My scuffy Huffy project

[erty67]

I came across this old huffy mower a while back and initially wanted to restore it. After getting more and more frustrated as years passed by, I changed my direction and decided a go kart it shall be. Its my first significant welding project. Some learning along the way, but in the end I'm happy with it. Figured I would share. Enjoy...

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[Moosefire]

Looks cool. What motor did you go with?


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[Bigblue&Goldie]

That's awesome!

 

[erty67]

Looks cool. What motor did you go with?


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Just a $99 Predator 6.5hp. Does about 30mph. Good enough for me.


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[fordkid88]

Dude this awesome! I've wanted to do this for sometime now.

 

[bonneyman]

 

[sqznby]

That looks great, nicely done.

 

[bad_idea]

Very cool. I'll have to keep an eye out for an old mower now. My oldest daughter is 5 now and has just about outgrown the power wheels.

 

[Zeeman]

Hey, I have one of those riders. It's been sitting for about 20 years or more. You might have inspired me to do the same to mine. Great looking cart!

 

[Resident1]

Great work!

 

[erty67]

Hey, I have one of those riders. It's been sitting for about 20 years or more. You might have inspired me to do the same to mine. Great looking cart!

Do it.


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[erty67]

Thanks everyone. Its a lot of fun. I think I might need to make a cushion or switch to a padded seat though. Lol

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[theoldwizard1]

Front axles are usually an issue because no one ever greases the bushings/bearings. Also the mower deck rots because no one clean the old damp grass stuck underneath.

 

[erty67]

Front axles are usually an issue because no one ever greases the bushings/bearings. Also the mower deck rots because no one clean the old damp grass stuck underneath.

I have a solid deck that came off this one. I'll have to find another that needs it. Lol

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[Monza Harry]

That looks like fun! "Lawnmower Racing" was a pretty happening thing a short while back and could still be, looked like a blast honestly. Perhaps check and see if there is any near you so you can adapt/build to suit the rules for even more fun. I haven't touched my "Go-Karts" in 20 years. Hmm. grand son is coming close to an age that he could play, I'll have to work on stretching/exercising so I can get in, and more importantly OUT! Easier to mount oneself to the rider than the much much lower cart seating. Harry

 

[aka Larry]

Got more info on the wheels and tires? Those look bad *** from what I can.

 

[Robbie B]

I didn’t know that Huffy made mowers. That turned out great.

 

[erty67]

Got more info on the wheels and tires? Those look bad *** from what I can.

Sorry, not sure why the pictures look so bad. The wheels were off a quarter midget race car. I bought them at a swap meet for $20. Tires are Sakamoto go kart rain tires.

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[erty67]

I didn’t know that Huffy made mowers. That turned out great.

Neither did I before this project. Here's how it would have looked in the 60s.

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[fordkid88]

Sorry, not sure why the pictures look so bad. The wheels were off a quarter midget race car. I bought them at a swap meet for $20. Tires are Sakamoto go kart rain tires.

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New pictures? Please and thank you