Age 21.....50 yrs ago this fall

Can't just post a picture like that and no details... what class did you pull and what engine work was done!!!

that wouldn't be the Dr would it ??

Looks like a gas V8. 

Soooo long ago !! I don't remember every detail, but it was built from scratch with the Lincoln welder that we still use on the farm that Dad bought new. 1969 or 70 Lincoln 460 4 bbl with 10.5 to 1 and 365 HP. Added a Holley 780 carb I think. Deeper oil pan. 11 inch button clutch in a steel can. 4-speed top-loader Ford close ratio trans.  Speed selections were 7 MPH-9.5 MPH-12.5 MPH and 15.5 MPH all at 2200 RPM. A 190XT III rear end locked in road gear. 23.1 x 30 tires. The 1 inch thick adapter plate and channel side frames from the front face of the rear end were made by a local Blacksmith. Front wheels were my build with WD steer gears (open with grease on them). Painted in-between Dad's double covered corn cribs with an electric paint gun borrowed from my Uncle. I do remember $2500 being spent. I do (fondly) look back at my ignorance and lack of knowledge on how to do many things related to fabrication and design, and yet it turned out OK and everything worked. I had no mentor to guide me or offer advice. I just kind of knew what I wanted it to look like and what features it would have. 5000 lb class. I sold it and didn't lose any money.

Wow, a 200 was only a few years old at that time…stripped to a puller with a V8, that’s pretty impressive. Can’t imagine anyone willing to give up a nice 200 to be a puller? Gotta be a story there! Can’t wait to hear about it

Very odd…I read this post and Steve had just replied. So I posted my response with Dr’s response not there yet….so now I know the story. Internet delay lol

i didint know much on my first things that i biult  but i would not trade any of it 

Dr Allis how did it do on the track?

He's young and it should have made a hell of a lot of noise. That's a win right there.