RJ58 rebuild

[dclarke 4,032]

30 minutes ago, pullstart said:

I used it filling the hood seam after welding on Putt Putt.  It is much harder than bondo, but still sandable and workable.  It seems to have a short malleable life before hardening.

 

 

12 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

Tip...have a cup of water on standby,  use a gloved, wetted finger to work that PC-7 into the perfect shape before it sets up.

Greatly lessens the amount of time you'll spend sanding it later.

Thanks for the info guys! 

[BHunter 1,700]

On 1/18/2014 at 8:45 PM, dclarke said:

The hood was cracked from the weight of the gas tank so I decided to mount the tank to the frame instead of hanging it from the hood. It still needs a little tweaking but looks like it'll work. I've left a small air gap between the tank frame and the hood so it won't rub. Next I need to extend the filler neck on the tank to get it back to the correct height.








 

That’s nice . I really like the tank to the frame set up. You could probably sell a bunch of them. 

[Sarge 3,463]

Once you get the repairs done - go hunt for a can of VHT vinyl dye, this stuff will permanently dye the color on the wheel across any spots you've repaired.

https://www.amazon.com/VHT-ESP942000-Vinyl-Black-Satin/dp/B000CPIN9S

 

Then, cover coat the entire thing in a few layers of Eastwood's Diamond Clear. This coating is UV stable and will not wear off.

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-diamond-clear-gloss-aerosol.html

 

When done, that wheel will look new, not kidding.

 

Sarge

[dclarke 4,032]

1 hour ago, Sarge said:

Once you get the repairs done - go hunt for a can of VHT vinyl dye, this stuff will permanently dye the color on the wheel across any spots you've repaired.

https://www.amazon.com/VHT-ESP942000-Vinyl-Black-Satin/dp/B000CPIN9S

 

Then, cover coat the entire thing in a few layers of Eastwood's Diamond Clear. This coating is UV stable and will not wear off.

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-diamond-clear-gloss-aerosol.html

 

When done, that wheel will look new, not kidding.

 

Sarge

I’ll give that a try Sarge. Thanks! 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

Denny:

 

I see Webb Sickle Service in Nebraska changed their name to Webb Cutting Components, Inc.    They still have the correct 2 inch replacement sickle bar mower blades that fit the Wheel Horse  front cutter bars (for RJ's and Suburbans) and the 42 and 50 inch Wheel Horse sickle bars.    FYI

 

https://www.cuttingcomponents.com/jari-replacement-section-102500-2-w-x-2-13-16-h-3-16-hole-on-1-3-8-centers.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 18, 2019 by Lane Ranger

[dclarke 4,032]

1 minute ago, Lane Ranger said:

Denny:

 

I see Webb Sickle Service in Nebraska changed their name to Webb Cutting Components, Inc.    They still have the correct 2 inch replacement sickle bar mower blades that fit the Wheel Horse  front cutter bars (for RJ's and Suburbans) and the 42 and 50 inch Wheel Horse sickle bars.    FYI

 

https://www.cuttingcomponents.com/jari-replacement-section-102500-2-w-x-2-13-16-h-3-16-hole-on-1-3-8-centers.html

 

 

Thanks for the info, Lane. Those blades are hard to find. I sold my sickle bar a couple of years ago. 
 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

They fit the CBR-32  front sickle bar too Denny!

 

 

 

Edited January 18, 2019 by Lane Ranger

[Pullstart 62,903]

14 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said:

Denny:

 

I see Webb Sickle Service in Nebraska changed their name to Webb Cutting Components, Inc.    They still have the correct 2 inch replacement sickle bar mower blades that fit the Wheel Horse  front cutter bars (for RJ's and Suburbans) and the 42 and 50 inch Wheel Horse sickle bars.    FYI

 

https://www.cuttingcomponents.com/jari-replacement-section-102500-2-w-x-2-13-16-h-3-16-hole-on-1-3-8-centers.html

 

 

Thanks, Lane!  I have Jari and David Bradley sickle mowers, been thinking about building a front mower for my 502 out of one of them. Most likely the DB, as I’ve used the wheels and tires for my Frank build and the drive pulley is on the correct side for the  PTO.

 

 

[bottjernat1 2,190]

I love my rj58 it took me years to get it done. Im hoping to get the mower deck restored soon. All i had for it when my late dad bought it for me when i was a teen. was a snow plow. now i have a deck i need to restore. Here is an original advertisement i have for when i show mine.

[dclarke 4,032]

1 hour ago, bottjernat1 said:

I love my rj58 it took me years to get it done. Im hoping to get the mower deck restored soon. All i had for it when my late dad bought it for me when i was a teen. was a snow plow. now i have a deck i need to restore. Here is an original advertisement i have for when i show mine.

Very nice! I hope mine looks that good some day. 

[buckrancher 2,679]

looking good Denny you can also get sickle bar blades from BCS the ones they use on their front mounted walk behind mower

 

Brian

[dclarke 4,032]

I wanted to let you guys know that Glen Pettit now makes these throttle handle knobs in a white color. I just got this one for my RJ. Great work Glen and thank you for everything you do! 

[AMC RULES 37,130]

 Glen is the best!   

[dclarke 4,032]

I've added a few bushings and a few new pieces to get rid of some of the slop in the steering. 

[AMC RULES 37,130]

 GO DENNY GO!!! 

[Pullstart 62,903]

7 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

 GO DENNY GO!!! 

 

Yep.  

[dclarke 4,032]

7 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

 GO DENNY GO!!! 

Craig, I started on this 5 years ago. I need to get going on it. 😂

[AMC RULES 37,130]

Your restorations are always top notch Denny, the final results will be well worth the wait.  

[Sarge 3,463]

Just fyi - there are some very thin bronze washers/bearings available from McMaster for additional wear point protection. You could also just use brass shims if there isn't enough room. 

 

Sarge

[dclarke 4,032]

25 minutes ago, Sarge said:

Just fyi - there are some very thin bronze washers/bearings available from McMaster for additional wear point protection. You could also just use brass shims if there isn't enough room. 

 

Sarge

Thanks Sarge, I’ll check that out. 

[WHX?? 48,821]

3 hours ago, dclarke said:

I started on this 5 years ago.

Been there done that Denny...You prolly been busy with 520's and LR's!  good things come to those that wait!

Chiming in to hopefully follow to the finish!

 

BTW that will steer nice with those bushings, I did similar on a few builds and steer better than new!  Well worth the effort.

[dclarke 4,032]

1 minute ago, WHX21 said:

Been there done that Denny...You prolly been busy with 520's and LR's!  

 

 

Jim, I've got two builds going this winter and it's stretching my  budget more than I thought it would. I'm hoping to have them both done in time for the show in Portage. We'll see. 

 

[Shynon 7,459]

9 hours ago, dclarke said:

I'm hoping to have them both done in time for the show in Portage.

 

[dclarke 4,032]

On 1/14/2019 at 4:20 PM, dclarke said:

I'm wanting to repair the plastic on this steering wheel and was wondering what would be best to fill all these very small imperfections and the cracks? I'm thinking of trying PC7 epoxy, anybody have any luck repairing one of these?
 

The steering wheel repair turned out pretty good. Craig, your tip on using a glove and water with that epoxy sure made this job easier. Thanks! 

[AMC RULES 37,130]

I's the little things that make all the difference Denny...wheel looks really great!