Jayme 36 #1 Posted March 17, 2018 Hi. I recently found a 1987 312-8 in a friends barn that had been sitting forever. I plan on joining my local pulling club this year and having some fun. I have cleaned it up and added a few mods but still need a hitch and a few other things. Thanks to this site I have found a lot of useful info. 8 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,659 #3 Posted March 17, 2018 WOW, that was some clean up. Great job, is the 20 hrs real? to the 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayme 36 #4 Posted March 17, 2018 Thanks!. The 20 hrs is real. It was used for a very short time, my buddy bought it used years ago and it was left behind due to his many other projects. I bought it w/18. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,936 #5 Posted March 17, 2018 That's about as close to NOS as they come!!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpete1 332 #6 Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Very nice looking machine, your upgrades look awesome on it. Welcome to the forum, I'll warn ya like I do all the new members, they're nasty, mean , no help people on this thing, I was so taken back by it that I became a supporter because I couldn't believe how mean they are. Even after all this I'm still in shock, so be forewarned. Look around at all the different posts and you'll see for yourself,. They won't help ya with anything, no information, nothing, (my fingers get tired every time I do this...) Looking forward to the progress on your machine. Chris Edited March 18, 2018 by cpete1 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #7 Posted March 17, 2018 Welcome to Red Square! Literally a barn find! 20hrs; Still breaking-in! Very cool! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 943 #8 Posted March 17, 2018 Beautiful! They weren't like that when I lived in Mass. But that was back in the 50's. Marv 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,773 #9 Posted March 18, 2018 Love the new decals, looking good! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,405 #10 Posted March 18, 2018 Great job on cleaning it up and the decals look fantastic! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,092 #11 Posted March 18, 2018 nice looks like new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,176 #12 Posted March 18, 2018 I agree!! Looks Nice!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayme 36 #13 Posted March 18, 2018 Thank you all for the kind words. Its been a lot of fun so far!. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r356c 375 #14 Posted March 18, 2018 1987 was a busy year, Iran - Contra, Stock market Black Monday, Baby Jessica was rescued from a well, A Cessna lands in Red Square in Russia... The manufacture date of your time capsule Wheel Horse! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #15 Posted March 18, 2018 @Jayme That is a fine looking machine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #16 Posted March 18, 2018 Looks brand new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 909 #17 Posted March 18, 2018 What a great job you've done on a great barn find tractor and to Jayme!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #18 Posted March 18, 2018 That tractor looks much better! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayme 36 #19 Posted April 6, 2018 Almost ready for the pulls!. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to someone who makes a good adjustable pulling hitch for my 312-8. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,773 #20 Posted April 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Jayme said: Almost ready for the pulls!. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to someone who makes a good adjustable pulling hitch for my 312-8. Thanks. Send a PM to @fast88pu, if anyone can help you he can. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractor boy 239 #21 Posted April 9, 2018 @Jayme we have the same tractor down to the year! What attachments do you have for it and I almost forgot, to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #22 Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Tractor looks great!! What tires did you put on there? I have a 310-8 and need to put some tires on and those look good. Thanks, Randy Edited April 16, 2018 by RandyLittrell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayme 36 #23 Posted May 26, 2018 So I've added a few things since I last posted. Just waiting on my new pulling hitch from Tom and I'll be ready to go. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
