My Fastest Mower Build Yet / Only 2 Days

In this episode, I tricked out a LT1000 in only 2 days!
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[@PhilipBetenbaugh]

I started watching you, and then I started doing the same stuff to a lawnmower that I have that’s been sitting for about 10 years and got it running the first day

[@harryfp1494]

Any videos or anything I wanna see the progress

[@PhilipBetenbaugh]

@@harryfp1494 no but i wish i did it was a 1998 craftsman lt1000 and i painted it john deere green and im thinking about doing a reverse pully or put the deck back on so i can make some money

[@PhilipBetenbaugh]

@@harryfp1494 also im 14 and just got a phone so i never had a good chance to video it but i probably could have

[@Saftey_3rd]

If you ever decide to make a video that is something I think many would want to see

[@Hooligans564]

I am13teen

[@descargaelbano]

Nice build, when I had my mowers, I believe about 12 or 15 years ago, we used a six on the front and a two and a half on the back, because they were only street-driven mowers. The throttle pedal was a gate hinge with a rubber furniture stop on the top of it. We would drive around and rampage the town with them. Haha. My off-road tractor had gator v-treads, and had a top speed of 16 mph. The other ones would hit 40. I definitely would love to find some sort of better steering system because that is pretty sketchy driving that fast with twitchy steering.

[@chud327]

Very cool and y s on sketch steering, thanks for watching

[@schwuzi]

I lost it when you pulled up to the car show with the mower 😂 That thing looks so sick! Greets from one of your true fans 'Franz'.

[@chud327]

Love that, will try to do it again soon for you. Thanks for watching!!!

[@schwuzi]

@@chud327 Thanks for the reply. I just wanted to tell you that I bought 3 mowers this year because of your channel. I have yet to do a pulley swap on one of them but they are so much fun around our farm.

[@chud327]

@@schwuzi so cool to hear and sorry it took so long to reply!

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

Your mud lawn mower looks great

[@Narsterstar]

I love watching these they are just so well done and you explain things so well. 13/10

[@chud327]

I love hearing that! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!!

[@randystarcher2358]

Yeah man u just make it so easy

[@jeremyocampo1529]

This is the video I been looking for. I have this exact engine in my Craftsman lawnmower

[@chud327]

Very cool and thanks for watching.

[@Baltimoreed]

Terrific looking build. Loved the photo montage at the end.

[@chud327]

Very cool!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@kawasakivlogs5130]

Love your new build👍 10/10

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!!

[@mtdracer69]

Awesome video! I watched to the end and I like the craftsman! Reminds me of my lt1000 haha

[@chud327]

Very cool!! Thanks so much for watching all!!!

[@scavengerp9571]

Going to build one soon thanks for the help

[@chud327]

No problem, keep me updated. Thanks for watching!!

[@bensymington5550]

That’s a cool mower nice build nice build

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@korhing1066]

I love your Mechanical skills thank you

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@jittyjat2056]

Great Stream, lots of questions answered -love from idaho

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@lifewithrico]

nice never really see any good builds in Jacksonville Florida great to know we got you!!!

[@chud327]

Born and raised in the area, thanks for watching!!

[@scs9372]

I’ve been waiting patiently for this video thanks for all the help

[@chud327]

So welcome and thank you for watching!!

[@nrgtwinz95]

Man, I've had a lot of lt1000s but never one as shiny and good-looking as lt Johnson. And I love how the hubs stick the tires out wider!!

[@chud327]

Love the looks too!! I can't wait to see how the new to me rusty one looks with clear coat. Should know soon. Thanks for watching!!

[@averyintrusive7610]

Have you ever tried a 2 belt setup? Use an extra mid mower double pulley spindle to multiply engine speed to transmit to the trans. It wouldn't wheelie but fast enough to scare you.

[@averyintrusive7610]

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[@heinies_hobbies]

I saw someone put a CVT middle pulley in this way

[@aksnowrider224]

Just got the exact same mower, and just getting ready to build it into a mud mower

[@chud327]

Very cool and thanks for watching!!

[@ImpossibleMowers1998]

Your awesome dude and I think your the best mower man out there and I think a good name for that mower should be Lieutenant Brings

[@chud327]

Thanks so much!! Great suggestion and thanks for watching

[@wesleemiller]

True fan "Weslee". I am currently building a craftsman mud mower.

[@chud327]

I love hearing that and thanks for watching

[@wesleemiller]

@@chud327 👍

[@pabloperez8398]

That's was amazing,, I know what I'm going to do this summer.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and good luck this summer. Thanks for watching!!

[@ryanmaitland1230]

Love the sound of that exhaust

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, thinking of build another like this for my Troy bilt, the red would match the mower too. Thanks for watching!!!

[@ryanmaitland1230]

@@chud327 Troy 5 would like it, I have a 1980 jd 317 garden tractor. I hollowed out the muffler on it. Sounds awesome. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@chud327]

@@ryanmaitland1230 will do and will try to get on that muffler episode soon!

[@ryanmaitland1230]

@@chud327 I’m excited brother, Merry Christmas!

[@thehammermanduke]

Smooth Operator!!!!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@freedomfamily1358]

Thanks for the content

[@chud327]

Any time and thanks for watching!

[@rucebaybruce6174]

You do have some really nice rides.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@randystarcher2358]

Looking dam good I wish my look like that

[@chud327]

Keep messing with it and maybe over time.... Thanks for watching!!

[@randystarcher2358]

Oh yeah I will get it together

[@Heyimnick22]

Really interesting

[@billrobertson9370]

Yes, it cracks 😅 me up. I take my offroad mower and race mowers to car shows and they draw more attention than the high dollar cars do. 😂

[@chud327]

Yes mine was $150 and the people were standing and staring.... Thanks for watching!!

[@doublek5583]

lookin good

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@Lynn-ww7lh]

Love the videos man 😍

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@J_Beazy223]

I love them all but right now i like fast mowers as my favorite

[@chud327]

Can’t argue with FASTMOWERS!! Thanks for watching!!

[@Walkermccreight]

Lieutenant walker

[@redneckbryon]

Despite what a lot of people may think, you can actually get an 8-Inch Pulley on these machines, without changing the stock clutch, but you need to move the engine forward. The last body style I built like this, I added extra frame reinforcement, since the front ends do Flex. Currently working on a, Pro-Class Heavy Modified.

[@chud327]

That is a good idea on moving the engine forward, may have to consider that. Thanks for watching and good luck on your build.

[@nicklitey7820]

I have a 7" on the front pulley and it rubbed the stock clutch. Just relocate the clutch. I just drilled a hole farther back, and used all thread and some cheap m8 thread heim joints off amazon. The spring location doesn't even change as it's on the clutch pedal itself. It puts the clutch in a much better location as well, as I have it put tension on the belt between two flat idlers so it has really good tension

[@maxboliek2683]

Just an old guy who enjoyed watching your builds and other videos. Can you please post the source for the gas cable and an item number for it. Keep your super videos coming, thanks in advance!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much. The gas cable came on the mower when I bought it. the guy said Amazon was the source. The carb and cable came as a kit. 22 mm for $28 if I remember correctly. Thanks for watching.

[@Hooligans564]

Love your videos I have a 30 year old mower I am going to fast like fast mowers

[@chud327]

Very cool and thanks!! Make sure to be safe and wear that helmet!!

[@Hooligans564]

Can you put my coment I your next video

[@Hooligans564]

@@chud327 hi I am your biggest fan my mower is a 1996 murray

[@joshsadventures1776]

I love the military names, my garden tractors are named General GT and commander craftsman.

[@chud327]

Very cool! thanks for watching.

[@ghostgamimg1]

To keep the seat form tearing more use a dog food bag they work perfect

[@chud327]

Thanks for the tip and thank you for watching

[@wallbanger1968]

I was thinking either Lt. Sears or Lt. Roebuck

[@chud327]

Both good suggestions, thanks for watching

[@joeraymosteller4336]

Awesome build, 😎 what kind of carb was that ?

[@chud327]

I am not sure. I think he said 22mm for $28 off of f Amazon. I don’t know the name. Thanks for watching!!

[@spudstudios3342]

Can’t wait for the super swampers on major Murray!

[@chud327]

Will try to get to It soon, thanks for watching

[@spudstudios3342]

@@chud327 you need to get back to that build!

[@bardinoutdoors]

I love all of your mowers I’m currently still building my mower just recently got a new carb for it I need help pulley swapping it the back won’t come off we used a pulley puller on it but it didn’t budge

[@chud327]

I could help if you were close enough. You could do the front instead or I have used a grinder and cut off wheel before. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@bardinoutdoors]

@@chud327 I got the pulley off but the center is just stuck on the shaft

[@vassilyknigge850]

Oil, heat, and a grinder

[@allensgamingshow]

Can we see a tour of all of your mowers

[@FuelMotorSport]

New mower goofin

[@chud327]

Yep and thanks for watching

[@aidan_r8712]

A bull bar bumper would be sick

[@chud327]

Agreed, it does need something up front. Thanks for watching

[@jorgeaguero873]

Love your mowers ,but what caught my eye immediately was when you started breaking bead on rim. I also have to weld a plate on breaker arms. Assume yours sissored like mine.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@MH60CE]

Now that's what I call a Photo Bombing!

[@chud327]

Funny and thanks for watching

[@remb9614]

What kind of welder do you use? Also I love your vids. I’ve just got into welding

[@chud327]

Lincoln mig, probably the smallest they make. Will try to put more details in this weekend’s video. Thanks for watching!

[@brianjohnson6510]

could you use the cut height lever to raise\lower the wheelie bar?

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching!!

[@og_black_smoke2504]

This guy got me in to buying a lawn mower in thr junk yard that dose not got a motor for $30 haha wantin to put a car steering wheel covor on it a fuzzy one😂

[@chud327]

Fun, good luck with it and thanks for watching!!

[@gregmann7936]

My Favorite is Colonel Craftsman. I love your builds and your explanations. May I ask what kind of engine is in Major Murry? Your abilities and skills are awesome!

[@chud327]

I think Colonel is my all around favorite too, thanks so much and thanks for watching. Major Dan had a V-Twin Briggs and Stratton which is now being borrowed by my boat motor...

[@QuintonSearcy-wo5xg]

Was the armadillo a paid actor in the first run 😂

[@chud327]

Nope, just nature happening, thanks for watching!!

[@edatkins27m]

Hey bro I'm in the process of putting a 11-in pulley on the front and a 3-in pulley on the rear. I have to do a custom clutch though which ain't an issue it's pretty easy I need another day though working out of state and coming back on weekends you don't have much time LOL

[@chud327]

That thing is going to fly!!! Hope you have a helmet. I think I saw it on facebook, looking forward to seeing it on video

[@gain4allnews451]

Lt Dan has to be the name bro

[@chud327]

Many suggested it, but went with some thing a bit different, thanks for watching!!

[@bensymington5550]

Very cool more like it I like to build

[@bensymington5550]

Very cool I like them all

[@chud327]

@@bensymington5550 thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@Aiden-kx6uy]

i'm in the middle of building the same exact mower!!!

[@chud327]

That is very cool, good luck and thanks for watching.

[@duridersa]

Nice! What size front tires?

[@chud327]

These are 18x8or9x8, thanks for watching

[@tuffteddy1446]

Colonel Craftsman is still my favorite.

[@chud327]

Mine too and thanks for watching

[@user-pj6tv1ww4k]

Lieutenant Dan!

[@chud327]

Great suggestion and thanks for watching!!

[@n8nkqrp595]

Has Lt. Leonard (or Lt. Lenny) been named yet? I'm probably too late! Thanks Mr. Chud- this episode was GREAT :)

[@chud327]

You are not too late and that sounds great. Right now the leader is at $5 and the name might be LT Astro. Let me know if you are serious about it being LT Lenny and thanks for watching!

[@n8nkqrp595]

@@chud327 Mr. Chud, I do love the name Lenny and Leonard.. but now I'm liking Larry too. lol. Plus, a fiver is gettin' pretty rich for me.. my hour meter died on JeD, my John Deere 318 plowin' machine. I really did LOVE this video, Mr. Chud. It's one of your finest! Take care and have a fine-azz weekend Sir :)

[@MCTv903]

I know watching the video you explained what all you were using would you mind posting a list of everything specifically from when ya started on it to finished I work in a welding shop with decent amount of "scrap" material I can use lol

[@chud327]

Anything like bed frame, all-thread, 2 tires and wheels, and hardware. Thanks for watching

[@mulletman9461]

Where do you live cause I want to come see the next car show and hopefully see you on your lawn mowers there

[@chud327]

Are you anywhere near the Jacksonville Florida area? Every 4th Saturday they have this show. I go probably half the time when I am not working... Thanks for watching.

[@johnemanolis]

Lol , Mad Max Murry

[@flocksofseagullsss]

thats LT DAMN

[@chud327]

Thanks and thank you for watching!!

[@andrewmorris9040]

I dont understand why you changed out fhe front end and what doner did you use Great content keep it up

[@chud327]

Someone had cut up the original front end lowering it. I stole one of of a parts mower and good to go. Thanks for watching and will do.

[@rabaloo6549]

13:38 ARMADILLA!

[@chud327]

You have a quick eye, thanks for watching!

[@yaboywynstan808steve_lj6]

How did you make the home made hub, cause I got some 4 wheeling tires for mine and idk how to put them on

[@chud327]

I forgot to leave a link, I will go put it in the description now so you can check it out. thanks for watching.

[@warrenlewis7726]

Recently subscribed to you after seeing your barrel boat build then couldn't believe it when this came up and I have the same mower but husqvarna 18hp kohler and wanted to make faster.. Big help watching this! Chud, u ever been the U.K? Think you might be my dad...cos we got to much in common 🤣🤣😜

[@chud327]

Funny and never been there. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@tcracing3wwilliamsjr595]

If you see this message do you have a video on how you made your wheel adapters for the rear

[@chud327]

There is one, may have to search through my silver bullet videos. Thanks for watching!!

[@almostsapien]

Is that a PZ20 carb? I have one in my parts box, but wasn't sure if it would be big enough.

[@chud327]

I am not sure if it is a PZ 20, I was told it is a 22 mm. You should try it and see. Thanks for watching!!

[@Tat2charlie8269]

I have this same tractor with a 26hp Kohler

[@chud327]

Very nice, thanks for the watches.

[@TheDistur]

Mowing in the big city

[@mrshenanigans236]

This super charged my dishwasher

[@chud327]

good to hear and thanks for watching.

[@redman715]

Lt Dan!

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching

[@endofthebarscreamer6998]

What kind of transmission?

[@shawnburk3895]

How did the carb work out for you.

[@chud327]

It does great and thanks for watching!

[@crazinesskid6254]

I was wondering, how good does the front axle on a riding mower hold up? I drive mine over bumps and I need to know if the front axle is strong enough.

[@chud327]

There are different front end types, if you have cast iron they are pretty strong. I have had pretty good luck with pretty much all my front ends. Thanks for watching!!

[@crazinesskid6254]

@@chud327I just looked it up after seeing your answer and found out my John Deere LX277 riding mower does have a cast iron front end. Thanks!

[@jeremiahfiek5495]

@Chud327 why dont you add a varidrive pulley system to one of these? Hook it up to the 6 speed or whatever transaxle. Then you'll get as much low end and top speed as the engine can put out. Wouldnt be hard to do

[@chud327]

Not a bad idea for an experiment, thanks for watching.

[@Blacksmith52]

Poor silver bullet. Can't catch a break with those wheels

[@chud327]

True and thanks for watching.

[@reesemolloy6109]

Where do you get tractor hubs

[@chud327]

Some I make my own and others I have picked up from GoPowerSports.com. Thanks for watching.

[@bobbyboothang9275]

You should do a video on how to bypass the safety switches especially the seat switch

[@schwuzi]

It's just a switch right? I guess you take the 2 wires that go to the seat switch and connect those together.

[@chud327]

That should do it

[@chud327]

Good idea, but are so many it would be a long video. Plus someone could get hurt an blame me, would have to pay disclaimer on it ... Thanks for watching

[@nrgtwinz95]

In your experience do mowers do better wheelies on pavement then dirt?

[@chud327]

Pavement does best, but dirt works too. Also really cool when you are in the deep mud and thick sand and wheelie happens... thanks for watching.

[@R1D9M8B4]

Hello. Is it possible you can do a video on just an acceleration pedal?

[@chud327]

I could try to show it better next time. I also built one recently in my last Troy bilt update. Thanks for watching

[@alexd1fishing]

What size pulley did it have on with the pulley

[@chud327]

Approximately 3.5 inch in the rear. Sorry it took so long, had to look under it last night. BTW, new update on it coming out this weekend. Thanks for watching.

[@chadmoore4502]

I'd love to see a video on how to install that ca

[@chud327]

I could show more of it on the next build, but I need to know what ca is. thanks for watching.

[@chadmoore4502]

@@chud327 my apologies I meant the carb

[@PB_Bushcraft]

What is the best equipment for doing the things that you do?

[@chud327]

I love my mig welder, grinder, impact battery powered, drill press, cordless drill, hand tools, etc. Thanks for watching!

[@docink6175]

LT Duval.. LT Jax/Jack LT Green.. one of those over-the-door pull-up bars u-see-it thrift stores all the time would make an interesting brush bar for the front of a mower... was that to roof at Baptist downtown? I can't say I'm a true fan I don't watch every video, but I do try to watch all of the ones that I do watch... oops I missed the patreon part for naming.. Oh well

[@chud327]

That was the Baptist parking garage, great name suggestions, just glad you watch what you watch! Thanks for watching!

[@charlieblanchard9424]

you need to weld the dif for 2x traction

[@chud327]

Thanks would be cool and thanks for watching!!

[@forcastcube7]

What carb did you use?

[@chud327]

was on the mower when I got it. I was told it was an Amazon / 22MM / $28. Works great, thanks for watching.

[@gamerfriend6604]

Can i ask something what app are u use to know your speed

[@chud327]

It was free in the apple store and it is called " speedometer", very handy! Thanks for watching!

[@matteokrause6788]

All those mowers and his yard is still overgrown😂

[@chud327]

I specifically did it in the mowed section, I don't know what you mean: ) thanks for watching.

[@matteokrause6788]

@@chud327 I’m just playing, I love watching your videos, you’ve inspired me to build my own mower. Keep up the great work bud, much love from Canada

[@chud327]

@@matteokrause6788 no problems and thanks for the reply

[@nrgtwinz95]

I need a (Volvo guy chud327 sticker) for the rear glass on my s10 when it's on the road again!

[@chud327]

That would be cool, maybe he will send a few more... Thanks for watching!!

[@fullsendsornosends1176]

I got the same mower with a hydrostatic, can you show how your steering is where the steering wheel actually makes the tires steer cuz mine is messed up so its got a lot of play in it

[@chud327]

I could try to next time I video it, if you still need me to, thanks for watching

[@fullsendsornosends1176]

@@chud327 got another steering shaft and everything off a poulan which fixed part of it.. its not as bad as it was before

[@chud327]

@@fullsendsornosends1176 good to hear and thanks for the reply

[@bardinoutdoors]

I noticed it backfired through the carb a little bit because the flames went through the filter gotta get a slow motion on that

[@chud327]

That would be cool and thanks for watching

[@immense4204]

Lt. Dan - Forest Gump

[@chud327]

Great suggestion and thanks for watching

[@thomaslockley945]

How come I never get the option to download it videos

[@guswirgau5292]

Do you think this could hall my fishing shanty on ice? With chain tires

[@chud327]

I would think so, thanks for watching!!

[@clarkwhidby9469]

What size is the rear pulley swap and what was on the back originally?

[@chud327]

I think I put a 5 inch, original was about a 9 inch. Thanks for watching!!

[@jaxonhall8461]

Will doully tires do good in the mud

[@chud327]

Mine did great in the mud, I have several videos, but if the water gets deep, they try to float. Would be even better if you put water in the tires. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@dirtslingingpullingteam6191]

Lt Dan like on forest gump

[@jjr56991]

Lt. Let'er RIP