Craftsman/atv hibrid

I have a Craftsman mower with a bad motor and a Kawasaki Bayou chassis complete with no motor. Anyone considered or tried to put a mower on a chassis? I'd like to do this, any ideas? I've got a set of hub adapters and a set of 32 in tires on 15 in rims. Since the Kaw is shaft drive would i have to chop it out and go live axle like a chain from the trans to the axle? Make the rear solid or use a chain tensioner and keep the rear flex?

Should work out nicely, Chopperhead did merge or use ATV parts for his build.

I've considered this but never had the money it should work out good

Anyone tried this ? I look at the Kaw chassis and think i can use the steering with a rag joint but may have to chop the chassis because it looks too tall.