enlarge 54KB, 576x432 1 We took another M fuel tank & cut the end out of it & made a small 2 gal tank to fit inside
enlarge 39KB, 576x432 2 This allows better fuel feed w/less chance of uncovering sump. Higher tank also affords slightly more head pressure. We only ran w/5-7 gal of fuel before...but you worried about drawing air
enlarge 22KB, 576x432 3 Fabricated tank (steel) is married to original IH tank w/rubber coupling.
enlarge 39KB, 576x432 4 Orignally we put end plate back on tank, but have since decided to leave it off. You can't see opening w/hood ON the tractor.
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enlarge 36KB, 432x576 6 We did some "finishing touches" on the trailer to brighten it up.
enlarge 60KB, 432x576 7 More lights in trailer too! Tractor is now loaded w/a remote controlled winch.
enlarge 27KB, 432x576 8 Gotta keep that "IH" theme
enlarge 23KB, 432x576 9 Actually, this is a "center aiming point" on front inside
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enlarge 56KB, 432x576 11 Kurt & Larry ready tractor for weigh-in & tech inspection.
enlarge 56KB, 576x432 12 Engines are rpm checked. 10% over stock is limit.
enlarge 50KB, 576x432 13 RPM checking is done w/digital tach off front crank pulley
enlarge 3.24MB, 576x432 14 This is a short movie of rpm check. This may take a few minutes to download...depends on your computer/internet service.
enlarge 49KB, 432x576 15 Weights are counted & noted on tractor
enlarge 59KB, 576x432 16 Now we wait our turn to "hook"
enlarge 9.68MB, 576x384 17 This is a short movie of our first pull of '06 season @ Cerro Gordo IL. It may take a few minutes to download. Maybe up to 45 min. w/slow service. It will play from your Win Media Player.
Finished 1st place on initial run of the year.
enlarge 64KB, 576x384 18 Cerro Gordo, IL, first pull of '06 for us. Larry finished 1st w/a full-pull! M ran real good.
enlarge 59KB, 576x432 19 Lukow Bros Farms Team photo July 23, 2006 L-R Kurt-Ron-Don-Larry
enlarge 62KB, 576x432 20 We use a 5000# winch to pull tractor into trailer. A gentle push is usually all that's needed to back it out.
enlarge 65KB, 576x432 21 Kurt hooks tie-down chain behind tractor. We use ratchet straps & safety chains in addition.
enlarge 56KB, 576x432 22 Larry straps one side-Kurt will tighten the other side for transport. Good teamwork makes quick loading/unloading.
enlarge 39KB, 576x382 23 Kurt applies decals to front of trailer. These are shadow-type vinyl letters-very tricky
enlarge 34KB, 576x382 24 Finished product!
enlarge 57KB, 576x382 25 He's not just a "high paid" driver!
enlarge 13.16MB, 576x384 26 Monday, Aug 14. Illinois State Fair. Larry won 1st place w/this pull. Nice track-different locale than previous years. This track took a lot of h.p.!
enlarge 62KB, 576x384 27 Larry finishes w/1st place @ the IL State Fair!
enlarge 42KB, 576x384 28 Audience member got to participate in photo event by catching a frisbee donated by CenPeCo Oil w/Larry's name on it.
enlarge 55KB, 576x412 29 Award winner, 5500# Classic. From your left to right, 1st place thru 5th; Larry Lukow, Bill Bales, Justin Ring, Greg Griffel, & Tony Johnson.
enlarge 46KB, 576x410 30 L-R, 1st to 5th, ITPA 5500# Classic, 2006 Season Larry Lukow - Bill Bales - Justin Ring - Greg Griffel - Tony Johnson
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enlarge 51KB, 576x409 33 ITPA 1st place "jacket winners", 2006.
