JCM 9,518 #1 Posted August 1, 2020 A few photos of the 89 312-8 in July one month after delivery of what started it all. Summer day under the Maple Tree with a cold Miller High Life beverage ( lower left ) . Plan on Mowing with it today and after cool down wash and apply a coat of Meguiar's and back in the garage till next time. Nice to be able to depend on the same tractor 31 years later for helping out around the yard for many different types of use thanks to the Ponds. 6 9 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,738 #2 Posted August 1, 2020 I'm really enjoying these old pics Jim. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,447 #3 Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, JCM said: ... Nice to be able to depend on the same tractor 31 years later ... That kind of puts it all in perspective for me these days. Both of my tractors are giving me a hard time lately, but I get sad every time I even consider replacing one of them with something newer. Thanks for the photos! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,820 #4 Posted August 1, 2020 jcm,i can relate , i bought a C-85 , new back in 82 , still have it , always garaged and waxed , regularly serviced . the value and serviceability of a horse is its main attraction , you can upgrade and keep your horse as long as you want , TUNAHEAD 72 a drive train swap and fresh electrics will renew your horse and still be light years ahead of the box store junk of today . pete 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scWHhauler 96 #5 Posted August 1, 2020 Looks super miller is even better 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,820 #6 Posted August 1, 2020 almost forgot to reply on the miller hi life beer, do you know why its in a clear bottle ? artificial hops ! i worked at PFIZER FOR 30 YEARS , we made the artificial hops for virtually every beer manufacturer in the world . natural hops will spoil in a clear bottle , but artificial glass vessel made hops will not , that's the hype. we made THE HOPP 2 STAGE OF THAT MAKE UP , so concentrated that a 5 gallon deltangular square jug , would meter out ,25 thousand bottles of beer ! i started out in the artificial CAFFENE SHOP , make up area. also sold that world wide . with time in grade i transferred to maintenance, servicing the very shops i used to work in . high life , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,277 #7 Posted August 1, 2020 how about a nOW pictire of the 312? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renrag 69 #8 Posted August 1, 2020 I belive its a 82 b115 not a 312, but with the work ive done to it i hope it will hold up like that. I use it to mow, done handle tall or thick grass well, but yard look better than what my newer craftsman does. I prefer using wh out of the 2. I haven't waxed it yet, but its in the plans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,518 #9 Posted August 1, 2020 @ohiofarmer Here is a picture of the 312-8 taken 2 hours ago after a lawn mowing,wash, wax and put to bed. Only difference is the 48'' deck off the 520 and the original 42'' deck is stored. Thanks for your interest. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,277 #10 Posted August 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, JCM said: @ohiofarmer Here is a picture of the 312-8 taken 2 hours ago after a lawn mowing,wash, wax and put to bed. Only difference is the 48'' deck off the 520 and the original 42'' deck is stored. Thanks for your interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,820 #11 Posted August 1, 2020 ohiofarmer , if it runs like it looks , it must be a sweet ride, good maintenance , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
