Lane Ranger 10,943 #1 Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) He called a half hour ago and "I will be out front at your place in two minutes. Get your coat on and come outside." I said I will be there. I go outside and what do I see a newly gathered RJ! He got a K91 motor with it (but not on the tractor) ,. A little rough but $300 and he is on to another restore project. A gave him a points cover and a recoil cup to help him on his way! Edited March 1, 2014 by Lane Ranger 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #2 Posted March 1, 2014 Looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #3 Posted March 1, 2014 Nice one...what year Lane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 835 #4 Posted March 1, 2014 A little rough!??? That one looks great compared to most non-running RJ's we can still find. Real nice project your buddy has there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,943 #5 Posted March 1, 2014 1959 Tractor Transmission Code is A289. Lots of heavy pitting on transmission case and rear axles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,417 #6 Posted March 1, 2014 Nice little RJ. Just an observation on my part, and maybe this is a subject for another thread, but why do most of the RJ's that you find for sale have the engines missing or removed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,943 #7 Posted March 1, 2014 I think most I see are in that condition (other than at shows). Gas tank, carb, recoil starter or transmission issues are usually what I see as problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #8 Posted March 1, 2014 Nice little RJ. Just an observation on my part, and maybe this is a subject for another thread, but why do most of the RJ's that you find for sale have the engines missing or removed? Maybe, worth more separated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #9 Posted March 1, 2014 That looks way better than the 59 that I had! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #10 Posted March 1, 2014 A little rough!??? That one looks great compared to most non-running RJ's we can still find. Real nice project your buddy has there. AMEN to that! I found one 2-3 years ago covered in rust, hood there but rougher than a cob, no engine, front wheels locked/rusted in place with something messed up, all four tires flat, torn and shot. I have not seen another since in this area for less than $500. I paid $50-75 for this old turd and figured I did well! To me, the one shown here looks like a trailer queen compared to the pile of rusted steel I bought to restore! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #11 Posted March 1, 2014 Wow. Nice! Nothing wrong with a project. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted March 2, 2014 Looking good Lane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #13 Posted March 2, 2014 Lane, looks like a nice project. I think locating an engine could be the hardest part….. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #14 Posted March 2, 2014 That looks way better than the 59 that I had! I wish mine looked half as good as that 59! Literally a rusted hulk is where I am starting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #16 Posted March 3, 2014 Nice little RJ. Just an observation on my part, and maybe this is a subject for another thread, but why do most of the RJ's that you find for sale have the engines missing or removed? The ones I had come across were the same way as well...no power plant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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