What to look for in a metal detector? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 11-28-2020, 10:43 AM

Am curious what to look for in a metal detector. Thought it might be fun to run one along excavated dirt associated with city improvement projects and other locations next summer to chase old coins.

best view · 11-28-2020, 11:10 AM

I think someone needs to restore another truck u might find coins under the carpet

**DeadheadNM** · 11-28-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by best view

I think someone needs to restore another truck u might find coins under the carpet

Lol!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-28-2020, 11:25 AM

I watch Nuggetnoggin on you tube. He uses Garrett detectors. He sell as well.

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2020, 07:57 PM

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I have had a Garrett Groundhog detector since 1982 or '83. Still works as good as it did when I bought it. When I lose something working on the trucks outside I drag it out and promptly find it....

I have found a lot of coins and stuff with it but it never made me rich...

LockDoc

**DeadheadNM** · 11-28-2020, 08:18 PM

Good suggestions guys. Thanks.

It’s funny. What got me on this recent kick was losing an OE clamp for a power steering pressure hose in my grass. I was cleaning some fasteners and things on A bench grinder outside and the clamp broke loose and rocketed out onto the lawn never to be seen again.

1976gmc20 · 11-28-2020, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Good suggestions guys. Thanks.

It’s funny. What got me on this recent kick was losing an OE clamp for a power steering pressure hose in my grass. I was cleaning some fasteners and things on A bench grinder outside and the clamp broke loose and rocketed out onto the lawn never to be seen again.

I bet you could find it with your lawnmower blade

**Getter-Done** · 11-28-2020, 09:26 PM

If your not looking for a fancy one,
Harbor Freight has this one.
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-func...tor-67378.html

I got one. Its just ( okay).
You kinda got to practice with it to learn the tones and settings.
There are several people on u tube that cover these detectors.

Here's one of the video's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pCB4J_ZpDs&t=525s

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**Ol Blue K20** · 11-28-2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

I bet you could find it with your lawnmower blade

I think the metal detector would keep it useable. The blade could toss it even fartherand make it unuseable.....

**davischevy** · 11-28-2020, 10:10 PM

I have an old Radio Shack detector that I have had for years. I can't endorse it, but it's the one I have.

I have and old Ipod that I sometimes carry in my shirt pocket. I was bush hogging one day a couple of years ago, and while making a u turn, the suicide knob on the steering wheel caught the cord and sent the Ipod flying.

I searched, but gave up.

I couple of weeks later, while on a road trip with my in laws, I mentioned the event to my BIL. He asked why I didn't use a metal detector. DUH.

When we got home, I went back to the spot in the pasture, and it took me about 60 seconds to find the Ipod. It had landed such that the rain hadn't affected it at all.

11-28-2020, 10:43 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,280	What to look for in a metal detector? Am curious what to look for in a metal detector. Thought it might be fun to run one along excavated dirt associated with city improvement projects and other locations next summer to chase old coins. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-28-2020, 11:10 AM	#2
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,986	Re: What to look for in a metal detector? I think someone needs to restore another truck u might find coins under the carpet

11-28-2020, 11:25 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: What to look for in a metal detector? I watch Nuggetnoggin on you tube. He uses Garrett detectors. He sell as well. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-28-2020, 07:57 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,321	Re: What to look for in a metal detector? - I have had a Garrett Groundhog detector since 1982 or '83. Still works as good as it did when I bought it. When I lose something working on the trucks outside I drag it out and promptly find it.... I have found a lot of coins and stuff with it but it never made me rich... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-28-2020, 08:18 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,280	Re: What to look for in a metal detector? Good suggestions guys. Thanks. It’s funny. What got me on this recent kick was losing an OE clamp for a power steering pressure hose in my grass. I was cleaning some fasteners and things on A bench grinder outside and the clamp broke loose and rocketed out onto the lawn never to be seen again. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-28-2020, 09:26 PM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,701	Re: What to look for in a metal detector? If your not looking for a fancy one, Harbor Freight has this one. https://www.harborfreight.com/9-func...tor-67378.html I got one. Its just ( okay). You kinda got to practice with it to learn the tones and settings. There are several people on u tube that cover these detectors. Here's one of the video's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pCB4J_ZpDs&t=525s . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-28-2020, 10:10 PM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: What to look for in a metal detector? I have an old Radio Shack detector that I have had for years. I can't endorse it, but it's the one I have. I have and old Ipod that I sometimes carry in my shirt pocket. I was bush hogging one day a couple of years ago, and while making a u turn, the suicide knob on the steering wheel caught the cord and sent the Ipod flying. I searched, but gave up. I couple of weeks later, while on a road trip with my in laws, I mentioned the event to my BIL. He asked why I didn't use a metal detector. DUH. When we got home, I went back to the spot in the pasture, and it took me about 60 seconds to find the Ipod. It had landed such that the rain hadn't affected it at all. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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