Here is the situation with the Old #3 tractor.

I spoke with Mr. Pete Daniel, curator for the Division of the History of Technology, Behring Center. The #3 tractor is currently on a 3 year renewable loan to the I&amp;I club, Penfield IL. The I&amp;I club has requested another 3 year loan.  Being that they have the tractor now they are first in line for the loan. 

Two other applications have been submitted to the Smithsonian. The first is from the Heritage Museum in Greenville IL. The second is from the Floyd County Museum, Charles City IA. 

The protocol for the loan of the tractor is a first-applied, first-considered basis. This means that the I&amp;I club will have the first chance at renewing their loan as long as they choose to and the Smithsonian grants their request. The next in line would be the Heritage museum and then Floyd County. 

I hope this makes sense to everyone.
John Hume