dandan111 31 #1 Posted January 27, 2010 On the rj58 were belt and exhaust gaurds standard? Was the tool box and fenders extra? thank you Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #2 Posted January 27, 2010 Dan, The only thing I know for sure is that the tool box and fenders were an option. Not sure on the shields. I would say they were standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #3 Posted January 27, 2010 That is what I was thinking but with these old tractors was not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #4 Posted January 27, 2010 steve is right. they had to have the guards. they did not come from the factory with the fenders and tool box. it was added by the dealer. also a/g tires were standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #5 Posted January 28, 2010 On the rj58 were belt and exhaust gaurds standard? Was the tool box and fenders extra? thank you Danny The Belt Guard (p/n:3549) was standard on the RJ-58, the Heat Shield (p/n: 3588) was actually not included with the RJ-58/59 until near the very end of the RJ-58 production run (Jan through July 1959), but became a standard item on the 1960 400 and up Suburbans. Most owners and dealerships added them to the RJ's later. The toolbox/fenders (p/n: FA-58 @ $10.50) was an "optional" item for the RJ-58 and was installed by the dealership. See below: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #6 Posted January 28, 2010 Them options were well affordable!Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #7 Posted January 28, 2010 Wow-thanks for the info Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #8 Posted January 28, 2010 Them options were well affordable!Rick Considering the average income in 1958 was about $4600.00, $10.50 was a fair chunk of change ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #9 Posted January 28, 2010 Mike is correct, I always thought the exhaust heat shield was standard but they did not come into play until late in production. I would have loved to hear the complaints at the time: "For The Love of God Man, my goods are roasted and my leg is on fire, is there anything you can do?" Reply: "Ya we can put the leg fire out but the goods are toast." IMO the tool box and fenders looks best with a set of turf tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #10 Posted January 28, 2010 1) "Mike is correct" and 2) "IMO the tool box and fenders looks best with a set of turf tires." 1) I now know my RJ-58/59's ... 2) On that, we don't agree ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sscotsman 148 #11 Posted January 28, 2010 So how common were those options then? If one was to go looking for a restorable RJ58 today, what are the odds it would have fenders? thanks, Scot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 817 #12 Posted January 28, 2010 Here's a pic of one of my factory wicked RJ58's with all the guards in place. This one has the tool box and fenders. This is one of my favorite tractors I have. Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #13 Posted January 28, 2010 Turf Tires :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #14 Posted January 28, 2010 Hey Keith, Did that RJ-58 come from the factory with those 1960 footrests? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #15 Posted January 28, 2010 Very nice mower on that thing. i bet it would be great for the larger fields! LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #16 Posted January 28, 2010 Keith, Very Nice looking tractor, straight A's all the way across the board. The foot rests are probably an add on to make it more comfortable for cruising. See Ya, Bye Burly :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #17 Posted January 28, 2010 So how common were those options then? If one was to go looking for a restorable RJ58 today, what are the odds it would have fenders? thanks, Scot Probably 1 or 2 in 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
