BOWTIE 226 #1 Posted August 7, 2013 I FINISHED THIS PROJECT AND SOLD IT TO A FRIEND, A TORO DEALER IN MARIETTA,OHIO. HE WILL RE-SELL IT AT FULL RETAIL. IT IS 1997 312-8 WITH A 37" DECK. TRACTOR TURNED OUT GREAT WITH 419 HOURS ON IT. I GAVE $700 FOR IT PLUS $50 (GAS) SOME PAINT AND ONE CLUTCH SPRING. SOLD IT FOR $1350. NOW I'M LOOKING FOR ANOTHER WHEEL HORSE. HERE IS THE FINISHED AND BEFORE PROJECT. I HAD 40-45 HOURS IN THIS ONE BOWTIE 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #2 Posted August 8, 2013 Seriously...you do some pretty amazing work for $13 dollars an hour. Wish we lived closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #3 Posted August 8, 2013 Looks like original issue! Wow! I better try harder on my next, and current, Horses. Always workin', always need grooming too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #4 Posted August 8, 2013 that looks brand new. nice work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timo4352 147 #5 Posted August 8, 2013 JUST.......WOW! You sold that for $1350 ??? I would've snatched that up in a second! Looks brand new. I'm in Ohio too - so maybe I am close enough to get one from you... someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #6 Posted August 8, 2013 I'm retired and enjoy working on them. I know my limits so I'm very selective in what I buy. The guy I sold it to has bought five tractors from me. He also is giving some spare parts new drive belts, clutch springs and some deck carrier bushings. The tractor will need front tires and he will put them on. I will find another one to start on. thanks for the comments. BOWTIE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cutlas3391 776 #7 Posted August 8, 2013 Came out beautifull can I ship you my Work Horse GT 1642 and you restore like that one. Looks amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #8 Posted August 8, 2013 Wow very nice job you can't find them any nicer then that one ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icepuck72 41 #9 Posted August 8, 2013 wow. that is beautiful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chevydave 25 #10 Posted August 8, 2013 That is a perfect resto, it does look like brand new. If you are ever interested in doing something like that for a fee, I would love to have that done to my 416-8. absolutely beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #11 Posted August 8, 2013 Pics look like a quality job .. Envious but I will give you encouragement. Waiting to see the next one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #12 Posted August 9, 2013 Showroom ready. Beautiful. You can do my 310-8 anytime. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
