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Eccentric

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Here's a big 'un cut not so long ago. I refurb'd the big Homelite that was used to fell this Redwood in 1986. Cazadero, California. About 20-30 minutes drive from me. I believe the date stamp on the photos is from Norm's camera when he photographed the original 'hard copy' pictures.

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My good buddy's dad fell that tree in 86. Took two 966 loader's to load each log, and a cat had to help the low bed in, and out of the haul road. Was a big local thing where I grew up, we all looke'd up to him, and they did a big write up in the local papers. He used a 056, and a 750 homelite.
 
Mr. Bow Saw

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Great photos. Thanks for posting them.
On another note, are there any large picture books with these kind of photos? I wouldn't mind getting one or two as coffee table decor.

Thanks,
There is a lot of logging books for sale of different sizes.
 
andydodgegeek

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I've said it before I'll say it again,awesome pictures. I really enjoy seeing these, can't even imagine these folks cutting these monsters down with misery whips. I love the old trucks, it must have been quite a ride driving them with those huge loads. Heck this load in my 1964 international was a handfull.


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Gologit

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I've said it before I'll say it again,awesome pictures. I really enjoy seeing these, can't even imagine these folks cutting these monsters down with misery whips. I love the old trucks, it must have been quite a ride driving them with those huge loads. Heck this load in my 1964 international was a handfull.


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Andy, I see at least three more saddles on that load. Load it up! If you're going to town you might as well take some wood with you. :laugh:
 
andydodgegeek

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This isn't an antique logging picture but if you like these old trucks as I do i'm sure you will like this picture. It is my 1947 Dodge 2 ton truck parked for the winter out behind my house, we just had an ice storm and it looked so cool outside.

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