Got one of the tractors on my dream list!

[fireman 1,022]

Well thanks to Chris (WHC-125) for tipping me off, I now have one of the tractors that I had on my want list. It's all there minus the engine. Also came with a SPR-42 (I think) minus the blade. The steering is super tight with almost no play. The only drawback is someone at some point cut the hood in half. The good of it is they cut it perfectly straight and clean. My friend has already looked at it and said no problem welding it back together. This one is going to have a complete teardown. Everything stripped, cleaned, and repainted. I just need to "TRY" and find either the Clinton 1200 or Kohler K90 for it. We all know how hard that is but I will keep looking.

Duke, i'm gonna bother you with some questions I have seeing as you just re-did yours. Anyone else who has any tips or hints on the RJ35 it would be appreciated also.

[kpinnc 14,627]

Having seen what you did with the last RJ, that hood won't even be an issue. Looks like a good solid machine!

Kevin

[CasualObserver 3,411]

VERY COOL!! Can't wait to watch it as it progresses! Congrats on the dream list acquisition! :scratchead:

[WHC-125 4]

Congratulations Jeff! And your welcome! I am always here to help. It sure looks good I dont think your wife likes me that much anymore, especially since your prolly getting another one soon(sorry) :hide:

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

HI.........THAT IS THE SAME AS MY FIRST WHEEL HORSE. THAT IS THE BEST WHEEL HORSE HAD BACK THEN. IT WAS $295.00/ RUSS :scratchead:

[eibbed 63]

Duke,

Congratulations on the awsome find.

I've got a Clinton, but I don't know if it is a 1200 or not. How can you tell?

Dave

[HorseFixer 2,013]

Duke,

Congratulations on the awsome find.

[eibbed 63]

Sorry for the name mix up, I thought maybe I could provide you with the motor you were looking for.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,531]

Jeff,

That is a clean machine... I know you will have it looking great. Just let me know when you are ready to drop the parts off for sandblasting, I will have a bunch of parts to blast as well.

[Rollerman 290]

Looks like an easy restore for your Jeff.

Look forward to seeing your progress with it.

[bell 11]

AWESOME!!! Looks like a pretty solid starting point! :scratchead:

[VinsRJ 723]

So you are the one that got it on Saturday. I was "the other guy" who was supposed to pick it up on Friday night. The guy you bought it from sold it to me for asking price, we had even set the time for me to pick it up, but I get a call as I'm hooking my trailer up Friday afternoon resinding our deal because of your offer. Honestly no hard feeling with you but the guy you bought it from was a real scum bag. Not only did he play games with me you should have seen what he did to the original owner of that unit, it was dam near criminal.

[wallfish 18,082]

Nice score Jeff

You won't have to look to far for a K90!

[fireman 1,022]

Vin,

Sorry about that! He told me someone else was coming to get it but asked me what I would be willing to give him for it. I'm sure he made a nice tidy profit on it. That's the first one I have seen close enough for me to get. That's the only reason I paid what I paid for it. He seems like a wheeler and dealer.

[VinsRJ 723]

Vin,

Sorry about that! He told me someone else was coming to get it but asked me what I would be willing to give him for it. I'm sure he made a nice tidy profit on it. That's the first one I have seen close enough for me to get. That's the only reason I paid what I paid for it. He seems like a wheeler and dealer.

Absolutely no hard feelings towards you, please believe me..... You got a good one.

[MikesRJ 558]

Jeff,

I'm gonna steal a line from Vinny, "I got that in stock". PM me about an extra Snow Blade I have laying around. I will be heading toward massive-two-sheets (sic) soon, and will have to go right through CT.

Mike

[bitten 134]

Jeff:

Very nice score. What a great starting platform, I'm sure you will have back to its glory days. Will really like to watch progress on this one.

P.J.

[Suburban 550 28]

Nice one, Jeff. Can't wait to see it all redone.

[Doubletrouble 10]

Nice solid start, good luck and enjoy....... :scratchead:

[Duff 206]

Nice machine, Jeff. Too bad the seller was a jackass, but at least the machine stayed here "in the family". I'll look forward to pix as you restore it.

Cheers!

Duff :scratchead:

[Greg Parnell 6]

Yea, good looking tractor, I really like the steering wheel. Is that the original style steering wheel?

[VinsRJ 723]

Yea, good looking tractor, I really like the steering wheel. Is that the original style steering wheel?

Yes it is. Super nice unit.

[creekside 0]

VERY nice!!! I have been looking for a rj35 for years. I have a RJ 35 mower deck that would look great under it!! I gave up so I am seeling the deck. I have it listed on ebay currently

[fireman 1,022]

I finally found a K90 for the RJ35. It's in incredible condition. Doesn't look like it has been run for to many hours. Could even have been rebuilt and never used. I have a Morse-Fairbanks pull start for it. I'd love to find a Schnacke pull starter though . Anyone have one for sale .

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,531]

Jeff,

Glad to see you got that one... and you were the only bidder-sweet !!!!!!!!!! So when is that tractor coming apart ?? The loader is done :notworthy: