980 hustler nos build

[highrollinmopars]

Hey guys Im finally getting started on the Hustler 980. This Hustler has been in the family since September 15, 1993. My Grandfather bought it for $3975.00 from Hustlers of Houston in Houston Texas and 12 years ago left it to me. I still have all of the original paperwork and owners manuals even for the 18hp briggs engine and skid steer transmission. spent alot of time tracking down a new body and all of the other parts I need. Im trying to restore this thing to look like it just rolled off the line from Hustler. I just picked up the frame and all of the parts from the sandblaster and have them primed and ready in the garage. Pictures to follow. Believe it or not the little boy in front seat of that Hustler in the first picture is me way back in 1993 the day it was delivered.

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[highrollinmopars]

I estimate that I will need ~40' of #50 chain can anybody confirm or correct this. Thanks Thomas

[6 WHEELS OR BUST]

My last 950 took 33' of #50 chain.

[Dan67]

I'm looking forward to see your build progress.

[highrollinmopars]

Ok guys Pictures are up. More to follow. I have to fix alot of cracks in the frame. Probably 10 or more places where cracks have formed. Im ordering 20 more feet of Diamond #50 chain, a new drive belt, and still trying to decide whether or not to send the tranny off to recreatives or do it myself. Clutches will be sent off to carts parts plus to get redone.

[Model Citizen]

Wow, that's going to look great when it's done. I just know it.

Bridget

[mudbug3]

The Adair tracks on your Hustler Bigfoot look AWESOME!

[fmints]

looking good buddy, Wow!!!!!! down right amazing!!!!

[jpswift1]

Wow! Those look great......AND a set of Vampire ASX's on K lock rims. COOL!

On a side note, your exhaust duct for the Hustler should be there sometime this week via USPS. Keep up the good work!

[highrollinmopars]

Wow! Those look great......AND a set of Vampire ASX's on K lock rims. COOL!

On a side note, your exhaust duct for the Hustler should be there sometime this week via USPS. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the Compliments. The Vampires are going to go on my other Bigfoot when I get it finished. I cant wait to get this thing going. Jp I appreciate you mailing that off for me. I need a bill when you figure out what I owe you. Im not trying to get something for free bud. Im itching to go on a trail ride now. These fit so great on a Hustler.