bmay432 0 #1 Posted August 20, 2011 I was told that it was from the 50's and that it had a 8 hp. My concern is the hood. Do the RJ58 hoods have two pieces? This hood just stops flat at the steering wheel I wonder if it is misssing maybe a dash panel. All help identifing will be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #2 Posted August 20, 2011 Can't upload pics now. I will try to get them up tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octfst 378 #3 Posted August 20, 2011 we need pictures. but if the 8 hp wasnt added its not from the 50's. some one might have cut hood off hood to put that motor on. Is motor in front or middle? If in front its from 60's. If in middle & has cast front axle its a 60 or 61 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #4 Posted August 20, 2011 It's a nut roaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #5 Posted August 20, 2011 What type and shape is the front axle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #6 Posted August 20, 2011 The front axle is not flat, it goes up on each end and in the center the bottom of the axle has like a 1" nipple that serves no purpose other than identification I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #7 Posted August 21, 2011 the hood has raised lines on the top and front. wheel horse is also raised on the front. There is a hole for the gas about 6 or 8 inches from the front before the round of the hood. Under the hood is a metal strap that goes from one end to the other for the gas tank to fit in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #8 Posted August 21, 2011 Sounds like a suburban with a cut hood so they could stuff a bigger motor in there. You need to post pics for us to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #9 Posted August 21, 2011 I found some numbers on the transmission. iN 0088 not sure if it is an i or just a line but all of the numbers are raised except the i. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #10 Posted August 21, 2011 I will post pictures soon as I can get back to work. Cant download any pictures on my home computer. Something's not jivin' with it and I am not to smart with computers. thanks guy's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #11 Posted August 21, 2011 Sounds like a 60 or a 61 with what you have said.Do the the decals say suburban on them or just wheel horse?,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #12 Posted August 21, 2011 can't read them but now I'm thinking it is a suburban. I have found sevral 551's that look like mine but mine has a pull start kholer. But I am not sure it is the origonl engine. can't read the sticker on the hood but by he shape of it I have only seen them on 551's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #13 Posted August 21, 2011 Here's the pics posted for BMay432: My guess is it is a 1961 401/551 ... Hard to tell (for me) with half the hood gone. Almost certain of the year though. The clutch/Brake pedal is the give-away unless it's been changed. The 1960 was similar to the RJ-58/59 and not a cast iron one as exists on this one. Don't think it's a 701 as the holes for the hood do not exist in the front frame plate, so therefore leaves the 401/551. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,981 #14 Posted August 21, 2011 It's a 551 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmay432 0 #15 Posted August 21, 2011 Thank's to Mike for posting theses pictures for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
