High Park Fire, CO

[steelandcanvas]

The temp topped out at 105* in Denver, the weather obviously is not cooperating to help put out our fires. May God Bless our Fire Fighters. It's 100* right now at my place, with winds gusting at 15-20 mph, luckily I am quite a few miles from the fires.

My apololgies for hi-jacking your thread Ronnfry261, I guess I just got caught up in the moment with all the devastation going on. I am also sorry for your losses.

 

[wdbtchr]

I'm glad everybody and all the critters got out OK, but is sure is a sad sight to see what a wildfire can do. Best of luck.

 

[targhee trucks]

We'll bounce back, you can be sure of that.

Great attitude, hang in there! Many have gone through tough times only to find at the other end that good things happened as a result. Hope you find the same thing.

Jack

 

[APM215]

glad you and your family are ok. sorry for your loss

 

[ronfry261]

So, I have this 5Ton Garwood winch on the front of my 211. Ya'll have seen
the pictures of the truck... what do you folks think the condition of that winch might be? I am seriously thinking about removing it and selling it. If the pics are not adequate let me know and I'll get some close ups.

Ron

 

[m1010plowboy]

Burnt Metal

What condition is everything in?

 

[NDT]

So, I have this 5Ton Garwood winch on the front of my 211. Ya'll have seen
the pictures of the truck... what do you folks think the condition of that winch might be? I am seriously thinking about removing it and selling it. If the pics are not adequate let me know and I'll get some close ups.

Ron

Ron, so sorry about your loss. I was wondering about the winch before you mentioned it. I think with some new seals, it should be fine. Also the PTO. I would pull those parts before sending the poor 211 to scrap.

 

[ronfry261]

Today we had some heavy rains that caused some flooding in the canyon, both Rist Canyon and Poudre Canyon. Pyroclastic soil does a great job of sheeting water off... Hwy 14 and Rist Canyon road were closed for an hour or so, but all is well now.

I will have to get the winch off the truck before I can see what the status is. I'll inform when removal is complete.

Ron

 

[m1010plowboy]

Feelin' a little helpless wishin' we could help out Ron so be sure to let us know what you need.

I Know of an M215 hiding in Montana that would be real handy for you if you decide to
get at it again.

Best wishes,

Dave

 

[trukhead]

So, I have this 5Ton Garwood winch on the front of my 211. Ya'll have seen
the pictures of the truck... what do you folks think the condition of that winch might be? I am seriously thinking about removing it and selling it. If the pics are not adequate let me know and I'll get some close ups.

Ron

If there is lube in it it may be ok but if the lube is burnt out of it I would say the metallurgy is changed in the gear and worm and it is now soft steel and won't hold up.

Keep your chin up, family is the important part of life.

Stuff can be replaced.

 

[bikeman]

Ron,

I'm very happy that your family was able to make it out. Sadly, you were working towards a better goal of stopping the fire. It's very sad to see the damage, but in the end, trucks can be replaced. Hope in the grand scheme of things, you guys get the fire under control and help others.