Junk Genius - Lawn Tractor to UTV Conversion: Phase 1

A typical ATV is very costly with a price tag starting in the $4K range for a cheap one. I'm not rich and I don't need to do all that can be done with a store bought ATV so I've begun the process of DIY converting a recently revived "free" Murray lawn tractor into a UTV (utility vehicle) for the chores I've got to do on the ranch.
See the Murray F.O.R.D (found on road dead) rescue here:
• FREE F.O.R.D. (found o...
Phase One was comprised of getting the motor running well, putting on new ATV style back tires, spraying on a new coat of paint and building the back rack.
Phase Two & Three hopefully will include rebuilding the transmission, locking the differential axle and doing a pulley swap for a little more speed, Also mounting a bigger battery, adding more headlights and a front rack and bumper with a 2500# winch and lastly a roll bar / canopy for safety & shade in the hot summer.