N3PUY 1,031 #1 Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Here are pics from today's first running of the RJ35. The only thing it still needs is the throttle control installed. I had my youngest drive it around for a while so I could take some good pictures. And we both agree that alot of people probably got hurt riding one of those, Things like .... the clutch is the shifter, freewheels down hill, very light in the front end, steers poorly due to lack of weight, one wheel brake throws you sideways. These are all things you have to pay attention to while driving. Oh.... and it can vibrate out of neutral into gear .... this I'm gonna fix! Does this tractor look small? My boy said that when he bought this truck it had a "WHEEL HORSE" sticker in the back window. Was it your's? OOPS.... he went by too fast! Body weight transfer is a must going up hill. Playing in the dirt. Edited March 27, 2016 by N3PUY 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,096 #2 Posted March 27, 2016 Looks good, also like the exterior wall decor, racing slick and Model A wheel. Thanks for sharing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #3 Posted March 27, 2016 Looks like fun, how fast does it go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #4 Posted March 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, russellmc301 said: Looks like fun, how fast does it go? Well, not very fast at all. Maybe walking speed to a fast walk. I have the adjustment rod set so that the first 2 holes are neutral then full lever is only maybe ½ of full speed. I wouldn't want to go any faster. It is kinda fun to drive on flat land .... The first ride "up" to the neighbors was followed by learning how to use the brake coming back "down". I can't believe these were sold without a brake as standard equipment. Down hill speed is much faster than on level ground. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #5 Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) LOL! "Does this tractor look small"... sounds like something the Mrs would say. looks great out in the sunlight... what year is the truck? Edited March 27, 2016 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #7 Posted March 27, 2016 17 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Looks good, also like the exterior wall decor, racing slick and Model A wheel. Thanks for sharing. The slick is off a Rusty Wallace car ,,,, flowers are planted in it. The "A" wheel is off my boy's '31. Before and after pics. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #8 Posted March 27, 2016 Looks really good they defiantly have come along way since the beginning, my 55 cable steer actually steers much nicer than my 57 rod steer but if you know the history of the cable steer it was short lived due to wear and breaking. enjoy the RJ keep safe! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #9 Posted March 27, 2016 11 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: looks great out in the sunlight... what year is the truck. The truck is a 1977. Someone that had a Wheel Horse must have owned it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #10 Posted March 28, 2016 Assumed, one does now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,096 #11 Posted March 28, 2016 Must say I like the "After A" much more, is it on air bags or are you just brave and careful? Chopped and channeled. very Kool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffaloman 295 #12 Posted March 28, 2016 I like the tractor and the truck ,both looking good ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #13 Posted March 28, 2016 Yup that truck is just as awesome as the tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #14 Posted March 28, 2016 nice combo. the truck and wheel horse....lookin goooood. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
