The Real Winch Report

[Jeff]

How bout now?

[Mikezauner]

Miah for the win. I have some mechanical experience as well (That old Duster I drive wasn't roadworthy when I got it, and seen an almost total rebuild) and would be more than willing to help. With my Duster fixed mechanically, I'm running out of mechanical things to do.

[Stuart]

Miah, although I am completely unkrafty when it comes to all things mechanical, I am a good test subject! Lower me down!

[Mark1955]

Is it done yet??? I want to watch Stuart being lowered down...

[Troy]

I hear you! My vote is for Mike being lowered first. That's going to be classic.

[Mike]

I second Troy's vote! I need to find a party hat to wear on the way down.

[Troy]

Awesome! How is the restoration coming along anyway? I know these things take time and money. Something everybody could use more of these days.

[Mark1955]

I was headed west on I-80 past the Salt Lake Marina and passed this winch heading west at 70 mph! Ok, It was attached to the back of a big white Dodge pick up truck. Looks to be right off the showroom floor! It was also hydraulic drive. Thought perhaps it might give you guys some ideas... This one appears to have a light bar and alternator. The light bar is down by the engine for transporting.

Mark

[Troy]

Wow, I like that set up. Especially how it's actually part of a towed platform so that it doesn't have to be permanently in the back of a pickup truck.

[Stuart]

That's our winch alright!! Miah was driving that Dodge. So funny!

[Mike]

Actually, its a ford, but hilarious that you saw it! Showroom floor would be Miah's shop. Over a hundred man hours went into rebuilding that. Mostly thanks to Miah! Its 100% custom built. You'll all be seeing it in action very shortly.

[Joanne]

Sweet!! Kudos to Miah (and others) who did a great job on it. It will be interesting to see photos and an action report from it's first outings. Are you going to use a static weight that approximates a human weight for the first unspool and rewind? Once it's tested and operational, it's really going to open up some exploring opportunities for you guys. Congratulations again!

Joanne

[Mike]

I just finished editing the video. The Video and discussion for the hoist's maiden voyage, the Montana Shaft, can be viewed here. Enjoy

[Mark1955]

Awsome! I thought it might have been. I would have just followed him out but we were on our way to Gold Hill with Brenda's neice and Nephew to introduce them to a little exploring.

Mark