What kinda winch is this?

[Pigeaten]

Saw this on a 40 today at Toyotafest, no one had seen one before, anyone recig

 

[Pigeaten]

Also saw this

 

[cruiserpilot]

Looks like a capstan winch, not sure if they were factory or not. Very cool.

 

[subzali]

Looks like a Hickey sidewinder winch to me. There’s a thread somewhere around here on them.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yup, Vic Hickey sidewinder. Remember the old ad of a Blaser being pulled up a tree with one.

 

[PabloCruise]

Yup, Vic Hickey sidewinder. Remember the old ad of a Blaser being pulled up a tree with one.

Like that scene in The Gods Must Be Crazy?

 

[Pigeaten]

Looks like a Hickey sidewinder winch to me. There’s a thread somewhere around here on them.

Thanks, just read some bio on Hickey- cool stuff

 

[Half Wacked aka Split Pea]

Also saw thisView attachment 3135461

 

[Half Wacked aka Split Pea]

I also saw a sweet 55 next to that one

 

[DirtDauberGarage]

Yep... Hickey sidewinder

Vic Hickey Sidewinder winch refurb

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yeah, that's it. Man, that was a long time ago!

 

[bobm]

Remember seeing that in 4 wheel and offroad

 

[scrapdaddy]

I'd get them all back then. PV4, Four Wheeler, 4 Wheel, Hot Rod, etc. Threw away over 700 mags.

 

[bobm]

Four wheeler i got to. Still have em (not all) worth $$$. Peeps are buying them

 

[NOSAJ]

I have a sidewinder on my 40. It is slow but never has let me down…I can’t say that about my newer warn. Already had to have the motor rebuilt once and replaced once

 

[BloodyMGT]

Also saw thisView attachment 3135461

I heard them called Sidewinders.
I'm not sure if that is the brand or a nickname.

 

[derail]

@Pigeaten Here's one for sale not too far from you.

Vintage winch- sidewinder- Hickey, Ramsey, Prestolite - auto parts -...

Vintage sidewinder winch that looks to be in good condition. I originally received this as part of a deal on a classic 4x4 but don't have a vehicle that I'd want to put it on. I have done a little...

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