Chrishar 838 #1 Posted November 21 Bought this about three years ago finally got all the parts I needed to put this rj together 4 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,222 #2 Posted November 21 Seems like a good way to spend the winter, remember 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,293 #3 Posted November 22 I will never understand the reasoning behind people painting RJs green. I get what the PO was going for, just don't know why. I had a green one myself. Otherwise it was in decent shape. 2 hours ago, Chrishar said: Bought this about three years ago finally got all the parts I needed to put this rj together Looks like it will make a fun project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 838 #5 Posted November 22 12 hours ago, kpinnc said: I will never understand the reasoning behind people painting RJs green. John Deere had the patio tractors for a year, They didn't sell that well and a bunch had to be repainted at the dealers to sell. I guess green paint sells? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,386 #6 Posted November 22 Patio tractors? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,293 #7 Posted November 22 7 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Patio tractors JD made different color machines for a while in an attempt to raise sales. They were somehow commemorative. No other real difference, but they were called "Patio" tractors. 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 30,250 #8 Posted November 23 11 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Patio tractors? The patio tractor assumed that people bought tractors based on what color they were. As stated by @kpinnc, some were repainted in order for them to sell. They have since become a big JD collector item. One of the hardest things to find for them is the seat. With out the correct color seat it is not a correct patio. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 838 #9 Posted November 25 Does anybody have a picture of how this goes together with the spring it's the lift arm and does anybody have a engine drive pulley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 838 #10 Posted December 4 Got the engine almost all apart going to reseal the engine and paint it been working on the frame a little bit getting it ready to paint it too and waiting for parts to come in 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,434 #11 Posted December 4 On 11/21/2025 at 8:10 PM, kpinnc said: painting RJs green. Or just what a PO had on the shelf?? Good luck Chris ... Check with @Lane Ranger on the input pulley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,293 #12 Posted December 4 7 hours ago, WHX?? said: Or just what a PO had on the shelf?? Oh no I have seen two RJs down here in NC that the owners painted them green. Just odd to me to have now seen 3 of them painted green. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,308 #13 Posted December 4 16 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Oh no I have seen two RJs down here in NC that the owners painted them green. Just odd to me to have now seen 3 of them painted green. Stealth WH units trying to hide among the JDs? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,682 #14 Posted December 5 On 12/4/2025 at 8:05 AM, WHX?? said: Or just what a PO had on the shelf?? Good luck Chris ... Check with @Lane Ranger on the input pulley. ok yes! I see my sales rep Jim Parsons has stuck again! yes i have a couple original Wheel Horse RJ drive pulleys. I will PM you Chrishar with the info you need. I was surprised to find this many. i have probably owned 15 RJs however! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 838 #15 Posted December 7 Nice collection can't wait to be able to drive mine when I get done with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,682 #16 Posted December 7 The RJ lift handle spring is a pretty simple arrangement when you see the spring removed from the lift handle. I have two new springs and a couple of photos of the lift handle location where they get installed ! A bolt and cotter key have to be removed to place a new spring in for the lift bar to work on the lift handle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 838 #17 Posted December 17 Had some time to mess with rj58 took the front axle off and put the steering wheel and shaft on that I got at the wheel horse show to make sure it work like it should now working on the lift handle assembly wants I get everything how I like it then I'll paint it 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 838 #18 Posted yesterday at 07:43 AM Transmission is back together just working on getting the old paint off so I can paint it and have to do some welding on the frame 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 838 #19 Posted 9 hours ago The frame, transmission and steering pieces are painted 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,480 #20 Posted 7 hours ago 16 hours ago, Chrishar said: Transmission is back together just working on getting the old paint off so I can paint it and have to do some welding on the frame Not to derail thread but do you like that welding table? HF has one sumin similar and was thinking about getting one, I hate wollering around on floor trying to weld stuff and would like being able to fold that up and keep it out of the way when not in use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
