The 4 cylinder engine and transmission is a 1924 Buick.They switched to offering only 6's in 25'. The intake is flipped upside down to run a later downdraft Carter carburetor. I honestly enjoy the machinery you find as much as the mines!
3:10 to 3:50 would be one of the best shots you've ever done. Shows what a stope looks like before it's completely carved away into the usual massive overhang we usually see you crawling through.
I also enjoy seeing the machinery at these old mine sites, I find it interesting the number of vintage Buick engines used in these old mining operations.
That Travelall was is a deluxe model , padded dash and deluxe interior trimline. Very heavy duty suspension and drivetrain . The right truck for its purpose there . Held 6 to 8 passengers and 4 wheel drive standard .
23:28 what's that yellow object in the distance? It's also in this shot 1:36. 16:13 and again here also there's a greyish object up above the remanent of the stairs.
Thsnk you for the Video and all your work you do to realize the Video. Absolut amazing how Generation of Miner until today work that Mine and leave their stuff and trash behind. Once up on a time archeologists will find this place in more than thousant years and they wonder what kind of civilisation may have lived their 😊 Greetings from Germany Yours Frank Galetzka
Well nice find Justin so much to see and the international travelall would have made easy back then.Very surprised seeing the Gold pan still there love it all ⛏️🇺🇸😀
Its hard to believe there isnt more in that area, a big hunk of quartz like that doesnt just appear on its own, there has got to be more nearby. I'm with you Justin on the need for x-ray vision because its definitely there somewhere Thanks for sharing ...and being the ones that made the walk out there. Just a thought do you think you will ever run out of mines to visit?
When grapes get established in California [no idea where you are, exactly, but this is generally true for all of California], they have the potential to be super productive. While the grape vine may be the product of former explorers, scrappers, government agents, etc, in time, it can fully fill that region with grapes in another couple of decades. I would be very encouraged by its presence, even if some people would see it as an invasive species, because grapes can reverse the process of desertification, since they are super drought tolerant.
A couple of things... Speculation... but I did see a portion of what appeared to be a water pump... likely they were pulling river water up to the pump likely for cooling purposes. As for this engine, looks like some model of GM type flathead 4. The transmission attached is interesting. Possibly part of a tram system for the mill. It would be interesting to see if the engine still turns. Could be an interesting rebuild... I'm always curious to see if its possible to make these antiques run... just the Mechanic in me...
If it was the 90's that mine was last being worked, I'm surprised that there was so much trash left. I would have thought the environmental laws would have been tough enough by that point that it would have been ill-advised to leave a site that way.
I say this just for the sheer curiosity... It would be interesting to bring home a bucket full of the material they were mining out, crush it, run it through a High Banker and see how much, (if any Gold is still there). Just curious have you guys ever done that? Something tells me the original miners likely picket it pretty clean...
i love your x-ray vision take, i was thinking in a very similar... vein...!!! where they pinch off what are the chanes of it opening back up again? that's actually a genuine question btw. how often do miners give up on a vein just a few feet from it opening up again
Hey TVR, do you actually think it's possible that "they" worked/mined for years and didn't keep on Assaying or having the vein/ore assayed, and when they finally did... they were blown away that it has Very Low gold values? I mean, (and you know) that quartz is cool and all, but do you see any of "the signs" like, sulfides, iron or gold itself? Is it all SUPER fine microscopic flour gold? If someone offered to sell me this mine, I would be worried, It COULD have gold values, but it looks a little "barren" to me. But I ain't there and you guys are so... Thanks, hope to hear back from you as I'm super curious.
I'm thinking that those external pushrods for an OHV engine is a early Chevrolet, but just a guess because haven't cone any Internet research yet. The AC Delco is another clue that it is GM in origin.
I could be wrong, but this looks like bull quartz. Usually, gold is associated with quartz stringers, when it is sandwiched between two different materials i.e. granite and schist.
The 4 cylinder engine and transmission is a 1924 Buick.They switched to offering only 6's in 25'. The intake is flipped upside down to run a later downdraft Carter carburetor. I honestly enjoy the machinery you find as much as the mines!
3:10 to 3:50 would be one of the best shots you've ever done. Shows what a stope looks like before it's completely carved away into the usual massive overhang we usually see you crawling through.
I also enjoy seeing the machinery at these old mine sites, I find it interesting the number of vintage Buick engines used in these old mining operations.
Congrats of basically 10 Years of Mine exploring!
That Travelall was is a deluxe model , padded dash and deluxe interior trimline. Very heavy duty suspension and drivetrain . The right truck for its purpose there . Held 6 to 8 passengers and 4 wheel drive standard .
Love the compressor @0.24! It appeared to be at its original installed position. Thanks Justin and Crew!
Another amazing explore thanks for taking me along, Australia here.
Sensational work Justin. Thats a site i could picture myself being very happy mining above that river whilst it was operational. Stunning site!
thats the kind of site i would love to stake and bring back into production!
that international travelall is really cool. I am very surprised they were using it in the late 90's. The winch on the front is a reall nice touch.
23:28 what's that yellow object in the distance?
It's also in this shot 1:36.
16:13 and again here also there's a greyish object up above the remanent of the stairs.
@16:13 the yellow object is there again. And higher up another something that is not natural. They both sorta look like tents.
@@beardy4831That yellow thing looks like a tent
One of these days I'm going to come across something similar. Just much older. Definitely going to stake it 😁 Can't wait because it is soon upon 🥳
Always amazed at how good those abandoned vehicles look in California. And International like that would be restored where I live...
As always great stuff love all your explorations!
Cool stuff laying every where. Good explore
Fabulous explore ...great video .
Thsnk you for the Video and all your work you do to realize the Video.
Absolut amazing how Generation of Miner until today work that Mine and leave their stuff and trash behind.
Once up on a time archeologists will find this place in more than thousant years and they wonder what kind of civilisation may have lived their 😊
Greetings from Germany
Yours Frank Galetzka
Thats about a 67 IH TRAVELALL 1200 . I owned a 68 I restored and drove for years and sold it about 8 years ago . Sad to see that all destroyed .
Well nice find Justin so much to see and the international travelall would have made easy back then.Very surprised seeing the Gold pan still there love it all ⛏️🇺🇸😀
Looks like a meat safe or fridge box for storing lunch, it was customary to hang lunch from the back of the mine to protect it from rats
Its hard to believe there isnt more in that area, a big hunk of quartz like that doesnt just appear on its own, there has got to be more nearby.
I'm with you Justin on the need for x-ray vision because its definitely there somewhere
Thanks for sharing ...and being the ones that made the walk out there.
Just a thought do you think you will ever run out of mines to visit?
Nice looking area. The quartz looks interesting
looks like a sporty drive to get that International in there!
Good job Sir, love from lndonesia 😍
I had an acquaintance who had a restored 1924 Dodge Roadster and it had a Yale lock next to the transmission tower. Pretty cool find.
Terrific video, thanks. That red topped pressure lamp more than likely has a manufacture date on it.
You guys really do visit sites that are easy on the eye.👍
great video !
A nice one again Justin, nice stuff too see, i always wonder why they leave everything behind sometimes, did they hit the Jackpot or just played even.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Finally, some color @ 11:05
When grapes get established in California [no idea where you are, exactly, but this is generally true for all of California], they have the potential to be super productive.
While the grape vine may be the product of former explorers, scrappers, government agents, etc, in time, it can fully fill that region with grapes in another couple of decades.
I would be very encouraged by its presence, even if some people would see it as an invasive species, because grapes can reverse the process of desertification, since they are super drought tolerant.
Man save that gold pan!
I’d be tempted to pan the creek a bit.
A couple of things... Speculation... but I did see a portion of what appeared to be a water pump... likely they were pulling river water up to the pump likely for cooling purposes. As for this engine, looks like some model of GM type flathead 4. The transmission attached is interesting. Possibly part of a tram system for the mill. It would be interesting to see if the engine still turns. Could be an interesting rebuild... I'm always curious to see if its possible to make these antiques run... just the Mechanic in me...
If it was the 90's that mine was last being worked, I'm surprised that there was so much trash left. I would have thought the environmental laws would have been tough enough by that point that it would have been ill-advised to leave a site that way.
I love it, most people look at that as trash and an eye sore.
I say this just for the sheer curiosity... It would be interesting to bring home a bucket full of the material they were mining out, crush it, run it through a High Banker and see how much, (if any Gold is still there). Just curious have you guys ever done that? Something tells me the original miners likely picket it pretty clean...
i love your x-ray vision take, i was thinking in a very similar... vein...!!! where they pinch off what are the chanes of it opening back up again? that's actually a genuine question btw. how often do miners give up on a vein just a few feet from it opening up again
wow $$$$$$ and peace be upon you sir from me
hell ya
Thanks buddy for your amazing videos, I always enjoy them, stay safe out there 😊
Should have someone run the license plate.
Prob stolen
Hey TVR, do you actually think it's possible that "they" worked/mined for years and didn't keep on Assaying or having the vein/ore assayed, and when they finally did... they were blown away that it has Very Low gold values? I mean, (and you know) that quartz is cool and all, but do you see any of "the signs" like, sulfides, iron or gold itself? Is it all SUPER fine microscopic flour gold? If someone offered to sell me this mine, I would be worried, It COULD have gold values, but it looks a little "barren" to me. But I ain't there and you guys are so... Thanks, hope to hear back from you as I'm super curious.
Never clicked so fast
Lmao
that is still an active mine. they're just doing things by hand and with 5 gallon buckets
What state is that in?
Can anyone explain to me what a slusher is? Thanks
Why are they chipping quartz? Whats up with the quartz?
With the current price of gold, its likely that the waste rock from that mine is now worth processing.
that aluminum ladder wasn't even oxidized it was shiny and new with home Depot buckets that's definitely an act of mine people are doing it by hand
I'm thinking that those external pushrods for an OHV engine is a early Chevrolet, but just a guess because haven't cone any Internet research yet. The AC Delco is another clue that it is GM in origin.
Someone said 1924 Buick
I could be wrong, but this looks like bull quartz. Usually, gold is associated with quartz stringers, when it is sandwiched between two different materials i.e. granite and schist.
Is that the one below the ranch with the deer?
A more accurate name would be the ranch with the bears, but, yes, you are correct.
@TVRExploring
I was stumped until I saw the international.
@@TVRExploring can you make it down on dirt bike or jeep
@@adambatchelder4121 did you make it down on the bike
does orange buckets was from home Depot
I'm familiar with this one this is not far from Quartz Palace 🤙
I think the cage could have been for canary birds and bad air.
Not to old the junk seems. None the less it's interesting
Be safe Justin old mines only thing u find is your tombstone
Please Please do start to finish.
That could be a complete separate channel plus if youre camping out, another channel!
All left behind.
That is not a grape. Or a wild grape. That is a muscadine vine or scuppernong.
Both of which are grapes...?
I can't imagine driving that International Carryall down that road! I'm sure it didn't have the power to get back out.
The Don an a tvr in the same day 😇 that cage was for the canary birds
I agree canary cage.
Yup, early miners used them as air monitor. If the bird dropped get out, pretty ingenious of those old timers.
Clean it up get the crap out of there, put the real stuff in a mining museum.
See if you have no environmental laws people will just leave crap and toxic chemicals where ever they please. CLEAN UP YOUR MESS!