1964 Suburban RJ 552

[Hoythunter25 46]

Hi Guys, 

 

What are your thoughts on this model? What would be a reasonable price for one that is in decent shape and "ran last year when parked"? 

[ebinmaine 67,268]

I'm not any kind of an expert on the older models but that doesn't sound anywhere near right to me. Suburban was only for one or two years. 552 would make it a 1962. 1964 there should have been an entirely different model number like 704. 854. Something like that.

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,268]

Do you have any pictures or other information? Ad copy?

[Hoythunter25 46]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I'm not any kind of an expert on the older models but that doesn't sound anywhere near right to me. Suburban was only for one or two years. 552 would make it a 1962. 1964 there should have been an entirely different model number like 704. 854. Something like that.

 

 

I am not by any means either, just going by what the seller said....

[ebinmaine 67,268]

1 minute ago, Hoythunter25 said:

I am not by any means either, just going by what the seller said....

Pics or other information might help us narrow down what it really is.

 

The seller quite possibly does not know.

 

I also get quite Leary of the phrase

 

Ran Last Year.

[Hoythunter25 46]

This is all I got....

[Racinbob 11,042]

Like Eric said, it's a 1962. It's not the original engine. Originally an electric start but I'm guessing it's a pull start now because of the removal of the ammeter and switch. Still it looks decent and could be made into a nice machine. I'd say $150-200 around here. 

[Achto 27,502]

That would be a 1962 model 552. It should have a Tecumseh 5hp engine. Looks like it could use some cosmetic help. Engine appears to have been replaced. Top dollar for me would be $300.

[Pullstart 62,786]

The hood is cracked, common if it was run without all the hood screws, or if the replacement engine was pushing on the tins.  I’d be in the middle and say $200 tops.  I have a 552 waiting for project day, ‘62 might be my favorite year of tractor!

[D_Mac 8,593]

Guess depends where you live. This is posted on CL around here. They are asking 500. Yeah you read that right 500

[D_Mac 8,593]

I have another question.... What does RJ stand for ?

[WHX?? 48,772]

Ride Away Junior... quit being used in late 1959 with  the intro of the Suburban's and '60 models. 

Edited May 14, 2020 by WHX24

[kasey54 305]

looks like the hub may have an issue, and appears to have leaking seal.

[Tractorhead 9,064]

53 minutes ago, D_Mac said:

Guess depends where you live. This is posted on CL around here. They are asking 500. Yeah you read that right 500

 

That looks quite the same as what you get here for that prices.

This are not new Tractors and they have their History.

 

It depends allway’s on what you like to spent, not what they asking for.

To find an fair offer, will depending sometimes a bit longer or be depending on a Bargain.

 

But however both sides must go out of that Deal with a feel good after the Deal.

 

but all Herds have the same situation, even if it starts with one Tractor, they tends to grow.😎👍

 

I was able to make a good Deal, 

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Regardless of what your told, it's current worth is what you and the seller agree to.

[Racinbob 11,042]

30 minutes ago, kasey54 said:

looks like the hub may have an issue, and appears to have leaking seal.

The hub should be OK. It's only a 3 holer. The leaky seal is an easy fix and will probably make getting the hub off easier. 

[WHX?? 48,772]

13 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

The leaky seal is an easy fix

Hopefully.... unless a bad bearing took out the seal like most of mine. See if the axles has any movement side to side. If it does the tranny should get split but yes the hub should come off easy enough. Check the other side you go to kick tires on it. 

[Pullstart 62,786]

12 hours ago, D_Mac said:

Guess depends where you live. This is posted on CL around here. They are asking 500. Yeah you read that right 500

I like that seat!