[FINALIST] - Scrap yard murray save [2019 Build-Off Entry]

Thanks guys!

@sebastianAlbrecht I hear ya it always takes me forever to finish a project as well. Im giving it my all to finish this year. This Texas heat is not helping

@ murraymountain i will for sure clean up those cuts And if i can afford tires by the end of the build i might throw some ag tires on not exact tread but closer to what factory would be i think.

@ mightyraze its the best i could come up with without welding on the hood. Had to keep the stock lenses. Lol

Not much of a update its been hot in Texas but i wanted to keep within the posting rules..i did get some wiring done, i cut into the stock harness and cut out all the safety switches and cleaned things up a bit. This is the 1st time I have turned the engine over so starter is good as Well as spark in both cylinders! Next will be exhaust and throttle and i hope to hear it run.
Was already a little i to the clean up but did get a pic

Here is where im at now. There will be more wiring to come with the lighting and such.

This build is awesome, I think this might be a winner too!

I like those stock wiring harnesses. They're not too hard to clean up, and you can still use a key.

Thanks murraymountain! Well i had a break in the heat today and decided to get some work done. Im all over the place on what im doing next but today was rounding up some brake parts and making something happen. Got brake part from a junk ATV.

To adapt the disc hub to work with the trans axle I cut the hub out of a rear mower wheel and turned it down to fit inside the disc hub so the key way will hold it in place on the axle.i have about 1/4 inch clearence issue getting the wheel to fit but I can take that from the front of the wheel or maybe space the disc out some. Not to big of a deal.


Adapter inside disc hub just need to weld up

And where I had to end for the night

And a hydraulic rear brake too? I'm really liking the progress on this one!

Finished up the brake mount other than notching for keyway. Other than that did some work on mounting the air filter. I wanted the engine to breath good so went with a 99 kx125 filter this filter is temp as I pulled it off my bike to figure out the install but i will be going with a nice new red one to match the build.
Not the best welding but im newish to stick welding

Finished up mounted and hub welded next notch for keyway


up top these parts for the filter are made from a cutting board


And this will be the filter i use

Got the ebrake lever in the mail. What a deal that was wanted it red guy on ebay gave a tracking number few days go by and it never shipped so after dealing with ebay I got a refund and found one in black that was actually located in the U.S. after having it very happy its in black. Now im waiting on banjo bolts so i can convert it to work with my atv caliper.. Waiting for parts is always fun.

Also i have been working on the exhaust had trouble with the welding of the thin tube with a stick welder but progress is being made hope to have this part finished in the next few days

This will be where i mount the ebrake




Headers made from a old dog pen still lots of grinding to do where other post where welded to it also got some nasty welds to clean up

Looking at this thing i could make a foot brake. Take off the handle and drill and tap and pedal on It. Something to sleep on but i like the idea of ripping the ebrake.

Finished up the exhaust today

Went out a little while ago and got the banjo bolt and a bag of nuts and bolts from tractor supply to replace the hardware all around the tractor.
The Banjo bolt size for this is 3/8-24 all they had was a long one so will come up with some spacers tomorrow. This leaves me with just the brake fluid tank and the brakes are complete.

That exhaust header turned out great! Super slick looking!

Looks great! I assume you'll be tying that gas line up higher somewhere? Little close to that header

Love the Hydro brake setup! Cant wait to see a video of it in action!

Fuel line will be ran out of the way of the header waiting for new fuel pump and cut off to finish the fuel system. Both are on the way.

Well have not done much it's been 109 outside so hiding inside from that. Lol

I got new tires for the rear in today went with the 18x 9.50-8 ag tires same size as whats on it now. Im trying to keep the c.g down with how it will be used.

I have various other parts coming in the mail this week and hope to start it next week.

Got the tires mounted on wheels and on the Murray.

Looking nice... Do you sand or sandblast your parts?

Thanks! Wire wheel and flap disc is what i have used so far. On my second harbor freight grinder just from this project alone.

Looking at the back of this thing today i have decided im going to be removing about 5" from the bottom of the back of the frame. Going with smaller tires i have less ground clearance there.

Lovely build! You've got my vote. What pulley ratio are you plannjng on having?

Thanks. Im going to be running a 6" on the engine and a 5" on the transaxle. Thats what I ran on the craftsman in my avatar and it worked well.

Ok the fuel system is complete. New carb,fuel pump all new lines, filter and clamps

Also started on the rear bumper there will be lighting to light the back trail my idea will be to light 360 degrees around it so when im working in the trails i will have plenty light. In the middle there will be a brake light if i can find one with a good fit

That rear rack like that will look good!

Oh yeah, that fits perfect!

I know the progress is slow but today I got the rear bumper mounted. Its been a learning session with the stick welder and what amps to weld at. Made a main bumper mount. Its very strong but I might not be done with this bumper yet



Main bumper mount





Where im at now with it. Maybe more to come

Also in that last pic you can see I got the Hydro fluid tank in, its a bit to bright for for me so might tone that down even if its a brushed finish

Ok back with more. Been working hard on this the last week or so. She is finally looking like something.

Here i rounded up material to make the gas pedal


Here they are all cut out and cleaned up


Cut down and welded this together its what the pedal will pivot on




Pedal mounted. Looks like it fits to me


Started on linkage but need a cable 1st


Next onto battery mount had to make the bolts longer


Cross bar battery mount


Battery mounted


Next was to fill this spot on the dash so put swithed here. No cutting of the dash was done


Switches are in


Battery door cover made from old DVD player cover. Still needs paint


And finally got the hood painted and new old stock graphic on Also rear bumper lights mounted


How she sits now. Sorry for lighting I will be taking get out the shop for pics soon. Well guys let me know what you think so far

She's looking great! Nice job on that foot throttle, definitely looks like it belongs!