No really,, this could only happen to me.........
#11
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stupid things in garages
Yeah, I can relate to this. Back in the 70's, when I had REALLY long hair. I was working on an old car out in Dad's garage. A combination of grease, transmission fluid and dirt in matted long hair, then add it gets rolled up in a creeper wheel.
I was in the same boat, couldn't move forward, couldn't move backward, without basically pulling my hair and wrenching my head. Eventually, my older brother wandered over to see what I was up to, he had to lift the creeper and push me out from under the car. He didn't let me live that one down for a long time. Still didn't cut hair for a good while.
I was in the same boat, couldn't move forward, couldn't move backward, without basically pulling my hair and wrenching my head. Eventually, my older brother wandered over to see what I was up to, he had to lift the creeper and push me out from under the car. He didn't let me live that one down for a long time. Still didn't cut hair for a good while.
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LOLOLOLOL GAWD is that funny !! One of those 'DUMBA shcitt' moves. I've had my share of 'em also but have forgotten most. Senior moments are happening quite often now !! No matter how anal I am about something, I'll get bit every once in a while just to make sure I'm still alive ops: :roll:
I'm glad you didn't have to do a number two :shock: :shock: :shock:
I'm glad you didn't have to do a number two :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Re: stupid things in garages
Originally Posted by Oldewalnut
Yeah, I can relate to this. Back in the 70's, when I had REALLY long hair. I was working on an old car out in Dad's garage. A combination of grease, transmission fluid and dirt in matted long hair, then add it gets rolled up in a creeper wheel.
I was in the same boat, couldn't move forward, couldn't move backward, without basically pulling my hair and wrenching my my head. Eventually, my older brother wandered over to see what I was up to, he had to lift the creeper and push me out from under the car. He didn't let me live that one down for a long time. Still didn't cut hair for a good while.
I was in the same boat, couldn't move forward, couldn't move backward, without basically pulling my hair and wrenching my my head. Eventually, my older brother wandered over to see what I was up to, he had to lift the creeper and push me out from under the car. He didn't let me live that one down for a long time. Still didn't cut hair for a good while.
Happened to my wife. Now she takes an old hat and tucks her hair into. I was laughing so hard I couldn't help her. Told her I wouldn't say a word to anybody, so I'm typing them.
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Rudy- Thats hilarious, id still be standing there I lthink. (btw I'll pm that info we discussed, tonite-have an answer for you).
Couple years ago was working on an old Corvette and had had to reweld a trailing arm perch. Had it in a bench vise and was grinding the welds wearing an old T-shirt covered in grease, oil and probably even some gas. I was throwing sparks all over the place, and back at my shirt when I heard a little poof and looked down and saw that the front of my shirt was gone- the sparks had ignited it and it just vaporized!
My wife walked out into the garage at exactly that moment, took one look at my shirt said nothing and walked back inside.
Sounds like we need a garage mishap thread.....
Couple years ago was working on an old Corvette and had had to reweld a trailing arm perch. Had it in a bench vise and was grinding the welds wearing an old T-shirt covered in grease, oil and probably even some gas. I was throwing sparks all over the place, and back at my shirt when I heard a little poof and looked down and saw that the front of my shirt was gone- the sparks had ignited it and it just vaporized!
My wife walked out into the garage at exactly that moment, took one look at my shirt said nothing and walked back inside.
Sounds like we need a garage mishap thread.....
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Originally Posted by Scorpion1110
Rudy- Thats hilarious, id still be standing there I lthink. (btw I'll pm that info we discussed, tonite-have an answer for you).
Couple years ago was working on an old Corvette and had had to reweld a trailing arm perch. Had it in a bench vise and was grinding the welds wearing an old T-shirt covered in grease, oil and probably even some gas. I was throwing sparks all over the place, and back at my shirt when I heard a little poof and looked down and saw that the front of my shirt was gone- the sparks had ignited it and it just vaporized!
My wife walked out into the garage at exactly that moment, took one look at my shirt said nothing and walked back inside.
Sounds like we need a garage mishap thread.....
Couple years ago was working on an old Corvette and had had to reweld a trailing arm perch. Had it in a bench vise and was grinding the welds wearing an old T-shirt covered in grease, oil and probably even some gas. I was throwing sparks all over the place, and back at my shirt when I heard a little poof and looked down and saw that the front of my shirt was gone- the sparks had ignited it and it just vaporized!
My wife walked out into the garage at exactly that moment, took one look at my shirt said nothing and walked back inside.
Sounds like we need a garage mishap thread.....
Curtis
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You guys crack me up too!! fla1976, I included a pic of the finger eating machine. beast, after some laughing and asking how much money I had on me, I was freed by a buddy of mine that happened to come by!!
I will ad another pic of the powerplant later, gotta go lightning is getting bad!!
Later!
I will ad another pic of the powerplant later, gotta go lightning is getting bad!!
Later!
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Originally Posted by bjuice
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Block:
1972 LT1 4-bolt. Cast # 3970010
11.5 Speed Pro pistons. Runs awesome on pump gas!
Crankshaft:
Z28 Cast # 3941178 Z28 302 Forged, large journal (2.45 main).
Heads:
3991492 ’69-’72 350 2.02 1.6 , angled plugs, ss valves, ported/polished. Crane rollers, Jomar girdle.
Camshaft:
Isky roller. .540 lift and 290 duration. Isky 9000 rev kit, West springs.
MSD 6ALN
750 double pumper.
400 reverse valve body with a BTE 3800 stall to launch it.
Undecided on the rear end.