Smoker H...keep those ideas comin'!

As far as setting up a class or whatever...I know by the posts I've seen that there are a lot of pullers who are less than satisfied with the classes/rules of some of the pulling associations. So maybe THIS is where you can set some of this "right." Some of you folks who are building some of these "outlaw" antique tractors...just might consider...forming something like an Outlaw Antique Tractor Pulling Association (OATPA). I suggest the FIRST rule is...non-stock engines ONLY (that's only obvious).

From there, you can set up your weight classes, rpm/mph limits, naturally aspirated/turbo class breaks, etc...and then, maybe in association with one of the established clubs, have a "demonstration" pull, just to see what kind of turnout you'd get (pullers AND spectators). I'd be willing to bet that an "outlaw" association, pulling antique tractors (tractor age limits to be determined by the group) would fill some stands...because lots of old (and young) farm boys could see themselves building something just like what they're watching pull!

SO...now tell me why it WON'T work...or why it will.

Here ya go, AC!! IT is owned by a fellow in Manitoba, and he said this picture was taken at a pull. Also said that there was nothing that could touch it!! wonder why?? he he he. Enjoy, FD

here's another one. I hope he doesn't mind me posting them here, but it's such a nice looking tractor. I have an IH Red Diamond 450 truck engine that I have been thinking about putting into something, maybe an M...one of these days. FD