stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #1 Posted April 18, 2018 Found an add on line for "antique tractors" ... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #2 Posted April 18, 2018 I will update .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #3 Posted April 18, 2018 So the C195 is mine. I bought it to help literally drag the machines out of the weeds. Story goes the guy I bought from had a friend who was an old timer who used to restore old machines. I picked up an original 1959 RJ with mower deck and clinton 1290. It needs a restoration but it is all there. My son Brennan Bo wants to do his first restoration so I think this will be a perfect candidate. I also picked up a super straight 857. Has been repainted at some point but is also complete with deck. Lastly, I picked up a Economy Jim Dandy. Came with a deck but that is shot. These were in the storage shed/tent that is long gone. The old timer passed several years ago. I am happy to have saved these machines. Outside of the Wheel Horse I am partial to the Economy machines. There was a round fender (1966ish) John Deere 110. I left that pig there Some pictures before, during and after a pressure washing..... 12 16 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #4 Posted April 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, stevebo said: I picked up an original 1959 RJ with mower deck and clinton 1290. It needs a restoration but it is all there. My son Brennan Bo wants to do his first restoration so I think this will be a perfect candidate. I'm thinking a little wet sand and maybe a shot of oil and he may have a nice original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #5 Posted April 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Shynon said: I'm thinking a little wet sand and maybe a shot of oil and he may have a nice original. Maybe.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,540 #6 Posted April 18, 2018 Nice haul! Looked like there were plenty of other brands there to choose from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,507 #7 Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Very nice Steve awesome haul .... I see you left some colors behind too . One orange one in particular . Looked like a 400 series AC . Those are true AC with a Kohler and not a Simplicity w/Briggs Stratton . Edited April 18, 2018 by ACman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #8 Posted April 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, ACman said: Very nice Steve awesome haul .... I see you left some colors behind too . One orange one in particular . Looked like a 400 series AC . Those are true AC with a Kohler and not a Simplicity. There were two bolens that were already sold. A newer 12hp fiberglass/plastic hood power king, cub and a deere 110. Most were pretty rough. There was also an allis painted blue... If anyone can help date the Jim Dandy that would be great. It is a 12hp and model/serial number is 15079E. I could not find it on line. There is a site to date them by number but I could not find the correct number. Any help men? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #9 Posted April 18, 2018 I could help you haul that '59 to my house. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #10 Posted April 18, 2018 Nice find. They are still out there. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #11 Posted April 18, 2018 Man oh man....Hope you got them super cheap.All rusty and dirty,and you had to drag them home??Just kidding.I would love to make a haul like that.I'm over-due.I like those Economy tractors too.I sold a 12 horse with a front end loader last year.Wish I still had it.Have fun with your new toys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #12 Posted April 18, 2018 Thanks Pete. The seller was reasonable but also knew the value. I am wondering if D series rims will fit the economy. If so I have an extra set of pulling tires that are 12" x 24" ... Might give it a new life as a puller? Who knows. This one is a 12hp. I believe I will be moving the 857 to another member here who reached out to me about it. If he takes it, trust me it will be in great hands I have a buddy Tommy "one weld" who showed me a trick for getting the roll pins out so I can pull the steering wheel etc. He uses an air palm nailer with a modified punch. Says it pushes the pins out 1,2,3. Gonna have to give it a try on the RJ. 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #13 Posted April 18, 2018 Steve looks like that keep your son and you busy for a while. Enjoy. Nothing better having a wrench and a cold beer in your hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,917 #14 Posted April 18, 2018 10 hours ago, stevebo said: There were two bolens that were already sold. A newer 12hp fiberglass/plastic hood power king, cub and a deere 110. Most were pretty rough. There was also an allis painted blue... If anyone can help date the Jim Dandy that would be great. It is a 12hp and model/serial number is 15079E. I could not find it on line. There is a site to date them by number but I could not find the correct number. Any help men? I have contacted my PK group with your number Steve. Maybe someone can come up with something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #15 Posted April 18, 2018 Your serial #15079 would be a late 1967 model 1966 starts with 12384 1967 starts with 13617. 1968 starts with 15130 1969!starts with in16776 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,694 #16 Posted April 18, 2018 I see one problem in those pics... That beer doesn't look like it was drinking itself very quickly! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimt1971 236 #17 Posted April 18, 2018 D series rims fit but I do not know about the backspacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,917 #18 Posted April 18, 2018 12 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I could help you haul that '59 to my house. Craig, did you see that Suburban with plow near you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,917 #19 Posted April 18, 2018 4 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Your serial #15079 would be a late 1967 model 1966 starts with 12384 1967 starts with 13617. 1968 starts with 15130 1969!starts with in16776 Yup 67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,756 #20 Posted April 18, 2018 Nice ...you should have no problem finding info on that Dandy. They are favs among many collectors & lots of clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 718 #21 Posted April 18, 2018 Looks like you have a hitch set up to lift the rear ends up in the air to transport. Any pictures of that. Good idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #22 Posted April 18, 2018 3 hours ago, moe1965 said: Looks like you have a hitch set up to lift the rear ends up in the air to transport. Any pictures of that. Good idea Just a 3 point hitch (factory). I used a strap and lifted. Works well. Thanks for the info on the Economy. I also have a 65' 1614 with dual trannies. It has the k331 motor. From what I understand it was only made 2 years. Odd bird for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #23 Posted April 19, 2018 So after work today I spent some time digging into the RJ. Got the front steering freed up and it moves nice now. Basically soaking everything with WD including the piston and valves. The frame looks like it may have been repainted long ago but not the hood. The hood is gonna need some straightening too. Those who know me know that I try to keep my machines patina. I am just not sure that I can bring this one back. PO told me the tranny was locked up. I think it was a victim of a "little" ice in the tranny... lol 6 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,806 #24 Posted April 19, 2018 I have the same Jim Dandy. I believe mine is a 68. I bought it in 1985 when I was 15 for $200! It has been stored inside its whole life and has been in my basement for the last 20 years. It is the only tractor that I own that is not a Wheel Horse. I am it's third owner. I'll try to remember to post some pictures of it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #25 Posted April 19, 2018 Don, I used to have a 1969 that I ended up parting with and then I missed it. I found the 1965 last fall and grabbed it. These machines are just so strong it is hard to compare to the smaller machines. I would love to see pics of yours. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites