Rhiash 6 #1 Posted November 11, 2018 We were sold this and told it was a 1958 rj-58 but then told it may be s 1961 model can any one help? I’m in the uk and looking for parts to restore 4 1 Westie1, Cub Cadet, Triumph66 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #2 Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) You found us! Welcome to MOM. I hope someone can help you out on here. Are there any tag numbers? Best Wishes Andrew Edited November 11, 2018 by Triumph66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhiash 6 #3 Posted November 11, 2018 Where would I look for them ? I’m new to this it’s for my husband and 12 year old son for Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted November 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, Rhiash said: Where would I look for them ? I’m new to this it’s for my husband and 12 year old son for Christmas I am not sure on the WH. I would look to see if there is a metal tag on the chassis or engine bay. Chances are they would have disappeared by now. 1 Rhiash reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhiash 6 #5 Posted November 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Triumph66 said: I am not sure on the WH. I would look to see if there is a metal tag on the chassis or engine bay. Chances are they would have disappeared by now. Will look in the morning it was in a junk yard for scrap and I grabbed it 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted November 11, 2018 Looks like a 1960/61 suburban , wrong bonnet and front axle for an RJ 2 squonk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhiash 6 #7 Posted November 11, 2018 Thank you I can’t seem to find one online to like it to seems quite rare in the uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted November 11, 2018 Spares will be hard to. Find over here, have to get them sent over from the States Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #10 Posted November 12, 2018 Awesome find! Yes they are rare in the UK and I can't believe this was in a scrap yard! good save. The tractor looks fairly complete which is good, much better than my RJ58 was when i got it. A good site for wheel horses and possible help with spares is wheelhorseforum.com With regards to a serial number, they were printed on a foil sticker on the top of the chassis rail, just behind the inside of the bonnet. At least thats where they are on an RJ, they were quite often lost unfortunately. Good luck! 2 HeadExam and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Westie1 29 #11 Posted November 13, 2018 You hear of the Americans finding jewels in scrap yards but over here! Crazy find that I'm sure they will love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #12 Posted January 5, 2019 What you have seems to be. 1961 suburban , however the hood may be off of a lawn ranger as the 61 models had a small square hole on the dash for the throttle & choke controls . As previously mentioned spares will be difficult to find over here in UK , so you will probably have to look in USA for parts but the shipping costs will kill yer . nice find though , well saved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #13 Posted January 5, 2019 I bet that Father Xmas was a popular chap this year what a great present well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #14 Posted January 21, 2019 1961 model 401 You can find more info and possible parts over on RedSquare https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
