Gunny 250 #1 Posted October 18, 2011 Have been looking for a while, finally found a Round Hood down here in East Texas. What's better, was only about 75 miles from the house and the price was right. Owner says it is a 1957, he has replaced the motor with a Tecumseh. Missing some guards, I think. No Serial Number tag. Transmission number is B23-9. Runs good, Mower good, Tranny seems to be good. Any assistance with some details on this would be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,300 #2 Posted October 18, 2011 Looking at your pictures, it could be a 1957 RJ35. Check out the Wheel Horse picture gallery on the main page. Nice find down there in Texas. Here is a link.. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=6251 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,226 #3 Posted October 18, 2011 You have an RJ-58 or 59. The theory on the tranny numbers would put the casting date at Feb 23 1959. Most of us RJ guys are still looking for the elusive RJ-59 with a serial tag that identifies it as one. Most of the tags are gone like yours. The 58s and 59s are identical tractors but some parts could be a newer version of the parts on the 59s. A 1957 RJ would have a different transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 192 #4 Posted October 18, 2011 Great find Gunny - Feels great when you find what you wanted huh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #5 Posted October 18, 2011 You have an RJ-58 or 59. The theory on the tranny numbers would put the casting date at Feb 23 1959. Most of us RJ guys are still looking for the elusive RJ-59 with a serial tag that identifies it as one. Most of the tags are gone like yours. The 58s and 59s are identical tractors but some parts could be a newer version of the parts on the 59s. A 1957 RJ would have a different transmission. John is right on, you got your self a RJ58 or 59. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyebill440 0 #6 Posted October 18, 2011 Nice find Gunny! Looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #7 Posted October 18, 2011 Im glad you got your rj, it looks in fine shape ....enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #8 Posted October 21, 2011 love the pics thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #9 Posted October 23, 2011 very nice find gunny,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
