stevebo-(Moderator) 8,590 #1 Posted April 5, 2012 Ken B has been looking for a nice original RJ or Suburban for a few months now. He missed out on a few local tractors but not today ! I took a ride with Ken to meet up with Nate and this is what Ken came back with... Not 1 RJ but 2! One is partially restored and complete. The other is an all original early model with left over RJ35 front rims/tires and even has the original leather shifter boot ! He is probably in his garage right now tinkering with them.... He asked me to post up some pictures for him since it will be dark when he gets home. Here they are-great haul Ken !! ps- I ended up with a nice early 42 inch deck (thanks Nate)! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley088 63 #2 Posted April 5, 2012 We need help. good to see you guys. Talked with the wife we are in for June she's even going to do chili and a tray of meatballs and sausage to bring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,230 #3 Posted April 5, 2012 Congrats Ken, nice haul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 192 #4 Posted April 5, 2012 :handgestures-thumbupright: :handgestures-thumbupleft: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,581 #5 Posted April 5, 2012 Wow! Nice tractors ken. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,202 #6 Posted April 5, 2012 I just got done unloading. I put the race boat outside and the RJ's are now safely in my garage. I did do some tinkering, such as mount the tires and rims on the partially restored RJ and some light cleaning on the original RJ. The original RJ is going to stay that way, I won't repaint it. Tomm. I will mount the original K90 on it and button things up. A great big THANK YOU goes out to Nate! You really hooked me up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,590 #7 Posted April 5, 2012 Yeah he did !! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #8 Posted April 5, 2012 Great haul Ken you the man! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 491 #9 Posted April 5, 2012 The partially restored one started its newly exposed life to the outdoors via Rocky Hill a few years back. The front mount reel mower that was on it is still in my garage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #10 Posted April 5, 2012 Very nice Ken! Imagine Stevebo having his hand in another RJ transaction..... :eusa-think: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,590 #11 Posted April 5, 2012 Vin- I was just a rider in this transaction..... :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,202 #12 Posted April 5, 2012 Vin- I was just a rider in this transaction..... You were a little more than that Steve, thanks much for letting me know these were available! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 491 #13 Posted April 5, 2012 You were a little more than that Steve, thanks much for letting me know these were available! And he didn't even swipe any parts off them before before giving you the lead? :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,621 #14 Posted April 5, 2012 Nice score Ken! Are you going to the big show with them this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #15 Posted April 5, 2012 Nice haul there. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,448 #16 Posted April 5, 2012 You guys are having way too much fun. Nice score Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #17 Posted April 5, 2012 does the early one still have the round hubs on it or is it new enoughe to have the 3 spoke hubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,202 #18 Posted April 6, 2012 Here are a few pics of the tractors with a few more of their pieces on them. The front rims on the mostly original RJ appear to be left over RJ-35 rims. They don't appear to have ever been painted. Tonight I cleaned both sides of the rims of many yrs. of thick grease. The grease preserved them quite well. Today I got a chance to weld about a dozen holes closed on the RJ that is being restored. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRE1992 135 #19 Posted April 6, 2012 Looks good ken! You move fast! lol -Charles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,202 #20 Posted April 6, 2012 Nice score Ken! Are you going to the big show with them this year? If I can make it I will no doubt be bringing two RJ's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,545 #21 Posted April 6, 2012 You still had room in the truck. Should have come back with 3 or 4 more! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #22 Posted April 6, 2012 Very nice Ken!! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #23 Posted April 6, 2012 Nice score Ken! Are you going to the big show with them this year? If I can make it I will no doubt be bringing two RJ's. Thats if you don't launch them before the show.... You and Fireman tend to speak of fire sales often.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,202 #24 Posted April 6, 2012 That does hap Nice score Ken! Are you going to the big show with them this year? If I can make it I will no doubt be bringing two RJ's. Thats if you don't launch them before the show.... You and Fireman tend to speak of fire sales often.... That is what happens when you are trying to juggle around a few different hobbies with limited space. There are a few things that I've had for yrs. and as in yrs. I mean about two. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #25 Posted April 7, 2012 Actually no fire sale here! As soon as I can get everything outside and cleaned up for pictures, the Wheel Horses, Kitty Track Dozer and Economy will be listed on Ebay. I'm only keeping the JD317 and the JD112 with loader for snow duty. I've had my fun and it's time to move on. I also have a bunch of extra parts that will listed too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites