Wrknrvr Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just curious if the age of this tree could be determined. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Yup. Use a tree boring tool to pull a core sample, count the rings. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangodon Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Looks to be about 21 years and some months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Yes! When you cut it down to rescue that nice old vehicle, count the rings. 😼 Quote 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, NDBirdman said: Yes! When you cut it down to rescue that nice old vehicle, count the rings. 😼 You have that the wrong way 'round . Cut the vehicle off the tree . The tree looks to be much more alive and vibrant than what ever the vehicle carcass shows . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Wow! Someone has a great sense of humor! Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lappir Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Wrknrvr said: Just curious if the age of this tree could be determined. Vern Best guess is it was just a mere sapling when the car was parked and forgotten. The protection provided by the vehicle and the potential assistance with keeping moisture to the roots offered it maybe the best growing conditions for many of those years. It is time to remove the car from around the tree and to allow the tree to gain to it's utmost potential. It would be a shame, a crime and an all around bad idea to cut down the tree to save the metal. JMHO. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thinking about this picture. We drove by it in 1990. At that time it was on highway 93 South of Kalispell Montana. And I did not notice back then. Since 1990 there has been a new highway built uphill from this picture. Safe Yravels, Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 So I was thinking about the tree or the car. Well the sheet metal on the car look in really good shape. But I would say the tree is a must save. So there has to be a seam on the vehicle where sheet metal was put together. Split two seams or make two cuts where it could be rejoined during restoration. Then remove the rest of the sheet metal body. Then remove which ever axle is easier and all cross members. And anything that could keep from sliding the frame off. Then the tree is still there. And the car could be restored. Noticed how good the sheet metal looks. Just thing Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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