The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #151 Posted November 29, 2022 Snoops you should put a stinger exhaust on it like my dads Baja beetle or like any Baja beetle I guess 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #152 Posted November 29, 2022 1 minute ago, The Freightliner Guy said: stinger exhaust on it like my dads Baja beetle You mean the one that points up like this? I thought about going with something like that. BUT since this is a mowing machine... and it does go underneath tree branches etc... I didn't think that would be such a good idea... I know one thing... the RLV silencer tips that I bought aren't exactly cheap. $40+ a piece... so it better sound good... Don 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,546 #153 Posted November 29, 2022 46 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Love the look!! Should make that Dixie Chopper even faster. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #154 Posted November 29, 2022 Engine running with RLV silencer tips. Very throaty, deep sounding rumble with just a tinge of raspy to keep things aggressive. My phone's microphone doesn't do it justice, but here it is anyway... https://photos.app.goo.gl/VYxjRVKUpN4hgTKB8 Sounds totally awesome in person. I am VERY happy with it. Not many machines can have that old style dune buggy or vintage VW beatle look. I was able to capture that with this machine. As well, the machine runs great, I took it out for it's first real spin today since I disassembled. I'm still going to go back and tighten some things just for good measure. Don 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #155 Posted November 29, 2022 @sjoemie himself... you were right, the seat is VERY comfortable. I am beginning to think that I am going to make reasons to have seat time on this machine... Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 544 #156 Posted November 29, 2022 33 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: @sjoemie himself... you were right, the seat is VERY comfortable. I am beginning to think that I am going to make reasons to have seat time on this machine... Don Here ya go 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #157 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Evguy said: Here ya go How do you find all these pictures first the bucking bronco lawn mower and now the most comfortable lawn mower ever and this is pure genius Edited November 29, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 544 #158 Posted November 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: How do you find all these pictures first the bucking bronco lawn mower and now the most comfortable lawn mower ever and this is pure genius Maybe too much time on the internet, 😂 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #159 Posted November 29, 2022 31 minutes ago, Evguy said: Here ya go Man, only thing better than that would be a full blown recliner... LOL Don 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,918 #160 Posted November 29, 2022 Moving along pretty quick Snoop. Makin us look like slugs here Sound is difficult to capture and/or playback on the phone. That being said, the engine runs good 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #161 Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Moving along pretty quick Snoop. Makin us look like slugs here Well, once I start a project, generally I dedicate myself to it... BUT you'd be surprised how little time I have had lately to work on this machine... Today I got the mowing deck back on. Still waiting on 2 new idler pulleys to come so the mowing system is not done... just 'installed' I also got it cleaned up some... it was starting to get pretty dusty in the garage with all the grinder and welding dust... I still need to paint the rims, grease everything on the machine, and retorque all the bolts on the machine. Obviously I still need to put the v-belt on along with the idler pulleys... THEN I have to start working on the engine guard... Don Edited November 30, 2022 by Snoopy11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #162 Posted December 1, 2022 Hey guys, So, I bought some sturdy steel tubing today. I bought 6 feet total. I am going to do lot's of measurements and such... but I would appreciate if you guys would give some ideas and concepts for making the bumper... I want it to look stellar, as you can imagine. Any/all ideas from you guys on design is welcome!!! @sjoemie himself... I know you do metal work... I'd appreciate you and the other guys input here!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #163 Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said: some ideas Making it removable? Not sure I would weld it to the frame... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #164 Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: Making it removable? Oh, I didn't even think about that. Now you've really got me thinking heavily... I am thinking... 2 bars going across the back... on upper, one lower... just not sure.... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 544 #165 Posted December 1, 2022 So since dune buggy themed, a variation of this… 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #166 Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Evguy said: this Is pretty much what I was thinking too. If you do welderup, make sure it won't be in the way of future service needs. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #167 Posted December 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Evguy said: So since dune buggy themed, a variation of this… Wooow... hadn't thought about something like that... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 1,932 #168 Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 1:17 PM, Snoopy11 said: I know one thing... the RLV silencer tips that I bought aren't exactly cheap. $40+ a piece... so it better sound good... Don I can't wait to hear how they sound. Post a video, please 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #169 Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, davem1111 said: I can't wait to hear how they sound. Post a video, please Hey Dave, hope you're feeling okay! Here is the video... doesn't really do it justice... https://photos.app.goo.gl/VYxjRVKUpN4hgTKB8 Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 1,932 #170 Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Hey Dave, hope you're feeling okay! Here is the video... doesn't really do it justice... https://photos.app.goo.gl/VYxjRVKUpN4hgTKB8 Don That's got a nice growl to it - I like it! Still feeling pretty crappy. Hoping for better tomorrow.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #171 Posted December 1, 2022 52 minutes ago, davem1111 said: Still feeling pretty crappy. Hoping for better tomorrow.... Definitely in my thoughts and prayers, and those of my family! Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,918 #172 Posted December 1, 2022 @Snoopy11 I think something like @Evguy posted would be my choice too. @Jeff-C175 's point of advice is solid so you can reach stuff that needs service. I want to add that it might be smart to make the bumper hug the rear of the frame and the back tires so that the risk of snagging something while turning is kept to a minimum. Something like this.. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,859 #173 Posted December 1, 2022 And paint it yellow… 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #174 Posted December 1, 2022 9 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: risk of snagging something I would close the ends in a loop for that reason: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #175 Posted December 1, 2022 Well, I did some measuring last night. So... I think a bumper like @sjoemie himself is proposing would be really cool. The only obstacle that I really encounter is this: The amount of space between where the bumper would be and where the rear tire is... is actually around 8 inches. That is a LOT to snag on things... particularly when I am in tight quarters such as in the corner of the fence and such... THAT worries me... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
