Do you think someone had a wreck and pulled the motor and trans out and walked home with it???
@adventureswithgrunt12 күн бұрын
Who knows what really happened here. We will never find out.
@commodorenut13 күн бұрын
Back in the 20s, our government realised they had a booming industry opportunity - to build the latest & greatest cars locally in Australia. Nothing new there, other countries were already doing it, so too Australia, but they saw the risk to local manufacturing (in an era when many cars had bodies made by external companies who had pivoted from carriage building into car bodies). So they imposed hefty import tariffs on complete cars that were imported. The tariffs were much lower (to non existent) on chassis & driveline components, as we didn’t have that capacity locally (yet). The idea was, to protect what could be manufactured locally (like bodies and interiors), This forced the big car companies to either set up shop locally (like Ford did) or partner with local companies. As Holden were already building bodies locally for lots of car brands, GM saw the opportunity to partner with them - to the point they did a deal that saw Holden exclusively making GM bodies locally and assembling them from around 1927, and in 1931 bought Holden outright. Apart from imported specialty vehicles from Fisher body (like cabriolets) the vast majority of Chevs sold in Australia from the mid/late 20s until the later 60s were assembled by Holden, although they didn’t locally press US bodies after 1948 when the local Holden was introduced - the 50s & 60s Chevs (and Pontiacs) assembled locally came as CKD, but still had lots of other local content in them.
@adventureswithgrunt13 күн бұрын
Thanks for that info. You know your car history. Cheers 👍
@SteveMack13 күн бұрын
😂
@camcarteradventures17 күн бұрын
Grant! you may have uncovered something here. The 1939 Chevrolet Sedan was used as Staff Cars by both the Australian Army and the RAAF during WW2. (Google "RAAF Chevy Staff Car") The army cars were notable in that they didn't have chrome fender grilles like the US domestic models had, rather the grill was bare steel and pressed into the fender like the one you have found. (So they could be painted military green not chrome). So maybe you've found an ex-military vehicle? There were hundreds of them and they were sold off pretty cheap after the war.
@camcarteradventures18 күн бұрын
Great Video Grant. I'm going out this week to take a look! There is another really old wreck near "The Darkside" trail on Bunya Rd, opposite Dugandan. It's upside down in a ravine and pretty rusted out.
@adventureswithgrunt17 күн бұрын
Hi Cam, there is another car a need to find near this one. This is in much better condition. The Minivan track obviously has a mini van but not much left of that one. Also one Rolo found from Old Northern Rd entry. I'm still trying to locate that one too. Next time I bump into Rolo, I'll get the location. Enjoy the explore. 🤙
@J_B-mo4oo18 күн бұрын
Some guy out there wants that door handle . lol
@adventureswithgrunt18 күн бұрын
Yeah, that door handle won't last long.
@J_B-mo4oo18 күн бұрын
Cool find, looks realy dry there , up heer in the Northwest USA you could hide an elephant 10 feet of the road , brush so thick some places impossible to get off the road .
@diesela318 күн бұрын
Was there a fire in that park? Seems to be charring on some of the trees.
@adventureswithgrunt18 күн бұрын
@@diesela3 back burning before our summer hits us.
@rickster348818 күн бұрын
- if old cars could talk.
@The_DC_Kid18 күн бұрын
Canyons and River bottoms are littered with as yet undiscovered wrecked cars. Smallest yawn possible.
@jaywinters248318 күн бұрын
Statistically speaking, there is a 77% chance that was alcohol related accident.
@adventureswithgrunt18 күн бұрын
Very likely in this situation 🍻
@waynebutler781318 күн бұрын
If it's a 1939 Chevy, it isn't 90 years old....yet! Give it 5 more years!
@adventureswithgrunt18 күн бұрын
@@waynebutler7813 true 😂
@QuanticChaos100019 күн бұрын
It's a 1939 Chevrolet 4 door sedan.
@adventureswithgrunt18 күн бұрын
@@QuanticChaos1000 that's awesome to know. Thanks for that info 😀👍
@The_DC_Kid18 күн бұрын
Says that right in the description. Glad you can read.
@QuanticChaos100018 күн бұрын
@@The_DC_Kid It didn't when I posted my comment.
@adventureswithgrunt18 күн бұрын
Yes, I've updated the description and thanked you for it. Much appreciated 😊
@livenhfree19 күн бұрын
That's amazing. Wouldn't it be incredible to know who purchased the car, who owned it when it found its ultimate resting place, how it got there, why it was there, who stripped it, who actually used it over its life? Their stories? Fascinating. Thank you!
@adventureswithgrunt19 күн бұрын
@@livenhfree Thanks for tuning in. I searched TROVE for any accidents along the Jinker Track area but nothing has jumped out at me to suggest it was this car. It is in pretty great condition compared to other wrecks in the area.
@PaulaLee-b8r19 күн бұрын
There is one just like it at the Morongo Valley Conservation Park.
@adventureswithgrunt19 күн бұрын
Awesome. That's in California?
@t-rocks196019 күн бұрын
wow, and no bullet holes, I used the cloud from that fire in a recent short,
@adventureswithgrunt19 күн бұрын
@@t-rocks1960 Yes, this is the spot of that back burning.
@MizMite200220 күн бұрын
over 8 mins of walking.
@adventureswithgrunt20 күн бұрын
About 5km/1hr+ of walking until I found the car. I had planned at least 10k/2hrs to crisscross the area if needed to locate.
@user-yn9il2tg6t20 күн бұрын
If it has an engine try to start it
@adventureswithgrunt20 күн бұрын
@@user-yn9il2tg6t long gone unfortunately
@bonzie32118 күн бұрын
Watch the video. He found a motor and put it in there and drove it home.
@tofuhiker20 күн бұрын
Bring it home and restore it Grant lol..
@adventureswithgrunt20 күн бұрын
😂 No, it can stay there for another 90 years.
@ClaireGirvin-u9r29 күн бұрын
Where about at the park did you see the platypus?
@adventureswithgrunt29 күн бұрын
Right hand side just as you enter the park. Didn't see any further down in the popular swimming areas.
@ErinHextАй бұрын
Beautiful!
@adventureswithgruntАй бұрын
It was a very cold week down here. Lived every minute of it. Back again in September for my 8th visit 😀
@pbarter6279Ай бұрын
Milestone hoodie. Must be Tassie! 😂
@adventureswithgruntАй бұрын
Yeah they look good. Appropriate for Tasmania. I'd rarely use it in Brisbane though.
@rexringschott2 ай бұрын
Stunning footage
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@between6662 ай бұрын
I lived in Rosebery for a short time. some days I could only hear birds singing nothing else. The rain forest areas are magic.
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
@@between666 Rosebery would be a bit chilly too! 😬 A special place for sure.
@joneshikesandclimbs2 ай бұрын
Interesting adits in this area. Fortunately we were able to work with QPWS to remove some of the artifacts for display (tools, track etc) before they were removed by trophy hunters. Again why I don't advertise the locations of these sorts of things.
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
A well formed path leads straight by it. Anyone doing the geocache will stumble across it. I don't trophy hunt. I understand your concerns. One needs to look at the 3 plane crash sites and how little is left. Maybe parks need to close off all entries to the mines. Obviously not a concern for this one as of others in the area that have been sealed and fenced. Unfortunately we are in the digital age. Alltrails, Wikilocs, Strava, everything is recorded these days. Bushwalkers will search for new areas to explore and this track pops up.
@joneshikesandclimbs2 ай бұрын
There are a lot of mines in the Camp Mtn area but many are now on private property. That first mine is actually on private property owned by one of my customers. Keeping these locations from general knowledge will ensure that people are not trespassing on or trashing the areas like has happened before.
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
I have seen the private property sign up further but didn't realise this one is on that property. I've removed links to it's location and won't visit this one again. Maybe your customer can put a private property sign down lower on his boundary as there is no fence line as per other properties nearby. All mine locations are easily accessible by a few clicks on the internet. Mines in the area are general knowledge to locals due to various sources.
@SteveMack2 ай бұрын
It sure is a beautiful state mate! 👍👍
@SteveMack2 ай бұрын
...I'll consider going over there again...in Summer! 🤣😁👍
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
@@SteveMack haha yes but it can snow anytime of year down here.
@SteveMack2 ай бұрын
Yeah I know...memories of freezing, blustering wind atop the mountain, right in Hobart! 👀🤣
@rsinclair65602 ай бұрын
Nice
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
THANKS 👍
@GizmosBushEscapes2 ай бұрын
very nice mate
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
@@GizmosBushEscapes thanks Gizmo 👍 I needed my ice skating skills today around Dove Lake Circuit. ⛷️
@gizmosaussieadventures1472 ай бұрын
@@adventureswithgrunt 😂😂
@SteveMack2 ай бұрын
CHILLY!! 😊
@adventureswithgrunt2 ай бұрын
-4.1°C 🥶
@SteveMack2 ай бұрын
@@adventureswithgrunt Oh, is that all!? I remember -10 when living in Canberra...I no longer live in Canberra. 😁🤣😉
@SteveMack3 ай бұрын
Lovely!
@t-rocks19603 ай бұрын
I have been there about 5 times, It's always cold. That Point to Pinnacle run sounds like a gruelling grind.
@harbour_explore3 ай бұрын
Yep need to do this one! Nice vid mate👌
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@t-rocks19603 ай бұрын
Baron falls in NQ are pretty impressive, when there is any water going over..
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
Yes, I have been there in '86.
@SteveMack3 ай бұрын
PS, I've been there: it's f$&$ FREEZING alright!
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
It was. 😄
@SteveMack3 ай бұрын
OMG...Just what I need to see on this cold morning! 🤣😁👀
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
🥶
@tofuhiker3 ай бұрын
it's ok, the best .. I don't think so =)..
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
I think it's more impressive with less water flowing.
@tofuhiker3 ай бұрын
definitely on the bucket list =)..
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
You'll love it down there. I'd class this climb as medium. I was expecting it to be harder but I did train well for the trip.
@SteveMack3 ай бұрын
Nice! I really want to head back to Tassie, probably this year 👍
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
I try to get there once a year. 👍
@SteveMack3 ай бұрын
I don't blame you! We were just talking today about the crazy filming restrictions there now. 😔@@adventureswithgrunt
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
@@SteveMack I read tonight on The Silly Swagman's live feed that Parks are going after others now too.
@SteveMack3 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's becoming a big problem for all existing or potential 'commercial use' videoing!@adventureswithgrunt
@t-rocks19603 ай бұрын
What great Idea, Nice and cool, Great stills at the beginning, Nice to see you on screen (again)..T-rocks
@adventureswithgrunt3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony. 11 weeks battling a hamstring tear has slowed me down. Still recovering from it. I have Cradle Mountain in 5 weeks so hopefully some snow and sub zero temp videos. Then it's preparing for my Tasmanian September multiday hiking adventures. Injury and work get in way of a good time 😄
@vincentrizzi97974 ай бұрын
Love the adventure
@jelbuilderfilms4 ай бұрын
Nice... That's the one near Enoggera Dam, right? Reckon the mine goes in any deeper?
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
Yes, I'm sure it does. Bat crap and fairly narrow. I'm a bit wary about the air quality of some of these mines. With long pants, gloves and a mask, I'd probably slide in there. This is Mt Aurum (Arum) that you mentioned the other week from your MTB ride.
@jelbuilderfilms4 ай бұрын
@@adventureswithgrunt thought so, yeah it does look like a tight squeeze
@pbarter62794 ай бұрын
What was the rusty old thing?
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
I'm guessing it's some part of old mining equipment.
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
You referring to me 😂
@pbarter62794 ай бұрын
@@adventureswithgrunt 😂😂
@t-rocks19604 ай бұрын
Great Advrnture, I have been up there twice, I got close, found a tramway bed down near the creek, but the lantana was vicious, I figured Id wait until after a bushfire to go again..
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
Lantana, I hate the stuff. Especially without gloves and gaiters, which I left in the car 🥴
@t-rocks19604 ай бұрын
@@adventureswithgrunt again, we've had this conversation before mate..
@pbarter62794 ай бұрын
Not sure I would have tried to crawl any further in there 🦇
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
It did look a bit cramped. Not like the Camp Mnt mines.
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
I wasn't happy with the DJI mage quality again. 😞
@pbarter62794 ай бұрын
Video quality seemed better than the other one
@SteveMack4 ай бұрын
Great stuff! 👍
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
Cheers 👍
@tofuhiker4 ай бұрын
I was hoping you'll crawl into the gold mine lol.. getting lost is always fun =).. nothing beats the feeling of seeing the damn trail again =)..
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
It wasn't the largest mine to access. I'd have to slide on bat droppings to enter too so decided against it 😄
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
This was my first hike/adventure for the year. I've had other priorities of running and getting fit.
@HennieJHC4 ай бұрын
Hi, how did you find the grass? Saw a few of my Redland Plodders friends in the video. There was one of Bunyaville's ladies running here at Cleveland pr today. Likely no rain there.
@adventureswithgrunt4 ай бұрын
Grass was better this week the RD mentioned. Cut short and not muddy. We took a spare pair of shoes.