whfan74 2,071 #1 Posted March 18, 2009 Well as many of you saw my previous post asking about what a package deal should be for the RJ 58 with all of the attachments in the picture. Well I finally found time to go up and see the very nice gentleman in Lagrange, IN. As many of you pointed out (which was a huge help before I got there) the hood was cut and there are also two little holes drilled in it! The paint on the tractor isn't too shabby at all. A small amount of overspray on the tires. I believe they are originals but could be wrong.....(BF Goodrich Silver Towns) The engine that all of you were curious of due to the color is actually a Kohler K91. It is painted blue for some reason. It will be changed! The attachments do look like they have been spray bombed but not too shabby. Ok so what you see in the picture is what I brought home, he also threw in another plow for it as well as a mower deck both of which are in pretty rough shape but they can be saved! But they sure do need some love. He also threw in an old pair of turf tires that have chains mounted on them for the tractor as well as a set of front tires. Front tires are loaded with calcium chloride so that will be coming out soon to hopefully salvage what is left. The rear tires are pretty much worthless and the rims aren't too bad. So all in all I had a bunch of stuff in the back of my truck and on my trailer. I was smiling all the way home. If we can revisit the last post most of you mentioned that it would be worth approximately $1300 - $1500. So I was prepared to walk away if the price was too high. I am very happy to say that I was able to haul home this load of goodies for $850. Needless to say the smile is from ear to ear and I have her tucked away all nice and warm in the garage. Heck I might grab a blanket and pillow and go out and sleep out there! Thanks to all of you for your insight, knowledge and input. I am so very happy to have acquired my first RJ. Here she is.........it was too dark to take pictures when I got home. I will try and line everything up real soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #2 Posted March 18, 2009 Very nice Scott, stay warm in the garage tonight....going to get cold. Have to make a trip over & have a look. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #3 Posted March 18, 2009 :thumbs: Nice haul Scott! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,465 #4 Posted March 18, 2009 Nice Score ! If it looks half as good as the pics-you done quite well . I'd say that was a pretty fair price, nice list of accessories too. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 205 #5 Posted March 18, 2009 Great score! Even has the exhaust shield. -Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #6 Posted March 18, 2009 Drive it like you stole it.. Oh wait, you did steal it! Awesome find. Good job by you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fireman #7 Posted March 18, 2009 Nice score You did well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #8 Posted March 18, 2009 Sounds like you did well. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #9 Posted March 18, 2009 very very nice :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hounddoghundzsa 7 #10 Posted March 18, 2009 :thumbs: What a steal!!! Nice ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #11 Posted March 18, 2009 Verry good deal Scotty welcome to the RJ Club! She is a nice one! Dont worry about the hood if ya cant find a straight one, Nothing the Duke can't Tig for ya! Sorry I had to get off the phone a 76 year young friend of mine stopped by I hadn't seen in 5 years. Had to give him a tour of the stable. Didn't get much more blasting done but did have a nice vist with him. He is a retire hydraulic fitter retired from Bendix maybe a couple HY pumps and cylinders will make it over to his place for some fixin :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #12 Posted March 18, 2009 Hi nice find! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #13 Posted March 18, 2009 Wow, thats great! If it were me I would be wearing tht smile for a long time!You know something... looking at all these pictures of nice restored tractors sure is incredible motivation to get out and work on 'em isnt it???? Congratulations Im happy for you, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #14 Posted March 18, 2009 Nice score! Let's see......you expected to pay up to $1500 dollars and only paid $850? That means you can tell your wife you still have $750 that you "need" to spend on more horses and horse accessories! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1045 28 #15 Posted March 18, 2009 :thumbs: Awesome Deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #16 Posted March 18, 2009 That is a great deal ... Nice Catch!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #17 Posted March 18, 2009 Let's see......you expected to pay up to $1500 dollars and only paid $850? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #18 Posted March 18, 2009 Great deal Scott. Lot of goodies for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #19 Posted March 18, 2009 Mike? You working on getting a new job in the Treasury Dept?:thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 184 #20 Posted March 18, 2009 Great looking tractor and implements. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #21 Posted March 18, 2009 Hey you guys are great! Thanks so much for all of the responses. I hope my enthusiasm wasn't too much. I am just a really proud owner of my new horse. Now unfortunately I have to stop the spending......it is time to turn to the ones I have and give them the attention they deserve. I will keep you posted and take some pics when I get a chance. Of course I was hoping to come and roll her out of the garage but of course it had to rain. I am learning patience I guess. Happy Horse Hunting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #22 Posted March 18, 2009 Very Nice horse....And what a deal you only paid about half of what he was asking :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldandred 15 #23 Posted March 18, 2009 Nice tractor and all the goodies to go with it now what I want to know how hard was the floor and did you get any sleep I just know you keep getting up and looking about every 1/2 hour right ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #24 Posted March 18, 2009 NICE haul!!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
