dells68 7,498 #1 Posted April 22, 2020 I recently picked up this nice looking rj25 clone. It is supposed to be a 1956 model. Any ways to pin down 56 or 57? This is sure to take longer than my usual restorations. I have already scored a good running Briggs model 8 engine with recoil for a great deal. I plan to keep it a rj25 tribute or clone. The color has to go as it is a maroon now. Also the fuel filler hole was filled with fiberglass and bondo which will be filled with a metal plug. Anyway, I’m really happy and am excited to get into the transformation. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #3 Posted April 22, 2020 Looks nice the way it it is, get it running and enjoy it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #4 Posted April 22, 2020 33 minutes ago, jabelman said: Looks nice the way it it is, get it running and enjoy it. Thanks! I hear ya, but I’m one of those guys who just can’t leave well enough alone! I may drive it a little while before teat down, but I’ll have to tear into it or some little things will drive me nuts! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,488 #5 Posted April 22, 2020 11 hours ago, dells68 said: Any ways to pin down 56 or 57? Been told a '56 would have had a Clinton??? Maybe some casting dates? '56 any chance it was a cable steer?? Hopefully the early RJ experts can chime in here. 11 hours ago, dells68 said: has to go as it is a maroon now. I hate maroon! Don't let @wallfish see those very hard to find rears! Fronts ain't too shabby either! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #6 Posted April 22, 2020 Look through Vins Youtube videos, should be able to find some good RJ-35/25 info there. https://www.youtube.com/user/VinsGN 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldiron613 583 #7 Posted June 19, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 9:57 PM, dells68 said: I recently picked up this nice looking rj25 clone. It is supposed to be a 1956 model. Any ways to pin down 56 or 57? This is sure to take longer than my usual restorations. I have already scored a good running Briggs model 8 engine with recoil for a great deal. I plan to keep it a rj25 tribute or clone. The color has to go as it is a maroon now. Also the fuel filler hole was filled with fiberglass and bondo which will be filled with a metal plug. Anyway, I’m really happy and am excited to get into the transformation. My best guess is 1957 which the bake-lite steering wheel and front wheels with 1 hole each in are charactoristic of. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #8 Posted June 28, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 6:23 AM, dells68 said: Thanks! I hear ya, but I’m one of those guys who just can’t leave well enough alone! I may drive it a little while before teat down, but I’ll have to tear into it or some little things will drive me nuts! Sounds like my husband, can’t leave it alone! Lol. Hello Dell!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
