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elhigh · 09-28-2015, 08:49 PM

That could pass for an orchard model but it needs fenders on the front wheels too.

Seriously, a speed record for tractors? I gotta get the Farmall started. 18 rompin' stompin' horsepower, betcher ass she's fast!

Looks like he has a Funk Bros. flathead V8 conversion in there, the next step would probably be a couple of Sherman step-up transmissions on top of each other. I guess you could hit over 38mph with an unmodified tractor running dual Shermans. The flatty will give you way more revs than the original 8N mill ever would, and there's a lot of room inside that pumpkin out back. He could fit in pretty much whatever ratio he wanted.

And I've already seen relatively normal-looking tractors crack 60. Just how fast is this guy planning on going?

09-28-2015, 08:49 PM	#1692 (permalink)
elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 49.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	That could pass for an orchard model but it needs fenders on the front wheels too. Seriously, a speed record for tractors? I gotta get the Farmall started. 18 rompin' stompin' horsepower, betcher ass she's fast! Looks like he has a Funk Bros. flathead V8 conversion in there, the next step would probably be a couple of Sherman step-up transmissions on top of each other. I guess you could hit over 38mph with an unmodified tractor running dual Shermans. The flatty will give you way more revs than the original 8N mill ever would, and there's a lot of room inside that pumpkin out back. He could fit in pretty much whatever ratio he wanted. And I've already seen relatively normal-looking tractors crack 60. Just how fast is this guy planning on going? __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.