VinsRJ 721 #1 Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Went on a little road trip to the southern part of the state today to pick this one up... Kind of a wierd story behind it all. A little over a year ago I was at the Kent CT tractor show with one of my RJ35's. I got to talking with a guy who said he had a RJ "with the belts" and "sitting in my barn"... I get these kind of stories all the time... so of couse I had to ask if it was for sale... answer: No. So we talk a little bit longer and I wright my name and number down and asked if he changes him mind to give me a call... 9 times out of 10 I never hear back... But this time would be different. Last Monday I get a call from the guy saying he and I met at a tractor show over a year ago.... and he was ready to sell his RJ35. At first I had no memory of the original encounter and had no idea what he was talking about, LOL! It wasn't after about 5 or 10 minutes talking with him that I started putting it all together... long story longer we set to meet today and what does he pull out of the "barn"? A sheet metal frame 1956 RJ35 with a "no-name" hood and original iron steering wheel... Now don't get me wrong it's got issues but nothing I haven't fix in the past or cannot machine an original part for... And it came with a plow and the original belt guard! I will be uploading a vid to my youtube channel tonight of this little RJ, so we can get up close and personal, LOL! Edited October 13, 2014 by VinsRJ 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 101 #2 Posted October 13, 2014 Another nice machine saved!! Nice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted October 13, 2014 Great story. Great tractor. Really nice. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted October 13, 2014 Nice score, neat tractor Vin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #5 Posted October 13, 2014 Very nice and love the story !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #6 Posted October 13, 2014 Looks very nice vin! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #7 Posted October 13, 2014 wow,we don't see very many treasures like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #8 Posted October 13, 2014 Very nice, glad you got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,281 #9 Posted October 13, 2014 That's one sweet RJ. Congrats on the find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #10 Posted October 13, 2014 Sure would like a 1956 rj35 to match my 1956 Chevrolet....maybe some year. GREAT LOOKING TRACTOR...CONGRATS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #11 Posted October 13, 2014 I remember that guy. Nice score Vin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #12 Posted October 13, 2014 Wow, whatta little gem , what's the plans for her vin ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #13 Posted October 13, 2014 Sweet pickup Vin!! Great tell tale as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #14 Posted October 13, 2014 Thanks guys... The plan is to clean and straighten everything out... turn it into a nice driver for the tractor shows next year. Finally got my vid up loaded to YouTube... "HD" files take forever at times to up load. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #15 Posted October 13, 2014 Vin, have you ever seen a 56'rj that actually has the same decal going across the front that is on the side of the hood? The one I picked up earlier this summer had that going on. Kind of thought it was different. Nice tractor for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted October 13, 2014 Awesome tutorial Vin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #17 Posted October 13, 2014 Lots of info in that video, thanks a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,281 #18 Posted October 13, 2014 Awesome tractor and awesome job on the video Vin. I really enjoyed it this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #19 Posted October 13, 2014 well done Vince brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Keys 57 #20 Posted October 14, 2014 That's a sweet rj35. It pays to never give up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #21 Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks for the walk around Vin, that is a very nice purchase! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #22 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) It's great to know there are still experts out there like you who can bring these tractors fully back to life. Edited October 14, 2014 by WheelHorse79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #23 Posted October 14, 2014 Very nice RJ35 Vin! I would clean it up and keep it as is. But I always say that! Good luck with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #24 Posted November 29, 2014 Well I've been picking at this one over the last couple of weeks... progress has been moving along nicely... I'll be machining a new rear axle for it tomorrow. Check out the latest updates and let me know what you think.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #25 Posted November 29, 2014 I have to say Vin you do it right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
