One of a kind 56 RJ35 Perhaps?

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059]

I found this on ebay and worked out a deal with the seller. He pulled this out of a barn after sitting for about 40+ years. This is a one owner machine that the elderly owners bought new for they're daughter to drive around when she was a kid (she is in her 60's now). After that it was parked. Rims are shot so the first few pics shows it with them on. The rear tires are still good but the fronts are gone. Motor is free and seems to have very good compression.

It is ALL there and then some. I have never seen a Clinton with this electric start kit on it. In speaking with Fireman he had some paperwork showing it. It is missing the actual 12 volt starter motor but I am sure I can figure that out. You can see the battery box and neg ground wire. It also has/had front lights. I removed the rims and tires and put on replacements so I can roller it around. I then oiled her up to see just how bad the paint is. I am very excited about this find. It is a keeper for sure.

If you have ANY information on this set up please reply here. I have never seen such a cool set up !! Thanks- Stevebo-

[jimbotelho 1]

steve nice find I know you will have it all set in no time!!! :D

[stevasaurus 22,271]

Steve...that is just awesome. Are you thinking of keeping it like it is?? :woohoo:

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,532]

Starter kit made by Chief Industries Inc, Dowagiac Mich.

There are a few pages in the Files of the 1st Yahoo manuals Group

Garry

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059]

Thanks Gary, that is good info. Steve, I think she will stay as is. Lots of used motor oil needs to be wiped on her for sure ! I will mount the original rear tires on a black set of rims and install a new set of fronts on black rims too. :woohoo:

[CasualObserver 3,406]

Very cool Steve. I love the sleepy headlight.

[LeonardS 0]

The tractor is very unsafe, so you should give it to me!!

Leonard

[fireman 1,021]

Huge score Steve!!! I thought that was a Chief starting system. I'd keep that one just the way it is. It's only original once :woohoo:

[corn53 4]

Awesome find!!! I love it :woohoo:

[fourwheels0 191]

cool old tractor.

why do you wipe used oil on it?

what is the purpose of that?.

just wondering.

[tunahead72 2,346]

cool old tractor.

why do you wipe used oil on it?

what is the purpose of that?.

Took the words right out of my mouth. :woohoo:

[wallfish 15,981]

NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie has some starter info over on his Clinton forum. Here's some Chief starter stuff

http://clintongas.18.forumer.com/index.php...type=post&id=29

[dclarke 4,011]

Very cool Steve. :woohoo:

[Horse'n Around 22]

That is flat out cool! Great score :woohoo:

[Ken B 3,116]

Nice score Steve. Now I think you need to get rid of something. I have always wondered why you don't use fresh motor oil, it smells so much better minus any contaminants. :woohoo:

[grnlark 479]

Nice machine Steve! But dude, you gotta stop that salad dressing cr_p with the oil. Try soap, water and a good compound/cleaner wax. That dirty oil method is just plain odd.

[BPjunk 184]

Steve,

Wheel Horse offered a electric start kit for both the Kohler K-90 and Clinton B 1200 engines, these were ordered as the EK-35 (Kohler) and the EC-35 (Clinton) for the RJ series tractors.

Wild Bill in Richmond, Va.

[Kelly 1,028]

That is a cool old machine, I use WD-40 to wipe my tractors down, I put it on heavy, let it set, then wipe it down with a dry towel, it brings out the red, and keeps the rust at bay, this is how I preserve my tractors I don't want to paint, I've herd guys use diesel fuel to, but that stinks.

[VinsRJ 721]

I should have known it was you :woohoo:

[buckrancher 2,678]

YEA GREAT FIND STEVE

I WAS BIDDING ON THAT TRACTOR :woohoo:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059]

I bought this with NO bids on it.. not that would have stopped me from asking the question. The seller was a really nice guy and we both were happy with the deal. Okay.... maybe I was a bit happier :woohoo:

[buckrancher 2,678]

I bought this with NO bids on it.. not that would have stopped me from asking the question. The seller was a really nice guy and we both were happy with the deal. Okay.... maybe I was a bit happier

YEA BUY THE TIME I FILLED IN THE SUBMIT BIB FORM AND PUSHED SEND

THE AUCTION ENDED AND MY SCREEN CAME BACK ITEM IS NO LONGER FOR SALE

AND I"M SITTING THINKING WHAT THE F###

[rj35hunter 281]

Steve, glad you got it other than me! I love the patina on that one....glad to hear you are leaving it original! :D

[Suburban 550 28]

Nice find, Steve. :woohoo:

[chris11 184]

Stevebo i like your style, that thing is mint.... :woohoo: