engineguy63 238 #1 Posted October 26, 2021 OK, This kinda rough RJ-58 is SLOWLY going back together, and I THOUGHT I would share.........Thats some nice patina right there LOL , The K-90 is off an old Bolens, but......Looks about right...carb is off something that was yellow (maybe Cub Cadet ????) 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,906 #2 Posted October 27, 2021 Awesome! If I may make a suggestion… start just one thread on this tractor, it deserves it. I’m looking forward to more progress on your green machine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #3 Posted October 27, 2021 engineguy63 Looking good. Should be a great winter project for you. I live about 20 minutes away from you. What is your name if I may ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #4 Posted October 27, 2021 @engineguy63 want to save that patina ? aerosol wd 40 or marvel mystery oil on a clean cloth rub down till dry , how tough was that ? anything i pick up , that is usually starved with neglect , gets a spray down , amazing how it almost turns into a wax job result with water beading all over it . oil will stop the rust and retain what you have . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #5 Posted November 2, 2021 a little more accomplished, SLOWWWW but sure ! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #6 Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, engineguy63 said: a little more accomplished, SLOWWWW but sure ! We are not worthy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #7 Posted November 2, 2021 other side 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,380 #8 Posted November 2, 2021 You do know what they say.. Slow and steady wins the race. I generally take my time to hopefully lessen the chance of mistakes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #9 Posted November 2, 2021 So... do you do a clear coat over that... or just keep some type of oil on it? Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #10 Posted November 3, 2021 Not going to coat it over, just leave it how it is. Ill keep it dry so should not rust anymore....its pretty solid. The wheels were painted with badly pealing painr so there cleaned up and painted flat black ( kind of a hot rod look) LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11 Posted November 3, 2021 15 hours ago, engineguy63 said: Not going to coat it over, just leave it how it is. Ill keep it dry so should not rust anymore....its pretty solid. The wheels were painted with badly pealing painr so there cleaned up and painted flat black ( kind of a hot rod look) LOL I think you have one of the neatest Horses I have seen here. Why exactly is it green? I thought all Wheel Horses were red... 'cept for restomods... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #12 Posted November 3, 2021 I have NO idea why it was painted GREEN, Previous owner did not like RED I guess ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #13 Posted November 4, 2021 Well, Its definitely a HORSE of a COMPLETLEY different color.................LOL 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
