Geno 1,928 #26 Posted November 29, 2014 Really nice vid Vin. I also learned an engine block makes a good jack stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #27 Posted November 30, 2014 Very nice video and tutorial, never really knew much about the old round hoods. It will be nice to see the finally results of the restore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #28 Posted November 30, 2014 As always Vin nice job. I wouldn't be able to live with all of the extra hole's either.. What are the long term plans for the finish of the tractor? Restore or try to keep the original look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #29 Posted December 1, 2014 As always Vin nice job. I wouldn't be able to live with all of the extra hole's either.. What are the long term plans for the finish of the tractor? Restore or try to keep the original look? Thanks guys! The plan for this one is to totally refurb it... fix everything that needs fixing but keep it in its work cloths. That way I can drive it without worrying about the paint or if grease and oil leak. Even though the tractor originally had a Clinton, I will be swapping a K90 on it... just so I have one Kohler powered RJ35. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,058 #30 Posted December 1, 2014 Love that plan !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #31 Posted December 1, 2014 I am of the opinion that we should have all of Vin's videos on the RJ 35 consolidated in a section like the "Instructionals" so they could be used for reference without having to search all over for them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,677 #32 Posted December 1, 2014 keep at it Vince to bad we don't live closer you could use that fixture i made for welding a new axle to the gear brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #33 Posted December 1, 2014 Nice job so far Vin! I know you'll have that all fixed up in no time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #34 Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) The plan is to have her at the "Big Show" next year... heck I'm hoping to have her pretty much back together by the end of the month! Wish I was closer Brian... I just destroyed my first piece of 1" bar stock making the new axle. This is funny... I forgot to lock down the table so the vibration of the woodruff key cutter caused it to walk down the rod about a 1/4 of an inch before I realized the table wasn't staying stationary. Oh... well better luck next week I guess, LOL! Edited December 1, 2014 by VinsRJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #35 Posted December 31, 2014 Well the old bird is starting to come together... the rear drive is completely rebiult and she is standing on her own feet! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #36 Posted December 31, 2014 Looking great vin! Those wheels are sharp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #37 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Well this one is all done... was hoping to have it to the Big Show but decided to leave her home... maybe next year!If you watched the build... Thank you!The final vid is linked! Edited July 6, 2015 by VinsRJ 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #38 Posted July 6, 2015 Nice find, Vin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,389 #39 Posted July 6, 2015 Beautiful tractor Vin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #40 Posted July 6, 2015 Looks good, Vin. You do amazing work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,058 #41 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Nice. Wish you would have been able to bring to the show... Maybe kent? Edited July 6, 2015 by stevebo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #42 Posted July 6, 2015 Nice. Wish you would have been able to bring to the show... Maybe Kent? It will be at Kent, weather permitting. Kent is the show which I ran into the guy that sold me the tractor. He said he goes to the show every year... may be able to run into him again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #43 Posted July 6, 2015 Sweet find! cool story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #44 Posted July 6, 2015 I always enjoy learning about the "transition" years of manufacturing from walk-behinds to ride-on tractors. I never realized that the early RJ's used ratcheting hubs. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #45 Posted July 6, 2015 Very Very nice Vin! Came out great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #46 Posted July 6, 2015 Sounds and looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #47 Posted July 6, 2015 Gimme gimme, I want it, I want it!! lolNice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,955 #48 Posted July 7, 2015 Another one nicely done...as usual Vin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #49 Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks guys... I have another RJ35 which needs the goings through... I'll start that redo in the fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
