Providence Mine Underground Explore, Portal Dig, Antique Car Boneyard, Great Mojave Preserve Hike🔦⛏️

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you suppose to say ....So C'mon....let's Go !!!! hahaahah cool bottle .... why they have to shoot at inanimate objects not sure why ...that is some good digging Tom ...could use you down in the drift mine .... bad time to find a den of sleeping snakes.... that looks like the same size as our Drift mine ...yep thats sulfides ....you should be able to smell it ... cool old cars ... beautiful rock walls for that building ...fun explore and we smashed that link button real hard too....keep'em coming and be safe out there

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the detailed comment, Jeff. You said it all!👍⛏️😁

[@jerryrichter4904]

those cars are from the thirties as brian mentioned very cool thanks again

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'm sure you guys are right. I'm not good with those older cars. 60's cars I'm not bad with. Thanks, Jerry!👌👍

[@jeffchandler3390]

The cars that don't have a s metal roof are generally pre 1935 when GM introduced the one piece steel roof. All of those cars were 1930's cars. I'm a car guy so i appreciate you taking the time to show them. It's strange that they are so many in that area. It would be interesting to know why they are there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the information, Jeff. We appreciate it. I would guess that at some point, maybe in the 1950's, someone that owned the mines in that area hauled them out there for salvage parts. Just a guess. Thanks for your input!👍👍

[@AZRob56]

Tom and Julie, Interesting little mine. A lot of mineralization inside. It was worth the hike and effort to dig out the portal. Old vehicles and assorted junk at these old mine sites is always interesting to see. Good camera work, narrative and documentation. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Rob, gad that you liked the mine and hike. What a beautiful area. Thanks for the nice comment!👍

[@AZRob56]

The Providence Mountains area is one of my favorite areas in the MNP.

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

Those damn Cholla Thorns, I got one in a finger over 40 years ago and it still itches today especially when I saw that one sticking to Tom, Ouch!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Oh yeah, they are a pain all right. We carry a stiff hair comb to flick them off when you really get a bunch on you. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@mtpalmsy]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I always carry a table fork to remove cholla. I really loved this particular video, I love the Providence Mountains.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@mtpalmsy that would work well.

[@briannave7326]

Great scenic video, cars look like from the late thirties.

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

It's too bad this junk isn't picked up. Would give homeless people something to do.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the information, Brian!👍👍

[@reginahaggins493]

I loved the older way of living how they made money thank you

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the comment, Regina!👍👍

[@wendellharker6690]

Thanks I liked all the old cars nice colors in the mine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It is fun poking around the old cars. Glad that you enjoyed it, too. Thanks for commenting, Wendell!👍

[@WHuske]

Thanks for the video. I‘m astonished to see so many old cars.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. The old cars were fun to see. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@bigal3617]

nice one only found you about 2 weeks back trying to catch up seen alot of your vids Im adicted to your channel now load`s of love to both of you alan [ england ]

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's great, Alan. Thanks for watching some of our back catalog of videos!👍

[@pethoviejo]

Nice mine, great scenery, and old rusted cars. Don't get any better. Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Pethoviejo. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@mineadventures7938]

Nice little treasure you guys found. i love the old cars. very cool. i am always amazed you keep finding new mines to explore, good job.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Ken. We keep hiking to all the more remote mines that we can find. Nothing huge but still fun to see. 👍⛏️🔦

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie Thank you for this wonderfull views and pictures of the Landscape. The mine was interresting and sometimes alot larger i think. This old car bodies are a usefull for hotrod builders . Take care i wish you a great weekend Yours Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank, Glad that you enjoyed the explore. It is a beautiful area and fun little mine. Some of the old cars would make decent hot rods. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@Ed_in_Md]

That was a lot of work to get into a small mine. But another interesting explore. Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It was a bit of work but you never know what is inside until you go.Glad that you found it interesting, Ed!👍

[@Ed_in_Md]

Love the old car boneyard.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We do, too. It's fun poking around old junk.👍

[@felipearellano8783]

Awesome Team Work Guys :)😀

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you very much, Felipe!👍👍

[@caryward8251]

Great video as usual, Tom & Julie! On the Windmill at 3:13, the Swab is normally called a “Sucker Rod”! At 25:03, lovely air vent below windshield. I was a kid in the 1950’s and some vehicles still had some, plus there were vents under the Dash on each side to allow outside air to cool your legs and feet. Certainly helped since we didn’t have AC back then! They did put a screen wire on inside of the vent to keep insects out of the car. At 27:55, really like the video of the Doors, especially the “Suicide Door”(back door), that opens from Center Post to the back! @davidsellars646 good call on the Doors! Way to get ‘Down and Dirty” on this video! Keep Safe & Healthy!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the informative comment, Cary. I always learn something from you guys. The suicide doors were fun to see. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@jamesriggsdds2337]

This was one of your better vids! I really love those old vehicles with the suicide doors. The Chicago Mob would be proud! Just need a Thompson MG to go with it!😁👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, James. The suicide doors are fun to see. Now for a Tommy gun. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@mattbyrne1822]

Beautiful landscape and a very interesting mine. Great video, can't wait for the next one 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Matt. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍👍

[@Justme85857]

You would never get me crawling in like that, very nice scenery, thanks Dynamic Duo!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's definitely not for everybody. Thanks for watching and commenting, Paul!😁

[@gmcnelly2468]

love the views!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

They are nice. Glad that you liked them.👍

[@kathyarmstrong649]

You're living my dream!

[@kathyarmstrong649]

Looks like a copper mine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's out there waiting for you. Thanks for watching and commenting, Kathy!👍⛏️

[@jimmystockdale7555]

Another great little mine, not much of interest but still enjoyed it. I liked the old junk cars , the scenery was great also. Until next week stay safe and God bless.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching and for the blessing, Jimmy!👌🙏

[@RickNelsonMn]

Really enjoyed all of this. Thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Rick. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍

[@highdesertbill]

Fine example of going down a rat hole! Thanks for taking me with you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It seems like just about every mine is a rat 🐀 hole. This one was a little more up close than some. Thanks for watching, Bill!👍👍

[@joewenzel5142]

A lot of history left behind.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, there is.

[@michaelstrong3634]

Hello from Indiana great video. Thanks for sharing adventures

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Michael, glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching from Indiana!👍

[@moparedtn]

Wow, those cars are all gone-gone. Nothing to be salvaged at all in those. Picked clean. They all look to be from the 30's. You can tell they were dumped there forever, no intention of using them. The area looks like some rubbish hauler used it for all sorts of dumpage probably 60-70 yrs. ago. TRIVIA TIME! The Giant Powder Company was founded in San Franciso in 1867 as the first company in the USA to manufacture gunpowder under patent by Alfred Nobel. Thanks as always T&J, see you on the next one! - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for all that, Ed. Those cars are definitely picked over pretty thoroughly. Appreciate your comment!👍👍

[@georgesmith8113]

Fun explore and beautiful scenes. Great video. Thanks J&T! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, George!👍👍👊😎

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Nice little adventure.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes it was! Thanks for the comment, Brad!👍👌

[@rickdale4921]

Another great episode you two are the Best 👌

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment, Rick! ❤️

[@ralphpatrick3071]

I found myself saying, a winless Tom, a winless! Must’ve just slipped your mind. I hope all the viewers appreciate your 4-wheeling and hiking. At 72, no way for me! Thanks, T&J!! 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the comment, Ralph. You're not too old for a little mine exploring. 👍⛏️🔦

[@williamwintemberg]

Looks like a lot of dynamite boxes went into the lagging in the decline Julie went down. That was a first for me! Cool little mine. The 30's vintage cars were cool! Once again, I think the best was outside! What beautiful views and plant life! Thanks Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That was a first for us, too. I've seen a lot of dynamite box parts used as wedges and even as ladder rungs, but not for lagging. Thanks for commenting, William!👍

[@btcruiser]

That was an squirrely little mine. Leaves you wondering what exactly they were looking for as they seemed to have left a lot behind. Even some of the gobbing rocks had mineralization in them. Thanks for the ride along Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's often a bit of a mystery as to what exactly the miners were after. I'm sure they knew what they were doing and took the high grade. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@Dave_9547]

That first truck makes me think of a 39-40 Ford looking at the W/S and door window, but no headlights in the fenders. The second one, maybe mid to late 30's. Nice little mine, probably gold and copper.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for your input, David. I have a hard time identifying the old vehicles. 👍👍

[@markattardo]

Cool finds! Relics aside, I really enjoy seeing the variety of vegetation there is in our deserts.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, this area has really nice vegetation. Very scenic mountains. Thanks for commenting, Mark!👍👍

[@eddie9903]

Boy what a beautiful place you found. I love that old windmill. And those barrel cactus. I believe they're called red barrel cactus. I happened to notice that washtub had a hole on each side directly across from each other. For the rope that holds the pole that makes it a washtub bass. Maybe not LOL. Boy mr. Badger you talk about a tight entrance. It says something on the wood right there I can't read it. It says danger danger!! You guys are crazy crazy!! With all those rats nest I'm surprised you don't see any rats. Very cool to see all those old cars and trucks. That thing you picked up was an old radio tuner. Thank you for taking us along with you guys. I enjoyed the video.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Eddie, good to hear from you as always. Yes, this was a fun one and very scenic, too. It's always fun crawling through a rats nest after playing badger for an hour. The old vehicles were fun to poke around in. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!👍👍🎸🍺

[@jmarsh3347]

They probably drove the cars out to the mine then removed the bodies and used the chassis' and motors to drive various mining machines.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's a possibility. Seems like more engines than you would need, but who knows? Thanks for the comment!👍

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

That pile of rusty old cars out in the middle of nowhere is kinda wild

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it is. Fun to poke around that kind of junk. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@joewenzel5142]

Great video today.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Joe!👍

[@kevinholland4156]

I've been watching your videos from three years ago and I must say you have gotten a whole lot better. Your cinematography is up there. I wish your channel would grow like some of the other channels have on mine exploring. You give us interesting machinery and buildings. You set the scene and then walk us through your adventure. It's like I'm there with you both; thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Kevin. Making mine videos is not that easy to get right with the lighting and other problems. We appreciate you watching our videos!👍

[@HikeCamp]

Before your channel if I found some round thing in the desert I would be thinking aliens maybe..LOL Beautiful desert area and plants. Oh no.. Not crawling on my gut to get in a mine.... That is why I just watch... 😬 The cabin ruins and the junk yard looked interesting.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, we'll do the belly crawl for you, Max. It's always fun poking around the old junk. Thanks for commenting!👍

[@97-20-media]

One of the most interesting and beautiful area you have been to thanks for taking me along .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, it really is a beautiful area. Thanks for watching, Degrey!👍

[@TheShornak]

Hello Julie and Tom. I am not expert either on old vehicles. Especially earlier than mid 60's. But all those vehicles to me look more like mid to late 40's. I love the big one at the end of the video with the suicide doors. So cool, so much metal on those old beast. The mine was short and sweet. I love the views from up there and all the cactus. Another great video you two.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Stephen, according to those who know about the vehicles, they are from the 1930's. The mine and hike through that beautiful area were both fun. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@Hefmier]

Another great video, Tom and Julie. :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Gypsy Dog!👍👌

[@davidnelson6008]

Cars all appeared to be mid to late 30's. Tall narrow grills, humpback trunks, big finders and running boards are all out of the mid-late 30's.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for your input, David. You probably know more than I do of the 30's cars. 👍👍

[@DonnaRoberts-sv4cf]

I've been trying to catch up on your older videos...my conclusion ..you've both got legs of iron and hearts of lions! Enjoyed this one too. As to getting lost: it was sed of Danial Boon, he never got lost buy "I was a might bewildered for a few days" Brian

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We've been bewildered a couple times. Thanks for watching some of our back catalog of videos, and for the nice comment, Brian!👍👌

[@dalevanatta2680]

Mighty purdy scenic terrain .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is a beautiful area. Thanks for watching, Dale!👌

[@joewenzel5142]

Rock Hounds would love that area.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I bet they would. Thanks, Joe!

[@davidsellars646]

Hello Tom and Julie, Did you notice that one of those cars had suicide doors? The mine made me recall the second time that I was in a certain mine. The first time, it was wide open. The next time, it had been bulldozed. There was still a sign laying there that was made of 10 ga plate and it made a suitable shovel to open a hole large enough to enter. At about 17:30, there was a wide board that appeared to be maybe 16-20 inches wide. Interesting for out in the desert.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David, yes I did see the suicide doors. Funny story of the sign. We always carry a shovel with us, it comes in very handy. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@gottfriedstutz1428]

Radio parts in the Dessert, wow

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's what they looked like to me. Thanks for commenting, Gottfried!👌

[@erikja1]

Love the videos like always thank you!! 'It builds character!' good attitude!! I have built my own supply of character myself 😀 take care!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, a little digging never hurt anyone. I've worked hard all my life so not a big deal. Glad that you have done some character building, Eric. Thanks for commenting!👍

[@milesanderson677]

Beautiful scenery, great relics too. Thanks for another awesome video 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Miles. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍👍

[@johncampbell2979]

Well Tom! I think you epilogued it up very succinctly "beautiful" seemed like the perfect mine hiking day.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Oh yes, it was a beautiful day for a mine hike. Thanks for watching, John!👍

[@joewenzel5142]

So many levels to that mine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for all the comments, Joe!👍👍

[@1949ala]

As always a great video, you people scare me a lot.... snakes, getting lost in those tunnels a rock hitting you on the head.... real adventure. I learn a lot from your videios

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you are enjoying our videos. There are definitely some dangers to this hobby. Thank you for commenting!👌😬

[@jimpinder6385]

Another great video! Keep them coming.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Jim!👍👍

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

They had one thing in common, looking at cars you toured. They had a flat head V-8 and of course a manual transmission. Required to operate the pulley system. The way the front clips were removed shows they just wanted to get those parts out the rest looks like typical vandalism over the decades. Really cool find on top of a small mining outfit. I'd say it was a really great visit! Thanks guys!👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed seeing the cars and the mine. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@csdufoupdates5502]

You guys are brave 👏

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You get used to the danger after doing this for many years. Thanks for commenting!👍

[@bruceshatfield9377]

Always love your adventures:)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Bruce. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@bruceerb8324]

Hey Tom thanks!! Sneakers and snakes don't mix lol

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The snakes are all hiding out this time of year and won't be out for a couple months. Thanks for the comment, Bruce!👍

[@roperdon5939]

It is said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” but in this case it’s a GoPro? I live near the Smokey Mountains but your camera has brought much beauty from Death Valley. Thank y’all for the explore! Be safe!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoy the beauty of the desert, Don. Not everyone can appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍

[@VantasticOdyssey]

Yes, I watched the whole video. 🙂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@theminejunkie]

Awesome video, Tom & Julie! That was a fun explore. Sketchy portal! The old truck boneyard & the old building foundations were cool. Cheers!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍

[@karlmcgowan9375]

Julie & Tom.it's always cool to hear a real musical instrument throughout your video's, thank's guy's. I bet if you put a modern vehicle out in the desert, if you came back within 20 years, the older cars would probably be in a better condition.❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Karl, I wouldn't be surprised if the older cars would hold up better than newer ones. That's good old grade A American junk. Thanks for the nice comment!👌

[@treasurehunter7771]

Hi Tom & Julie, thanks for the adventure, enjoyed the old cars and stone foundations as much as the mine! See you on the next adventure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the explore and thanks for commenting!👍

[@dzlfreek]

the cars are 30s vintage. most autos of that era used wood in the bodies and had canvas tops.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for that information. Good to hear from you!👍👍

[@tednisbeth3088]

very cool! you two ROCK !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Ted!👍👍😊

[@michaelkaiser4674]

another go morning you too

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good morning, Michael!👍👍

[@janblake9468]

I was at the boneyard 7 years ago. All the autos have crash damage. One guy living there 1940's bought them at junk yards and hauled them out to salvage the chassis and drive trains. The pickup bed used to have a tailgate that said Dodge on it. I saw pieces of a Ford Model T. I found evidence of 3 wood buildings between the 2 stone walled ones. All had been burned. The larger stone building has been badly vandalized since 7 years ago. The water well (with windmill) had water in it back then.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for adding that information, F. I was hoping you would chime in. I figured you would have some knowledge of the vehicles and why they are there. 👍👍

[@ORYNDA1]

Got to hand it to you Tom. How you find these mines let alone squeeze into the mine after digging a slit trench. waiting for you to get stuck but you always manage to get through. We're the same age (born in 56) but you move like your in your 40's. Fun to watch you do it instead of me. `Great mine, not to dangerous with ladders and nice wood features. Beautiful rock colors with twists and turns for the size. Cool old cars and great scenery. Spring is coming and the desert bloom should be excellent with all the rain. please catch that when the desert flowers come out. Take care guys and thanks again

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'm 66 and pretty much feeling every year of it. We are hoping for a nice spring bloom in the desert. Hopefully it will happen. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@raiderman8431]

It always amazes me how they got so much vehicles and equipment back in there, thanks for the video

[@paulson6270]

I've thought the same thing tpp. Thanks guys for another great video. Stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it's always amazing for us, too. We've seen regular cars is some very remote places. Thanks for the comments!

[@joewenzel5142]

49 views and I'm the first to comment. Woo-hoo.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Woo-hoo!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Tom & Julie, that old windmill was a cool find, a shame it's blades had mostly gone. I'm glad you mentioned about how those windmills work because I have always wondered what they do, thank you. That portal and mine looked really old, it was more interesting than it first seemed too. Those old cars all out in the middle of nowhere, I'm guessing they drove them there then maybe used the engines for mining perhaps, either way they were cool to see. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 💞

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Sue, it was fun to see the windmill and I'm glad I could explain a bit about how they work. I think the mine was first worked in the 1920's. It is a little strange to see all the old cars out there. Not really sure what the story is with them. Thanks for the nice comment as always!👍👍❤️😍

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Nice adventure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Brett. Glad that you enjoyed it. 👍😁

[@HollywoodGraham]

Years ago it was common to find cars in the desert with few bullet holes. Many were salvaged for restoration and hot rods but now the cars are few and in terrible shape thanks to vandals and nature. The open topped cars were not convertibles, the hole was covered with wood or metal struts then chicken wire then padding and a waterproof material to seal it from rain. Turret tops, as solid metal tops are called, came into use in around 1935 as another contributor wrote. Thanks for finding the site.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for chiming in, Graham. Others have said the same about what I called convertibles. I always learn something from you guys. 👍👍

[@charlesmartin3277]

I love videos like miner 49and wife I wish do want force do to or not

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Charles. Thanks for the comment!😊

[@richardbeee]

That was fun!! I wonder if that old mill wasn't a arrastra tho? That rock laying around it might have been ready to crush and they started shipping. So it was left for a rainy day and later forgot about. Some nice looking rock. It looks like they were driving on the vein and left some pretty good ore even in the mine. Like i said that was fun, Badger🙂 Mrs. Badger might not have been as good as Mr., but i have to be honest; she sure looked better. Have a wonderful week Mrs. Badger🙂Err....you to Tom. Peace.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Richard, that was not an arrastra. An arrastra has big flat floor stones and heave drag stones that grind the ore. Quite often we see a lot of what appears to be ore outside the mines that never got processed. I'm not sure why that happens so much. No doubt, most people would rather look at Mrs. Badger than me. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@richardbeee]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Love y'all! Keep up the good work.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Gris Mill I think 🤔 😕 not sure use mules or horses or armaturbodillos!!!; )

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's called a Chilean Mill in the information that we have. I'm not exactly sure how it works. I like the word you made up. Thanks for the comment, Richard!👍👍⛏️

[@joewenzel5142]

A lot of desert treasure left behind.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

There really is!

[@joewenzel5142]

Considering how windy it gets out there, that windmill isn't in half bad shape.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'm surprised it's not completely blown apart. Thanks for commenting, Joe!👍

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

You should have seen it before they fixed it... lol

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

On a mining mission!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey, Dave!👍👍

[@pmae9010]

Hey guys, those were not so much convertibles as regular cars with a canvas top, the tops were not openable but tarred canvas was lighter and cheaper than metal and easier to form than a large mostly flat piece of metal.

[@mineadventures7938]

thats interesting, cool

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for that information, Mick. I thought it was odd that there was no mechanism for a convertible. Makes sense now.!👍👍

[@joewenzel5142]

American Pickers guys might want to pick over those old cars for parts.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, haven't seen them around here.

[@user-jl5lu7kq4w]

Julie is so cute 100% ❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You made her blush. Thanks for the comment!😊

[@1uptospeed]

thanks tom badger & julie for digging it open for a peek , what a team! interesting pick a part at least they left the air cleaner & brake drum

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

A little digging never hurt anyone. They didn't leave much on those old vehicles. Thanks for the comment!👍👌

[@tonygaetani1892]

Love you guys man keep the great work up love going in the mines 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Tony. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@joewenzel5142]

My dogs always come back to me to get those burrs removed from their paws. I can't count how many times I got it off them and then on to me. Doh!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We usually use a stiff hair comb to flick them off. Otherwise they are hard to get off.

[@kevinholland4156]

I'd say the cars are from the mid to late 1930s. I'm an old car collector and restorer. The holes in the roofs would have been a rubberized fabric over a wood frame. Later in the 1930s, they started making all-steel tops.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for adding that information, Kevin. I thought it was a little strange there not being any mechanism for a convertible. Makes sense now. 👍👍

[@ronstanek2851]

Hi, great video! Is this mine in the Providence Mountains area? I remember my wife and I years ago had gone to a Caverns tour in the area, but was not open yet. I wanted to check out the ghost town ruins of Providence,but it was a long hike due to rough road. You both find and travel to very interesting mines! This one looks like one that would be an all day explore. Take some of those cars and build you one like Johnny Cash! Thanks and have a safe explore!😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ron, yes this is in the Providence Mountains. Mitchell Caverns is the tour you're talking about. It's not too far from this mine. Providence Town was being restored by the NPS last time we were there. The road to Providence Town and the nearby Bonanza King Mine is a bit rough. You need a 4x4. Thanks for commenting!👍

[@ORYNDA1]

Was looking at the car footage again and they seem to be very similar vehicles. Thinking that they used the motors and transmissions to drive the mine machinery. None of the cars looked like they had any motors. Just a thought.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's possible, although it's hard to say for sure. All the engines are gone. 👌

[@stevengill1736]

Those old windmills - classic. Was the water table that high 100 years go?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I don't know about the water table way back when. The windmill is cool. Thanks for watching, Steven!👌👍

[@stevengill1736]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring friend of mine decided he wanted one of those huge water pump windmills, so he purchased one from a rancher in Nevada - I lost track of him over the years, and he lives in Marin County, so I doubt he set it up at home.... wonder what ever happened to that thing? Cheers!

[@paulson6270]

Love watching y'all exploring these places. If I was in better shape, I would love to go to those mines. But I get to watch great videos thanks so much. Question.... Do y'all ever get spooked, scard, lost, or turned around??

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dianna, we glad that you enjoy our explores. We dont get scared or lost. Sometimes we can get briefly turned around and sometimes if we hear a strange noise in a mine a little spooked, but not really very often. Thanks for commenting!👍

[@nigelridgeway2579]

Great scenery Tom, do you guys have to watch out for snakes there?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Nigel, in the winter months the snakes are laying low and very lethargic because of the relatively cool temperatures. In the warmer months there would be a lot of snakes out in this area. Thanks for commenting!👍

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

Hi guys nice explore! What are those blue containers Julie was carrying just curious? :-) Peace

[@kevinholland4156]

Helmets

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

@@kevinholland4156 Duh why didn't I think of that Lol

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, helmets. I was carrying 200 feet of rope plus my regular pack.

[@crosswits1]

The cars back then the tops had wooden bows and were covered with A canvas like material that was water proofish

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for that information. That makes sense now looking back at it.👍😁

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

Just wondering why you don't wear face covers for certain times you get so close to grossness. Maybe it's too warm and would make things worse, from sweat.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We do, sometimes, but they usually come off when we start having trouble breathing. Plus, it's hard to talk to make the video. Thanks for the comment!👍

[@peterwaroblak166]

What a cool place, was there a name to that mine? is this a recent adventure?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, this is a recent explore. It's an unnamed prospect near the Providence Mine. Glad that you liked it, Peter!👍

[@Michael-rg7mx]

4 wheeler trail. Hunting camp in the fall. That entrance was buried on purpose.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This trail is much older than the 1980's when 4 wheelers came out, not to mention that they aren't even allowed in the Preserve. The portal looked naturally eroded to me. Thanks for your input, Michael!👍

[@robertlyman9789]

Must be a main haulage tunnel down the mountain somewhere?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That could be, Robert. We didn't see anything lower but that doesn't mean here isn't one. Thanks for watching!😁👍