BIG BLUE Craftsman build

Hey guys, Been a while since ive done anything mower related but i have finally started a new build and yes i do still have my old build which everyone asks about.

So here it goes, My current build is a late 80s craftsman. It has a 16 hp vanguard V-twin engine, 6 spd standard transmission, I have big plans for this beast.

This is what its got so far.

-Pulley swap (5 inch front- 5 inch rear)
-Locked transmission
-custom front end which will be IFS soon enough.
-ATV tires

https://s802.photobucket.com/user/arild365/Big%20blue/story

I have 2 similar tractors, with that big ugly hood... but with them big tires, they actually look pretty good.
I always knew bigger tires made things look better...
I might not dismantle mine just yet.

Nice mower! I think big tyres make anything look good. Makes them seem more aggressive.

Thanks guys, A lil more work done to her this weekend, IFS! just got to finish the steering









This set up will also give me hydraulic front brakes!

Lookin good! but you cheated, should have made everything from scrap. JK should ride nice.

1997 Murray wrote:

Lookin good! but you cheated, should have made everything from scrap. JK should ride nice.

it was scrap! you shouldve seen the quad lol, It was a twisted up pile of steel. Im going to eventually build my own a arms to get even more clearance but this should do for now, really just wanna ride it ahaha

arild, beal, dang everyone coming outta nowhere.

If i had to do another mower build id probably do this or maybe some sort of TTB style stuff. Hard to beat solid axle toughness though

redlinemotorsportts wrote:

arild, beal, dang everyone coming outta nowhere.

If i had to do another mower build id probably do this or maybe some sort of TTB style stuff. Hard to beat solid axle toughness though

Im innocent!



What for 6 speed trans does this have?