Tom631

Yes. I talked to one gentleman about this and he said it would cost around $3,000. 00 to make the mold and produce them.   A little pricey for me.

We had 4 of them last year at Newby hall, from this pic I took, I think one must have been unreliable
 

That is one cool looking early Ride a Matic.
 
i read somewhere there is a fellow up in Canada who was frabicating belt guards for RAMs but which year I do not know. Again GTT could help.

Yes. I talked to one gentleman about this and he said it would cost around $3,000. 00 to make the mold and produce them.   A little pricey for me.

There's one for sale up by me. But isn't $700 a bit over priced? it can always ship to OK fairly inexpensive using Fastenal.

That is why I like it so much. No other Bolens featured this wonderfully modern and futuristic Brooke Stevens design. To me it is a work of beauty in its design and functionality. I will get one and will be "chuffed" beyond belief. 

As mutch as I love bolens. This one is quite ugly
 
I remember that one at Johns

Alain, when I bought this RAM in October 2014 I did well not buying any tractors for a while however since then would you believe I have bought another 20 tractors. She is less than impressed so I am trying not to buy any more. The '62 RAM is a bit of a marmite tractor, BTW Marmite is a spread available in the UK and the company's marketing slogan is "Love it or hate it".
 
I have two '62 RAM's and they are both in very poor condition, this one has been pulled apart and badly repainted before reassembly using most of the essential parts, the others presumably discarded. Also for no good reason a number of holes have been cut into the cast grill. So may even call it a restoration, the other tractor is a lot more honest.
 
The '62 RAM is a good size for my son to use and as it is shiny, it has caught his eye. As such I want to get this one running and then do a running refurbishment over time. We are doing the work together so progress will be slow but hopefully we will both learn something along the way.
 
In addition to adding the original hitch we are also looking to get the clutch/brake to work. We have identified the parts that are missing and are investigating how to make replacements.  
 
This is a picture of my other '62 RAM, which some may recognise as it came from John's collection. Affectionately this is known as "the dragster" due to the modified Land Rover back wheels 
 
Iain
 

 
 

The next job is to find a closing panel for the end of the chassis  that's hard when we don't have the right size metal.

Joseph, when your Dad is down in Devon, he can measure my RAM if that's any help?
 
Thanks
 
Andrew

I think I'd be making one myself. Have a look at Alans thread on Half a Horse. May give you ideas on how to go about it.

Yes. I talked to one gentleman about this and he said it would cost around $3,000. 00 to make the mold and produce them.   A little pricey for me.

Yes. I talked to one gentleman about this and he said it would cost around $3,000. 00 to make the mold and produce them.   A little pricey for me.

I'm looking for a Belt sheid for a 1956 Bolens Ride a matic.  Part number # 1705901  Does anyone know where I can get one?   Thanks