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Charleston AFB, SC - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 111
Vette(s): 1979 Cream Beige Coupe w/383 & 700R4
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MEANINGFUL - As defined by Webster - To add value to, something which helps us do what we want.
MEANINGFUL - As defined by Tux... - A good chuckle, a lesson learned, show me how or show me the light, a question to be asked PICS..., a roasting for all to enjoy,
Lotsa folks here to accomodate.... so post away my young TRIAL FRIENDS!!!!!
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MEANINGFUL - As defined by Webster - To add value to, something which helps us do what we want.
MEANINGFUL - As defined by Tux... - A good chuckle, a lesson learned, show me how or show me the light, a question to be asked PICS..., a roasting for all to enjoy,
Lotsa folks here to accomodate.... so post away my young TRIAL FRIENDS!!!!!
[/QUOTE] Well I just posted this in my Mushy brakes thread, but I thought it might contribute a chuckle so I'll post it here for your enjoyment:
Went to Wendy's 2 hours ago, brakes working wonderful (better than ever), if still a little squishy.
Turn off the car at the speaker so they can hear me... and when I put the key in the run position, the car starts chugging. It was like the batt was almost dead, and the starter was turning the engine over slow, but I never went to start it. I freak out and try to turn the key off, and do, but it still does it for like 20 more seconds. Smoke starts pouring out of the hood, and everything goes black in the car. No electricity at all.
I'm guessing the starter solenoid and starter are toast now, probably the battery too. I hope nothing else besides that. Had to have it towed home for $80.
And to top it all off, when pushing it to a parking lot, I ran over my big toe on my left foot which is bleeding now and i can't really move it. I think it's probably broke but I'll go to the hospital tomorrow morning.
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Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Geez I don't know if I should laff or cry! Man you deserve one of the memberships for commin back in with a broken toe ta sit down an type this up.
I reckon ya figured out now that these Sharks are a labor of love and they tend ta hurt the ones they love.....
Take care Josh hope the toes not broken!!!
Tux...
I reckon ya figured out now that these Sharks are a labor of love and they tend ta hurt the ones they love.....
Take care Josh hope the toes not broken!!!
Tux...
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Spotsylvania, VA - USA
Joined: 1/20/2007
Posts: 293
Vette(s): 1977 Silver Coupe
Me to. I mean that I hope the toe isn't broken. Please Try to remember......... toes out of the way..... toes out of the way.......
Ya needm to work on that electric problem,and I'm curious on what happened.
Lifetime MemberC3VR Founder
Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 18526
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
defseqx has 17 posts. That alone should qualify him.
Then there's the sympathy story that I'd assume he made up to better his odds... however... he couldn't make that up! That's too damn funny! (And sad all that the same time!)
Hope your toe (and Vette) are better soon!
Then there's the sympathy story that I'd assume he made up to better his odds... however... he couldn't make that up! That's too damn funny! (And sad all that the same time!)
Hope your toe (and Vette) are better soon!
-Adam Wartell
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Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
My first Vette, now owned by JB79:
Damn dude! That's gotta hurt! Hope you are OK. Ya know, for less than $80, you can get a AAA towing package and if the driver is the same guy I had, you might get your car painted
The really important question is...did you get your food from Wendy's?
The really important question is...did you get your food from Wendy's?
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Charleston AFB, SC - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 111
Vette(s): 1979 Cream Beige Coupe w/383 & 700R4
Went to the hospital this morning. Hyperextended big toe, stretched ligaments, and hairline fracture. Also bleeding from ruptured blood vessels.
As far as the car, still dunno what's up with it. I'll try to get under it today if I can after work, but I think the starter is toast, maybe battery. Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Ya got my vote for the membership.... Anybody that can endure that an still be talkin trash about is one tuff Hombre.....
Ouch! But I have to admit that the same thing happened to me once when I was pushing the '81 I used to have. I just about reached a gas station when my fuel pump crapped out. As the car was slowing down I jumped out to push while it was still moving, and it ran over my right foot. 
It wasn't as bad as yours though! Good luck with the foot and with the vette!!
It wasn't as bad as yours though! Good luck with the foot and with the vette!! 
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Charleston AFB, SC - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 111
Vette(s): 1979 Cream Beige Coupe w/383 & 700R4
Alright well to hijack the thread a little more lol, I got it all fixed up. The starter was toasted (and the wire boots covering the terminals on it were what smoked), I replaced it and had the batt charged and all is well! She starts better too!
defsegx 2007-11-08 17:21:53
As for my toe, well it's doing fine other than some minor pains. I have to wear steel toe boots to work on the jets every day so I'm going to wear them with the car now too lol.
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