Race Mower Murray Build part 1

[@walkingdeadalphaCO]

My son, being almost 2 years old, enjoys watching this stuff. He likes to help me work on my tractor. He's definitely going to build things when he gets bigger, I can tell. Great build, too.

[@DerpYoutube1]

great time to learn!

[@bluebeagle2641]

I legit started making a Murray race mower after watching the John Deere video, it's got a 24 vtwin in it and eventually I'll put a peerless 820 in it,just wanna say thank you for continuing this series and inspireing me

[@bunnigupta7501]

Rite thirteen gae

[@LH-kz2nf]

After seeing this Ive got the itch now😅. I have a 48" cut Lawn Machine with a 16.5 hp engine that i bought 10 yrs ago sitting in my garage. I traded a wore out 12hp murry and 100 bucks for the Lawn Machine. It was to big for my yard, and i spent more time backing up and going in circles, just trying to mow my lawn. I figured out it was quicker to cut it with the push mower, so i parked the rider. All it needs is a hot battery and a fresh tank of gas. I took a few laps around the neighborhood on it two years ago. Im 60yrs old now. I may not lower it, but my old ass is going to have some fun! Thanks, guys, for the motivational video!

[@Road_Rash]

This is an awesome project, & I just happen to have at least 4 junk riding mowers to experiment with! Very cool!

[@therealrealshocker]

😮

[@theduckthatiswatchingjimmy5472]

i have almost the exact same model but i went the exact opposite direction and made it a mud mower, this thing is bad ass for sure.

[@stuartloggins3691]

I used to have one like that. I liked the looks of it. I like the way you designed it and built it. It looks like a racs car. I love it.

[@enginecrzy]

Nice! Mine was a lowered & chopped Rhino lined mid 90s MTD mower with a Briggs opposed twin I/C 20hp. I had ribbed golf cart meaty slicks on the back & red rims & whitewall tire paint. "there's a pic on my page" It was running a comet 40 series cvt to stock belt speed changer then rear end via a vertical jackshaft & pilowblock berrings & a u shaped pice of heavy sheet metal bolted to the frame under the dash. The battery was mounted in board the frame just behind the right footboard & I used its old tierod ball pices as chargeing lugs sticking out the side to clamp Frankenstein cables on😁. Should of ran a belt from jackshaft to smaller pulley on rear end derectley & got rid of the other stuff as it did'nt go very fast. The 20 hp would of been Wild with headers! "also on an old dunecycle or sand buggy too"✌👍

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

Keep foolin with the gearing till it's right? Those v twins should pull great!

[@LH-kz2nf]

It's crazy that people are putting V8s in riding mowers now. I was scrolling through KZbin videos a couple of weeks ago and this guy was running a big block Chevy engine in his. It wasn't lowered, but it was crazy fast

[@Kelly-df6op]

Can't wait to see the next video. I have the same model Murray and I'm going to build one similar. I'm putting a 19.5 opposed twin Briggs on it..

[@jexG5998]

my dad built this exact mower into a race mower in the early 2000s he put a gas pedal and bulit a cool trailer with a seat for us kids! it was a great memories from my childhood riding on it with him and watching him pop wheelies. so cool!

[@BarnaT-f7t]

Bout to buy a lawnmower for this one!

[@stephenh5166]

You guys are artists. Loved the original John Deere build, super cool to see how organized your process is for making all the cosmetic choices .

[@anschuelke]

You guys should add a hole in the now top of the transaxle case and pump it full of grease, the will live alot longer that way

[@keyMotionStudios23]

I've been thinking about doing something like this to one of my mowers and this video was very helpful and gave me a lot of ideas.

[@elmermitchell8265]

You guys certainly put some serious thought into that, thanks for sharing your videos.

[@larryslade4117]

Good job guys, look forward to part two!

[@RandomGreymane]

I have almost the exact same model Murray. I had problems years ago with the 12hp so I swapped in an 18hp OHC and a metal deck idler. She’s been working great for years but starting to fray a bit. Thinking of making her a racer at some point.

[@FarmerBill824L]

I wanna do the same thing you did to your john deer I have something that looks like it might be the same model

[@hansiminator69]

He was using a John Deere 108

[@jaxsonjjg]

Bro legit though, i'm trying to convince my ma to pay for one if 'd pay for the majority😭

[@Huntersprojects]

@@jaxsonjjgyou can get tractors for free every where non running stuff easy

[@jaxsonjjg]

​@@Huntersprojects oh yeah, i just found one that runs for free on Facebook Marketplace. Thanks.

[@kingjames1586]

Maybe he doesn’t want you to mess w/his JD?

[@FooDerr]

This is sick! Planning to get a Craftsman GT and turn it into something like this! You should keep the single broken running light, gives it character.

[@521farmer]

Howdie awesome workmanship keep it up your on your way out joined for fun and adventure mighty fine Gentlemen ya got this l,m doing Crapsman with v8 auto lowered and modified a little l,m your Dad's age 66 ha ha still got the kid in me so giving it a shot looks cool 😎 so far from Canada 🇨🇦 SK later keep it up 😊

[@DTFTACTICAL]

You guys did great job!!!!!! I love it!!!.. however you made it more difficult. The pieces you cut off the rear just needs to be moved up and re welded. The front just make a new pivot hole moved up the same amount you cut out the rear( more for a raked look). It's not as low but super easy to make a couple of them and race with your friends.

[@inmyopinion6836]

THIS! is what God intended a Mury to look like! Outstanding design and concept. Now ... Take several Mechanical engineering courses! Learn stress to weight to torque load to drag coefficient to camber to caster loads to ............ LOL. But for now, just have fun! ! ! ! !

[@TINYBOI1997]

I have been waiting for this mans to post

[@jefflindsey9589]

Good to see young folks in the shop!

[@SuperOrbiter]

I love old, used vehicles of all kinds with dents and signs of wear, but technically in new condition. Visually, the paintwork should be completely removed with a metal stain and the bare metal protected from corrosion with a transparent coat of paint. All dents or dings should remain, which indicates that it is a racing mower that has already fought many battles. Then it should get some really cool and rare vintage stickers, which are stuck on before the protective paint is applied, so that it is protected for a very long time afterwards. The headlight lenses should have a yellow tint and as far as the tires are concerned, Firestone tires with a white label should be mounted on drop-center rims. ! The Murray would then appear on many online portals and show how sexy it is to forego paintwork and optical new condition, but invest in invisible technology!

[@EngineeredToDesign]

Guys awesome video it’s looking sick, I have literally done the complete opposite with my Murray ride on, these things look so much better when they aren’t used to mow haha

[@Memesmith_YT]

So inspirational. This is exactly what I would like to do wonce I find a good mower to buy

[@raytothet7665]

Good wholesome fun and creativity! Well job👍

[@loganprice2726]

I needed a video like this bc this is what ima do for my senior project

[@ItsMR.5S]

Love the teamwork. Fr the definition of teamwork makes the dream work❤

[@teamvintagemecanique3594]

Good job respect from France 🇲🇫 y love tractor stancer look

[@gruntystuff]

YESS, great build. I got an old murray too, nice to see a modded one

[@johncarella1836]

Really Cool! Great job!

[@nathanr.8556]

I have the same style Murray pulley swapped. They are great

[@youknoweverything7643]

Im currently building 4 racing mowers and they all gonna have the same motor and trans axle carb ect only difference will be the brands they are one is this exact same year make and model Murray as yours, 1978 john deer, 2002 craftsman, and another Murray same as yours and i built a beautiful dirt oval that is right ubder ,1/8 of a mile around the oitside of the track and high banking for mowers and its a blast i got two more kowers to finish building and then me and my buddies will have mowers to race against each other on the offseason of real big car oval dirt and asphalt racing we do. We all drive asphalt latemodels and dirt unp mods. Two of my friends are buying the materials lights and doing the work to install led lighting around the track and another friend paid for all the clay and sand and dirt to build uo the track and for a wall we used old asphalt latemodel slicks and dirt modified tires cause we all have hubdreds of old knes behind our shops so great use for them . I plan on starting a winter lawnmower racing series at the track we built and some go kart and mini sprint racing and let the kids who run the might mite dirt mods and even dirt track bandos to come get kore seat time in winter time and race as well. All the trans in using us peerless trans axels the best rhere is for mower racing and the mowers are basically racing go karts with lawnmower frame thsts ben modified and lawnmower mower body thats been modified to fit the lower ride heigh and look good as well with a Fabercated simulated cutting deck made of sheets of aluminum to keeoo it light as possible. And the rear fenders are rolled abd bent out of the same aluminum we use to make dirt modified bodies with. I have one more a 5 th mower im building but its getting a diet modified or latemodel style looking body on it with a little roll cage racing seat and full racing harness it will be so cool. One suggestion inwould give you is start with a are frame and weld steel angle on there to strengthen the stock frame and make it kore solid. I use the 1"x1" angle and also use some small 1"x1" square tubing as well and cross brace and run along the full length of each frame side as well. You shoild have built it a set of rules if there is any lawn mower racing near you so you can go race it instead of it being a one off build where its not anywhere legal for any lawnmower racing class near you with out alpt of work to tear it down and re do it all. But looks great and safe

[@jakanon1335]

waiting for the part two :) i have the same lawn mower.

[@JavonMith]

What lawn mower is it

[@MadScotsmanNZ]

Don't forget the stubby holder aka beer / cup holder nice build guys

[@lanecarver5730]

You Guys should build a shed where you can put all of your karts in because in the 3:17 mark the garage looks pretty compact.

[@mycustomgokart]

It is full of stuff and yes I need a bigger garage 😅

[@davidmorgan8612]

Is the transmission designed to be flipped and run correctly?????? I’m having a hard time with this.

[@robertduncan2742]

Great job young guys, might want have to notched the front axle for adjustment even 5hough it would be welded solid and front mounted for balast

[@Dixie1969]

I love the way the rear tires tucked into the rear fenders so I think I might have to do something like that

[@canadianb4con]

Awesome, thanks so much for ideas, I have an old Craftsman I picked up for a project like that but was stumped on how to get it low since its so different from everything I see, except this one is pretty close to it

[@STABILBrand]

Cool build!

[@TUGGER-s6q]

Did you guys lengthen it ? Probably look better and handle better sitting in it rather than on top of it . But you guys are getting it DONE, maybe some body parts you can try fiberglass ( light weight, just watch fiberglass mold videos)

[@Tune.Up.Techie.]

nice im making a racing mower but completly from scratch from two different mowers ive stripped them all down ready for the build when is the next part coming out

[@valleywrenchin]

Sweet beans man!

[@theoates4232]

Great video, I really want to do it myself now. Out of curiosity which engine you put in?

[@Noahdea611]

a briggs and stration, it was the motor that came with it so it was easy to use. if you need help let me know I used to work on these things

[@jacobford4235]

Nice build

[@camjohnson1575]

Hey guys just was thinking instead of welding on the stock non adjusting lawnmower spindles why not weld on a set of adjustable go-kart racing spindles so you can adjust camber and caster and so your not stuck with one setup or possibly stuck with a setup that makes you slow or so your not stuck with one that makes it difficult to handle just throwing some improvement ideas out there for you but it is a really cool project and know I want to build one keep up the good work

[@mycustomgokart]

Yes, but also being budget friendly at the same time

[@jokjuh]

Looking good!

[@Krisdafour]

Good trick for getting the axel extension straight. Was it tricky to make sure the rear axel is aligned correctly? Does it pull to the left or right?

[@mycustomgokart]

Defiantly isn't perfect, just go to measure correctly when mounting transmission mounts. No noticeable pull.

[@philiphapeshis1226]

So how did this mower handle on a dirt track?

[@wrh.h9584]

I bet their legs was all to hell after all that grinding with no pants but I appreciate the video I got the exact same mower. I will try to do it on.

[@Fiatfan]

Is it a must to lower it? Will it flip over on stock height?

[@JJKiwiNz]

iv got one and now you made me want to do it to mine

[@JavonMith]

If u were to do this what engine should I use ? And what model is that because I like the way it looks

[@therealnathanp]

how do the rear wheels stay attached? are they just using the friction from the threads?

[@mycustomgokart]

Keyway

[@sed6]

I had my eye on a John Deere but I might have to settle for a Murray...

[@egor_petrov]

Прикольно 👍

[@QuinnKoschnitzke]

What type of welder are you using here?

[@CheeseKing2008]

Where do you get one i been looking for one so long for the exact same model

[@randyault]

How tall was your grass when finished?

[@11sjv]

put a turbo on it and have the intake coming from one of the headlights😂

[@UserMcUserface]

Instructions unclear, I now have a weed wacker jetski

[@Rick-if5zb]

It never ceases to amaze me how people can show how smart they are with building good contraptions only to show their true stupidity by drilling holes in metal pieces using a drill press but holding the pieces with their hand and not secured down. Absolute stupidity!!

[@mycustomgokart]

Sometimes you just got to live on the edge

[@Rick-if5zb]

@@mycustomgokart And die with no fingers? Nah, I'd rather bypass the pain and loss by being safe. You wanna run risks with power tools? Be my guess. Just don't make a video of you losing them (fingers).

[@thelorax-w2v]

What's the model's name?

[@Theblackbaboon]

idk man🤷‍♂️

[@Redneckmowers]

that thing is sick

[@92_D1-fitty]

I have just about the exact same one, i got a slighly different hood style though, my transaxle is broken though so ive been at a halt for it

[@GIXUP]

Very cool!

[@colevarela]

Is there a 2 part to this

[@pythonsrandom626]

What bolts did you use for the front

[@mycustomgokart]

5/8

[@pythonsrandom626]

@@mycustomgokart how long were they and where did you buy them from

[@Moto_Mania__23]

YOOOOOO i have the same mower and im building a racing mower with it rn to also im swapping a 20hp intek v twin in my freind also has the same one

[@Erbbrothers]

We have a similar setup going on to a marray a little newer though

[@Erbbrothers]

Also the inteks are junk... blown up one got a nother blown up... Awesome power though!!!!!

[@Moto_Mania__23]

@@Erbbrotherswell idk the intek that I’m using has been running for 11 years and still runs strong and has good compression

[@richardhead3211]

good job guys!

[@TheRealdubby]

the green one whats it called? i would like to get one myself!

[@DBGardening]

Why do you swap the transaxle over ? (upside down)?

[@mycustomgokart]

So the output shaft is on the bottom, meaning your able to lower the seat

[@DBGardening]

@@mycustomgokart oh ok , makes sense , thank you for replying !

[@Adyn-ql4pp]

What modle of Murray is that

[@stxrdrowsy]

what’s the model for this one? i wanna get one like thus

[@loki-us1jd]

Flip trans axle and spin or just flip?

[@mycustomgokart]

Flip and spin

[@Human_person_no.1]

What will the top speed be when it is done?

[@brianbloom1799]

Hey Guys Your doing a Good Build ,Why don't you Cut and raise the rear tow, Up a 1 inch and re-weld, If 1 wheel drops in a hole,it will do damage.the tractor.

[@ModestNeophyte]

aaah thats the same model murray i used as a trailmaker when i was a kid in like 1992!

[@Itx_cala]

Does anyone know what the year and model of the mower is?

[@WesternEagle223]

I’m trying to get ideas for a mower but I have an ACE 7 speed mower. I gotta get it running but I can learn something while I’m not messing with jt

[@LajaunReid-f5v]

Part 2 pls

[@The_Cooks434]

Honestly I’d pay good money for a go kart build like this or any other one that’s on this channel

[@Mo_2118]

Yall should pull the governors, then they will be wven faster and have more power

[@milansimsic6043]

can i do the same build for john deere

[@geraldrattai9845]

i always wanted to soup up a lawn tractor.

[@Fewcobra-lt2zv]

I have a stock mower just like that with the deck taken of and I can lift the front tires about a foot of the ground 😂

[@dustyeid89]

Dude I'm working on the same mower if it's the same it's got a good perless 812 I think and I'm running a weed eater 1 8.75hp and a 110cc Chinese 4 wheeler front end set up with no shocks I think it will be fun

[@Pepperdev]

I like that

[@tandmbros5877]

I never considered welding bolts on the axle to widen it GOOD IDEA!

[@Lochy10]

we want more videos with john deere mower

[@a_s10_blazer]

Waiting on that p2

[@farte8762]

Part 2 please

[@kaw1240]

Doing all that extra work when you can just get different tires and not have to crazy mod anything. It might not be slammed but you still can actually race and off road it with ease.

[@harigopaladamus9481]

so dopeeeeee

[@mattketner7597]

Dude, fuck yes!

[@TristianStone]

yessir

[@MYNAMISTOLONG]

Bro just went reverse cowgirl to turn on Murry 💀💀

[@AmericanThunder]

Just put a sharp blade across the front and you could mow the grass without a mower deck. lol