Well, I finally got the 3208 In today.
When looking at the 3208, I didn't pay attention to the rear fender deck; it was replaced By the previous owner (the original owner) on the cheap as they were going to sell it outright instead of trading for a used 5000 series. Kids had taken a hammer to the Old fender deck (stored in a lean-to at their Place of Business). So they went on eBay and bought a fender from the later cast iron trans series that didn't have taillights. Well, I ordered the correct fender on eBay and new taillights. For which I may have to make 3 support brackets. I was able to get 1 support bracket, and my neighbor can probably fabricate the rest. Cosmetically, it is in Need of touch-ups on the paint and New Model number decals (which I will see if a local guy can make them). The front blade and hitch need to be sanded and repainted, and some touch-up work does need to be done to the Top of the mower deck. But mechanically, it is In great condition.
The Original owner did get the later running board & Mower deck depth stop at the time of purchase free from MTD, as the 3208 had been a tractor the dealer hadn't sold yet when the new model came out. He never installed it. I probably will, just so I don't have an open hole in the running board. I sure wish it was spring already. While the Barn is heated, it is electric and costs an arm and two legs to keep on for days at a time.
I did pass on the Original cab as it needed parts and new vinyl at a cost comparable to a new Original cab, which I will probably purchase new for it shortly
