Old 6x6 Yarder of my Families

[timberdollars]

Thought I'd throw this picture out there, hope I put it in the right Thread. I posted it in the Partner saw thread already as thats what sitting on it, and in front of it, some of my work saws.
6x6 Bought NEW!! by my Grandpa, home built yarder, Flat head GM V8 powered yarder unit, logged WAY TOO MUCH, prior to bridges here in the cascade mtns, crossed every river and creek here, plus almost sunk the ferry a few times. Sits on my property now, at its home for 60+ years.

enjoy
Duane

 

[Gologit]

Ever think about restoring it?

 

[paccity]

very cool. it just shows the ingenuity of loggers to get the trees out . like gologit said you should think about preserving it.

 

[Gologit]

very cool. it just shows the ingenuity of loggers to get the trees out . like gologit said you should think about preserving it.

Yup, and then maybe donating it to a logging museum. That's history...it should be preserved.

 

[timberdollars]

6x6

Yes I thought about restoring it, and yes museums have inquired about it. I had to FIGHT!!! (with guns) to keep the tweeker scrapers away from it for 4 years now. ITS going No where soon but to my front yard when I have the hill logged behind it this year. It ran when I was a kid but was tired and needing TLC and now!!!! we'll see.

It has more History than all us combined together!!!! I can get pics and info on it enough to sink a ship. Its Legendary here where I live!!!! And only my Grandpa was CRAZY enough to run it and drive it.

Since theres some interest I'll take more pics and post them if weathers nice.

Duane

 

[timberdollars]

Pictures as requested

Pictures!!!!!

Notice rear engine and a 6x6 rear drive axle converted into the chain drive, and GM hydramatic tranny running it all, operator stood over drivers side rear tires running brake and throttle.

NICE SEAT TOO!!!!! welded in there

No air bags SORRY!!!!!!!

Duane

 

[timberdollars]

more pictures of it

One picture of its final resting place (not for long) used to be tied down to the fir trees pictured. You can still see the cable tracks on tree to the right!! And a 50ft pole used as the tower was behind it. was used to log a few trees from that hill side. Wich is across the hwy from my house.

 

[Jacob J.]

Looking at that machine makes me think I would have wanted to meet your grandpa.
My grandpa was crazy along those lines too. He cut timber out of a '55 Willis Wagon for 20 years.

 

[rwthom279]

Just goes to show what kind of inginuity was used back then, and still today. Farmer and loggers are the best engineers...and most were/are eager to teach someone who was genuinely interested. Thats how I learned most of what I know...hangin around with the older fellas. Thanks for the pics!!!! :msp_thumbup:

 

[madhatte]

That is a cool old rig. You should definitely put it back in some sort of working order, show some youngins how it's done.

 

[timberdollars]

old 6x6

That is a cool old rig. You should definitely put it back in some sort of working order, show some youngins how it's done.

My kids can't wait for it to get moved across the hwy to my yard, have to think about a project I guess. I imagine it could be a STAR attraction at a Logging show or Logger rodeo that we have not too far away.

Thanks everyone for the interest!!!!!!!!!!!!! my Grandpa would be proud.
Duane

 

[2dogs]

If you're going to put it in the logging show then the old beast needs a good coat of wax and the glove box door fixed. Might want to change the spark plugs and wash the windshield while you're at it. It's a cool old ride.

 

[rwoods]

Great piece of history there. Up until a few years ago there was a similar set up sitting here in town, though a straight axle truck not a 6x6. Also there was this huge winch on skids. Although they were sitting in an old lumber yard, I didn't have a clue as to what they were. I figured it out after seeing so old Appalachian logging photos but too late, the property had been sold and the old equipment was hauled off -probably to the scrap yard. I don't know what I would have done if I had known earlier what they were - probably had some yard art that my wife and kids would have disliked. Ron

 

[timberdollars]

More pics soon

I'll take some more detailed pics soon