning on just sheet metal but diamond plating does sound better. Thanks for the idea!

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 4:47 pm

When i said stretch i did it on my tractor it works 100 times better and drives so good a tip is add a little bit of caster to it so the top of the axle leans back a little

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 15th 2021, 9:19 pm

That's a nice set up. I may have to do that at some point.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 16th 2021, 6:50 pm

I just got done beating on it and it works extreamly well so much better then any stock mower would the caster makes the difference

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 October 22nd 2021, 7:25 am

So I put a cast iron axle in the front and got it back on it's feet. I also installed a nice hour meter on it from a dlt2000 Craftsman. it looks great overall. I also did a redneck computer geek governor mod and managed to get 21 mph without getting too much rpm. I am very happy with how it is turning out so far.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 29th 2021, 7:58 pm

Sorry I haven't posted an update in a long time. I wanted to show the lift kit i have put on it. I attached two frames in to of one another to raise it about 2.5 inches. I also am swapping the dash for a DLT2000 dash.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 29th 2021, 11:28 pm

Good idea stacking frames! Looks like a cool tractor you're building!

My Tractors:
1969 MTD Seven Hundred (Running/Driving ~ Light Yard Duty)
1969 Bolens 1225 (194) "Mud Duck" (2022 Build Off Finalist ~ Work Still In Progress)
1973 Cub Cadet 149 (Saved from Impending Doom ~ Tinkering In Progress)
1974 Bolens G10 (1055) (Running/Cutting/Snow Throwing ~ General Workhorse)
1984 Sears (MTD) LT(V)11 "The Warhorse" (Offroad Trail Rig ~ Romping In Progress)
1984 Sears (MTD) LT(V)11 "Silver Bullet" (2023 Build Off Entry ~ Work In Progress)
1986 Roper LT110CR "Trailblazer" (Offroad Trail Mower Project ~ Work In Progress)

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Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 29th 2021, 11:37 pm

@Brianator thanks man! Hope to have it all together by the end of the week. I still have to mount the hood back in and put the engine in after i finish performance modifications. (30 mm mikuni carburetor and aluminum intake). I also am going to use the factory front pulley and use the deck drive since it hangs lower down into the bottom frame. Should get me to the 30 mph threshold.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 29th 2021, 11:42 pm

Nice! I wish I could say the same, heck we haven't even gotten enough snow for me to fire up the Bolens to deal with it and get my tractor fix! Keep them photos rolling!

My Tractors:
1969 MTD Seven Hundred (Running/Driving ~ Light Yard Duty)
1969 Bolens 1225 (194) "Mud Duck" (2022 Build Off Finalist ~ Work Still In Progress)
1973 Cub Cadet 149 (Saved from Impending Doom ~ Tinkering In Progress)
1974 Bolens G10 (1055) (Running/Cutting/Snow Throwing ~ General Workhorse)
1984 Sears (MTD) LT(V)11 "The Warhorse" (Offroad Trail Rig ~ Romping In Progress)
1984 Sears (MTD) LT(V)11 "Silver Bullet" (2023 Build Off Entry ~ Work In Progress)
1986 Roper LT110CR "Trailblazer" (Offroad Trail Mower Project ~ Work In Progress)

Click Here To See The DIY and Build Threads I've Created!

~My Real Hobby Is Collecting Projects!~

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 29th 2021, 11:44 pm

I sure will! More coming tomorrow most likely

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 30th 2021, 12:00 pm

Yes, stacking the frames is a good idea I think. I did the opposite to lower my Rat Rod. Put the axle section on top instead.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 30th 2021, 12:27 pm

The custom hood mounts have been reinstalled. All that's left now is the engine, bumpers, lights, and winch.

Subject: Re: 820 swapped lt1000 December 31st 2021, 1:07 am

IF you still have a long way to go and wanted, you can enter your rig for fun in the Build-off for 2022?

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