Chris G 3,274 #1 Posted September 25, 2016 Just picked up this RJ! She needs work but that's no problem here. Any idea on years would be great. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rj35hunter 281 #2 Posted September 25, 2016 That is a later RJ58 with Suburban attachments. The plow bracket bolted to front of tractor was used to bolt a Suburban 60-61 style plow to a RJ frame....I have one just like it too.....does it have the serial number decal still on frame towards the left front on top? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,948 #3 Posted September 25, 2016 RJ-58/59 Appears to have more signs of a 59 with the solid seat and casting number in the trans but since no one has ever seen an original ID tag with RJ-59 on it, they are all considered to be RJ-58 IMO. Deck is a 1961 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #4 Posted September 25, 2016 I don't see any serial numbers anywhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,948 #5 Posted September 25, 2016 Sticker would've been on the left frame rail up front, right behind the hood. Most are long gone because it was just a sticker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #6 Posted September 25, 2016 What was the first year for the one piece Uni-Drive rear end? That would place this one earlier than that year. Anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,557 #7 Posted September 25, 2016 1 hour ago, wallfish said: RJ-58/59 Appears to have more signs of a 59 with the solid seat and casting number in the trans but since no one has ever seen an original ID tag with RJ-59 on it, they are all considered to be RJ-58 IMO. Deck is a 1961 Agree with @wallfish later 59 with solid seat pan , that was used on 1960 sububans . 1 hour ago, Uncle Buck said: What was the first year for the one piece Uni-Drive rear end? That would place this one earlier than that year. Anyone know? @Uncle Buck I believe 61 was the first year for the two piece uni-drive trans . Will let some of the experts chime in on this . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,948 #8 Posted September 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Uncle Buck said: What was the first year for the one piece Uni-Drive rear end? That would place this one earlier than that year. Anyone know? That RJ-58 pictured has a 3 piece trans and 1961 introduced a 2 piece trans case on the 551 and 701. Not sure what a 1 piece trans is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #9 Posted September 25, 2016 2 hours ago, wallfish said: That RJ-58 pictured has a 3 piece trans and 1961 introduced a 2 piece trans case on the 551 and 701. Not sure what a 1 piece trans is. I meant to indicate the 2 piece you speak of and incorrectly chose my words in describing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #10 Posted September 25, 2016 What's up with the shortened hood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,910 #11 Posted September 25, 2016 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: shortened hood? Looks like the frame was lengthened to accommodate the snow plow bracket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #12 Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) No frame is normal length. The front of the hood is just not bolted down and it is bent back a little. If you look closely at the front view you can see were the hood creases out on the sides. But like I said she's a project but it's a good one in my book! Edited September 25, 2016 by Chris G 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
