My first 'REAL' hunt

[lcoutback]

Well, I've finally acquired my first detector, a Garrett Ace 350. :detecting:

Under the solid-tutorage of my mentor, I've been working to learn what all the beeps, whirs, fuzzy do-ma-bobs and squeals mean that this critter utters. It's been both fun and frustrating. But I love a good challenge! :cool:

Today I left the 'ol salt mine' a little early, and ventured out to where I thought I remembered a small lean-to structure that was near an old mill site in the woods. After venturing to the location, and hiking around a bit, (quite a bit...) I determined it was going to be a bust. (but I did get to watch a beaver watching me for awhile away from the everyday 'stuff' we all deal with)

On my way home, I detoured to a well-used deer hunting camp. I sat in the Jeep and just looked at the area wondering if it was worth getting out, and where to start. I know I'm new to this, but how many of you have looked at a site with a complete blank as to where to start? :thinkingabout:

I decided 'What the heck' and went out to explore. About 10 minutes into my first 'hunt' for something totally random, I picked up a signal around three inches deep. Being a rookie I figured I had hit the mother lode, so I did my best pin-point maneuver to date (with no witnesses to see the puzzled expression on my face) and decided it was time to get some dirt under my finger nails. I brought up a badly rusted cigar tin, but hey, a find is a find, right? :dontknow:

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I figured I was in for a disappointing effort of old tin cans and crud, when about three feet away I picked up what seemed to be iron. I had the 350 on 'Relics' and it seemed to keep beeping low, so I figured 'what the heck'...

This time I took a little more time with the pinpoint function on the 350 and decided I might have picked up something more finite. I even took the time to brush away the pine needles and loose soil and sweep again. Lo and behold, I still had a good signal! thumbsup01

After picking a perimeter of about 8 inches, I was pulling the soil out and thought I just had some rocks in the dirt when viola!!

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Not a crazy-cool find. And I did a 'BUNCH' of walking to no avail earlier, but this silly little car TOTALLY made my day!

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[lcoutback]

Of course, now, I need to go back to see if I can find the trailer that this car came with! :detecting: :detecting: :detecting:

[aloldstuff]

:congrats: on your 1st real venture out. Looks like you have a start to a used car lot. rofl We all dig those, I really like the old ones. Yes I have approached a site and had the same thought....where do I start?

Keep at it, you'll soon be popping coins and relics.

Looking forward to your future posts.

[coinnut]

Hey, some of them old cars are selling pretty good these days...the real ones I mean lol Seriously, check to see who made that one and a model number and search Google or E Bay to see how much they are selling for. I think it's a great first hunt's find thumbsup01

[del]

some good vintage relics right there :yes: and a great indicator of more oldies to come :detecting:

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

cool car! keep at it! your doing great! thumbsup01 :yes:

[lcoutback]

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to go back to the same site bright and early on Sunday. Hopefully, by 'looking' at the site and having a little fun, I'll have something to post Sunday afternoon! :crossfingers: News at five... :->

[OxShoeDrew]

You should detect at the ol saltmine, those mines are old lol
Love the car, I bet there are old coins there too. Good luck today!

[spectra1]

I noticed the AG logo. It was used in Germany for manufacturing. So you got a good chance of finding some silver as that dates it to either per war 1920-30s or postwar production in the 1950s. Dig everything learn your machine in the field..... Soon you will be getting real goodies!..... I still get pumped about those old Prince Albert tins..... Out of the 100s I have dug two were filled with coins.. One had a ring and necklace. Check inside. Good luck!

[Epi-hunter]

That is a great first find! |:cheering: Neat car and excellent photos too. When I used to detect old homestead sites I used to dig up a lot of cars, but I don't think I have found one like that.

Like others have said, there is definitely potential at that site! Hope you do well and have fun today thumbsup01

[Tony Two-Cent]

I think that old toy car is an awesome find! :wow:

I'd rather find something like that than a common silver coin any day. :yes:

Terrific photos too! |:cheering:

:congrats:

[Elexander]

:wow: Darn good start, I'm also just starting in this wonderful hobby and I can only hope that my first day out of my own back yard is that good, the car is awesome. Happy hunting.

[Skamaniac]

I love digging stuff like that. It tells a story of the people. Coins could have been dropped by anyone, but personal items are much more interesting to me. Nice work!

[del]

Coins could have been dropped by anyone, but personal items are much more interesting to me. Nice work!


I agree with this completely personal items are very interesting and give you a connection with the people before you. Coins better date an area or site of when it was in use though.

[tanacat]

:clapping: :clapping: love the car! This will most likely be the first of many :yes: I've joked on here many times about telling my boys to 'be careful with mommy's toy cars' lol

I've collected nearly 100 & have special cases for them and let the kids play with them under close supervision. I don't want them to end up in our yard only to be dug up another 50 yrs by someone else rofl

Oh and I bet that cigar tin was exciting -checking for coins inside? My dream is to find a little cache (or big cache lol )

[Skamaniac]

Looks very similar to a 1935 Ford. I'd say definitely a mid to late 30's styling. And no, I didn't drive a new one in high school!

[Ms. Kansas Digger]

Awesome little car! All of the cars I've found look as if they've been through a tornado, or maybe a lawn mower... :yes:

[Tony Two-Cent]

It looks just like this Tootsietoy '39 Ford Coupe that I found on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TootsieToy-39-Ford-Coupe-Die-cast-3-/200124783341?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2e985dda ed#ht_1050wt_939

[lcoutback]

Wow, great sleuth work Tony! |:cheering:

[switch]

all the cars I have found are no name trash. :cheesysmile: Tootsietoys are good finds.

[swamp yankee]

Well, I've finally acquired my first detector, a Garrett Ace 350. :detecting:

Under the solid-tutorage of my mentor, I've been working to learn what all the beeps, whirs, fuzzy do-ma-bobs and squeals mean that this critter utters. It's been both fun and frustrating. But I love a good challenge! :cool:

Today I left the 'ol salt mine' a little early, and ventured out to where I thought I remembered a small lean-to structure that was near an old mill site in the woods. After venturing to the location, and hiking around a bit, (quite a bit...) I determined it was going to be a bust. (but I did get to watch a beaver watching me for awhile away from the everyday 'stuff' we all deal with)

On my way home, I detoured to a well-used deer hunting camp. I sat in the Jeep and just looked at the area wondering if it was worth getting out, and where to start. I know I'm new to this, but how many of you have looked at a site with a complete blank as to where to start? :thinkingabout:

I decided 'What the heck' and went out to explore. About 10 minutes into my first 'hunt' for something totally random, I picked up a signal around three inches deep. Being a rookie I figured I had hit the mother lode, so I did my best pin-point maneuver to date (with no witnesses to see the puzzled expression on my face) and decided it was time to get some dirt under my finger nails. I brought up a badly rusted cigar tin, but hey, a find is a find, right? :dontknow:

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I figured I was in for a disappointing effort of old tin cans and crud, when about three feet away I picked up what seemed to be iron. I had the 350 on 'Relics' and it seemed to keep beeping low, so I figured 'what the heck'...

This time I took a little more time with the pinpoint function on the 350 and decided I might have picked up something more finite. I even took the time to brush away the pine needles and loose soil and sweep again. Lo and behold, I still had a good signal! thumbsup01

After picking a perimeter of about 8 inches, I was pulling the soil out and thought I just had some rocks in the dirt when viola!!

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Not a crazy-cool find. And I did a 'BUNCH' of walking to no avail earlier, but this silly little car TOTALLY made my day!

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I'd suggest what I tell all newbies,go to a coin shop and buy worn out junk silver to get a handle on the readings on your machine 10-25-50-1.00 will save a lot of time learning the sounds/vdi's ect.HH and go get'em .....