proama 35 #2 Posted October 15, 2018 there was a sticker that said rmr-32-61 then serial number said 5690 engine said k-91 T 466484 any info would be helpful I am new to wheel horses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #3 Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) That is a nice looking 1961 model 401 Suburban. Enjoy it! Edited October 15, 2018 by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proama 35 #4 Posted October 15, 2018 Thanks 953 nut for the information very helpful! I have to take transmission apart to clean it out am I going to be able to get parts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #6 Posted October 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, proama said: Thanks 953 nut for the information very helpful! I have to take transmission apart to clean it out am I going to be able to get parts? No problem! https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/transmissions.html You will want to look at this thread before you start work. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,040 #7 Posted October 15, 2018 RMR-3261 is the mower deck model - 32" in 1961 Click on the picture Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,450 #8 Posted October 15, 2018 proama Nice survivor. That will keep you busy. Enjoy the project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #9 Posted October 15, 2018 what's the button the right side of the hood? kill switch? is that stock? my 551 does not have that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #10 Posted October 15, 2018 Welcome to RedSquare! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #11 Posted October 15, 2018 Nice 401! The electric start is not original, but it looks pretty well done. Should clean up nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #12 Posted October 15, 2018 Gotta say I don’t think there’s much value in that tractor. Way to rough to restore or even patina. I tell you what, i’ll Take it off of your hands to prevent you from having to spend any more money on it. Promise I’ll give it a good home😂! Seriously, very nice survivor. I’d just clean it up, give it a going over mechanically, and enjoy it! Very nice score! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #13 Posted October 15, 2018 Really nice find! can’t wait to see what y’all will do with it next. Welcome to addiction, and to Red Square! We are all here to help each other 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #14 Posted October 15, 2018 proma. We're all addicted to our s and we'll help you become addicted too. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,733 #15 Posted October 16, 2018 Great looking survivor. I like that homemade electric start. Maybe not original, but adds character. Speaking of characters, you'll find plenty of them, good help and addictive therapy around here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proama 35 #16 Posted October 16, 2018 I see everybody restores them I wouldn't be thrown out of this group if I rat roded the patina on this would I ? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proama 35 #17 Posted October 16, 2018 16 hours ago, jabelman said: what's the button the right side of the hood? kill switch? is that stock? my 551 does not have that aftermarket push button starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #18 Posted October 16, 2018 4 hours ago, proama said: I see everybody restores them I wouldn't be thrown out of this group if I rat roded the patina on this would I ? Not at all, it's yours and you can do what ever you want with and to it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #19 Posted October 16, 2018 my 701, I just scuffed and waxed it and painted the rims 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proama 35 #20 Posted October 16, 2018 4 hours ago, jabelman said: my 701, I just scuffed and waxed it and painted the rims that is a nice looking 701 On 10/15/2018 at 7:42 AM, jabelman said: what's the button the right side of the hood? kill switch? is that stock? my 551 does not have that aftermarket push button starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #21 Posted October 17, 2018 Where is the battery going to sit? Nice scuffing of the paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proama 35 #22 Posted October 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, pullstart said: Where is the battery going to sit? Nice scuffing of the paint 10 minutes ago, pullstart said: Where is the battery going to sit? Nice scuffing of the paint if I can get that engine to run again I might mount it in tool box but if not it will have a 7 hp briggs pull start only motor I have laying around 14 hours ago, jabelman said: my 701, I just scuffed and waxed it and painted the rims that is a nice looking 701 On 10/15/2018 at 7:42 AM, jabelman said: what's the button the right side of the hood? kill switch? is that stock? my 551 does not have that aftermarket push button starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #23 Posted October 17, 2018 thanks, if you search around here lots of good tips on patina refinishing. I think it was member amc, I used his approach with Johnson paste wax. watch the battery under seat I remember reading on another site a dude hit a bump and got a good jolt on the behind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #24 Posted October 17, 2018 Steel wool, WD-40 and some 400 Wet/Dry sand paper will do wonders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proama 35 #25 Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 8:54 PM, 953 nut said: Steel wool, WD-40 and some 400 Wet/Dry sand paper will do wonders. never tried that looks like it works well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
