Shynon 7,470 #1 Posted December 31, 2017 Decided to pull the sickle mower off (tired of tripping on it). Well next thing you know I started another project. Pulled the Briggs. Had a hard time getting the steering apart then pulled the trans. Did a little wet sanding. Has some pretty nice red under the rust. 9 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,165 #2 Posted December 31, 2017 Looks like you are well beyond the point of no return. May as well do a full restoration! Love the motorcycle lift, saves the old back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #3 Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, 953 nut said: full restoration Gonna be a clean up and oil up, gonna keep her original 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,014 #5 Posted December 31, 2017 48 minutes ago, Shynon said: Gonna be a clean up and oil up, gonna keep her original Good idea, once you sanded the frame a little it really brought out a nice patina. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363 #6 Posted December 31, 2017 That is what I call a "proper" re fresh. Love the look for sure. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,486 #7 Posted December 31, 2017 Nice Tom I'm sure you'll do it justice. Any thoughts on looking for a 90 or 91 for it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #8 Posted December 31, 2017 I have a couple choices 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,913 #9 Posted December 31, 2017 19 hours ago, Shynon said: I'm diggin' the Schnacke starter & oil bath air cleaner on this one!! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,165 #10 Posted December 31, 2017 19 minutes ago, Achto said: diggin' the Schnacke starter & oil bath air cleaner 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,486 #11 Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Dan's got a good patina recipe. BTW got the cam yesterday. ..thanks Just need to get the kid @Rp.wh over for some schooling on engine assembly! Edited January 1, 2018 by WHX14 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #12 Posted January 1, 2018 Got some more done today. WOW the hood just pops. Cleaned up the front axle and spindles. Pulled the trans apart. Got a rusted shift fork, gears look pretty good, mushroom gear is worn. 1 hour ago, WHX14 said: Dan's got a good patina recipe 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimkemp 526 #13 Posted January 1, 2018 The gear box is my biggest worry on the one I'm doing , I hope mine looks as good as yours does on the inside , Good luck with your project , Looking good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,913 #14 Posted January 1, 2018 Looking good so far!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #15 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Got the trans all cleaned up. Knocked out the bearings and bushings, axle bushings had little wear. Mushroom gear and diff gear a little worn. Smoothed them out a little with a file as they are going back in. Edited January 16, 2018 by Shynon 8 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #16 Posted January 20, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this one coming back together. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #17 Posted January 23, 2018 Awesome resto project. I love RJs and Suburbans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #18 Posted January 23, 2018 Is the serial # on your ID tag still legible Tom? Know the date code on the trans? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #19 Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: Is the serial # on your ID tag still legible Tom? Know the date code on the trans? 16097 D 24 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #20 Posted January 24, 2018 I was thinking, possibly a '59 unit... but, from the serial #'s that have already been recorded...(note, your's is already on the list) looks like the '59's start at 18,500 and above...of what is believe to be, around 1100 of the '59 units produced. Makes a true, documented '59 about a rare as hens teeth...as you can see, only two(2) have ever been recorded. Scroll, about 1/2 way down the page here... to see the serial #'s Garry has recorded, to date. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #21 Posted February 18, 2018 Trans all buttoned up, new bearings bushings and seals, flipped the axles . Pretty tight but it all turns properly. Bolted up to the frame, dropped on the power. Did some more wetsanding. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,464 #22 Posted February 18, 2018 Nice work on the axles - it's really coming together nicely. Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #23 Posted February 19, 2018 Looking good... next on your list Tom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #24 Posted February 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Looking good... next on your list Tom? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #25 Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Had some time today, soldered in the threaded insert for the fuel bowl. Threaded the block for exhaust. Edited March 18, 2018 by Shynon 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
