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                                  United States
                       Securities and Exchange Commission
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    Form 8-K

                                 April 13, 2000
                                 March 31, 1999
                        (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

                                ----------------



                        INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


        Minnesota                     333-46643                41-1550505
      (State or other               Commission file          (I.R.S. Employer
      jurisdiction of                   number              Identification No.)
     incorporation or
       organization)

    3804 East 13th Avenue
    Hibbing, MN                                                    55746
(Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)

                                 (218) 263-8831
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 Not applicable
              (Former, name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changes since last report)

Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

         On March 31,  2000  Industrial  Rubber  (sometimes  referred  to as the
"Company") sold the land and buildings (the "Facility") formerly occupied by its
Irathane Systems,  Inc. subsidiary in Colorado Springs,  Colorado.  The Facility
included  approximately  3.3  acres  of land  and an  office  and  manufacturing
building of  approximately  40,800  square feet.  The Facility had been used for
production of prepolymer liquids and cast urethane  moldings.  The Facility also
provided  general office space and research  laboratory  space.  The Company has
leased space in Colorado Springs for continuing office and laboratory needs. The
Company relocated the manufacturing equipment to its Hibbing, Minnesota urethane
facility where it continues to be used.

         The purchaser of the Facility was Five West  Holdings,  Ltd.  There was
and is no material relationship between Five West Holdings, LTD and the Company,
any of the Company's  affiliates,  the officers or directors of the Company,  or
any associates of an officer or director of the Company.


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         The closing costs were deducted from the gross proceeds of the sale and
the net proceeds of the sale of  $1,651,893.23  were paid  directly to U.S. Bank
National Association, which held a deed of trust (mortgage) on the Facility. The
sale  was made  under a  Commercial  Contract  to Buy and Sell  Real  Estate  as
approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

Item 7.           Financial Statements and Exhibits.

         (c)      Exhibits

                  10(17) Commercial Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate
                  between Phil Long Dealerships Inc., and/or assigns and
                  Industrial Rubber Products, Inc.  dated January 25, 2000


                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                              INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.
                                              3804 East 13th Avenue
                                              Hibbing, MN 55746
                                                  (Registrant)


Date:   April 13, 2000                         /s John M. Kokotovich
                                               ---------------------
                                               John M. Kokotovich
                                               Chief Financial Officer.





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                                 EXHIBIT 10(17)

                 COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE

The printed portions of this form have been approved by the Colorado Real Estate
Commission.

This form has important legal  consequences and the parties should consult legal
and tax or other counsel before signing.

Date 1/25/2000

     1. AGREEMENT. Buyer agrees to buy and the undersigned Seller agrees to sell
the  Property  defined  below on the  terms  and  conditions  set  forth in this
contract.

     2. DEFINED TERMS.
     a. Buyer.  Buyer,  Phil Long  Dealerships,  Inc. and/or assigns,  will take
title to the real  property  described  below as [] Joint Tenants [ ] Tenants in
Common [ ] Other.

     b. Property.  The Property is the following  legally described real estate:
see survey  attached  hereto and made a part  hereof,  in the County of El Paso,
Colorado,  commonly known as No. 4045 Sinton Road,  Colorado Springs,  CO 80907,
together with the  interests,  easements,  rights,  benefits,  improvements  and
attached fixtures appurtenant thereto, all interest of Seller in vacated streets
and alleys adjacent thereto, except as herein excluded.

         c.  Dates and Deadlines.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Item                                                                 Date or
No       Reference         Event                                     Deadline
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>     <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>
1      ss.5a               Loan Application Deadline                    N/A
2      ss.5b               Loan Commitment Deadline                     N/A
3      ss.5c               Buyer's Credit Information Deadline          N/A
4      ss.5d               Disapproval of Buyer's Credit Deadline       N/A
5      ss.5d               Existing Loan Documents Deadline             N/A
6      ss.5d               Objection to Existing Loan Deadline          N/A
7      ss.5d               Approval of Loan Transfer Deadline           N/A
8      ss.6a               Appraisal Deadline                           N/A
9      ss.7a               Title Deadline                               N/A
10     ss.7a               Survey Deadline                              N/A
11     ss.7b               Document Request Deadline                    N/A
12     ss.8a               Title Objection Deadline                     N/A
13     ss.8b               Off-Record Matters Deadline                  N/A
14     ss.8b               Off-Record Matters Objection Deadline        N/A
15     ss.10               Seller's Property Disclosure Deadline        N/A
16     ss.10a              Inspection Objection Deadline                N/A
17     ss.10b              Resolution Deadline                          N/A
18     ss.11               Closing Date                             see Addendum
                                                                    "A" attached
                                                                    hereto

19     ss.16               Possession Date                          see Addendum
                                                                    "A" attached
                                                                    hereto

20     ss.16               Possession Time                          see Addendum
                                                                    "A" attached
                                                                    hereto
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21     ss.28               Acceptance Deadline Date               2 working days
                                                                    after buyer
                                                                    signature

22     ss.28               Acceptance Deadline Time                 12:00 p.m.

</TABLE>

     d. Attachments. The following exhibits,  attachments and addenda are a part
of this contract.

     e. Applicability of Terms. A check or similar mark in a box means that such
provision is applicable. The abbreviation "N/A" means not applicable.

3.       INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.
     a. The  purchase  price  includes the  following  items  (inclusions):
     (1)  Fixtures.  If attached to the  Property on the date of this  contract,
lighting, heating, plumbing,  ventilating, and air conditioning fixtures, inside
telephone wiring and connecting blocks/jacks,  plants, mirrors, floor coverings,
intercom systems,  sprinkler systems and controls, and see Addendum "A" attached
hereto and made a part hereof.

     (2) Other  Inclusions.  If on the Property  whether  attached or not on the
date of this  contract:  storm  windows,  storm doors,  window and porch shades,
awnings, blinds, screens, window coverings,  curtain rods, drapery rods, storage
sheds,  and all keys.  Check box if  included:  [ ]  Smoke/Fire  Detectors,  [ ]
Security  System(s);  and any left on  premises  at time of  closing

     (3) Trade Fixtures. With respect to trade fixtures,  Seller and Buyer agree
as follows: see Addendum "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

     b.  Instruments  of Transfer.  The Inclusions are to be conveyed at Closing
free and clear of all taxes, liens and encumbrances, except as provided inss.12.
Conveyance shall be by bill of sale or other applicable legal instrument(s).

     c. Exclusions. The following attached fixtures are excluded from this sale:
see Addendum "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

     4. PURCHASE  PRICE AND TERMS.  The purchase  price set forth below shall be
payable in U.S. Dollars by Buyer as follows:

<TABLE>
Item
No.      Reference         Item                               Amount                    Amount
<S>      <C>               <C>                                <C>                       <C>
1         ss.4             Purchase Price                     $1,710,251.00
2         ss.4a            Earnest Money                                                $  100,000.00
3         ss.4b            New Loan
4         ss.4c            Assumption Balance
5         ss.4d            Seller or Private Financing
6         ss.4e            Cash at Closing                                               1,610,251.00
7                          TOTAL                              $1,710,251.00             $1,710,251.00
</TABLE>

     a. Earnest Money. The Earnest Money set forth in this Section,  in the form
of corporate check is part payment of the Purchase Price and shall be payable to
and held by Commonwealth


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Land Title  Insur Co., in its trust  account,  on behalf of both Seller and
Buyer.  The  parties  authorize  delivery of the  Earnest  Money  deposit to the
Closing Company, if any, at or before Closing.

     6. APPRAISAL  PROVISIONS.  a. Appraisal  Condition.  This  subsection a [ ]
Shall [x] Shall Not apply.  Buyer  shall have the sole  option and  election  to
terminate this contract if the Purchase  Price exceeds the Property's  valuation
determined by an appraiser engaged by N/A. The contract shall terminate by Buyer
giving Seller written notice of temrination  and either a copy of such appraisal
or written  notice from lende which  confirms the  Property's  valuation is less
than the Purchase Price,  received on or before the Appraisal  Deadline (ss.2c).
If Seller does not receive such written  notice of  termiantion on or beofre the
Appraisal  Deadline  (ss.2d),  Buyer  waives any right to  termiante  under this
subsection.

     b. Cost of Appraisal.  Cost of any appraisal to be obtained  after the date
of this contract shall be timely paid by [x] Buyer [ ] Seller.

7.       EVIDENCE OF TITLE.
     a. Evidence of Title;  Survey. On or before Title Deadline (ss.2c),  Seller
shall cause to be furnished to Buyer, at Seller's expense,  a current commitment
for owner's title  insurance  policy in an amount equal to the Purchase Price or
if this box is checked, [ ] An Abstract of title certified to a current date. If
a title insurance commitment is furnished,  it [x] Shall [ ] Shall Not commit to
delete or insure over the standard exceptions which relate to.

         (1) parties in possession.
         (2) unrecorded easements,
         (3) survey matters,
         (4) any unrecorded mechanics' liens,
         (5) gap period (effective date of commitment to date deed is recorded),
and
         (6) unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales prior to the
year of Closing.

Any additional premium expense to obtain this additional  coverage shall be paid
by [ ] Buyer  [x]  Seller.  An  amount  not to  exceed  $-0- for the cost of any
improvement  location  certificate  or  survey  shall  be paid by [ ] Buyer  [x]
Seller. If the cost exceeds this amount,  seller providing new ALTA survey shall
pay the excess on or before  Closing.  The improvement  location  certificate or
survey shall be received by Buyer on or before Survey Deadline  (ss.2c).  Seller
shall  cause the title  insurance  policy  to be  delivered  to Buyer as soon as
practicable at or after Closing.

     b. Copies of Exceptions.  On or before Title Deadline  (ss.2c),  Seller, at
Seller's expense, shall furnish to Buyer, (1) a copy of any plats, declarations,
covenants,  conditions  and  restrictions  burdening the Property,  and (2) if a
title  insurance  commitment  is  required to be  furnished,  and if this box is
checked [x] Copies of any Other  documents (or, if illegible,  summaries of such
documents) listed in the schedule of exceptions (Exceptions). Even if the box is
not  checked,  Seller  shall  have the  obligation  to furnish  these  documents
pursuant  to this  subsection  if  requested  by Buyer any time on or before the
Document Request Deadline (ss.2c). This


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requirement  shall  pertain only to documents as show of record in the office of
the clerk and recorder(s). The abstract or title insurance commitment,  together
with any  copies or  summaries  of such  documents  furnished  pursuant  to this
Section, constitute the title documents (Title Documents).

8.       TITLE

     a. Title Review. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Title Documents.
Written  notice  by  Buyer  of  unmerchantability  of  title  or  of  any  other
unsatisfactory title condition shown by the Title Documents hall be signed by or
on behalf of Buyer and  given to Seller on or before  Title  Objection  Deadline
(ss.2c),  or within five (5) calendar  days after  receipt by Buyer of any Title
Document(s) or endorsement(s)  addition new Exception(S) to the title commitment
together with a copy of the Title Document adding new  Exception(s) to title. If
Seller does not receive  Buyer's notice by the date(s)  specified  above,  Buyer
accepts  the  condition  of  title  as  disclosed  by  the  Title  Documents  as
satisfactory.

     b. Matters not Shown by the Public Records.  Seller shall deliver to Buyer,
on or before Off-Record Matters Deadline (ss.2c) true copies of all lease(s) and
survey(s) in Seller's  possession  pertaining to the Property and shall disclose
to Buyer all  easements,  liens or other  title  matters not shown by the public
records  of which  Seller has actual  knowledge.  Buyer  shall have the right to
inspect the Property to determine if any third  party(ies)  has any right in the
Property  now  shown by the  public  records  (such as an  unrecorded  easement,
unrecorded  lease,  or  boundary  line  discrepancy).   Written  notice  of  any
unsatisfactory  condition(s)  disclosed by Seller or revealed by such inspection
shall be signed  by or on behalf of Buyer and given to Seller on or before  Off-
Record Matters Objection  Deadline  (ss.2c).  If Seller does not receive Buyer's
notice by said date,  Buyer  accepts  title  subject to such rights,  if any, of
third parties of which Buyer has actual knowledge.

     c. Special taxing  districts.  SPECIAL  TAXING  DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO
GENERAL  OBLIGATION  INDEBTEDNESS  THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL
TAX LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE  PROPERTY  WITHIN SUCH  DISTRICTS.  PROPERTY OWNERS IN
SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK FOR INCREASED MILL LEVIES AND EXCESSIVE TAX
BURDENS  TO  SUPPORT  THE  SERVICING  OF SUCH  DEBT  WHERE  CIRCUMSTANCES  ARISE
RESULTING IN THE  INABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT TO  DISCHARGE  SUCH  INDEBTEDNESS
WITHOUT  SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL  LEVIES.  BUYER  SHOULD  INVESTIGATE  THE DEBT
FINANCING REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORIZED GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS OF SUCH
DISTRICTS,  EXISTING MILL LEVIES OF SUCH DISTRICT  SERVICING SUCH  INDEBTEDNESS,
AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INCREASE IN SUCH MILL LEVIES.

     In the event the Property is located within a special  taxing  district and
Buyer  desires to  terminate  this  contract as a result,  if written  notice is
received by Seller on or before Off-Record  Matters Objection  Deadline (ss.2c),
this contract shall then terminate. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by
such date, Buyer accepts the effect of the Property's  inclusion in such special
taxing district(s) and waives the right to so terminate.


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     d. Right to Cure. If Seller receives notice of  unmerchantability  of title
or any other  unsatisfactory  title condition(s) or commitment terms as provided
in ss.8a or b above,  Seller shall use  reasonable  effort to correct said items
and bear any  nominal  expense to correct  the same  prior to  Closing.  If such
unsatisfactory  title condition(s) are not corrected on or before Closing,  this
contract shall then terminate,  provided,  however, Buyer may, by written notice
received by Seller, on or before Closing, waive objection to such items.

     e. Title Advisory.  The Title Documents affect the title, ownership and use
of the Property and should be reviewed  carefully.  Additionally,  other matters
not reflected in the Title Documents may affect the title,  ownership and use of
the Property,  including without  limitation  boundary lines and  encroachments,
area,  zoning,  unrecorded  easements and claims of easements,  leases and other
unrecorded agreements,  and various laws and governmental regulations concerning
land use, development and environmental matters. The surface estate may be owned
separately  from the  underlying  mineral  estate,  and  transfer of the surface
estate  does not  necessarily  include  transfer of the  mineral  rights.  Third
parties may hold interests in oil, gas,  other  minerals,  geothermal  energy or
water on or under the  Property,  which  interests may given them right to enter
and use the  Property.  Such matters  maybe  excluded  from the title  insurance
policy.  Buyer is advised to timely  consult  legal  counsel with respect to all
such matters as there are strict time limits  provided in this  contract  (e.g.,
Title Objection Deadline [ss.2c] and Off-Record Matters Deadline [ss.2c]).

     9. LEAD BASED PAINT.  Unless exempt,  if the  improvements  on the Property
include  one or more  residential  dwelling(s)  for which a building  permit was
issued prior to January 1, 1978,  this contract shall be void unless a completed
Lead-Based  Pain  Disclosure  (Sales)  form is signed by Seller and the required
real estate  licensee(s),  which must occur prior to the  parties  signing  this
contract.

     10.  PROPERTY  DISCLOSURE AND INSPECTION.  On or before  Seller's  Property
Disclosure  Deadline  (ss.2c),  Seller  agrees to  provide  Buyer with a written
disclosure of adverse matters regarding the Property  completed by Seller to the
best of Seller's current actual knowledge.

     a.  Inspection  Objection  Deadline.  Buyer  shall  have the  right to have
inspection(s)  of the physical  condition of the  Property  and  Inclusions,  at
Buyer's  expense.  If the physical  condition of the Property or  Inclusions  is
unsatisfactory  in Buyer's  subjective  discretion,  Buyer  shall,  on or before
Inspection  Objection  Deadline (ss.2c):

     (1) notify Seller in writing that this contract is terminated, or

     (2)  provide  Seller  with a  written  description  of  any  unsatisfactory
physical condition which Buyer requires Seller to correct (Notice to Correct).

If written  notice is not received by Seller on or before  Inspection  Objection
Deadline (ss.2c), the physical condition of the Property and Inclusions shall be
deemed to be satisfactory to Buyer.


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     b. If a Notice to  Correct  is  received  by Seller and if Buyer and Seller
have not  agreed in  writing to a  settlement  thereof  on or before  Resolution
Deadline  (ss.2c),  this contract shall terminate one calendar day following the
Resolution  Deadline,  unless before such  termination  Seller receives  Buyer's
written withdrawal of the Notice to Correct.

     c.  Damage;  Liens;  Indemnity.  Buyer is  responsible  for payment for all
inspections,  surveys,  engineering  reports or for any other work  performed at
Buyer's  request and shall pay for any damage  which  occurs to the Property and
Inclusions  as a result of such  activities.  Buyer  shall not permit  claims or
liens of any kind  against the Property for  inspections,  surveys,  engineering
reports and for any other work  performed  on the  Property at Buyer's  request.
Buyer agrees to indemnify, protect and hold Seller harmless from and against any
liability,  damage,  cost or expense  incurred by Seller in connection  with any
such  inspection,  claim or lien.  This  indemnity  includes  Seller's  right to
recover all costs and expenses  incurred by Seller to enforce  this  subjection,
including Seller's  reasonable  attorney fees. The provisions of this subsection
shall survive the termination of this contract.

     11.  CLOSING.  Delivery of deed(s) from Seller to Buyer shall be at Closing
(Closing). Closing shall be on the date specified as the Closing Date (ss.2c) or
by mutual  agreement at an earlier date.  The hour and place of Closing shall be
as designated by Commonwealth Title-1 South Nevada Ave.

     12. TRANSFER OF TITLE.  Subject to tender or payment at Closing as required
herein and  compliance  by Buyer  with the other  terms and  provisions  hereof,
Seller shall execute and deliver a good and sufficient  general warranty deed to
Buyer, at Closing, conveying the Property free and clear of all taxes except the
general taxes for the year of Closing. Except as provided herein, title shall be
conveyed  free and clear of all  liens,  including  any  governmental  liens for
special  improvements  installed  as of the  date of  Buyer's  signature  hereon
whether assessed or not. Title shall be conveyed subject to:

     a. those specific  Exceptions  described by reference to recorded documents
as reflected in the Title  Documents  accepted by Buyer in accordance  withss.8a
[Title Review],

     b. distribution utility easements.

     c. those  specifically  described  rights of third parties not shown by the
public  records of which Buyer has actual  knowledge  and which were accepted by
Buyer in accordance with ss.8b [Matters Not Shown by the Public Records], and

     d. inclusion of the Property within any special taxing district, and

     e. the benefits and burdens of any declaration and party wall agreements if
any, and

     f. other. Items 7,8,9, 10 on Schedule B.

     13. PAYMENT OF ENCUMBRANCES.  Any encumbrance  required to be paid shall be
paid at or before  Closing  from the  proceeds of this  transaction  or from any
other source.

     14. CLOSING COSTS;  DOCUMENTS AND SERVICES.  Buyer and Seller shall pay, in
Good Funds, their respective Closing costs and all other


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     items required to be paid at Closing,  except as otherwise provided herein.
Buyer and Seller shall sign and complete all customary and  reasonably  required
documents at or before Closing.  Fees for real estate Closing  services shall be
paid at Closing by [x]  One-Half  by Buyer and  One-Half by Seller [ ] Buyer [ ]
Seller [ ] Other.  The local transfer tax of -0-% of the Purchase Price shall be
paid at Closing  by [ ] Buyer [ ] Seller.  Any sales and use tax that may accrue
because of this transaction shall be paid when due by [ ] Buyer [ ] Seller.

     15.  PRORATIONS The following shall be prorated to Closing Date,  except as
otherwise provided:

     a. Taxes.  Personal  property  taxes, if any, and general real estate taxes
for the year of Closing based on [ ] The Taxes for the Calendar Year Immediately
Preceding  Closing [x] The Most Recent Mill Levy and Most Recent  Assessment [ ]
Other.

     b. Rents. Rents based on [ ] Rents Actually Received [ ] Accrued.  Security
deposits  held by Seller  shall be credited to Buyer.  Seller  shall  assign all
leases to Buyer and Buyer shall assume such leases.

     c. Other  Prorations.  Water,  sewer  charges;  and interest on  continuing
loans(s), if any; and

     d. Final Settlement.  Unless otherwise agreed in writing,  these prorations
shall be final.

     16.  POSSESSION.  Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer on
Possession Date and Possession Time (ss.2c),  subject to the following  lease(s)
or  tenancy(s):  see  Addendum "A"  attached  hereto and made a part hereof.

     If Seller, after Closing, fails to deliver possession as specified,  Seller
shall be  subject  to  eviction  and shall be  additionally  liable to Buyer for
payment  of $ per day from the  Possession  Date  (ss.2c)  until  possession  is
delivered.

     17. NOT ASSIGNABLE.  This contract shall not be assignable by Buyer without
Seller's prior written  consent.  Except as so  restricted,  this contract shall
inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives,
successors and assigns of the parties.

     18.  CONDITION  OF,  AND  DAMAGE  TO  PROPERTY  AND  INCLUSIONS.  Except as
otherwise provided in this contract,  the Property , Inclusions or both shall be
delivered in the condition  existing as of the date of this  contract,  ordinary
wear and tear excepted.

     a.  Casualty,  Insurance.  In the event the Property or Inclusion  shall be
damaged by fire or other  casualty  prior to  Closing,  in an amount of not more
than ten percent of the total  Purchase  Price,  Seller  shall be  obligated  to
repair the same before the Closing Date (ss.2c). In the event such damage is not
repaired  within said time or if the damages  exceed such sum, this contract may
be terminated at the option of Buyer by delivering to Seller  written  notice of
such  termination.  Should Buyer elect to carry out this  contract  despite such
damage,  Buyer  shall be entitled to a credit,  at  Closing,  for all  insurance
proceeds  resulting from such damage to the Property and  Inclusions  payable to
Seller but not the owners' association, if any, plus the amount of any


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deductible  provided for in such insurance policy, such credit not to exceed the
total Purchase Price.

     b. Damage;  Inclusions;  Services.  Should any  Inclusion(s)  or service(s)
(including systems and components of the Property, e.g. heating, plumbing, etc.)
fail or be damaged  between the date of this contract and Closing or possession,
whichever  shall be  earlier,  then  Seller  shall be liable  for the  repair or
replacement of such  Inclusion(s) or Service(s) with a unit of similar size, age
and  quality,  or an  equivalent  credit,  but  only  to  the  extent  that  the
maintenance or replacement of such Inclusion(s), service(s) or fixture(s) is not
the  responsibility  of the  owners'  association,  if any,  less any  insurance
proceeds received by Buyer covering such repair or replacement.

     c. Walk-Through;  Verification of Condition. Buyer, upon reasonable notice,
shall have the right to walk  through  the  Property  prior to Closing to verify
that the physical  condition of the Property and  Inclusions  complies with this
Contract.

     19.  RECOMMENDATION  OF LEGAL AND TAX COUNSEL.  By signing  this  document,
Buyer and Seller acknowledge that the Selling Company or the Listing company has
advised that this document has important legal  consequences and has recommended
the  examination of title and  consultation  with legal and tax or other counsel
before signing this contract.

     20. TIME OF ESSENCE AND  REMEDIES.  Time is of the essence  hereof.  If any
note or check  received  as Earnest  Money  hereunder  or any other  payment due
hereunder is not paid,  honored or tendered with due, or if any other obligation
hereunder  is not  performed  or waived as herein  provided,  there shall be the
following remedies:

     a. If Buyer is in Default:

     [ ] (1) Specific  Performance.  Seller may elect to treat this  contract as
canceled,  in which case all  payments  and things of value  received  hereunder
shall be forfeited  and retained on behalf of Seller and Seller may recover such
damages as may be proper, or Seller may elect to treat this contract as being in
full force and effect and Seller shall have the right to specific performance or
damages or both.

     [x] (2)  Liquidated  Damages.  All  payments  and things of value  received
hereunder  shall be forfeited by Buyer and retained on behalf of Seller and both
parties  shall  thereafter  be released from all  obligations  hereunder.  It is
agreed that such payments and things of value are LIQUIDATED  DAMAGES and(except
as  provided  in  subsection  c) are  SELLER'S  SOLE AND ONLY REMEDY for Buyer's
failure to perform the obligations of this Contract. Seller expressly waives the
remedies of specific performance and additional damages.

     b. If Seller is in  Default.  Buyer may  elect to treat  this  contract  as
canceled,  in which case all  payments  and things of value  received  hereunder
shall be returned and Buyer may recover such damages as may be proper,  or Buyer
may elect to treat  this  contract  as being in full  force and effect and Buyer
shall have the right to specific performance or damages, or both.

     c.  Costs and  Expenses.  In the  event of any  arbitration  or  litigation
relating to this contract, the arbitrator or court shall award to the prevailing
party all reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney fees.


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     21. MEDIATION.  If a dispute arises relating to this contract,  prior to or
after  Closing,  and is not  resolved,  the parties  shall first proceed in good
faith to submit the  matter to  mediation.  Mediation  is a process in which the
parties  meet  with an  impartial  person  who  helps  to  resolve  the  dispute
informally and  confidentially.  Mediators cannot impose binding decisions.  The
parties to the dispute must agree before any settlement is binding.  the parties
will jointly  appoint an acceptable  mediator and will share equally in the cost
of such mediation.  The mediation,  unless otherwise agreed,  shall terminate in
the event the entire  dispute is not  resolved  30  calendar  days from the date
written notice requesting  mediation is sent by one party to the other(s).  This
Section shall not alter any date in this contract, unless otherwise agreed.

     22.  EARNEST  MONEY  DISPUTE.   Notwithstanding  any  termination  of  this
contract, Buyer and Seller agree that, in the event of any controversy regarding
the Earnest Money and things of value held by broker or Closing  Company (unless
mutual written  instructions are received by the holder of the Earnest Money and
things of value),  broker or Closing  Company  shall not be required to take any
action but may await any proceeding,  or at broker's or Closing Company's option
and sole discretion, may interplead all parties and deposit any moneys or things
of value into a court of competent  jurisdiction  and shall  recover court costs
and reasonable attorney fees.

     23. TERMINATION. In the event this contract is terminated, all payments and
things of value  received  hereunder  shall be returned and the parties shall be
relieved of all obligations hereunder, subject toss.ss.10c, 21 and 22.

     24. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. (The language of these additional provisions has
not been  approved by the  Colorado  Real Estate  Commission.)  See Addendum "A"
attached hereto and made a part hereof

     25. ENTIRE  AGREEMENT;  SUBSEQUENT  MODIFICATION;  SURVIVAL.  This contract
constitutes  the entire  contract  between the  parties  relating to the subject
hereof, and any prior agreements  pertaining  thereto,  whether oral or written,
have been merged and integrated into this contract.  No subsequent  modification
of any of the terms of this contract  shall be valid,  binding upon the parties,
or enforceable unless made in writing and signed by the parties.  Any obligation
in this  contract  which,  by its  terms,  is  intended  to be  performed  after
termination or Closing shall survive the same.

     26.  FACSIMILE.  Signatures  [x] May [ ] May Not be evidenced by facsimile.
Documents  with  original  signatures  shall be  provided  to the other party at
Closing or earlier upon request of any party.

     27. NOTICE.  Except for the notice requesting mediation described in ss.21,
any notice to Buyer  shall be  effective  when  received  by Buyer or by Selling
Company and any notice to Seller shall be effective  when  received by Seller or
Listing Company.

     28. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE;  COUNTERPARTS.  This proposal shall expire unless
accepted in writing, by Buyer and Seller, as


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evidenced by their  signatures  below, and the offering party receives notice of
acceptance  pursuant  to  ss.27  on  or  before  Acceptance  Deadline  Date  and
Acceptance  Deadline Time  (ss.2c).  If accepted,  this document  shall become a
contract  between  Seller and Buyer.  A copy of this document may be executed by
each party,  separately,  and when each party has executed a copy thereof,  such
copies taken together shall be deemed to be a full and complete contract between
the parties.

Phil Long Dealerships Inc. and/or assigns             /s/-----------------
BUYER                                                 BUYER

Date of Buyer's signature 1/27-00

1212 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
BUYER'S ADDRESS

719-575-7155                                                  719-575-7461
BUYER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER                                      BUYER'S FAX NUMBER

     [NOTE:  if this  offer is being  countered  or  rejected,  do not sign this
documents, Refer toss.29]

Industrial Rubber Products, Inc., a                  -------------------------
SELLER  Minnesota corporation                        SELLER

Date of Seller's Signature 2/2-00

3804 East 13th Ave., P.O. Box 782, Hibbing, MN 55746
SELLERS ADDRESS

218-263-8831                                                  218-263-9731
SELLER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER                                    SELLER'S FAX NUMBER

     29. COUNTER;  REJECTION.  This offer is [ ] Countered [ ] Rejected Initials
only of party (Buyer or Seller) who countered or rejected offer----------

                                 END OF CONTRACT

     Note: Closing Instructions should be signed on or before Title Deadline

BROKERS  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.  The undersigned Broker(s) acknowledges receipt of the
Earnest Money deposit  specified in ss.4 and, while not a party to the contract,
agrees to cooperate upon request with any mediation conducted under ss.21.

     Selling Company Brokerage Relations.  The Selling Company and its licensees
have  been  engaged  in  this   transaction  as  [x]  Buyer  Agent  [  ]  Seller
Agent/Subagent [ ] Dual Agent [ ]  Transaction-Broker  Listing Company Brokerage
Relationship.  The Listing  Company and its licensees  have been engaged in this
transaction as [ ] Seller Agent [ ] Dual Agent [ ] Transaction-Broker

BROKERS' COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE.
Selling  Company's  compensation  or  commission is to be paid by: [x] Buyer [ ]
Seller [ ] Listing  Company  [ ] Other  (To be  completed  by  Listing  Company)
Listing Company's compensation or commission to be paid by:


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[x] Buyer [ ] Seller [ ] Other

Selling Company The Rudolph Company (Name of Company)

- ----------------------------                         1/21/00
         Signature                                   Date

Selling Company's Address One South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs
CO 80903

Selling Company's Telephone Number 719-471-1520 Listing Company's
Fax Number 791-471-1523



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                                  ADDENDUM "A"

24.  ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

         1.  Earnest Money:
                  The Earnest  Money  shall be  delivered  to the title  company
within 24 hours after the Contract is signed by Seller.  All Earnest  Money paid
or deposited  pursuant to this Contract  shall be held in the highest  available
interest-bearing  account at a depository  selected by the Buyer,  provided such
account satisfies the liquidity  requirements hereof. All interest earned on the
Earnest  Money shall be Buyer's sole  property,  unless this  Contract  fails to
close due to a breach hereof by Buyer in which case all interest earned shall be
paid to Seller.

         2.  Trade Fixtures:
                  Seller  shall  remove  all  existing  manufacturing  equipment
presently in building prior to closing at its expense.  This shall include 7 1/2
ton RTU on warehouse  roof and air handling  rooftop  mounted  units used in the
manufacturing  process.  Also to include all related  electrical  sub panels for
such  equipment both interior and rooftop  mounted  units.  All removal shall be
disconnected in workman like manner by qualified  parties.  All buildings are to
be broom  swept  and  floor  in  warehouse  is to be  cleaned  of any  remaining
materials or products.

                  3 days after removal of equipment and electric  disconnect and
removal of sub panels,  Seller and Buyer shall do a walk through to inspect work
and confirm  that removal has been done in a workman like manner with no exposed
pipe, conduit, electric, plumbing or the like remaining.

         4.  Closing and occupancy:
                  Closing  April  1,2000.  Buyer may request an  additional  one
month Lease if needed while moving  business.  A formal rental contract shall be
written 30 days prior to closing if Seller needs additional time.

        Lease Terms:
        1.  Term of Lease:                       One month
        2.  Monthly Rental Rate:                 $23,522 ($6.00 p.s.f. office
                                                 and $5.50 p.s.f. warehouse)
        3.  Additional Expenses                  All rent to be triple net (NNN)
                                                 with tenant paying 1/12 taxes,
                                                 insurance, maintenance,
                                                 utilities. Landlord not
                                                 responsible to make repairs.



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