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Old 03-07-2017, 11:13 PM   #1
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Default Model A on a lift

I was watching this video on the YouTube and noticed how they positioned it on a lift. It doesn't look right to me.

But I could be wrong. What do you guys think?
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Old 03-07-2017, 11:36 PM   #2
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Almost looks like they got the lifting pads under the radius rods.....I could be wrong
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Old 03-07-2017, 11:37 PM   #3
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Almost looks like they got the lifting pads under the radius rods.....I could be wrong
That is exactly where they are!!

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Old 03-07-2017, 11:44 PM   #4
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That's a terrible and unsafe way to position a Model A on a lift. If the mechanic does not recognize the unsafe act he is performing let alone the damage he can cause to the car he should not be allowed to perform any work on the vehicle.
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Old 03-07-2017, 11:48 PM   #5
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Ho Lee Cow (that's a Chinese cow)

Good way to kill yourself or at least bend the arms. Take all tools away from that guy.
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Old 03-07-2017, 11:54 PM   #6
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Ho Lee Cow (that's a Chinese cow)

Good way to kill yourself or at least bend the arms. Take all tools away from that guy.
And tie his hands behind his back.
What was the Youtube clip about? Safety in the workshop??
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:49 AM   #7
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They're showing the finer points of a car for sale on epay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-Ford-Mo...xYvrab&vxp=mtr

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Old 03-08-2017, 01:03 AM   #8
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Bad, Bad, Bad idea.
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Old 03-08-2017, 01:45 AM   #9
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yowza!
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I'm not going under that car !!
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Old 03-08-2017, 04:24 AM   #11
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UGGGHHHH! Typical used car salesman. He tries to give the impression that the car is original - or rather "this thing" is original. I'd never buy a car from someone who talks a stream of jibber jabber like that!
PS Did anybody notice the apron is missing - he didn't.
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Old 03-08-2017, 06:50 AM   #12
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UGGGHHHH! Typical used car salesman. He tries to give the impression that the car is original - or rather "this thing" is original. I'd never buy a car from someone who talks a stream of jibber jabber like that!
PS Did anybody notice the apron is missing - he didn't.
And the steering stabilizer.
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Old 03-08-2017, 07:11 AM   #13
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I saw that video a while ago, and was impressed at how little he knew about a model A, and what he thought were important points. Perhaps he is better with Hondas or Toyotas.
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Old 03-08-2017, 08:07 AM   #14
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I think he is a comedian doing a skit. Very funny. HAHAHA!!!
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Old 03-08-2017, 08:23 AM   #15
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How about the beautiful original silver paint on the bumpers and headlights and where did that upholstery come from. We could go on and on but don't dare walk under it.
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:32 PM   #16
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UGGGHHHH! Typical used car salesman. He tries to give the impression that the car is original - or rather "this thing" is original. I'd never buy a car from someone who talks a stream of jibber jabber like that!
PS Did anybody notice the apron is missing - he didn't.

But, but...it has that rare FACTORY heater option!
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:37 PM   #17
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Safety first
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:40 PM   #18
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Looks like someone with a death wish to me. The pads do not appear to at least even be centered on the trailing arm.
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:45 PM   #19
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I had no idea those rear radius rods were so strong! :P

That is so super scary! He's very lucky he is still alive.
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:49 PM   #20
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Front rods should be able to take it. Rear rods...!!!!
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