Wheelhorse84 87 #1 Posted May 30, 2012 Anyone see that rj for sale on craigslist in cumberland RI. I was thinking it would be good for my son and I to work on. He is asking 550 which seems like a bit much but I don't know much about these. Any advise would be helpful. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 664 #2 Posted May 30, 2012 Unless its perfect and runs etc...maybe come with a mower deck or plow, that seems a bit high. I picked up 4 of them a month ago for $750....granted, none started or ran but they came with 2 decks and 2 snowplows so I kinda felt like it was a good deal. I have a 702 a mile from my house thats been for sale for a month now...the guy wants 800 for it and it needs a battery and he wont deal at all...so its still sits there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #3 Posted May 30, 2012 I took a look and in my opinion its not bad. It does have a snow blade, some weights and chains, the optional tool box and fenders and the hood don't look to bad. The bummer is that it is missing the belt guard. Maybe he has it? If the motor runs well and the rear diff shifts as it should offer him 400.00 and see where the chips fall. You might have to wait a pretty long time for another one to come down the pike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #4 Posted May 30, 2012 ...or go to the upcoming Pa show and probably have your pick of the litter there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #5 Posted May 30, 2012 Looks like a decent tractor. As Ken said the belt guards are hard to find and I would check to see if he has one. Ken basically said it all,I would agree on around 400 if it runs and the transminssion is okay. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #6 Posted May 30, 2012 IMO that is pretty clean and original. I am with Ken. In terms of pick to litter at show I would say not for that price. They would be asking 700 to 850ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #7 Posted May 30, 2012 I agree with Steve, the PA show is good for RJ part locating. As for mostly complete tractors, the prices are not reasonable. You can expect to pay 75-100 for a nice original rj belt guard. Heck, there was a fiberglass repro RJ belt guard which just sold on ebay for $100 just a couple weeks ago. So keep that in mind if the seller does not have the guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #8 Posted May 30, 2012 I agree too. $400 would be a fair price to offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corn53 4 #9 Posted June 2, 2012 I dunno I`m tempted to grab it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #10 Posted June 3, 2012 YOU MENTIONED WEIGHTS WHAT ARE THEY CAST WHEEL WEIGHTS? OR NOSE OR FRONTS WEIGHTS? MARKED WHEEL HORSE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 210 #12 Posted June 3, 2012 wow, fenders,toolbox, recoil kohler, snowplow,weights,nice steering wheel,decient tires. i say JUMP ON IT QUICK!!!!! jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #13 Posted June 3, 2012 I'd buy it, but then I don't ever get opportunities like that here where I live. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #14 Posted June 3, 2012 i would go for it has a great set of cast foot rests also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse84 87 #15 Posted June 3, 2012 Are those factory wheel weights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #16 Posted June 3, 2012 No....they don't look to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #17 Posted June 3, 2012 Dollars are easier to come buy than these little guys , you can get a few more dollars in a couple of weeks but you may not be able to get an RJ especially with all the bits that this one comes with , some of us have been waiting years for a gem deal like this one come up GO GET IT what are you waiting for ? Are you still here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #18 Posted June 3, 2012 Dollars are easier to come buy than these little guys , you can get a few more dollars in a couple of weeks but you may not be able to get an RJ especially with all the bits that this one comes with , some of us have been waiting years for a gem deal like this one come up GO GET IT what are you waiting for ? Are you still here? Wow must be nice to be able to say that dollars are easy to come by? ???????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #19 Posted June 3, 2012 Dollars are easier to come buy than these little guys , you can get a few more dollars in a couple of weeks but you may not be able to get an RJ especially with all the bits that this one comes with , some of us have been waiting years for a gem deal like this one come up GO GET IT what are you waiting for ? Are you still here? Wow must be nice to be able to say that dollars are easy to come by? ???????? Actually that is not what was said. He said that dollars are easier to come by than these little guys, meaning the old roundhoods. And he is right! Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #20 Posted June 3, 2012 Dollars are easier to come buy than these little guys , you can get a few more dollars in a couple of weeks but you may not be able to get an RJ especially with all the bits that this one comes with , some of us have been waiting years for a gem deal like this one come up GO GET IT what are you waiting for ? Are you still here? Wow must be nice to be able to say that dollars are easy to come by? ???????? I appologise if i gave the impression that dollars are easy to come by but that isnt what i meant , i as one know how hard Dollars/ pounds are to get hold of as i havnt had any work now for over 6 weeks Thank you Sparky for your interpretation of what i meant and you are exactly right as to what i meant by dollars being easier to get than an RJ. please accept my appologies to anyone that may have been offended by my comment on the avalability of Dollars. My orginal comment was meant as words of encouragement & as a bit of fun to Cseries to purchase the RJ as they are becomeing rarer now also appologies for getting off the subject Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse84 87 #21 Posted June 3, 2012 No need for an apologies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,976 #22 Posted June 3, 2012 Those wheel weights look like steel wagon wheels that the antique engine guys use for wagons to place their engines on. Nice fit and a good idea. Did anyone ever buy this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse84 87 #23 Posted June 3, 2012 I'm going to pick it up on tues 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,976 #25 Posted June 4, 2012 I'm going to pick it up on tues Nice score. Did you get it cheaper than his asking price? It was advertised for a little while so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
