Project Pony

Subject: Project Pony Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:48 pm

Hey guys, TBP here to say it's time for my pony rebuild to take place!
Plans are, small lift in rear, 4 inch engine pulley, redesign vari drive to take some abuse, paint frame up, and some other secret stuff
Started the other day so here is what i got so far..

Notice how the belt is on the wrong side of the vari drive...
So I decided to take it all apart..

Had an idea.. but eh.. nevermind..

Did some vari drive work which I'll go further into later.
Then I decided i needed a 1.5" lift in the rear to set the stance up right..

TO BE CONTINUED.

Subject: Re: Project Pony Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:57 pm

peerless swap? no? ok

Subject: Re: Project Pony Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:14 pm

redlinemotorsportts wrote:: peerless swap? no? ok

lol no.. not till this tranny gives out..

Subject: Re: Project Pony Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:49 pm

Is that a Tr6 i see in the background???? i think those are some of the coolest cars ever, i really love those bodys! Very Happy

i always wanted one of those or a 1970's 240z, nice mower by the way, always wanted an off roader but i'm not too sure on how to go by building one Razz

Subject: Re: Project Pony Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:50 am

Ill suggest a new belt, front bumper, maybe some after-market lights. i welded and braced my consle to my frame in case of a roll over my pliance isnt toally cocked. Frame up builds are the only way to go. Just go through everything! lol Shocked

Subject: Re: Project Pony Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:18 pm

Update on the pony!
Got my 1.5 inch lift kit completed.. Went very smooth. Made a set of lift blocks, a adapter to mount up the front of the axle, a jackshaft sorta deal.. and adjusted the shift linkage.. Worked Perfect. Also made some adjustment to fit belts I had laying around. So now the drivetrain is complete.. all thats left is a parking break. I'm thinking of a hand brake for parking it.. Just a pull past a knotch kinda deal and lock.
~Plans still to come,
~Bumpers
~Tow hooks
~Exhaust
~Plating the rear of the frame
~Rewire, and rebuild dash for custom interface.
~Whatever else I can think of

Here's some pics of what I've done,

Here she is with the motor sitting in there and all of my belts setup perfect.

Subject: Re: Project Pony Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:21 pm

Ha Ha now would be a good time to swap in a five or six speed peerless trans. Then the legacy of the 35-spd beast could carry on with you!

Subject: Re: Project Pony Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:37 pm

Pony is a flex o maniac... Go MTD Very Happy

It'll go 13 inches up before picking up a tire without me on it..

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Dash work prob tommarow.. heres how she is starting..

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Subject: Re: Project Pony Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:59 pm

how did you acccomplis so much flex?? thats amazing!

Subject: Re: Project Pony Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:04 pm

willis923 wrote:: how did you acccomplis so much flex?? thats amazing!

Frame flex. lol.. look at the rear end.. then look at the engine angle Very Happy

Team MTD

I might build a new front end.. just sturdier than the previous to get my 21 inches back..

Subject: Re: Project Pony Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:08 pm

wow, thats insane

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:49 pm

willis923 wrote:: wow, thats insane

Yup lol. Project will get little to no progress this week. i'm staying at my moms house, but might drop by and paint the chassis, but thats it.

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:16 pm

Prolly one of the flex-est frames mtd made. Angle iron or welding the mainsails to the backing and front plates would help too.

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:23 pm

redlinemotorsportts wrote:: Prolly one of the flex-est frames mtd made. Angle iron or welding the mainsails to the backing and front plates would help too.

Yeh.. Im gonna build a custom flex-o-matic front axle lol, and brace my frame, because i think its part of my belt issues i was having..

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:01 pm

One of the guys on know on facebook lol
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Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:48 pm

Thats the same tractor as mine.. prob different body lol

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:32 pm

PROJECT PONY TERMINATED
I woke up dismorning to find my pony dead. She has been walking on one leg for too long and died from pissed off pony syndrome
RIP PONY
April 2013 - November 2013
You were a piece of junk, but dominated when you stayed together.
Forever in our hearts, Pony. We will all miss you.

Time to find a new mower Sad

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:29 am

say what???

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:41 am

Got tired of fixing it. Plus I effed up the mtd axle so I just decided to find a new one.

Subject: Re: Project Pony Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:14 am

that sucks..... hopefully the new project will go smoother!

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