stevasaurus 22,914 #26 Posted March 14, 2018 You are correct...no reverse and no brake. Brake came in a kit you could add latter on. This is 1955, 1956, 1957...no need to back up or stop. Elvis is in the building. first star to the right and straight on till morning. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,119 #27 Posted March 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: This is 1955, 1956, 1957...no need to back up or stop. The good old days when every hill was an adventure 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,226 #28 Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, brians306 said: dumb question but being ignorant to these tractors. do they not have reverse or am i missing something The engine pulley had a brass ring built into it and when the pulley that goes to the variable drive is pushed all the way forward it would contact the ring and cause the tractor to go backward. The owner manual said this would be used to stop the tractor also. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #29 Posted March 15, 2018 24 hour turn around. Great to have wonderful and very talented friends. 2 15 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,148 #30 Posted March 15, 2018 Speedy too. That looks nice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #31 Posted March 15, 2018 Awesome work! Even looks like it has a guide coat applied. Ready for paint? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #32 Posted March 16, 2018 That hood work is amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #33 Posted March 16, 2018 Have a plan to reuse the holes left in the hood's front? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #34 Posted March 16, 2018 8 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Have a plan to reuse the holes left in the hood's front? No....probably weld them up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #35 Posted March 16, 2018 great topic so far, love seeing these rusty missing part projects, these look like the ones I drag home restore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #36 Posted March 21, 2018 Not much done lately on the RJ. Waiting on some parts. Did get the lift handle spring on but needs adjusted. Found the original paint color under lift handle grip. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,036 #37 Posted March 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, hcminis said: Did get the lift handle spring on but needs adjusted. Where did you get the spring? I have an RJ 58 that would use a lift handle spring like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #38 Posted March 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Where did you get the spring? I have an RJ 58 that would use a lift handle spring like that. McMaster-Carr. This one is a little larger than original but works. Send me your mailing address and I can send you one. I had to order extra for a minimum order. I can't use 8....lol 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #39 Posted April 3, 2018 Just a little update.... Was a good mail day yesterday. Thanks to Clay Brooks, Joe Papke, ZachEdwardson for parts I've been needing. Still have a few parts to get but pretty happy so far. Thanks to Ron Greco, Alvaro Maldonado, Vin and many others for helping with information. 5 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tims tractors 119 #40 Posted April 3, 2018 Where. did you get the pulley. I need one for my early ,55 thanks Tim. Yours is coming along nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #41 Posted April 3, 2018 Great work! love to see an RJ being saved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,353 #42 Posted April 3, 2018 Wow what a project, nice to see someone bringing this little Horse back to life, looking forward to following more progress, looks great so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #43 Posted April 18, 2018 Still not much update. Baby steps.... She is getting there slowly but surely 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #44 Posted April 18, 2018 Not for nothing! That thing needs a Clinton... ...just sayin'. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #45 Posted April 19, 2018 17 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Not for nothing! That thing needs a Clinton... ...just sayin'. It's getting one Hope to pick it up this evening 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #46 Posted April 19, 2018 The RJ's heart arrived today. Yes it runs but needs carburetor cleaned and maybe a few parts. Needle valve lools bent. But I'm happy 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #47 Posted April 20, 2018 Now you're cooking with gas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #48 Posted April 20, 2018 Now just need a gas tank and carburetor for the Clinton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #49 Posted April 20, 2018 This is a great transformation! I applaud you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #50 Posted April 21, 2018 You can use a Carter or Carter clone for a carb, I bought one off that web site, think Chuck keeps them too. The gas tank will be a little tougher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
