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Offline flashflud

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would you build on this?
« on: March 05, 2011, 06:10:09 pm »


yard machine by MTD. not sure what year. wondering how the frame will hold up. would you build on this motor?
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2011, 07:29:38 pm »
HOW ABOUT A PIC OR BETTER DISCRIPTION.
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2011, 07:46:03 pm »
george has many posts on here about building a mtd chassis. also on engines. do a search and you will know mostly everything about it when youre done reading.
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2011, 07:55:01 pm »
THATS A GOOD ONE. WHAT CLASS ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD FOR?
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2011, 08:46:24 pm »
building for c/p uslmra. I have been reading georges build on the MTD frame over and over. my frame looks a little different but thats ok. I want to make sure its still mine. not a copy. more fun that way.

 What about the craftsman mowers? how are their frames? I dont have much info on it but I was told its about 12 years old..
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2011, 08:56:42 pm »
REINFORCE IT SO IT'S RIGID BUT NOT TO HEAVY, LIMIT THE FLEX. THE BUILD RULES TELL YOU WIDTH,WHEELBASE,AND GROUND CLEARANCE.  ANY SOILD CHASSIE CAN BE A GOOD CHASSIE. LEARN FROM OTHERS LIKE GEORGES BUILD, AND SET IT UP FOR YOU. LEARN, BUILD, AND MOST OF ALL ENJOY! YES I WOULD BUID IT.
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2011, 09:14:14 pm »
The Craftsman is a good chassis as well, it is a little heavier than the MTD . Either would work, but the MTD will be lighter when finished.
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2011, 01:47:57 am »
Quote from: flashflud on March 05, 2011, 08:46:24 pm
building for c/p uslmra. I have been reading georges build on the MTD frame over and over. my frame looks a little different but thats ok. I want to make sure its still mine. not a copy. more fun that way.

 What about the craftsman mowers? how are their frames? I dont have much info on it but I was told its about 12 years old..
Everyone has their own opinion on which frame is better to build and that is a great thing because if everyone was exactly the same then it wouldn't be as much fun.  In my opinion I love the mtd frames like cub cadet and troy bilt.  Yeah they are heavier than others but in the bigger classes that also means more traction.  BUT a free mower is the best one to build lol.
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2011, 11:02:28 am »
I use the craftsmans and just weld everywhere they didn't...yeppers tony the free one's are DEFINETLY the best one's!!!
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2011, 11:33:49 am »
I agree free is always better. The craftsman was free. I bought the MTD for the yard but by the way things are going I'll be having to mow the grass with the push mower this year again! haha

this mower stuff is addicting!!
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2011, 12:06:11 pm »
The Craftsman is a great to start with, that is what I have and I am ready to build one for the wife. As far as being heavier that is not a big deal. My chassis handles above amazing and is easy to adjust for the track changes I have it dailed in and just change the air pressure. I am having more problems find the right motor to run the chassis is so glued I need more power to pull up out of a corner even with carrying the left front like a good handling chassis should. But that just the learning curve for mower and driver.
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2011, 02:27:38 pm »
YES FREE IS BEST! I ALSO LIKE THE BARTER SYSTEM IT'S CLOSE TO FREE!
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2011, 02:30:15 pm »
yep
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2011, 02:36:19 pm »
Welcome to the wonderful world of lawnmower racing, Alex. It is great to have another racer in our area. Mower racing is really growing around here. Don't hesitate to give me a call if you need any assistance or parts. All the info about our races can be found on Facebook at Sac Valley Mower Racers. I look forward to talking to you & meeting you. Bob
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Re: would you build on this?
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2011, 03:16:53 pm »
Thanks bob!

I was happy when I found out how close you are to me. I found another guy in Oakdale that finished his build in october. He built for the class I am and with almost the same mower. I'm not sure if he has been racing with you guys but as soon as I get mine ready to go I will be there.

I plan on calling you for parts so I will be taking you up on that!

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