motor12 367 #1 Posted April 5, 2015 Here's a couple of pictures of my RJ58, when I started the restoration and where I am as of a couple of days ago. A lot of things changed over the last 57 years. The trans was locked up and had to be rebuilt, the gas tank was the wrong one, steering wheel was in bad shape. The hood had 13 extra holes, the Kohler was shot, ect.ect . You get the idea. Thanks to the members of this forum for the help, it makes working with this old iron a lot easier. I hope to finish her in a couple weeks. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #2 Posted April 5, 2015 Wow that looks awesome! Nothing like a complete nut and bolt restoration! Only time I wouldn't do a full restoration is if it was a super duper clean original. Real nice work. That's something you can always be proud of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,293 #3 Posted April 5, 2015 Beautiful job motor. I'm looking forward to seeing it completely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #4 Posted April 5, 2015 Sweet .... Motor gots skills.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,556 #5 Posted April 5, 2015 Great Progress motor! Looking great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #6 Posted April 5, 2015 Lookin' good! Getting ready to bring ours inside to start the tear-down, thanks for the inspiration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #7 Posted April 5, 2015 Looking good, I wonder what the little lifting ring type hood ornament was for ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #9 Posted April 5, 2015 Mels, that's hilarious. If I get asked what the ring is for it's now officially a gun mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #10 Posted April 5, 2015 Lol yessir, I was a 67T crew chief / gunner on the Blackhawk. First thing I thought of when I saw that pic 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #11 Posted April 9, 2015 and i thought it was for my jousting pole....or for tying up to a hitching post. every time i visit Red Square i learn valuable information,,,,lolololo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
