Rj59 resto coming along

[davidmaxwell's RJ-59 0]

Got a chance to work with Charliesd250 today on the RJ. Assembled most of the tractor and gave it a test run. Planning on putting the wheels on tomorrow. Hood still needs quite a bit of work.

David

[Horse'n Around 22]

Your doing a great job on it I would love to pick up and RJ someday, they are super classy looking!

John

[neil 2,415]

its looking good ,be nice to see the pics with it boots on

was it hard to restore as i am just about to embark on doing my RJ58

i bought a new engine for it a month ago & got it going yesterday only ro fund out that it had a tapered shaft, so not a good start.

But yours is looking really nice

[AMC RULES 37,251]

Nice little tractor you got going on there, looks great so far. I couldn't imagine getting away with mudding up a tractor hood on my wifes hard wood floors. WOW! What a frightful sight that would be. :thumbs:

[wallfish 18,792]

Looks pretty good so far

I see what looks like the model/serial # tag on the frame. Does it say RJ-59 on it? Could you please post a close up pic of it, if it does?

[VinsRJ 723]

Looking good!

I find the best way to block out the hood is to mount a gas tank into the straps and if you got an old frame, mount the hood to it.

I'd like to know if thats an original tage too...... and is that a piston on the shifter? I know a Rat Suburban that has a piston shifter..... :thumbs:

[clintonnut 127]

The tag was missing when i got it. The adhesive was still there. We assumed it is a 59 because it has a late 59 tranny casting date.

[clintonnut 127]

Went for a drive!

All that is left is engine decal, belt guard, hood, decal application and a little detail work!

Charlie

[AMC RULES 37,251]

So, how'd it run Charlie? :thumbs:

[clintonnut 127]

Engine runs better than new! Despite carb tuning i climbs hills like a 12hp kohler!

Charlie

[clintonnut 127]

Just to let you know the top of that hood is from steve and jeff's (fireman&stevebo) rj 35 parts tractor i bought.

Charlie

[tractordave3128 0]

Thats a real nice piece, its comin along very good! :thumbs: