Phyliss 41 #1 Posted April 19, 2015 Hello to all. I know some of you have seen this before, sorry. Another restoration waiting to be done, an RJ58 with the possibility of plough & front blade in the future. Philip 8 nigel, pmackellow, slf-uk and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted April 19, 2015 Doesn't look like it needs drastic measures to restore it. What was the set up on the front for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted April 19, 2015 Hello Phillip, made it here finally, the RJ's looking good mate, better than the first photos you sent me, Welcome to the forum and keep us posted on your progress. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #4 Posted April 19, 2015 Great machine, I would love one of those. Wheel weights is a great addition. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #5 Posted April 19, 2015 That's an absolute beauty you got there Philip. In my humble opinion I would keep it just as it and apply a coat of Owatrol to enhance the patina. The RJ 58 are my favourite Å´heel Horse models and look similar to the Bolens round hood models like the 800. 1 Vinnetrow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #6 Posted April 19, 2015 Doesn't look like it needs drastic measures to restore it. What was the set up on the front for? Hi Stormin, It's not bad. The engine turns with a bit of compression & new points are ordered so i'll see if it starts soon. I believe the front set up is for a dozer type blade. There are pictures of these moving snow around. I hope to get the blade, if it can be found, later in the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #7 Posted April 19, 2015 Hello Phillip, made it here finally, the RJ's looking good mate, better than the first photos you sent me, Welcome to the forum and keep us posted on your progress. Chris Hello Chris, As you know, i've never been heavily into horticultural machinery as i've been brought up around stationary engines & later got into larger tractors. Working on garden machinery for a living can put you off playing with them at weekends but this tractor just seemed different; especially if the children are keen in it. Thanks for the welcome Chris. Regards, Philip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #8 Posted April 19, 2015 That was a great find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #9 Posted April 19, 2015 That's an absolute beauty you got there Philip. In my humble opinion I would keep it just as it and apply a coat of Owatrol to enhance the patina. The RJ 58 are my favourite Å´heel Horse models and look similar to the Bolens round hood models like the 800. I wouldn't mind leaving as is but it's the wrong colour. Also i've got stationary engines in oily rag condition so fancied something shiny. I'll see what opinion is nearer the time. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #10 Posted April 19, 2015 Great machine, I would love one of those. Wheel weights is a great addition. Iain Hi Iain. The wheel weights were handy for the chap i got it from as he used it for ploughing. They do however increase its weight by quite a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted April 19, 2015 Hello Philip nice to see you on here, I was talking to your dad at Ardingly yesterday, sorry I did not get your message... That RJ looks very sweet, nice find ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #12 Posted April 19, 2015 Hello Philip nice to see you on here, I was talking to your dad at Ardingly yesterday, sorry I did not get your message... That RJ looks very sweet, nice find ! Hello Paul, Thank you for the welcome. When i first found the Wheelhorse i thought yourself or showman would know more about it than i. I'm normally working on later machinery with maybe a Raider 12 occasionally coming in for a "get going" being the oldest machine. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #13 Posted April 19, 2015 Awesome find, a very nice little RJ. You are one lucky man Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #14 Posted April 19, 2015 welcome aboard phyliss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #15 Posted June 1, 2015 Evening All, Having acquired the front blade for the RJ at the weekend i thought i'd put up a few photos of it more or less complete. The rear plough, which is a Barford Atom item, is the one that was used on the RJ by the previous owner; disc to be found. When the blade arrived home my 5 year old son was chuffed to bits; jumping around with excitement. His 2 year old sister however didn't know what the fuss was all about but joined in jumping anyway. I'll take it to a couple of shows as is before restoration starts although i don't want to end up with it in bits if i need it in any snow 7 Triumph66, pmackellow, Cub Cadet and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #16 Posted June 1, 2015 Nice pics Phil, Blade back where it came from, even though it did a few miles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #17 Posted June 1, 2015 Wow that is a nice find thanks for sharing and welcome to MoM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #18 Posted June 1, 2015 Nice find Philip! I would love one of these, looking forward to see more on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #19 Posted June 1, 2015 Very nice RJ you got there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #20 Posted June 1, 2015 Great to meet you at the weekend Philip. The blade looks great on your RJ Can't be many blades that have done that many miles in such a short time Iain 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #21 Posted June 3, 2015 Great to meet you at the weekend Philip. The blade looks great on your RJ Can't be many blades that have done that many miles in such a short time Iain Hello Iain, Likewise, it was good to meet yourself & Tom at the weekend although the weather could of been kinder on Sunday. As you say there's not many blades that have done that many miles but thank you & Tom for bringing it back to Surrey, or Sussex where i am. Philip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #22 Posted June 12, 2015 Good evening. Just thought i'd share a few photos of the latest attachment for the Wheelhorse RJ. I believe it's a CBR-32. Its a bit of a squeeze but does clear everything although the snow blade bracket will have to be removed to allow it to lift fully. My children thought it was ok but were more thrilled wth the trailer Philip 4 nigel, pmackellow, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #23 Posted June 12, 2015 Very nice! is that a wheel horse cutter bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #24 Posted June 12, 2015 That's a lucky find Philip, I assume your not going to accept my offer then, it would look much better on my RJ35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #25 Posted June 12, 2015 That's a lucky find Philip, I assume your not going to accept my offer then, it would look much better on my RJ35 Glad you like it Chris As you know i'll be in touch if i need to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
