RJ 58 progress

[Ken B 3,202]

I've been puttering around with the RJ 58 just a little since I got it a few weeks ago. I was hoping to find a better hood for it, but I'm impatient. This one had lots of issues, 6 extra holes in it that I welded closed, grinded smooth and filled. Lots of dings, dents creases and the like. The dings around the lettering on the front of the hood have proven to be a real pain in the arse, and that is one of the area's I can't get perfect. its not going to be perfect but its much better than it was. Maybe Sunday I 'll shoot some paint on the hood and take apart the rest of the tractor.

[tgranthamfd 29]

looks like a major improvement. That is all I have left on my Suburban, I am dragging my heels on it because I don't think I can get it perfect. Guess I need to just do it and deal with the outcome. If it turns out as good as your, I'll be happy. :omg:

[dgoyette 12]

That looks like a real nice job to my eye. I have a feeling that is going to be a sweet little RJ when you are done! Nice work

[Gene_S 93]

Wow that hood looks great... I got a hood you can work on for me that is not half as bad as yours started out... Your doing a great job... :D

[dclarke 4,113]

nice job on the hood ken, can't wait to see that rj finished.

[jimbotelho 1]

Ken, the biggest thing is you started it. I have not touched the 753 as yet .once I get going Im sure it will come out decent. I plan on going to the show with it so I best get it started. spring being here gives me motivation

[Ole MN 11]

Looks to me you have a great start

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

You've come a long ways.

Looking good. :omg:

[KeithB 6]

looking good :omg:

[rickv1957 77]

Ken,great start there,hood looks great!!,Rick

[fireman 1,022]

Ken,

That's a huge improvement! I have the original hood from one of my RJ's that I need some work done on if your interetsed in making a little cash or maybe some barter.

Jeff

[barns1 57]

Sweeeeeet. Can't wait to see it done. Gary

[Lawn Ranger kid 14]

Looks great!

Josh

[VinsRJ 723]

I would have to agree you are off to a very good start. My RJ58 resto started last May and is still going.....

Must be some law in southern CT where every tractor has to be restored within 3 to 4 weeks...... There's that other person I know down there who turns them out just as fast....... named...... Stevebo or something? :D

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,601]

Vince- Sometimes you just have to get er done !!! I have seen ken's work and he is doing a nice job on this one :omg:

[HorseFixer 2,013]

Great Job Ken looks good! :omg:

[JimD 3,347]

Looks great Ken! :D

[rwilson 128]

Lookin good. Keep up the good work and as always the photos

[Ken B 3,202]

Things are starting to move along now.... Total tear down. Frame massaged and painted. Hood all straight, Front axle is in , the belt guard I just got from Kelly is now restored. The motor is done, the heat shield is done. Rims and tires, done. Rear axle repaired and waiting for paint this weekend along with the hood and a few other small parts. (maybe an all nighter Friday night?) I still got the two'fer goin.... I know the rims aren't supposed to be black, But I like em eh....

[DMK855 15]

Looks great Ken!! :omg:

[VinsRJ 723]

Very nice!

At least one is going to make it to the Meet & Greet, right!?!

[rickv1957 77]

Ken,lookin mighty fine! Rick

[Ken B 3,202]

Very nice!

At least one is going to make it to the Meet & Greet, right!?!

I might bring one if its totally finished.....

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,601]

Ken,

They are looking great !! I like the black wheels too!!

[HorseFixer 2,013]

Looks Good Ken! :omg: