tuscybuck 0 #1 Posted February 27, 2011 Well my six year old son and I are starting to tear apart a 401 suburban to restore. We will try to keep it posted as we go. Hopefully we can keep on it you know how these kids keep us running! He is very excited about it as am I! My pics are to big I need to figure out how to downsize them and I will poat some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,950 #2 Posted February 27, 2011 When you upload your pictures to Photobucket, just specify that you want them to be 640 x 480. Then you will have no problem posting them here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #3 Posted February 27, 2011 This is what we are starting with needs a few things looking for the correct motor but for now it is a good start Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #4 Posted February 27, 2011 making some headway Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #5 Posted February 27, 2011 more pics Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #6 Posted February 27, 2011 Taking off the wheels . Any trick to popping these off of the rims? Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #7 Posted February 27, 2011 Try to get something between the hub and wheel to break them loose. Be careful not to break the hub. Nice pics of you and your son working together. Great memories being made for you both. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #8 Posted February 27, 2011 Looks like a nice Father/Son type project. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #9 Posted February 27, 2011 try a block of wood and a large hammer. don't swing too hard as you really don't want to bend or brake any thing. Good luck and looks great so far!! that will really bring some great memories of you and your son!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #10 Posted February 27, 2011 Yes my son is very excited we are ready for spring up here in minnesota, have had enough snow for this winter if you ask most! Today we have the machine tore completely down and the paint stripped off of alot of the parts could use some warm weather to start our paint! Any suggestions on where to get a good deal on new rubber? Am considering bars for the back and tri's for the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #11 Posted February 27, 2011 :thumbs: Looks like a good sound tractor for a restoration and looks you guys are of to a good start. Nice job so far, keep the pics coming!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #12 Posted February 27, 2011 I get my tires the same place I get tires for my truck. They always seem to have the best price and will mount them to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #13 Posted February 27, 2011 Looks like you got a good tractor to start with and some pretty good help. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #14 Posted February 27, 2011 Awesome pictures of you and your son tackling the job together! That is time well spent! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #15 Posted February 28, 2011 Looks like a nice unit to restore..... and plenty of good memories to biuld! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #16 Posted February 28, 2011 Any suggestions on where to get a good deal on new rubber? Am considering bars for the back and tri's for the front. First off, And just an observation - take a closer look at those front rims and tires. From the pic it's hard to tell if they are just standard wheelbarrow rims or if those are early RJ35 rims. Check the name on the front tires too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #17 Posted March 2, 2011 i will post a closeup of the wheels and see what yall think i wasn't sure if they would've came with it either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #18 Posted March 2, 2011 Here is a pic of one of the front wheels Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #19 Posted March 2, 2011 closer Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #20 Posted March 2, 2011 More progress Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #21 Posted March 2, 2011 a few more pieces to clean up but it's all tore down Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #22 Posted March 2, 2011 This is great watching you guys restore that wheelhorse. Keep the pictures coming....... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuscybuck 0 #23 Posted March 2, 2011 If those wheels aren't correct what are the right size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #24 Posted March 2, 2011 If those wheels aren't correct what are the right size? Those look like original rims to your tractor. The first pic you posted almost looked like early RJ35 rims to me. Sorry for the false excitement The tire size you have pictured is correct. If I see the numbers correctly, they should be 4.00/4.80 - 8. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #25 Posted March 2, 2011 The seat is an early RJ seat.... RJ35 to early RJ58. The rims maybe RJ.... in either case, the seat is not original to your tractor. Now would I go looking for an original.... no, I personally like the smaller RJ seat. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
