Gasser 24 #1 Posted October 16, 2016 I came across this old wheel horse in a gentleman's yard he used it as a lawndecoration..Ian interested in buying it..I was wondering if you guys could tell me what year and model it is and how much it is worth in this condition there is no engine.. and transmission seems to be frozen but I think it will free up sheet metal is all in pretty good shape 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,031 #2 Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) No expert, but looks like a 60-61 Suburban...? A lot smarter folks than I will be along shortly to get you the exact model... SEE WHAT I MEAN _ STEVASAURUS IS ONE OF THOSE "SMARTER FOLKS'...GO WITH HIS ID ANY DAY OF THE WEEK... Edited October 16, 2016 by SylvanLakeWH 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,228 #3 Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) It is a 1958/9 RJ with a #5003 transmission. Even thought the trans seems locked, it can be cleaned and become workable. Don't try to free up the trans by pushing it, you could break teeth in the differential. Better to just open it up and clean and fix it. Price is up to you...it does look to be in good shape. Edited October 16, 2016 by stevasaurus 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #4 Posted October 16, 2016 Thank you.. what do you think is a fair price to offer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #5 Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) 43 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: It is a 1958/9 RJ with a #5003 transmission. YEP i was thinking the same Edited October 16, 2016 by russellmc301 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,870 #6 Posted October 16, 2016 Definitely 1958-9 RJ-58 Always nice to see an uncut hood! Certainly a good candidate for a restore 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #7 Posted October 16, 2016 RJ 58/59, id pay 250.00 for it not knowing about the trans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #8 Posted October 16, 2016 Since it is just a lawn decoration I bet he would be happy with $50. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #9 Posted October 16, 2016 Wear your mask... as the hood by itself...is worth more than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #10 Posted October 16, 2016 Is it worth $150? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #11 Posted October 16, 2016 All the day long. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #12 Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Even with out the engine? Edited October 16, 2016 by Gasser 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #13 Posted October 16, 2016 Yep, still... UR stealing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,381 #14 Posted October 16, 2016 An RJ hood not as nice as yours went for $ 125 plus shipping on . buy it! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #15 Posted October 17, 2016 What AMC said.....looks very clean... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #16 Posted October 17, 2016 Ok thanks guys..what can I do for a engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,870 #17 Posted October 17, 2016 Did you buy it? Search for a 4 hp Kohler K91. They're around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #18 Posted October 17, 2016 Yes..ok cool I'll look around thanks..does it appear to be missing any other important parts besides the engine and I believe the belt cover and maybe foot rests?not sure if they came with them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,381 #19 Posted October 17, 2016 21 minutes ago, Gasser said: the belt cover and maybe foot rests The belt covers are being reproduced and can be found on from time to time; you can place a want ad in our classified section too. Foot rests didn't come along until 1960, but lots of folks use them in RJs; no harm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #20 Posted October 17, 2016 Joe papke has the belt covers. A k90 Kohler or Clinton 1200 will also work besides the k91. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #21 Posted October 17, 2016 Great thank you..do the front tires look to be right for this model?I also noticed that the that the front spindles are threaded with a nut..would that be correct for this model? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #22 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Front tires and rims are incorrect... and the spindles shouldn't be threaded. Edited October 17, 2016 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gasser 24 #23 Posted October 17, 2016 I didn't think so..wonder why someone did that..what would be the closest color red that I can get to the original? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,228 #24 Posted October 17, 2016 If that is original paint, I don't think you want to paint it. At the top of the Restoration section you will find this thread that totally covers everything you ever wanted to know about Wheel Horse paints. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #25 Posted October 17, 2016 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: If that is original paint, I don't think you want to paint it. At the top of the Restoration section you will find this thread that totally covers everything you ever wanted to know about Wheel Horse paints. Looks repainted to me. The pitting on the hood is painted over red and the frame is turning pink (cheap rattle can) and the steering rod is white. It's been repainted. No harm in painting this one. The front wheels/hubs have been changed, but don't look all that bad. I'd leave them alone and just change out the front tires. Unique shows character. Some tires, engine, and a little paint and you have a nice toy. It also looks like someone notched the frame under the engine for some reason? I'd fix that. Weak spot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
