Wheel Crazy 23 #1 Posted October 6, 2012 I recently found an old round hood on Craiglist. Looks like to be either a Suburban or Rj that does not have the original engine and has a hole in the hood. Any ideas on to what model it is and maybe the year? What is it worth? Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #2 Posted October 6, 2012 RJ58 or 59 they both look the same the only way to tell them apart is if it still has the tag. I would probably go $300 on it the hood looks good besides the hole and that would be an easy repair. I had a little brain fart for a second....the hole in the hood does not need to be repaired since it should have a fuel tank neck coming up through it. Engine is not original but the originals are easy to find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Crazy 23 #3 Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks! Do you think thats the original motor?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Crazy 23 #4 Posted October 6, 2012 The hole it probably for the gas cap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #5 Posted October 6, 2012 not the correct engine and the hole in the hood is for the gas cap,there should be 2 straps spot welded underneath to hold the gastank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #6 Posted October 6, 2012 Yep, that is a rj 59 or 9. Its missing the gas tank. It should have a kohler k91 or a clinton 1290 in it. I would say 250 or maybe 300. ~Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #7 Posted October 6, 2012 I often wonder what the "worth" is, why? The worth is what you think it is. My Horses, hobby, friends. No dollar sign on 'em. The Herd is family. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,294 #8 Posted October 6, 2012 Nice find...if you get it. I really like those rear tires. You dont see them very often. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #9 Posted October 6, 2012 I know you're on your way to pick that one up...as we speak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #10 Posted October 6, 2012 I'd offer less that has been on CL for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazy_horse 59 #11 Posted October 6, 2012 I like it also and the diamond tread tires look old timey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Crazy 23 #12 Posted October 6, 2012 Well, I called him and he said he has another one with an original clinton that might be a 1956? He want $350 each and is firm on the price. What is the all original one worth? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #13 Posted October 6, 2012 The one with the orig. if it is in good shape is worth the money before this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Crazy 23 #14 Posted October 6, 2012 He said the motors were off the tractors and he just put them on there to sell. So the clinton might belong to the one pictured or the one not pictured? Idk? I might go look at them. How do you identify them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Crazy 23 #15 Posted October 6, 2012 I went and looked at them and he will only take $350 each. The one that wasn't pictured was another Rj58 or 59 that was in better shape,but did not have the original motor. The motor was a Clinton 4 cycle engine that was green. He also had a three wheel mower that was green, red, and white that he aslo wanted $350 for. So I am probably going to pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qd-16 14 #16 Posted October 6, 2012 $350 seems to be a magical number for him.....Don't blame ya for passing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #17 Posted October 6, 2012 I bet both of them will be on their way to Connecticut before the sun goes down today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #18 Posted October 6, 2012 I bet both of them will be on their way to Connecticut before the sun goes down today. Why do you think that Craig? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #19 Posted October 6, 2012 I know we all like to get things as cheap as possible but I sold an RJ59 this summer with a crappy hood,non original Kohler and wheel barrow front tires and got $275 for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites