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08-12-09, 03:39
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recovering a carrier
Hi my Name is Pete and all this is very much new to myself and a freind of mine. WE are in the process of getting a universal carrier out of the bush. It has been sitting for about 40 years off the beaten path in haliburton ontario. aparantly the machine is about 90 percent there. my question is what would be our first step.I assume the tracks are seized as well as the most of the components. the carrier is about a 5 to 10 mile hike into thick rocky woods. will the tracks free up easily or will I have to remove them to make life a little easier. all input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Pete 
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08-12-09, 04:15
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recovering a carrier
Seems that a lot of carriers found their way to Haliburton county after the war-brought up by rail from the south- I recall seeing 20 or 30 in a field in Harcourt-I asked the owner about 15years ago if any trace of them was left and was assured that no trace of them or their parts could be found-ours was dropped off from a flatcar at Bancroft about 1946 -my dad had bought it from crown assets disposal for $200 -I would suggest you consult with someone local in the logging business and perhaps they could bring it out with a skidder at moderate cost -good luck with this-would like to see pictures -please keep us informed -
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08-12-09, 04:27
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Wow Haliburton????? that's just 30 minutes from my place here in Cardiff. I'm amazed that Greg Anderson didn't find this one a scoop it up. My friend Jack sold his Windsor Carrier to a guy in Bancroft who then turned around and sold it to some guy in Belleville Ont. Jack sold it for $2000.00cdn.
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08-12-09, 04:34
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well the machine is at a hunt camp or property of some sort. they dragged in in ther in the late 50's and by 1969 the machine was parked and rendered useless in the bush as the rocks just pounded everyone around. i will get some pics and post them. thanks for the input , and like i saud any ideas to get it out of the bush will help. I am on the hunt now for a skidder as this seems to be the machine of choice with the guys i work with.
thansk Pete
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08-12-09, 11:56
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the ground preasuer will be sginificantly less with the tracks on, you may find the tracks seized and the brakes stuck on like mine, i would perhaps consider tracks off (and as much weight out of the carrier) then drag onto some home made skids (with a wide base on) then it may slide over surfaces and stumps easier.
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08-12-09, 14:33
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i agree make it as light as possible.
Because the ground is just about frozen i would make sure i jacked it out of the mud onto some 2/4's or something. Then once winter hits i would use some make shift skis and pull it over the snow with something like a work horse.
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17-01-10, 16:57
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17-01-10, 17:03
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Hey there Jon. You have the right couple of guys. lyndsey and i just bought the skidder. are you the fella that lives in the kingston area?. I may have picked up an other carrier. same deal. in the middle of no where. i will keep evryone informed
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20-01-10, 04:56
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Yes thats me
I read the post and there was enough detail to sound like the right guys. I am still interested in some pictures and if you know of more maybe I could help get at one of them instead. Welcome to the club. Always broke is a good name because in this hobby you will be.
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25-04-10, 01:32
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Any luck this season?
Hi Pete
Did you make an attempt to get at the UC in the bush? Any photos? Randy
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