I have been working on a Woods Finish mower.
I have researched it and found that it was one of the first of the RM59 series. It was unit 2470
Off the assembly line, Serial number is 3670, the first 1200 numbers were not used on the RM59s. I only paid $150 for it but I will have probably $1500 in it! Had my son in law, replace or repair any rusted parts and areas on
the deck. He made the shoes from scratch as they were completely rusted away. He sand blasted it and powder coated it. I have been searching for parts, i. e., all new hardware, new
bearings, races, U-joints and Cotter pins,York keys. Oh, I almost forgot, new decals, WOODS and RM59 the same as Original. I have the old original ID tag that has the Model and Serial numbers. I have found a local shop that is doing a quote and example for me, they want $20 to make it, it will be made on a plastic type plate that they say will be exterior grade material. I have also found a fellow on EBAY that has provided a proof of his work. I will make a decision on which one after I get his estimate for making and shipping. I’m sure the shipping should not be more than a envelope and postage. I will post a few pictures of what I have done so far. The reason I decided to rehab it is, when you buy used, you really don’t know what you have. After I am done, I will know what I have! Around this area here in Eastern North Carolina, we cut grass a lot and for probably 8 months of the year, so mowers are a premium here and even a used one in decent condition is over $1500, but is it still a good deal. Only time will tell unless you rehab it, ground up. If anyone wants any information on where I sourced my parts, let me know. I will tell you that I DID NOT buy from any of the online tractor or mower parts companies. The reason is THEIR prices are just ridiculous! When they want in most cases more than double the price on parts, well I just don’t think I will shop there unless it’s something I can not find elsewhere and in most cases, I have been able to find the exact same parts that they sell, for much less. Just have to do some research and in some cases buy locally and then online suppliers of the same parts.
Enough said!
I have researched it and found that it was one of the first of the RM59 series. It was unit 2470
Off the assembly line, Serial number is 3670, the first 1200 numbers were not used on the RM59s. I only paid $150 for it but I will have probably $1500 in it! Had my son in law, replace or repair any rusted parts and areas on
the deck. He made the shoes from scratch as they were completely rusted away. He sand blasted it and powder coated it. I have been searching for parts, i. e., all new hardware, new
bearings, races, U-joints and Cotter pins,York keys. Oh, I almost forgot, new decals, WOODS and RM59 the same as Original. I have the old original ID tag that has the Model and Serial numbers. I have found a local shop that is doing a quote and example for me, they want $20 to make it, it will be made on a plastic type plate that they say will be exterior grade material. I have also found a fellow on EBAY that has provided a proof of his work. I will make a decision on which one after I get his estimate for making and shipping. I’m sure the shipping should not be more than a envelope and postage. I will post a few pictures of what I have done so far. The reason I decided to rehab it is, when you buy used, you really don’t know what you have. After I am done, I will know what I have! Around this area here in Eastern North Carolina, we cut grass a lot and for probably 8 months of the year, so mowers are a premium here and even a used one in decent condition is over $1500, but is it still a good deal. Only time will tell unless you rehab it, ground up. If anyone wants any information on where I sourced my parts, let me know. I will tell you that I DID NOT buy from any of the online tractor or mower parts companies. The reason is THEIR prices are just ridiculous! When they want in most cases more than double the price on parts, well I just don’t think I will shop there unless it’s something I can not find elsewhere and in most cases, I have been able to find the exact same parts that they sell, for much less. Just have to do some research and in some cases buy locally and then online suppliers of the same parts.
Enough said!
