RJ-35s

[clintonnut 126]

I decided that I should start a thread on these tractors and RJ-35 owners could post a picture and tell a little about theirs.

It seems a lot of these tractors are popping up on redsquare.

Here is mine: Late 1956 RJ-35 with a Clinton Engine. Was a former pulling tractor and is now being put back to original. I will hopefully restore it this spring. The wheels are repainted and the hood is very straight. I have since added a recoil starter and belt guard. I would like to put an EC-35 electric start setup on it. Runs good.

Charlie

[VinsRJ 721]

Here's another view of my 35. 1956 model with a 1290 Clinton electric start. Ive got everything but a belt guard and gas cap, Ive even got the original kill switch and it works. Full resto will be completed sometime in 2010, hopefully.

Charlie, I'm going to contact you some time this week for some Clinton parts if you don't mind. Thanks Vince

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[HorseFixer 2,012]

I have two of them a 1955 and here is my 1956 that has been restored top to bottom!

[bell 11]

Here's my '56...

Still need to find a few pieces.

[clintonnut 126]

So we have 3 late 1956 RJs and Bell's looks to be a 1957 due to the white wheels

Charlie

[bell 11]

I'm thinking that the wheels have been changed... but I'm not sure. they look more yellow than white. Also, it has the "sheet metal" frame... (not the structural C-channel)... But, I'm still learning about these beasts...

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

[Hammerhead 817]

Here's a few pics of my 1955 RJ35's. One is mostly original and in good condition with the original mower deck.The other one is an early 1955 with the pedestal mounted gas tank. I have a mint condition hood for it and a 4 hp. Kohler. Will take alot to get it going! The 1957 RJ35 with the snow blade belongs to a friend of mine. Hammerhead :D

[BPjunk 184]

This not the best picture of my 1957 RJ-35 but this picture was taken at a open house of a Wheel Horse dealer to show off the new XI series in Mechanicsville Virginia. This tractor was purchased out of Ohio running for $400 bucks and recived a total restoration. Every thing is original except the rear wheel rims (calcium clhoride), even the all the inner tubes are from 1957!

Wild Bill in Richmond, Va.

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[trettig 0]

I found this tractor in NH. The guy purchased it in Maine at a farm for 30$ with intention of selling. Anyways I purchased it. Restored it ...

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[SNYFIX 13]

Notice with the side-by-side comparison that some are longer then others. Whats the reason Horsers ??

If someone we know on here gets his in this thread there won't be enough bandwidth !!

[sscotsman 148]

Is there such a thing as a 1954 RJ?

or only 1955's?

I read somewhere that the Pond's made 100 RJ's in 1954, then "real" production began for 1955..So what is the oldest RJ out there?

Scot

[grnlark 479]

Here's my '57.

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[buckrancher 2,679]

Notice with the side-by-side comparison that some are longer then others. Whats the reason Horsers ??

If someone we know on here gets his in this thread there won't be enough bandwidth !!

their not parked in a straight line :woohoo:

[buckrancher 2,679]

Here's mine its a late 55 or a very early 56

found her at a old dealers work shop in the corner under a pile of stuff

you would'nt have even known there was a tractor there

I intend to leave it mostly original with the exception of any needed repairs

Brian

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Brian,

I think I see the front rims are silver? If that is original which it looks to be it is a 55. That is a nice survivor !!

[horsefeathers 15]

You guy's are killin' me!!!! This one still ain't mine!!

It's at a local use-to-be WH dealer that now sells green stuff!

I made a very good offer...but he still wouln't sell !!!

I ain't pushin' it 'caus I made my best offer straight out!

Still lookin' for an early RJ !

HORSEFEATHERS!

[HorseFixer 2,012]

Bud, not knockin the tractor in any way cause it aint the Tractors Fault. But the guy who pointed the

exhaust at the gas tank thats real smart. No wonder he's not selling Wheel Horses anymore!

and switched to that green junk By the way that it is a nice looker! hope ya get it someday

and when ya do, change the hood decals to the right ones.

Cheers ~Duke

:D

[horsefeathers 15]

Duke, I'am with ya' on the muffler/gas tank thing!

Maybe they were hopin' for an insurance check!!!

This one was restored 30+ years ago by an old guy that worked there!

Don't think I'll get..I offered more tan I want to pay!!!

Anyone have a 55 they want to sell?

HORSEFEATHERS!