MTD 1238 Drag Mower

[#41]

I needed a break from project rust bucket, so I decided to chop up this free mower I got. I was inspired by some internet pictures. Cost so far = zero, though I will need to spring for a new belt and probably a couple of tire tubes.

I lost the mower deck, extended the wheelbase by a foot, flipped the front axle, extended the steering, and lowered and moved the seat back. Next comes flipping the drive pulley which should more than double the speed. This one is a 7-speed trans, so maybe I'll even crack 15mph with some tuning of the throttle etc.

I'll be trolling the neighbors this summer and see if I can earn a few beers.

Before (a similar mower) and after.... so far.

 

[Lefty71]

My friend put a Comet clutch on one of those (might have been a craftsman??) and eliminated the gear reduction, back when we were kids..... that thing flew!!! I still remember his foot facing the wrong way when his ankle broke!! Turns out, lawn mower steering isn't good to 40 miles an hour lol. He still can't walk right.