cruisnblue48 783 #1 Posted April 25, 2014 You all may remember previous posts a few years ago about the rebuild of this particular 1955 Pond RJ-35 by RedSquare member fireman, aka Jeff. I purchased this RJ-35 from fireman about three months ago on February 1st. Jeff had done an absolutely fabulous job of making this tractor mechanically sound including new rear hubs and a complete engine rebuild by Charlie Pitcher. Since I bought it, I have repainted the rear wheels black, painted the rear tires with Miller black tire paint, and touched up some of the red areas Anyway, I still need to paint the front wheels silver which would be correct for a 1955 Pond RJ-35 and touch up some more red areas. This tractor is really nice and I mean really. The engine starts on the first pull and purrs like a kitten. Very proud to be the new owner of this one. I am so looking forward to bringing this guy with me to the big show in Arendtsville, PA this year. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #2 Posted April 25, 2014 Looking good. Glad to see you putting the finishing touches on it. I am not sure but think the steering wheel should be black? Maybe black paint and then wipe most off to give it an aged look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #3 Posted April 25, 2014 Looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 783 #4 Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. Never thought about the steering wheel supposed to being black on a '55 RJ-35. I would think if anything, it should be silver or gray although not sure myself. It is a cast iron steering wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #5 Posted April 25, 2014 I look forward to seeing that at the big show , She is real nice , you lucky thing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #6 Posted April 25, 2014 Good to see Jeffs tractor is in good hands. Maybe a set of decals from Vinylguy for the hood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #7 Posted April 25, 2014 Great looking RJ- 35 !!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 783 #8 Posted April 25, 2014 Ken, decals from Vinylguy will be a definite must do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #9 Posted April 26, 2014 Dave, So glad your happy with it. It is a very nice tractor. Looks great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 783 #10 Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks again, Jeff. I am really pleased with it. Going to repaint the front wheels next week which will really make her shine. Will keep you posted with more pics to come later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 783 #11 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) My RJ-35 Update... Just finished painting the front wheels silver, front tires with Miller black tire paint, seat, belt guard, front axle, and other miscellanious parts this week. What we now have here is teaser pic peak in the big shed of a really, real nice 1955 Pond Wheel Horse RJ-35... and KenB, new hood decals from Vinylguy just applied today is the finishing touch... More pics to come tomorrow from The Little Guys Show at the Rentzel Farm in Mt. Wolf, PA. Again, I can't thank fireman Jeff enough for selling this beauty to me earlier this year. I am very happy and proud to be the new owner of this '55 pony. Edited May 17, 2014 by cruisnblue48 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #12 Posted May 17, 2014 Yes it is looking really good now! Good job on the finishing touches! Gotta love them old girls! KJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #13 Posted May 17, 2014 she is a real be auty,is she going to the big show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 919 #14 Posted May 17, 2014 Nice job! that thing looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #15 Posted May 17, 2014 Looks very nice, can't beat the look of rj's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,188 #16 Posted May 17, 2014 Looks great!! You did a fine job. You taking it to the show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 783 #17 Posted May 18, 2014 Yes, we will be at the big show next month with this '55 RJ35 and really hoping to bring my dad's '62 as well if I can get time to finish it. So, here are some pics from The Little Guys Show in Mt. Wolf, PA yesterday... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #18 Posted May 18, 2014 How 'bout the "WILDFIRE" puller... hope it's coming too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #19 Posted May 19, 2014 nice tractor Dave sure like those front tires Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
