fireman 1,021 #1 Posted December 2, 2011 I have decided to keep my RJ-35. The only real parts problem I had was the old hubs. The inside drive sections had grooves like the majority do where the toggle pieces rode. SteveBo told me that one of our members had re-produced some. I contacted him and low and behold he still had a set. He even gave me the option of one that was turned down for the optional brake setup. These things are identical to the originals. Now i can't wait to start working on it again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #2 Posted December 2, 2011 You're in, you're out...... JC.... Jeff. Make up your mind. :ychain: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #3 Posted December 2, 2011 I was always just thinning out the herd . My biggest dilemma was not having enough room to actually work on the tractors with the amount that was in the shop. I always refused to let any of them spend even a single night outside so it was really a double edged sword. Now that I have plenty of room in the shop to begin working again and a good balance of tractors I really want to keep, I'm doing my little happy dance . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #4 Posted December 2, 2011 Vince, Every once in a while you need to talk Jeff down off the edge.... :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #5 Posted December 2, 2011 Looks good, glad you could score a set! Now how bout pics of the rest of the tractor :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #6 Posted December 2, 2011 Jeff, you just give me plenty of notice if you should ever want to sell Big Red..... I hear ya about limited space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #7 Posted December 3, 2011 71, Here are some pictures of the tractor before and after dis-assembly and the motor that will go in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #8 Posted December 3, 2011 Jeff, you just give me plenty of notice if you should ever want to sell Big Red..... I hear ya about limited space. Ken, Do you mean "Big Red" or "Big Orange"? I don't think either will be for sale anytime soon but you never know :text-lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #9 Posted December 3, 2011 wow thats some fine work on those hubs,very professional :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #10 Posted December 3, 2011 The oranagish redish one. The 1614. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reecie 3 #11 Posted December 3, 2011 Jeff, Congrats! And do let me know when you get another D you're willing to get rid of Maurice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #12 Posted December 3, 2011 Glad to hear you'll be sticking around Jeff. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #13 Posted December 3, 2011 Jeff, are there any more of those hubs available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #14 Posted December 3, 2011 I don't know John. Bill Jenkins is the one who has them. He didn't say how many sets he had left. He did give me the option of the turned down one for the brake so he just may. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #15 Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks Jeff, I will try and call him one day next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #16 Posted December 4, 2011 Just an update for anyone looking for these hubs. I was just told that he has sold his last set. I have no idea if he is going to have any more made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #17 Posted December 4, 2011 Vince, Every once in a while you need to talk Jeff down off the edge.... Or...give him the push he needs to get busy again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #18 Posted December 4, 2011 Yes that too ... I think he just need to get this one back together and use it before taking on the task of a complete restore. The nice thing with these litle ones is you can do a little at a time since they are so easy to take apart and put back again ! I know he will get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #19 Posted December 4, 2011 How much for a set of those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #20 Posted December 4, 2011 I believe he was getting $110 each at the show but per Jeff's reply looks like he no longer has any in stock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #21 Posted December 4, 2011 Duke, Steve is correct. They were about $110 each but apparently doesn't have anymore. He said they cost from the foundry has gone up dramatically. Maybe if a bunch of people get together and pre-pay him he will have more made. Just food for thought! Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #22 Posted December 6, 2011 Well Jeff, I'm glad you "thinned the herd" because the 702 is happy in my garage And I'm glad to see you decided not to sell the 35! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #23 Posted December 6, 2011 Now if I could only get that Struck from you :tools-hammerdrill: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #24 Posted December 7, 2011 Now if I could only get that Struck from you I'll tell you what, you'll be first in line if I ever decide to sell it. In the meantime, whenever I see you at another show, I'll let you take it for a rip. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #25 Posted December 8, 2011 Now if I could only get that Struck from you I'll tell you what, you'll be first in line if I ever decide to sell it. In the meantime, whenever I see you at another show, I'll let you take it for a rip. Sorry Jeff... the Brothers will decide if its made available..... you're second in line, LOL :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites