Jake Kuhn 1,579 #1 Posted January 3, 2015 HI all, Ended up dragging home another 35 today, believe it to be a 55. You guys may of seen this tractor in the classifieds Its actually pretty nice and straight other than some rigging. It needs the drive system put back to original and the right motor, but that won't be too hard. This has been repainted, but it doesn't look to bad, I plan to just clean it up and get it back to stock. The steering wheel is in good shape with no cracks/welds and the gas tank doesn't leak. Hubs are both the cast-non turned down kit so this tractor never had brakes on it. All the original tires are in pretty good shape too, without much weather checking. This also came with a rear plow but I don't have pictures of it. The cool thing is I had already made a deal on it, and when I went to pick it up, I noticed it had the noseweight in it. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,482 #2 Posted January 3, 2015 Very nice Jake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #3 Posted January 3, 2015 That thing looks awfully straight Jake, nice tractor! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #4 Posted January 3, 2015 Your killing me. That one is way cooler than the last one. WOW Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #5 Posted January 3, 2015 Love those RJ25-35's! I hope to have one some day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom. 70 #6 Posted January 3, 2015 Awesome find! You have an amazing collection Jake. Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #7 Posted January 3, 2015 Very nice Jake. As you know that front nose weight will make a huge difference. You may even be able to turn it while driving up a slight incline 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #8 Posted January 3, 2015 Another very nice one Jake, glad it found a good home 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,082 #9 Posted January 3, 2015 Another nice one, Jake! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #10 Posted January 3, 2015 Nice score there Jake! Nice one to leave as is... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #12 Posted January 3, 2015 Great score Jake! Glad you were able to snag it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,876 #13 Posted January 3, 2015 Wonderful find! With the Briggs on it I would have expected it to be a RJ-25 rather than a 35. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #14 Posted January 3, 2015 Jake, Good for you, if I had been faster I suppose the border police would have been after me because that's one I would have positively made the trip to bring back South. Happy for you, David 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #15 Posted January 3, 2015 You seam to have a gift for finding those old tractors Jake. Congrats, looks to be in great shape. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,275 #16 Posted January 3, 2015 Nice score Jake...I don't think I have ever really seen a nose weight on those. Very cool find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #17 Posted January 3, 2015 Get a hold of Clay (RJ35hunter) here. Try to confirm if that's a RJ25. They came with a Briggs 2.5hp. Is that what that Briggs in there is? That is either a 55 or an early 56. VINsRJ might be able to help you out too. I have not seen to many actual RJ25s so if that's the real deal then you really scored big time! Nice either way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #18 Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks all, and jeff, when I first saw this for sale I thought it may of been a 25, but its definititely not one. It has a briggs model 6, the 25 had a model 8. I was also told the engine was replaced years ago, otherwise the 25 would have had the big hole in the hood for pushing the spark plug clip, and no hole/tank in the rear. This one is just a regular later 55 that should have a clinton 1200. I plan to put a A1200 on it for now, and maybe I'll find a correct engine someday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #19 Posted January 3, 2015 Not a 25 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #20 Posted January 3, 2015 Another nice score Jake. Wayne 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #21 Posted January 3, 2015 Well I tore it part way apart today, I yanked the hubs and found them to be in really good shape, and the original paul setup was still there, however I noticed on the pto side, the little dimples that catch the spring in the drive system are pointing out like on a 57, so it looks like it only ever had 1 wheel drive, I doubt this it how it should be? But otherwise, I yanked the rigging of the drive system off, and the engine and started cleaning it up, its actually a lot nicer than I expected under the grease and looks to be original. I'm going to get it as good as I can now with just rags and brake clean, and in the spring or summer I'll rip it mostly apart and wash it good with our pressure washer. I would take the hood off now, but its not going to be easy with that weight in there, so I'll save that for another day. Anyways, here's some pictures of how its starting to look, and how dirty my floor is getting And here's the enging I'm going to use, I just have to change the governor setup on it to be correct And the plow 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #22 Posted January 3, 2015 Yep, another beauty fo sho Jake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #23 Posted January 3, 2015 nice score there, Jake. im going to have to get one of those older ones one day....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #24 Posted January 3, 2015 Got it complete enough to go out for a ride, seems to drive good and work as it should and I didn't even have to adjust the system. Just going to run a throttle cable, exaust, and add a kill switch and will call it done until I can give it a good wash in the spring, also plan to repaint the rims then, and add some new decals. Gonna cut off the angle iron from the front axle too, and the extra guide on the belt guard. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #25 Posted January 4, 2015 JAKE,,,,,now i understand why I never find ANY horses in Virginia..... between you and Gino all the bases are covered... well,,,,,,,,great find....i envy you guys in the mean time i'll keep holding onto the back of the turnip wagon.....lololoolol The a great New Years....see you in June .!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
