Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #1 Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) i am debating on ways to make my 701 different from others but not mod the you know what out of it. i was thinking of installing the parking brake and cover from a 62-64 round hood on it. my 701 had some butchering done by one of previous owners. down on left side of dash tower is about 4 holes drilled. they had a few toggle switches in there which i pulled all that crap off. so its not a perfect 701. and installing the side cover on left side would help cover them up from veiw if you look from left side. plus i like having a parking brake due to hills we have. Also other 701 owners i need close up pictures of the deck engaugement system i am having issues putting that back together one arm is hitting oil drain and not allowing the pedal to latch. i have a 36 inch deck from the work horse 700 i want to use on this 701. yes i like machines to be original looking but also when a machine has been modified already a little custom work never hurt anything. its going to still scream i am a 701. like one my sears suburbans it was a regular sears suburban 15 i turned it into a custom ss with parts from a 78 sears gt16. but it you look at it now and say hey its a sears ss15 with a pedal pto and late 70s footrests. Edited February 6, 2017 by craftsmanmowerfreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #2 Posted February 6, 2017 dual wheels...............everybody loves dual wheels 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #3 Posted February 6, 2017 Just, don't paint it green. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #4 Posted February 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Just, don't paint it green. oh heck no i wont lol. besides i am 26 years old still live with my parents (due to medical and cant get full time job) but i obay the rules dads one rule is nothing green and yellow allowed in the yard. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #5 Posted February 6, 2017 Sign of a great man. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #6 Posted February 6, 2017 24 minutes ago, 857 horse said: dual wheels...............everybody loves dual wheels i would consider it but right now the other set of general ags are on my workhorse 700 lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted February 6, 2017 Bullet tail lights are kinda cool... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #8 Posted February 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Bullet tail lights are kinda cool... kool thanks for reminding me i got one of those in shed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #9 Posted February 6, 2017 Also, simply making it as clean as you can get it... remember, cleanliness is next to godliness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #10 Posted February 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Also, simply making it as clean as you can get it... remember, cleanliness is next to godliness. yes i know heres the sears take a look http://www.mytractorforum.com/14-craftsman-sears-forum/375857-well-its-done-being-painted-what-should-called-ss15-suburban-15-lol.html i used my moms clothes line to hang parts up to paint and painted frame in my shed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #11 Posted February 6, 2017 Yep, you got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #12 Posted February 6, 2017 Make a nudge bar for the front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9JAB 156 #13 Posted February 6, 2017 Paint it pink, guaranteed to be a One-of-a kind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artfull dodger 329 #14 Posted February 6, 2017 Brush/hood guard, headlights with visors(think spot lights for a HD motorcyce), the tail lights above are way cool looking. moon hub caps. Maybe a few pieces chromed that are normally not chrome. My Commando 8 is gonna be different as well. Got the base decals done, working on other custom touches. But I have to keep mine resonable as I still mow and am planning to go to plow days with the Horse. Mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #15 Posted February 6, 2017 18 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Yep, you got it. heres the light. got 1 more but with orange lens 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #16 Posted February 6, 2017 48 minutes ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: heres the light. got 1 more but with orange lens Put that sucker right smack-dab in the middle like the old rodders did . Fit it with a trendy LED bulb & you'll be the talk of the town ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #17 Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Put that sucker right smack-dab in the middle like the old rodders did . Fit it with a trendy LED bulb & you'll be the talk of the town ! i plan on doing something like that. plan on either scoring a hl-5 light bar or making one. and i plan on seeing about getting these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-12W-3LED-Motorcycle-Headlight-Work-Light-Driving-Fog-Spot-Lamp-Night-Switch-/201773632843?hash=item2efaa54d4b:g:CqwAAOSwjDZYbhjD&vxp=mtr dang i see now they say 7/8th inch bars that might not work has you can see theres is holes drilled in my toolbox already from one previous owners bright idea of running a car battery. Edited February 6, 2017 by craftsmanmowerfreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #19 Posted February 6, 2017 22 hours ago, 857 horse said: dual wheels...............everybody loves dual wheels and another thing i forgot to mention. if i take this 701 to shows it will end up in my dads 4 wheel wheel horse wagon so cant do duals. next nice warm day ill have the 4 wheel wagon out and put the 701 in it for picture. but i will have to brace the wagons axles before i do any shows. the wagon broke front axle away from frame twice before i got it. (40 dollar scrapyard find lol) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #20 Posted February 7, 2017 heres the cover from dads 502. its not on the 502 because i was testing paint comparing colors last year lol. but this is just sitting on the 701. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #21 Posted February 7, 2017 Show us the WAGON already 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #23 Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Digger 66 said: Show us the WAGON already i got a old photo. a few years ago when i got the wagon. it was back when the 502 had a 8hp briggs on it lol i will get it out hopefully this weekend. oh if you look at second picture you will see right tire of wagon is tilted well i fixed that a couple months ago. bushings were shot. they put a tire from a wheel horse tractor on it lol. I have no idea the year of this wagon due to no tags. but like i said a few years ago i bought this out of Pauls auto yard in Demotte Indiana for 40 bucks. now here is a tread i stumbled on. yes its a rj in the wagon but i did measuring a few months back. the 502 (if i put narrow tires on back) would fit. the 701 is same demintions has the 502 just a little heavier Edited February 8, 2017 by craftsmanmowerfreak 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites