Amcwheel85 2,059 #1 Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Well guys I've had a look in my head for awhile how I wanted my daughters C81(Rosie) to look like and after I got the wife rear wheels off the 520 I decided to try and flop Axle upside down to lower the front... now idk if I'm gonna keep it like this but if it holds up I will.. this tractor is just meant too look cool and cruise. I do know some of the pros and cons of having this setup. For now it's just an experiment. My daughter loves it! P.S the front tires are not bowed in, the tractor always has been toed out so it just makes it look like that in a few pics Edited April 2, 2017 by Amcwheel85 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #2 Posted April 2, 2017 I think you have a Puller in her future. Nice set up. great pictures. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,326 #3 Posted April 3, 2017 Calendar shot for sure! Your daughter and her tractor are both displaying a lot of attitude here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #4 Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks for the compliments guys my daughter smiled when she read them! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,363 #5 Posted April 3, 2017 Only thing I'd be concerned about is with the angle of the frame allowing the engine to pitch forward, you may have a lubrication problem. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #6 Posted April 3, 2017 I thought of that, but I like this look so much I may take it to a fabricator shop and have another axle custom built or maybe put smaller back tires on it.. just in stage 1 and I'm not a custom builder so doing my best. I will figure it out tho.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,363 #7 Posted April 3, 2017 You might want to consider a custom engine mounting plate to level it up. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #8 Posted April 3, 2017 Could I have some custom engine mounts to level engine alil? And do they make a sweet street drag car tire in a 20-12-12?? Lol that would lower rear 2-3 inches 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #9 Posted April 3, 2017 21 minutes ago, Amcwheel85 said: And do they make a sweet street drag car tire in a 20-12-12?? Lol that would lower rear 2-3 inches The Chinese knock off tires usually run shorter than designated size on sidewalls so there may be your answer... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,326 #10 Posted April 3, 2017 31 minutes ago, Amcwheel85 said: sweet street drag car tire in a 20-12-12 They do make drag slicks for Mopeds, though I don't know why! Not as wide as you want. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,326 #11 Posted April 3, 2017 These would look KOOOL! 165/55 R12 A048R Tyre - Yokohama Classic Mini Yokohama ADVAN A048R Competition Tyre - Size = 165/55R12 - Medium Compound Tyre and Fits 12" Wheels. ... read more Part No: YOK1655512A048R Due back in Stock in 5-7 days £88.38 inc VAT RRP : £90.37 SAVE: 2% Add To Cart Not ready to buy?Add to Wishlist 74 Mini Points - (collect | save | spend - learn more) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #12 Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Amcwheel85 said: Could I have some custom engine mounts to level engine alil? And do they make a sweet street drag car tire in a 20-12-12?? Lol that would lower rear 2-3 inches You might check tire sites that carry golf cart tires. They can be pretty low profile and I believe they come in 8, 10, and 12". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #13 Posted April 3, 2017 Very good idea! Thanks! I actually work right across the rd from a big golf cart dealer I can also check with. 953nut wonder how wide they are? They would looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #14 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Amcwheel85 said: Very good idea! Thanks! I actually work right across the rd from a big golf cart dealer I can also check with. 953nut wonder how wide they are? They would looks awesome! Something like this might work...but they are 21" tall so you would only gain about an inch of drop. A little pricey too... http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf-cart/255-50-12-excel-classic-dot-street-tire-(lift-required)/40279 Edited April 3, 2017 by cschannuth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #15 Posted April 3, 2017 Do you know what size they are in American ? Something like 22-11-12 or 20-10-12 would be good or something in between Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #16 Posted April 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Amcwheel85 said: Do you know what size they are in American ? Something like 22-11-12 or 20-10-12 would be good or something in between They come in right about 21 - 10 - 12. I love that look on your daughter's C-81 BTW. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #17 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) 21 should drop rear 2 inches, maybe more being there flat shape. The tires on it are very bubbled up and 23 inches tall. And thanks! She just needs a hot rod/rat rod tractor too cruise around at home and at shows! Also she wants to show it off to her friends so that makes me happy! Edited April 3, 2017 by Amcwheel85 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #18 Posted April 3, 2017 Might want to lean that seat back a little also, so she doesn`t slide off.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #19 Posted April 3, 2017 34 minutes ago, Amcwheel85 said: 21 should drop rear 2 inches, maybe more being there flat shape. The tires on it are very bubbled up and 23 inches tall. And thanks! She just needs a hot rod/rat rod tractor too cruise around at home and at shows! Also she wants to show it off to her friends so that makes me happy! The 2" smaller tire will only give 1" of actual drop because only half of that 2" will be from the axle centerline to the ground. I think you're right though. The flat surface of those performance/street tires might drop you another inch. Either way it's a very cool look. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #20 Posted April 3, 2017 I think I may buy them soon.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #21 Posted April 3, 2017 Also next chance I get the front wheels are gonna get painted black. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,130 #22 Posted April 3, 2017 Looks Kool. Do you have any detail pics of the spindle and tie rods? I had to make some changes to get the low rider frame down where I wanted it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #23 Posted April 3, 2017 Best I could do in the garage. Hope this works ed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,130 #24 Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks, that's what I was thinking you did. Do you think the spindle C clips will hold up OK under the load? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #25 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Thought about that too! May look into thicker clips if I feel I'm gonna have a problem. Also starter needs replaced so it will be awhile before she actually get ran around so I have time to figure this out and modify it... Also being small engine plus not having pto pulley on engine it is kinda light in the front so that helps alil! Edited April 3, 2017 by Amcwheel85 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites