Coolest sheetmetal not used....thoughts?
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Moderator Registered: 01/11/2009 Posts: 1,579 |
Since the lb/hp game has slowed down, Ive gotta new question:
Whats the coolest sheetmetal not being used in pulling in the U.S.? For me its the Mach series Lamborghini metal shown HERE. I think it would be neat and the futuristic lines would attract young kids. (Think Transformers). Take a look and offer your ideas. Bryan Lively - |
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Registered: 11/20/2018 Posts: 20 |
Fendt and Valtra sheetmetal would be neat. I’m surprised we haven’t seen a BBJD powered New Holland prostock yet. Why not at this point. |
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A Same Dinosauro, Super Titan 190, Iron 200, Diamond 230.
McCormick X8.660 or Landini 7-230. Something Euro style |
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Team one
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I think the new 1000 series fendt would be cool since we are starting to see more of them in the U.S. |
Youth
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Registered: 09/10/2018 Posts: 126 |
Very good topic and I applaud you for thinking of attracting the attention of the youth. More focus needs to be on the youth which is the future of the sport we all love! |
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Registered: 02/24/2013 Posts: 1 |
Deutz? |
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Registered: 11/11/2017 Posts: 150 |
Jeez Brian, that Lambo sure is a sharp tractor!! |
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Old school
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The 1000 series Fendt would be great. But after the roll cages were added, I've thought it would be cool to take an IH 1206 or Ford 9000 and add a chopped down, or lowered cab with tinted glass and make it look "old school".
With some of the immaculate tim work that some of these builders are doing, they could make it look good. |
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cabs... no thanks
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1206 and 9000 have already been used. This is about what metal hasn't been used. |
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Registered: 10/30/2018 Posts: 749 |
A kubota would relate to a lot of the kids because a lot of the smaller farms are using them or a Mahindra .But you can look at all these newer tractors change the coler and decals they look the same |
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Registered: 07/09/2008 Posts: 133 |
Pretty certain there's a Mahindra in the process of being built as we speak. Should be interesting to see what it looks like when it's finished. |
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atex57
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Make it a rat rod puller with a chopped cab and raked chassis.
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Volvo BM 810
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Registered: 07/09/2008 Posts: 133 |
I know there's a bunch of 'em over in Europe, but I think it'd be kinda cool to see a Volvo pro stock over here! |
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Nebraska Jake
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I think it would be fun to see a Hesston tractor. Not so much because I have any real affections for them, they are actually kind of ugly, and I've never even stood next to one in real life. I just don't recall seeing one on the pulling track and they would be different, I'm a fan of different. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/31/2018 02:16PM by Jake Morgan. |
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Registered: 07/27/2017 Posts: 112 |
I would be kind of partial if this sheet metal was used ... LOL |
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Belarus boy
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The best sheet metal and tractor on the market is a Belarus! |
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Registered: 04/06/2008 Posts: 309 |
I Agree Bryan the Ol JD 830 sheet metal looks awesome As does the Farmall H ( PREPARATION H) sheet metal
I wish more old stuff was used , it looks awesome ,and brings back memories to the older generation, plus they tell the younger ones how things used to be when they was farming with them certain tractors all the sheet metal to me could & is made safe with all the safety rules that are in place , that's my 2 cents |
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Moderator Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,149 |
The hardcore Schlüter guys in Germany would HANG you, finding out there is any original Schlüter piece on your puller... lol.
I always found the idea of using one of their inline 8s pretty interesting though. Floating Finish - the German Tractor Pulling Web Show and EU Live Streams: [www.youtube.com] |
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Moderator Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,149 |
Floating Finish - the German Tractor Pulling Web Show and EU Live Streams: [www.youtube.com] |
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No real reason, just something different.
[www.deutz-fahr.com] [www.fendt.com] An old school M would be something too |
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Just a lurker
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Super 70 Series...
I know there are a couple of 2+2's in Europe but haven't seen any Super 70 Series sheet metal around here. |
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Registered: 07/06/2017 Posts: 369 |
Just noticed that the background for the Lamborghini website is the Natchez Trace Bridge outside of Franklin, TN |
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MM Lover
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1938 UDLX MM with chopped top but far too valuable to use an original tractor.. |
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Registered: 04/04/2008 Posts: 1,522 |
udlx isn't ntpa legal |
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Moderator Registered: 01/11/2009 Posts: 1,579 |
MM lover brings up a good example and the open cab version of the UDLX - the UDLX-OPN - would be awesome in my opinion. A lot of good, interesting and unique options out there.
Patches brings up an interesting point in that isn't NTPA legal, which is unfortunate. I look at using vintage metal as being a teaching tool for young fans about the history of tractors and futuristic thinking of manufacturers. I have no axe to grind with the NTPA about the rule, its their rule set to do with as they wish but that precedent shouldnt prevent a competitor from building to compete in other state, regional, and national sanctioning bodies...it just wont fly at a NTPA event. The 30 series Deere built by Tantrum set a new standard that I wish more would step to, and with all the fuss about cookie cutter tractors is this not the way to create interest? Thanks again for all the input folks, keep your ideas coming! Bryan Lively - |
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Registered: 03/15/2010 Posts: 158 |
Why wouldn't the UDLX be legal? |
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Registered: 10/30/2018 Posts: 749 |
If YOU HAD A SFI ROLE CAGE UNDER THAT CAB AND KNOW GLASS HOW COULD IT NOT BE |
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Registered: 06/30/2008 Posts: 186 |
Bryan, Along the same lines as the UDLX, I have always wanted to see a ZT or RT grill/hood combination with the red grill screen and the side tins with the louvers. I believe I had read that Edson had the grill of an original 460 was enlarged mathematically to fit the engine. As a MM fan, I would love to see this grill/hood combo enlarged surrounding a massive engine compared to the 25 HP from the factory. |
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Registered: 09/23/2008 Posts: 632 |
rule book states 1961 or newer sheet metal |
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Admin Registered: 03/25/2008 Posts: 2,526 |
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Registered: 06/16/2017 Posts: 24 |
I thought it was 1960. Component only can use whatever hood.
Where does preparation H fit in? What about the McCormick hoods that are on an IH chassis? |
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MM Lover
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I too wondered how the Harmons Preparation H fits in? Its got 1950's sheet metal and hooks some with NTPA.. |
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plum krazy
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rules have never, and never will be enforced completly and unbiased ever all the time every where.Just never happens,we can all name examples. Happy New Yr 2019 pulling or not. |
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Registered: 03/19/2018 Posts: 664 |
Preparation H uses and Australian AW7 body made up until 1960.
CP |
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Registered: 01/31/2018 Posts: 15 |
Versatile |
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Registered: 01/31/2018 Posts: 15 |
Claas as well Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/06/2019 11:54PM by CentralIAFan. |
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Registered: 10/30/2018 Posts: 749 |
Landini or a 1310 long |
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Registered: 04/07/2008 Posts: 781 |
97 massey |
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Registered: 10/30/2018 Posts: 749 |
I just thought of it a tractor thats part of the Agco line but never mentioned a LANDINI and should be leagle to run anything under the hood a mf can cummins perkins or whatever |
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Registered: 06/16/2017 Posts: 24 |
The new VersaBota |
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SoILLpullfan
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Hoyt Clagwell. LOL. Green Acres fans will get it. |
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Hard to beat this:
[www.autobild.de] Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/22/2019 02:22AM by Jake Morgan. |
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Moderator Registered: 01/11/2009 Posts: 1,579 |
There was a Deutz at the Farm Show with the hood I suggested at first, it's basically the same as the Lambo hood I suggested. It's a massive piece and I'm not sure it would look right scaled down onto a LSS. Still has some neat lines. I also like the new Versatile hood, it's different for sure. |
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Deutz
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Bryan there is a deutz farm stock in Holland with the slightly smaller version of that hood, will be out this year. |
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