"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #1 Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) I finally got this 312 ready for Winter. (Decals by Terry) Paints (Valspar IH Red, Rustoleom Sunrise Red and Krylon Satan Black, Banner Red) Replaced hood stand and deck lift. (Hood stand & deck lift by Lincoln) Upgraded the front wheels & spindles to 8” (Special thanks to Eric) Refurbished a Wheel Horse 312-8 Hood (Wheel Horse Show 2019) Added second set of seat springs and a friction pad. She drives nice & tight! Edited January 7, 2021 by oldman Title 5 9 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,349 #2 Posted January 7, 2021 Looks real nice! Why the extra seat springs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,709 #3 Posted January 7, 2021 VERY niiiice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,338 #4 Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, oldman said: Upgraded the front wheels & spindles to 8” I went to 8" front tires on my 310-8, rides and steers much better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #5 Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Sparky said: Looks real nice! Why the extra seat springs? I weigh a good bit, the older coils were inadequate, just left them as an assist with the pad underneath to prevent damage 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #6 Posted January 8, 2021 I like it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #7 Posted January 8, 2021 Nice.I like the 8 in. front wheels as opposed to the 6 inch.Also like the aluminum diamond plate foot rests.Great idea. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #8 Posted January 8, 2021 OLDMAN, nice looking unit , I also like the 8" front wheels , have them on all 3 of mine, agree with the added seat springs , found some heavy singular , " sifter mount springs " 1 5/8 " by 3 1/2" , heavy coil , mounted on your bottom center , small contact pad , also have the same seat , on my three horses , dare i say it ? great minds think alike ? , pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #9 Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, 953 nut said: I went to 8" front tires on my 310-8, rides and steers much better. Doesn't the front lift up quit a bit? Have been thinking to do the same Edited January 8, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #10 Posted January 8, 2021 OLDMAN, nice looking unit , I also like the 8" front wheels , have them on all 3 of mine, agree with the added seat springs , found some heavy singular , " sifter mount springs " 1 5/8 " by 3 1/2" , heavy coil , mounted on your bottom center , small contact pad , also have the same seat , on my three horses , dare i say it ? great minds think alike ? , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,251 #11 Posted January 8, 2021 Changing only the wheels/tires will raise the front. Changing the spindles to the "shorter" version (standard on units with 8" wheels from the factory) at the same time brings it back to level. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #12 Posted January 8, 2021 MAXWELL-8, agree with don above on the slightly added height , but the look and the drivability are more than worth it . pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #13 Posted January 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Handy Don said: Changing only the wheels/tires will raise the front. Changing the spindles to the "shorter" version (standard on units with 8" wheels from the factory) at the same time brings it back to level. 3 hours ago, peter lena said: MAXWELL-8, agree with don above on the slightly added height , but the look and the drivability are more than worth it . pete Or a good excuse to run bigger and better rubber in the back 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #14 Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Next it’s whether or not to run the ags & weights or turfs with chains & weights? Edited January 9, 2021 by oldman 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #15 Posted January 9, 2021 9 hours ago, peter lena said: OLDMAN, nice looking unit , I also like the 8" front wheels , have them on all 3 of mine, agree with the added seat springs , found some heavy singular , " sifter mount springs " 1 5/8 " by 3 1/2" , heavy coil , mounted on your bottom center , small contact pad , also have the same seat , on my three horses , dare i say it ? great minds think alike ? , pete Makes a huge difference whenever your driving along and the seat isn’t bottoming out in the fender! I did try the 8” wheels without changing the spindles and it wasn’t level. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,709 #16 Posted January 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, oldman said: whether or not to run the ags & weights or turfs with chains & weights Legit snow usage? Turfs & chains. Little to snow? Use the AGs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #17 Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Ah, it’s all up to Mother Nature! Should just stop being lazy and put the turfs & chains! Lol! Then it’ll really Snow! Edited January 9, 2021 by oldman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,709 #18 Posted January 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, oldman said: Ah, it’s all up to Mother Nature! Should just stop being lazy and put the turfs & chains! Lol! Then it’ll really Snow! I s'pose it's better to be prepared. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
