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Topic: Safety First... a reminder

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Safety First... a reminder

Posted: 4/13/10 9:10pm Message 11 of 15
jgoglick
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Huntsville, AL - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
Very sad indeed. That is why I am always nervous under the car....


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Safety First... a reminder

Posted: 4/14/10 5:24am Message 12 of 15
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Very, very sad. I have my car up on 4 jack stands that are rates to hold 4X the weight of the car, plus 2 additional stands for safety and I still get nervous...


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Safety First... a reminder

Posted: 4/14/10 6:14pm Message 13 of 15
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Very sad indeed.
I had my burb up on four jack stands Easter week end. I was very aware of proper placement plus left the floor jack in place as a back up.
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Safety First... a reminder

Posted: 4/14/10 7:21pm Message 14 of 15
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
[QUOTE=ebo]I had my burb up on four jack stands Easter week end. I was very aware of proper placement plus left the floor jack in place as a back up.Evil Smileebo[/QUOTE]
 
Yep, that's the way I do it. it's about the best you can do, 'course, now I've got the lift.



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Safety First... a reminder

Posted: 4/14/10 7:26pm Message 15 of 15
Phill's Vette
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Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
Sad story, but happens quite a lot!
I always use a jack stand with a floor jack whenever I'm under a car - when I was 16, had a '71 GMC PU fall just after I got out from under it.... I was one of the lucky ones!

Good idea to be reminded whenever anyone is working under a car!

Prayers to his family.




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