One stuck Boomer!!!

Inspector507 · Feb 27, 2003

A long, long time ago, I used to see ads for getting you out of a "stuck situation". It was nothing more than another rim fitted with an adapter to bolt to your existing lugs. Then it had a cable attached to the rim that you fastened to a stationary object....tree, whatever. As your tires spun, the cable wrapped around the rim and pulled you right out. Wonder if something like that still exists?? Maybe a potential venture for someone here.

Anonymous Poster · Feb 27, 2003

Inspector507,

 It was nothing more than another rim fitted with an adapter to bolt to your existing lugs. Then it had a cable attached to the rim that you fastened to a stationary object.... 

I remember seeing a picture from way back, when there were not many roads [for cars] here in the states, between the coasts anyway.

An old model T or something similar...convertable...guy driving with one hand and the other arm out beyond the door, holding a rope that went around that extra rim on the back wheel...then headed past the car to something in front of the car. AND the car was heading up a rough trail that would give today's 4-wheelers second thoughts...or so it seemed.

I think the way it was wrapped caused it to grip that extra rim when the driver pulled on it. He must have had to take it a bit at a time, and change his grip on the rope...but apparently it worked for them.

Might have even seen an old movie of this being done. Amazed me no end. No way that old car could be going up that mountain trail...but it was and I guess that was the norm back then...and I guess the cars DID make it up those trails...

Phred · Feb 27, 2003

Bill,

Sure.
In retrospect these seem kind of funny, but at the time neither case was even the slightest bit amusing. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Here is the hoe.
It may not look that bad but back behind the hoe is the edge of the house and the propane tank is out front. The operator wacked the AC unit and almost hit the house. At that point I made them call a tow truck before anything else was damaged. What a bunch of losers that group was.
I had even warned them that this area was soft.
They paid for the tow and a brand new AC unit.

Fred

Phred · Feb 27, 2003

Here is the lime truck. Note thats not just 50 feet of cable in use.
This one was 50% my fault. The ground seemed pretty solid but solid for a 8K tractor with 4wd is not solid for a 40-50K 2wd lime truck. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
But thats just part of this business the truck had some heavy duty tow points and the drivers had met before.

Fred

Mosey · Feb 28, 2003

Jerry - ( It was nothing more than another rim fitted with an adapter to bolt to your existing lugs. Then it had a cable attached to the rim that you fastened to a stationary object....tree, whatever. As your tires spun, the cable wrapped around the rim and pulled you right out.)

I remember seeing those a long time ago too. I did a web search and the only thing I could find was one for an ATV.

http://www.atving.com/atvconnection/Features/news/walkerwinch.cfm

The link to the company doesn't work though, so they might be out of business. You might be able to do the same thing with a nylon tow strap wrapped around a rear tire.

Inspector507 · Feb 28, 2003

Danny,
Link works for me

Mosey · Feb 28, 2003

( Danny,
Link works for me )

You can get to http://www.walkerwheelwinch.com ?

Inspector507 · Feb 28, 2003

Sorry Danny, I meant the first link you posted.
I doubt if Walker has a website, if you look at the e-mail from them it is aol.com

RobertN · Feb 28, 2003

I thought of another thing that may make it worth while to get the tractor unstuck quickly. It is sitting in mud and water, which is terrible for pretty much everything mechanical on the tractor.

When you get the tractor out, immediately check all your fluids. Make sure no water got in through vents into the rearend and tranny. It's not buried that deep, but I have been suprised at how much moisture and water accumulated after having trucks stuck in mud and water. I have had to change differential fluids and tranny/tansfer case oil right after being stuck.

I stuck one in deep water one time. I had to replace ALL the fluids in the truck; tranny, transfer case, front and rear diffs, power steering, ect.

diggerjim · Mar 1, 2003

Fred
Great pic, thanks for posting. Even I would have second thoughts about trying that hole with my digger (hoe). Although on a Saturday morning early I might try it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

"Just because you have a CDL doesn't make you a truck driver", holds true for alot of things. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Jim