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Offline Seth Brunson

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CP\Mod X Build For 2010
« on: January 12, 2009, 12:53:07 am »
Ok lets get started!!!!!

This mower build will be from the ground up customized to my likings as per rules apply
for the C/P class I plan on following the USLMRA build rules.



Always feel free to ask any questions u may have along the way and I will try to answer them as best as I can.

The Chassis that I will be using is similar to these, it is a step through type MTD chassis.



First thing I do is strip the chassis down to its essentials, which is the frame, hood, grill, fenders, and steering colum.

Ok, Now I clean the frame, the top of the frame I cleaned with an abrasive pad on the die grinder and the bottom of the frame I just used a wire wheel to clean all the rust off.

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Next I start by trimming the rear box for ground clearance, and then I also clean that with an abrasive pad.

Before


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Now I take the rear box and mount it to the main frame, and the other picture is it with just the fenders sitting on there.






So after that I start by reinforcing the frame with 1x1 mild steel square tubing 16g. The pieces have to be cut to fit the contour of the frame.


Mower to come later.
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2009, 06:35:09 am »
Keep in mind if ising a 700 it will have to be under the fender and not see from the outside or it will not pass US tech. This will require raising and moving the fenders and when done it will have to appear as from the factory.
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2009, 02:42:33 pm »
Ok George I've gotten that taken care of. The fenders will be moved forward a couple of inches, and the 700 will be recessed into the frame. Plus the tranny plate is mounted toward the rear of the mower a little more than normal.
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2009, 03:06:31 pm »
That frame cleaned up real nice.. it must not have had much rust...
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2009, 04:41:15 pm »
It had some rust, some spots of the frame are pitted but nothing to bad that cant be taken care of.
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2009, 07:39:46 pm »
Quote from: George Herrin on January 12, 2009, 06:35:09 am
Keep in mind if ising a 700 it will have to be under the fender and not see from the outside or it will not pass US tech. This will require raising and moving the fenders and when done it will have to appear as from the factory.
When I built my super sportsman last season which was a newer walk-thru, My tranny was tucked underneath the fenders without raising the fenders, but had to move ahead an inch.But then again, I didn't have mine lowered down to 4 inches, If I remember 5 was the lowest I got with 16-7.50-8 tires.
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2009, 07:18:06 am »
Looking good..
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 07:11:22 pm »
WoW thats is really nice but i have to ask one question what size tires are u going to run????????
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2009, 11:03:32 pm »
16x7.5x8 mounted on 8x8 rims
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2009, 10:37:12 pm »
Good looking build Seth.
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2009, 11:40:56 pm »
I am starting that same chassie. good build
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2009, 11:09:57 am »
I built a mower a couple years ago with the same frame that you have. I moved the motor to the left  (inside) about an inch or so. That way you dont have to run 2 of your motor mount bolts thru the square tubing & it also moves the weight towards the inside a little. I had to take a 3 lb. hammer to the raised up part before I welded the flat steel on the bottom for the motor support (I welded them both cross ways and cut out around the pulley hole). I used an old oil pan and just kept working the frame down until the pan set square and didn't rock around any. He's still running that mower and has never had any problems with the motor being mounted that way.
 I really like that chassis and the rear fenders, strong and not real heavy. Lookin good so far!
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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2009, 10:47:27 pm »
Ok i was able to get a little more work done today. I tore apart my 700 tranny, cleaned it all up and and installed a new input shaft and now im just waiting on my seal (and other parts) to arrive from EC. Here is a picture of my tranny completely assembled.


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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2009, 01:34:18 pm »
Ok so I got to thinking today, and i might have a slight change in plans. As of right now the rear end of my mower has about 7 inches of ground clearance. I have decided I am going to drop that to 4 inches. Reason being is that my fenders will not be any higher than they are now, I will have to add to the top of the rear box of the frame, but the fenders will still only be 1/4 above the tires plus it will give me a lil bit more room to mount my tranny. I will be posting pictures of this process.

So this first picture just shows the axle mount cut off.



The second Picture shows the mount "tacked" in place.



The next 2 pictures just show the 2 mounts fully welded into place. I moved the mounts 2 inches higher on the rear box to get my frame down to just a hair more than 4 inches.







Here is how the frame sits now that it is lowered to 4 inches.







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Re: C/P Build For 09
« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2009, 10:47:19 pm »
Ok thats all the pictures i got for now Ill have more tomorrow.
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