The engine that you looked at immediately after the Datsun pickup is a 1948 or earlier Cadillac flathead V8. And that transmission bolted to it is General Motors first successful automatic transmission.

A buddy and myself rode our dirtbikes to the Bickel Camp when a Mr. Bickel was still living there. I am 80 now and that must have been in the 1990's. I rode a KTM EXC 250. I still ride a KTM 200 on the desert. Usually trailer camp on Searles Station Rd. David Smith

I met Walt Bickel a couple of times back in the early 80s when he was still working the claim. The BLM came in and kicked him off some time in the mid 80s when they were going after "illegal homesteaders". The BLM claimed that he did not have to live on the claim to work it. My friend bought a couple of small nuggets from him. Mr. Bickel was gruff and stern but also friendly. He was an interesting man to talk to. There used to be more cars and trucks around his work shed but the BLM hauled many of them away.

Dude, that’s not a meat grinder. That’s a jack.

The thing you thought was a meat grinder is actually a car jack.

That first machine looks like something used to make holes. I've seen some old well drilling machines that resemble that. Some drill in a rotary fashion and others just drop a heavy cylinder repeatedly boring a hole. This looks like the sort that drops the bit. If that's what it is

They don't make 'em like this anymore city. Shame to leave it all rotting out there, although, that's probably why they've survived this long.

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Cool thanks for sharing

The crane is actually a portable drilling rig for boreholes . It was built on an old vehicle chassis. Seena few of these in the Australian outback.

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That Datsun has some value. Super rare to see those anymore. Cool vid!

The Jeep is a nice addition to your adventures mate. I'm sure it will open up a lot more options for you to explore. Great episode. Stay Safe.

Really enjoyed this adventure and I want to thank the people for all their hard work in providing us with a unique look at all the artifacts and relics in such a wonderful layout!! At

Really interesting. Thanks! Hope the Navy is going well! Take care.

That Ford tractor is a great find. Everything else was cool to see.

Some really cool machinery. Would love to restore some of them. The two wheels look like they are from a hit n miss motor. Would love to get that Scout and fix it up.

I would totally love to explore there !!

Thanks from Australia

Well done!