BOWTIE 226 #1 Posted December 29, 2013 I FINISHED THE CLEANUP ON MY 1988 312-8 TRACTOR. HERE IS THE FINISHED PRODUCT. I WILL TRY TO SELL IT IN THE SPRING. IT HAS 3 YEAR OLD 42" DECK AND 610 HOURS ON TRACTOR. BOWTIE IN OHIO 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #2 Posted December 29, 2013 I knew it...just like brand new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #4 Posted December 29, 2013 SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #5 Posted December 29, 2013 Nice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 840 #6 Posted December 29, 2013 Beautiful job! What steps did you take to clean it? Simple green then pressure wash? Also, what type of paint did you use to paint the muffler? Thanks, James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #7 Posted December 29, 2013 Real nice pro job. Looks great. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #8 Posted December 29, 2013 that one cleaned up real nice, don't you just love it how they respond with a little tlc?........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #9 Posted December 29, 2013 2 Different machines, Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #10 Posted December 29, 2013 JAMES, I PRESSURE WASH IT FIRST. THEN A LITTLE KEROSENE AND A PAINT BRUSH. THEN A GOOD SOAPY BATH WITH DAWN DISH SOAP. I DID USE SIMPLE GREEN ON THE TIRES/WHEELS AND REPAINTED THE WHEELS DULL ALUMINUM. THE MUFFLER WAS GLASS BEADED THEN PAINTED WITH BBQ PAINT. THE FRONT AXLE AND REAREND I WIPE WITH LACQUER THINNER THEN CLEAR COAT THEM FOR THE SHINE. THANKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #11 Posted December 29, 2013 Wow!!! Thats clean alright! You should have no problem selling that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #12 Posted December 29, 2013 Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #13 Posted December 29, 2013 I wish my 312-8 looked that good.. Fantastic work Sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #14 Posted December 29, 2013 Restoration talent! Looks great, awesome, like new! Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,874 #15 Posted December 29, 2013 Nice Job on the 312. It`s a looker and a worker???? Enjoy the ride. Gary B............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanepetty 117 #16 Posted December 29, 2013 Wow. Great job. That's unreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #17 Posted December 29, 2013 Looks like a brand new one. Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,444 #18 Posted December 29, 2013 What did you use on the seat where it was duct-taped? Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #19 Posted December 29, 2013 real nice,looks like brand new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #20 Posted December 29, 2013 what a recon! looks new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #21 Posted December 29, 2013 HELLO SPARKY, MORE DUCT TAPE. I DISMANTLE THE SEAT AND DID A NICER JOB. IT WILL NEED A NEW SEAT IN THE FUTURE. BOWTIE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #22 Posted December 29, 2013 Beautiful job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #23 Posted December 29, 2013 Really nice work. I love duct tape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3Six 30 #24 Posted December 30, 2013 A + Clean up! Thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinecone 26 #25 Posted December 30, 2013 very nicely done. i have the same set of photos. but in reverse order. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
