Just Picked Up a Nice Riding Mower

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I was driving to drop the kids off at their grandparents and saw a free craftsman riding mower sitting on the side of the road.  It didn't have a mower deck but it does have a 19.5hp Briggs motor on it. The guy said it sat for a year and when he tried to start it it wouldn't start.  He only tried to start it once.  The motor he said was replaced 2 years ago but the mower deck was broken so it just sat. Anyway, I played with it a little and it should start rather easy.  I have one just like it already so i was wondering if anybody had any cool ideas I could do with it.  Something fun.  i could always sell it and may consider it if i can't make something cool out of it.My Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:Right now I'm working on building a dump bucket on a new lawn tractor. Basically took a bucket from an ATV kit, built some mounts for the front of the tractor, and will be using some linear actuators to power the whole gig.If you put a mini-three point on the rear and a small bucket on the front, and of course got it started, you could probably make some money on the deal for someone that needs that sort of thing.
Reply:If i made something that cool I wouldn't be able to get rid of it.  I would find a use for it. My Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:Did a search and these look like they could be fun to build.  My wife may laugh at me though. Attached ImagesMy Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:I say build it to look like Monster Truck / Mower.  Just raise it like a foot.
Reply:Got it running today.  Just had to take apart the starter and clean out some corrosion and clean the coil and it started right up.  Runs like a top.  Not too bad for a free mower.p.s.  the hand is my 2 year old washing the mower. Attached ImagesMy Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:Sweet!  The two year olds' first ride.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Sounds stupid, but it would be cool to turn it into a conventional Pete, or KWI remember seeing little trucks that P.I.E. used to own. Scaled down models of the real thing."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:How about a parade float of some kind like maybe a tank cool for the kids!HobbyistLincoln 175 with gasLincoln 225 ac arcLongivity LC 416D Multi MachineHF mig 1004x6 bandsawSmithy AT 300 3n1 HF Compact Bender40x48 shopmajor tool habit!
Reply:I have almost the same model. I still use it for mowing the Johnson grass.All yours' needs is some bright paint, flags, running lights, fancy cupholders, and of course, a goofy horn. The kids will love it."We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities. "   - Oscar WildeMaxstar STL150Eagle CPM30 Bender
Reply:make a go cart at almost 20hp its about same as those tractor supply utv's such as a kawasaki muleCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:You could give it a bit more flow to the engine and turn it into a puller.. I did some work on one not too long ago.  But you'll need bigger rear tires.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:Race it!
Reply:Originally Posted by BrainfarthYou could give it a bit more flow to the engine and turn it into a puller.. I did some work on one not too long ago.  But you'll need bigger rear tires.
Reply:One of the guys here at work does the pulling tractor thing.  They mostly use OLD cubs and IH's because of the rearends.  I think he said they would shatter a rearend like yours probably has.DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Maybe I will just sell it and buy this...http://cgi.ebay.com/EVOLUTION-FURY-2...1%7C240%3A1318My Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:Now that sounds like a plan!DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Originally Posted by gjgarreMaybe I will just sell it and buy this...http://cgi.ebay.com/EVOLUTION-FURY-2...1%7C240%3A1318
Reply:I say make it into a racer. the lawn mower races are great!  or take the engine out and make a barstool racer with it!  a 20 HP barstool would be sweet!
Reply:I don't know!With that machine, the possibilities are endless.I have an original idea!How about turning it into a lawn mower! #1. If you don't like what I wrote, or if it offends you, then don't read it!#2. I am living life the way I see fit, if you don't like the way I'M living, tough sh**!