The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #26 Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) I’d say that’s a steal but don’t take my word I don’t know much about any other tractor than the best model ever made being the rj in my opinion Edited November 4, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #27 Posted November 4, 2022 Does the engine in it work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benjiboo 174 #28 Posted November 4, 2022 Just now, The Freightliner Guy said: Does the engine in it work? Supposedly he just rebuilt them both....so...I'd hope so? Lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,076 #29 Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, benjiboo said: So the guy offered to sell me.this one for $500...plus an additional engine and a rusty mower deck that looks pretty rough...is that a decent asking price? Yes, that's a good price. Remember that you will need to find a belt guard for it to operate properly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #30 Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, The Freightliner Guy said: the best model ever made being the rj On 10/31/2022 at 10:25 PM, kpinnc said: I think the Suburbans were vastly improved over RJs. Sure the RJ was simpler, but the Suburban (551) introduced the two-piece cased uni-drive. That design lasted 70+ years! And you can actually steer a Suburban... Thank-you. Those of us who have been on the forum for a while have learned to keep our 'favorite' tractor thoughts to ourselves. Most of us own 40 year old tractors... some of use such as myself have 50-60 year old tractors... and it became apparent in the past on the forum that unnecessary and silly arguments can occur over 'what was the best tractor ever made.' We ALL have the best tractors ever made... and if I never have an RJ in my possession... I won't feel less fortunate... Don 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #31 Posted November 4, 2022 3 hours ago, The Freightliner Guy said: the best model ever made Is / are the one / ones that are in your stable, as long as they're red. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #32 Posted November 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Is / are the one / ones that are in your stable, as long as they're red. I just knew you made this, Jeff... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #33 Posted November 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I just knew you made this, Jeff... Don I wish! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,017 #34 Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Is / are the one / ones that are in your stable, as long as they're red. Or grey as in Work Horse. Or OD green or red oxide if you're Eb... Don has a black streak Ranger too. My previous remark about the Suburbans being an "improvement" over the RJ was meant to reassure the new owner that the previous comments about RJs didn't mean the Suburbans were somehow less desirable. Like Don said, all of them are the best ever made, with very few models that weren't completely awesome. Edited November 5, 2022 by kpinnc 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benjiboo 174 #35 Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/2/2022 at 2:14 PM, wallfish said: Nice find !!!! Agree it's a 1960 model 400 The choke knob was added because they didn't know how to connect the choke lever to the carb or the carb was changed. That hole in the hood the knob is in was for a 550 and the key for the electric start. Plugged on a 400 hood. Since I went and picked it up this last weekend, I have found that the black knob is actually a kill switch.😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #36 Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/4/2022 at 8:53 AM, Racinbob said: Yes it is a 1961. A nice one too. I don't think Clintons made there way on to 61's but if there was one sitting on the shelf the Ponds would have used it. I like. We think they did Bob. The 401 I give to Kev's girl has one. Good runner too. We thought maybe it was a budget 401 with no fenders or tool box. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #37 Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/4/2022 at 9:55 AM, benjiboo said: So the guy offered to sell me.this one for $500...plus an additional engine and a rusty mower deck that looks pretty rough...is that a decent asking price? You should try for $450 since the rears are mounted backwards 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,017 #38 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) If that is a two piece case on the tranny, it's a 1961 model 551. That was the only mid-engine Suburban made with that transmission. All others (including the 1961 model 401) had the 3-piece tranny with the side plates like the 58/59 RJs Not sure about the Clinton. Primarily the 551 had the cast iron Lauson (Techumseh) 5.5hp. Edited November 10, 2022 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benjiboo 174 #39 Posted December 15, 2022 I finally have the Suburban finished after repaint, new tires and repower with a Predator 212. Not a bad looking rig if I say so myself. 😉 6 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #40 Posted December 16, 2022 That’s quite the turn around! Looks great! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,570 #41 Posted December 16, 2022 Awesome job!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #42 Posted December 16, 2022 Looks like the pred shoehorned in real nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #43 Posted December 16, 2022 Great job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #44 Posted December 16, 2022 Was that the first Burb or the second one @benjiboo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benjiboo 174 #45 Posted December 16, 2022 32 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Was that the first Burb or the second one @benjiboo? This is actually the first one I bought. The second one I bought turned out to have a lot of issues that the previous owner basically lied about and wasn't at all what he claimed it to be so I ended up just selling it to someone else who was up for the challenge. I was so disgusted with the situation I didn't want to mess with it, so thankfully the guy that bought it was happy to give what I had paid for it so at least I got my money back. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benjiboo 174 #46 Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, WHX?? said: Looks like the pred shoehorned in real nice. Yes shoehorn is an excellent description but it was do able. The air filter housing is the biggest point of contention. But after some custom modifications I was able to still have an air filter housing that covers the filter from the elements. I may do a post showing in more detail how I made the swap but I'm sure I'll get flamed by the "purists" pretty hard but whatever. 🙂 Edited December 16, 2022 by benjiboo Left out a word 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #47 Posted December 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, benjiboo said: I may do a post showing in more detail how I made the swap but I'm sure I'll get flamed by the "purists" pretty hard but whatever. 🙂 you might be surprised… after all it’s your tractor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #48 Posted December 16, 2022 23 minutes ago, benjiboo said: This is actually the first one I bought. I like those rear tires that were on it. Did you keep them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #49 Posted December 16, 2022 Hat's off to the "pure" restorers, for sure, I am usually in awe of their dedication and expertise. But kudos to anyone finding a way to keep a piece of good equipment viable for continued useful work or enjoyment. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #50 Posted December 16, 2022 1 hour ago, benjiboo said: sure I'll get flamed by the "purists" pretty hard but whatever. 🙂 I try to keep my machines as close to original as possible but what you've done there is an excellent job. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
