mels 174 #1 Posted January 31, 2015 Wifey says she wants her '58 RJ58 fixed up for Shovelfest this year, so poking around the net I found this site. Registered this morning, thinking about getting prepared to tackle her RJ helps takes my mind off the cold wind of Winter outside... Sorry the pic is rotated, can't figure out how to fix that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #2 Posted January 31, 2015 Welcome to redsquare, some nice old stuff you've got there. good looking rj, i'd just wipe it down with an oily rag Koen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #4 Posted January 31, 2015 Welcome! Mike...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #5 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks, Koen. We've had it for years, mower deck was stolen 12 years ago and now that I think of it the wagon (which I'd forgotten all about) we had for it was stolen at the same time. Wifey wants to clean it up and get the engine running so it'll fire up on the first pull and just use it to tug a wagon around with. I'm an oily rag guy, don't think that'll do for her this time though lol. Lot of sharp looking machines here on this site, good inspiration to get me up off the recliner... Thanks Mike. How'd you make out for snow a couple days ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #6 Posted January 31, 2015 Looks like it should clean up pretty easily... think the wife needs a total resto? I'm talking tractor...not the wife. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #7 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks Craig. Buddy of mine used to run an AMX Javelin up in Oneonta NY years ago. Car pulled pretty good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #8 Posted January 31, 2015 WELCOME TO THE CT. RED SQUARE GROUP. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE MEETS IN NEW ENGLAND. RUSS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #9 Posted January 31, 2015 Welcome to Redsquare. I'm probably ten minutes away. Nice little RJ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #10 Posted January 31, 2015 I am not sure if that is a 58. The seat is a 59 ... Here is my 59 that came from a farm in Brookfield a few years ago... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #11 Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks Steve, not knowing much at all about these old girls all I had to go on was what I was told when we took her in. Looking forward to learning all these little details that set the years apart from each other. I'll have to check my seat out and grab a couple better pictures tomorrow. Edited January 31, 2015 by mels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #12 Posted February 1, 2015 Nice little RJ. What is Shovelfest? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,163 #13 Posted February 1, 2015 Seeing the RJ next to the rear wheels of the Deere got me to thinking about putting some BIG tires on mine, not quite that big! You have a great candidate for a quick restoration, and a wife who likes , now that is a good combination. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #14 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks John. We own a couple old Shovelhead Harleys and have been on a Shovelhead forum for a number of years. Shovelfest is an annual bash where forum members from all over the world get together and let loose camping and riding together for not nearly enough days. Words don't do it justice. Imagine having a couple hundred brothers and sisters, most of whom you only see for a week or so each year and man when you get together it's like you never missed a day. No nonsense, no BS, not even a cross word in anger. Heck, most families can't even get together for Thanksgiving without some kind of drama, lol... Travels around the country, this year it'll be back in Tennessee. Wifey wants her RJ ready to putt around the grounds with, so in a way Shovelfest magic brought me here to RS, Edited February 1, 2015 by mels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #15 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks, '953 That's a 39-40 John Deere B. Wifey digs tractors enough that she was adamant that it was at our Wedding. Truth. Where in West Carolina are you? We head down to funky town (Asheville) every once in a while for BBQ at 12 Bones. Worth the trip. Served U.S. ARMY, '82-'88. Thanks for your service! Edited February 1, 2015 by mels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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953 nut 55,163 #18 Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks, '953 That's a 39-40 John Deere B. Wifey digs tractors enough that she was adamant that it was at our Wedding. Truth. Where in West Carolina are you? We head down to funky town (Asheville) every once in a while for BBQ at 12 Bones. Worth the trip. Served U.S. ARMY, '82-'88. Thanks for your service! Wedding Tractor.JPG We live in Franklin, about 1 1/2 hour trip from Asheville. There is a good vintage tractor show there in October called "Apple Country AT&E". Yes, 12 Bones is worth the trip, they were selected as the best local eatery in the US by ABC's Good Morning America a few years ago; you need to try the Blueberry Ribs, outstanding! Now that you have my mouth watering I guess I will have to make a road trip! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #19 Posted February 1, 2015 Looks like you've got some cool toys! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #20 Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks Jake. I just dig mechanical things. The older and simpler the better, and there's plenty of 'em. After 4 kids grown and gone we've had to sell a lot of it all off over the years to pay for them and their care. Looks like you've got a good share of stuff yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #21 Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome to RedSquare , I see your going to have a great time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #22 Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome to RS NG. Sent from my tractor seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #23 Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks John. We own a couple old Shovelhead Harleys and have been on a Shovelhead forum for a number of years. Shovelfest is an annual bash where forum members from all over the world get together and let loose camping and riding together for not nearly enough days. Words don't do it justice. Imagine having a couple hundred brothers and sisters, most of whom you only see for a week or so each year and man when you get together it's like you never missed a day. No nonsense, no BS, not even a cross word in anger. Heck, most families can't even get together for Thanksgiving without some kind of drama, lol... Travels around the country, this year it'll be back in Tennessee. Wifey wants her RJ ready to putt around the grounds with, so in a way Shovelfest magic brought me here to RS, Shovelfest seems exactly like the big Wheel Horse show in PA. Lots of good people, all having a good time getting together once a year to share a common interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #24 Posted February 1, 2015 Welcome to RS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #25 Posted February 2, 2015 Welcome to RS. Nice story. Really cool your wife digs this stuff also!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
