Wheelhorse84 87 #26 Posted August 22, 2013 Nice tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #27 Posted August 22, 2013 The tractor is no longer at that garage. I can't take pictures of tractor that aren't mine without the owners permission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFDRET 21 #28 Posted August 22, 2013 I pasted a table above that did not show the items in a column the way I wanted. the 1st description under each heading is that of a early RJ, the 2nd is what most and later 1955 RJ's had and the 3rd is what I have on my 1955 RJ and what I see on yours from some of the Pic's. So from what I can tell is that you have a very early 55 RJ. alot of the aluminum steering wheels broke and were replace with the cast iron wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #29 Posted March 20, 2014 What's sup guys here are some pictures of my progress. I would like to thank Vinsrj for all his help and knowledge! I would also like to thank Clay Brooks! Hope you like the pictures. More pics More pics 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #30 Posted March 20, 2014 Hope you like the progress! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #31 Posted March 20, 2014 I love the progress !! That is exactly what you should be doing with that tractor. Keep it original, paint the wheels and tires and get it mechanically correct. I still want to buy it !!!!!!!!!!!! lol Are you going to bring that to the meet and greet at my place on April 26th??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #32 Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks Steve! I didnt even know you were having a meet and greet lol! I'm not sure if it will be done. I hope it gets done sooner than later. I can't wait to ride it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #33 Posted March 20, 2014 I have to be honest you may be disappointed at how it rides. A few words come to mind for me when I drive mine... slow, terrible steering as it will "push" when you turn it and unless you have the brake kit only drive on level ground or on a light incline... but they really are cool!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #34 Posted March 20, 2014 Yeah I know its a slow ride. I always ride my brother's 57. I'm pretty lucky I have a original brake kit that came with the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #35 Posted March 20, 2014 I have to be honest you may be disappointed at how it rides. A few words come to mind for me when I drive mine... slow, terrible steering as it will "push" when you turn it and unless you have the brake kit only drive on level ground or on a light incline... but they really are cool!! I think its a "operator" issue more than anything else. Looking good Al! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #36 Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks Vin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #37 Posted March 20, 2014 I also would like to thank my Dad for also helping me out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #39 Posted March 20, 2014 Nice job Al! Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #40 Posted March 20, 2014 Nice Score! ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #41 Posted March 20, 2014 Nice tractor Al The rear tires have come up like new , did you use the Millers tire paint for those ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride Away59 102 #42 Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks Neil! I used a paint made by Kubota that my friend gave me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
