Raider 12 Rat!

[jcp0420 109]

Alrighty everyone, Im starting this build log early.  Will try to update as soon as possible but the farm is hectic since harvest will be starting in about 3 weeks. I barely have time for anything these days. I bought this raider 12 for my engine overhaul class coming up in October.  I will be performing almost everything in the shop at the college. But I will get some things done in these next few weeks when I can. I will put a list on here since I myself am very forgetful lol. But anyways onto some pics to hold you all over and a list of what will be done.  

Future upgrades and Parts already obtained:

-Lug nut conversion
-Completely repainting the whole unit flat black besides the hood (will respray copper with a high gloss clear) and maybe do some body work.
- Paint a couple accents with Sea Foam Green 
- Pin stripping on some parts (hood, belt protector panel, rear end behind seat)
-Custom old school headlights
-LED tail light in place of old tail light
-Custom gas tank (If I can find one)
-Extend shifter 4-5" with a custom shift knob (thinking about a beer tap or a piston)
-Some kind of knob for the high/low shifter
-Find some sort of seat
-Build a panel for the shifter and a block off plate for the hood where the headlights used to be. (Going with the brushed aluminum look)
-Maybe add some LED of CCFL tubes (white) for a little extra lighting
- Redo most of the wiring and clean it all up so it looks presentable (May even try to hide the wiring for a cleaner look)
-Try to find wider rear wheels or a wider tire with a shorter sidewall (having trouble with this one)
-Find new front tires similar to whats on it now

Motor wise its not the factory motor. Its a Briggs 8hp. I have been scouring craigslist for a bigger motor but if I cant find one then I will settle with the 8hp. 

-Completely tear down and clean the whole motor (maybe paint with hi temp black as well)
-Rebuild motor (Gaskets and all)
-Rebuild or clean carb (Possibly get a newer carb)
-Add open air cleaner similar to a cold air intake
-Clean and polish exhaust stack

And last but not least the lowering/suspension parts

-Re do the front end. Its a hack job. I don't like it at all.
-Figure out how low I want the rear. Measure, Measure, Measure lol.  I am thinking of just doing somewhat of a 3-4" body drop. 
-Clean up the trans axle (I know it wont be seen but still haha)

Been tossing around the idea with a couple friends of somehow incorporating air ride into the suspension. I'm thinking I will either spend way too much on the whole thing or get way too far in over my head and never finish the project. But I will still try to figure out how to fabricate such a crazy idea someday. I plan on keeping this for quite a while so who knows. Never seen a mower period with air ride. Would be pretty cool but I would have to rebuild EVERYTHING to do such a thing. But who knows with me.   If I come up with any other mods a long the way I will add them. I will take pics throughout the whole process. For here and for the class so I can make sure I document everything. Thanks for checking out my build log.....If you have any suggestions go ahead and throw them up in here. I'm open to hearing them all. 

I know this is a lot to read through but I'm also keeping this as a way to remember what I wanted to do! I will also go out to the farm tomorrow and get a bunch of pics of the whole thing for you guys!

[Aldon 4,826]

If you aim for mediocrity, that's usually the highest you will hit. Might as well be ambitious.

keep us posted

[JC 1965 1,530]

Can't wait to see it when you get finished. Looks good now. Keep the pics coming and  

[Pullstart 62,740]

If everything on a farm has it's use, what kind of hay is that going to haul? 

Nice project, look forward to seeing the updates!

[jcp0420 109]

Here is a few more pics. Thanks for all the support guys! I wont disappoint!

And If anyone has any info on this motor that would be greatly appreciated. I haven't been able to find anything yet!   

Also, for some of you wondering about the whole air ride thing, I added a pic of my other project that is far from done. Its an 02 Blazer with a full air ride suspension. Pain in my ass most of the time but I still love working on it lol. 

[Coadster32 793]

I like it so far.

[jcp0420 109]

Well I guess I cant edit my first post so here's some updates and such.

-Will be ordering the rebuild kit for the engine in a couple weeks. (Will be tearing it down in class)
-On the fence about a completely new paint job. I was looking into themes but I may just do an odd ball rat rod style.
-Working with a few others on a complete one off custom frame with a custom front end and mini 4 link rear.  Will be on air ride and shocks to keep it a smooth ride.
-Also building a custom trailer to match. It will be more of a place to haul the tank, compressor, and battery for all the extra stuff. Will also be either slammed or on air as well.
 

Edited September 2, 2015 by jcp0420

[953 nut 55,011]

If you decide to go with the Rat Rod theme be sure to incorporate a few horse shoes in the design; after all, it is a .

[jcp0420 109]

If you decide to go with the Rat Rod theme be sure to incorporate a few horse shoes in the design; after all, it is a

 

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Ill have to do that for sure then! I have a couple of real old ones out in the shed! Thanks for the idea!!

[SPINJIM 1,981]

Engine looks like a Briggs & Stratton model 23.  It was made in many variations.   Obviously not original to the tractor.  
 
  Jim

[jcp0420 109]

Small update for you guys:  We are in full swing with harvest so I will be starting this project as soon as class starts on 10/21.  I will also have the engine rebuild kit ordered as soon as I get time to get to the store. I'm currently working 7 days a week unless it rains. So I'm not sure when I will have time.

[jcp0420 109]

I haven't forgot about you guys! I promise.  Been very busy with finals and school work. My overhaul class will start in January and I will start the tear down of the wheel horse and motor.  Motor will be top priority, but while waiting on parts to ship I will do some work on the chassis.   Still trying to find some smaller wheels for the rear. And hoping to find chrome rings for the piston also soon. 

[953 nut 55,011]

   Been wondering what happened to you, will be looking forward to progress reports.   

[jcp0420 109]

On 12/18/2015 at 0:05 PM, 953 nut said:

   Been wondering what happened to you, will be looking forward to progress reports.   

 

 

Yea I've been fairly busy!  I had 3 finals within two days and now its break, so I've taking it easy. As soon as I get the wheel horse up to the school I will be tearing into her.  I'll order parts and use the wait time to get the rear end lowered a little bit and maybe lay some paint in a few places.  Still haven't decided if I want a new paint scheme yet or just do the frame in flat black.  I will also be getting a few things hydro dipped in brushed aluminum.

[Pullstart 62,740]

Hydro dipped in brushed aluminum?  Sounds fun!

[953 nut 55,011]

I had never heard of this process, did a search and I must say THIS IS COOL!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXrt1o9jASE

Edited December 23, 2015 by 953 nut

[Brian01 481]

Yeah I watched a youtube video about a month ago where a cpl fellers were doing that with a dirt bike fender in a 5gal bucket....water and spray your spray paint it it, several diff colors, mix and dip...pretty cool effects! Also a guy done his deer skull mount that way. 

[953 nut 55,011]

Another Hydro Dipping video. This is even cooler, can't imagine how that would look if a whole hood was done like this 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2KR-bCKQCA

[Pullstart 62,740]

Oh yeah, I've seen that before too!  Forgot what it's called, sweet stuff right there!

[jcp0420 109]

14 hours ago, 953 nut said:

I had never heard of this process, did a search and I must say THIS IS COOL!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the local shop that does the dipping could fit the hood of the raider in their tank I would do it.  But I dont think its going to fit.  You gave me a good idea though.  The plate that protects your leg from the belt may get some skulls to match the hood!  I wanted to test the pieces from the mower to see how I liked it before I did some of the interior pieces on my blazer.  Brushed aluminum will be my main go to.  With a rough brush stroke, the fine brush stroke doesnt look very good IMO.

[19richie66 17,497]

This thing looks good. I have to get back to working on mine.

[jcp0420 109]

Alright guys I'm back. Started the tear down yesterday... And it's what most call a hack job. The motor had 3 bolts holding it down, the motor leaked all the oil out, and the rear end leaked everything out as well I'm pretty sure....lol

 

I do have pictures. Not much but there's some. Some things are getting re done/ re welded. Building a new wire harness as well and probably re building the rear end if I can find the parts.  And also I have the ampere meter with what looks go be a heat sink...what is this?  Never seen one before like that. Has pins on the heat sink but wasn't hooked up when I got it.  

 

 

Pics will have to wait til tonight. I can't upload from my phone unfortunately but I will take more pics through out the day. I'll post one to hold y'all over haha

 

 

Edited January 12, 2016 by jcp0420

[AMC RULES 37,125]

  What ever you do...      

don't let any of that green stuff get on it. 

[C-101plowerpower 1,605]

that heatsink thing is the voltage regulator

[RedRanger 1,468]

2 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

  What ever you do...      

don't let any of that green stuff get on it. 

I was just wondering how he planned to mount that hood!