AMC RULES 36,945 #1 Posted April 12, 2016 Needing some help here... definitively IDing the year of my new RJ-35. I'm thinking, based on the rolled steel frame, no evidence of a gas tank support, and it has the front axle stops in place... it's from the '56 model year. Also, can someone help determine the original engine it would've left the factory with? For reference...I'm going to dump here, all the picts I've taken today...any help would be greatly appreciated. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #2 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Can't answer what year, but it's cool. I'd be happy to own it. Too bad a PO turned that frame into swiss cheese. Looks like they got off on stick welding too! That will make a nice project. Edited April 12, 2016 by RedRanger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rj35hunter 281 #3 Posted April 12, 2016 For sure a 1956 and more than likely it came with a Clinton 1200 2184 3.6 HP with a Schnacke recoil. Very nice find there....even has the brake kit which was a option and has the original correct tires. Let me know if you need any pics of a original for reference. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #4 Posted April 12, 2016 1956 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #5 Posted April 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, rj35hunter said: For sure a 1956 and more than likely it came with a Clinton 1200 2184 3.6 HP with a Schnacke recoil. Very nice find there....even has the brake kit which was a option and has the original correct tires. Let me know if you need any pics of a original for reference. Yes please...would you post some original picts for me here? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #6 Posted April 12, 2016 Clay- Looks like that clinton engine I picked up off that old goodall tiller that you helped me date... It has found a correct home! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #7 Posted April 12, 2016 Here's a few pics of my '56 RJ35. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #8 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Your "red" hood is ¾ of the original hood. You'll need to section the rear part of the rusty one to it. Bolts in the rear hub? That'll be a surprise! The engine that was put in it must have been way too big ... that's why the hood is cut and the hood stand moved forward. I would like to have seen the contraption that was welded to the back. Reminds me of this Honda I bought at auction..... Edited April 12, 2016 by N3PUY add picture 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,769 #9 Posted April 12, 2016 You could take the two hoods apart at the seam where the nose joins the hood top. The dented up hood nose will make a Kool wall hanger, perhaps a clock surround. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #10 Posted April 12, 2016 That rusty hood looks familiar too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,769 #11 Posted April 12, 2016 29 minutes ago, N3PUY said: few pics of my '56 RJ35. Do you have any idea what '56 or earlier car emergency brake cable was used for the brakes on the RJ-35? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #12 Posted April 12, 2016 Believe it or not, the nose of the rusty hood isn't the worst part of it ... also has some pretty serious rips around the gas fill opening, and four mega holes for the bolted on gas tank straps. Thinking the only good part of it might just be the back half I need to fix the other. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #13 Posted April 13, 2016 Nice tractor Craig. Want to throw it in my truck at the big show? By the way you're killing me with the whole new profile pic thing. I keep wondering who it is!!! Love the pic man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #14 Posted April 13, 2016 Nice find! Will be a nice project Craig. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #15 Posted April 13, 2016 the frame I have has a good hood stand on it Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #16 Posted April 14, 2016 yep 1956 formed frame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,295 #17 Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) NICE!! According to the list I have the RJ-25 came with a Briggs 2.5hp, the RJ-35 with either a Kohler K-90 or a Clinton 1200 (1290). Martinos book concurs with that. Edited April 14, 2016 by Racinbob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #18 Posted April 14, 2016 The hole for the oil drain in the frame... can help you determine which engine it left the factory with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,295 #19 Posted April 14, 2016 I see the hole Craig. From what I'm reading it was probably whatever they had at the time. I'm sure the RJ gurus can shed some light on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #20 Posted April 14, 2016 The offset is for he Clinton 1200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,295 #21 Posted April 14, 2016 Good point! The K-90 would have been centered. Even being a Kohler fan a Clinton just seems right to me for some reason on those oldies. Looking at N3PUY's I don't see a hole for the drain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #22 Posted April 14, 2016 On 4/12/2016 at 7:29 PM, 953 nut said: Do you have any idea what '56 or earlier car emergency brake cable was used for the brakes on the RJ-35? On the RJ Senior (1956) it is a Ford Model A brake cable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #23 Posted April 15, 2016 4 hours ago, Racinbob said: Good point! The K-90 would have been centered. Even being a Kohler fan a Clinton just seems right to me for some reason on those oldies. Looking at N3PUY's I don't see a hole for the drain. It has a hole .... see pic. It's obscured by the bracket. The motor on my RJ35 is a HS50. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #24 Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Motor mount holes and oil drain hole. All other holes are PO installed. Edited April 15, 2016 by N3PUY 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,769 #25 Posted April 15, 2016 4 hours ago, stevebo said: RJ Senior (1956) it is a Ford Model A brake cable. That stands to reason, the whole RS drive train was repurposed Ford Model "A" wasn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites