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Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« on: November 30, 2006, 07:42:20 pm »
Here is the problem……..

Side view looks good




but………………….

Looks like this mower will have to be set up for drag racing!
I can’t turn!!!!



The front track width is set at 37” but the lower hood rubs the fenders and will not be able to turn!

Are there any solutions anyone can think of?  I want this mower to be  USLMRA legal so I know modifications to the front sheet metal is out!

I guess this is one of the things that can happen when going from stock height to 4.250” off the ground!


As you can see in the LAWN VERSION of my mower…It sat about 6” higher so clearance was not an issue!



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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2006, 07:45:55 pm »
theres a guy in our club that took the lower shields off i see no problem with it and i also dont know the rules soo anyone else???
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2006, 07:48:20 pm »
yes, take the lower sheilds off or get a different hood.
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2006, 07:53:27 pm »
I'm gonna run down to the garage and take off the side shields right now...be back in a few!
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2006, 08:42:40 pm »
With the side panels off I do gain much needed clearance…



But I  still have a slight clearance issue….


I have already moved the front grill forward slightly to gain a little more clearance but still not enough.
Think I can get away with a little trimming?
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2006, 08:46:17 pm »
That thing looks 1201324098234032 times better with the lower shields off!

As for your clearance issues, would you be able to move the grill foward any more or maybe the axle backwards?
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2006, 08:50:38 pm »
For USLMRA the axles need to be on original location (they can be lowered, but not forward or back) wheel base must remain stock length...
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2006, 08:53:39 pm »
Technically the side shields should be in place, but some style craftsman did come with out them, so it would probably not be noticed in tech.

Cutting would be...

Slight (discrete  ;) ) movement may go un-noticed...

(unless of course you post it on the internet and the "everybody" knows what you did... :badgrin:)
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2006, 09:10:11 pm »
Nope won't cut a thing...no way...wouldn't do it...no way jose, you see nothing I see nothing! :whistling:
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2006, 09:12:16 pm »
huh? what? what are we seeein? lol :P

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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2006, 09:24:48 pm »
Look how much Jason Mikula has cut his lower hood and grille. Trimming that for whell clearance should be no problem they don't say anything about Jason,s and his dad's. Leave the side panels off like it was said some have em some don't, and trim that back bottom corner. Like I said look at Jason and his dad's hood.
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2006, 09:27:50 pm »
anyone have the 06 cutting edge look on the front cover just in front of the front tire you can see where the body work is cut for wheel clearance.
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2006, 09:31:55 pm »
Well...I said it would be noticed...

I didn't say you couldn't get away with it.... :lol:
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2006, 10:01:14 pm »
I think it looks way better with the shields off, i have the same craftsman and i took them off to.
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Re: Problems using CRAFSTMAN II front sheet metal
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2006, 10:17:19 pm »
Quote from: George Herrin on November 30, 2006, 09:24:48 pm
Look how much Jason Mikula has cut his lower hood and grille. Trimming that for whell clearance should be no problem they don't say anything about Jason,s and his dad's. Leave the side panels off like it was said some have em some don't, and trim that back bottom corner. Like I said look at Jason and his dad's hood.

Anyone have links to their mowers?
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