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bogdonj · 03-05-2012, 01:40 PM

I'm sorry if I missed something but WHY would someone ever position a car that way?

Huckster Dave · 03-05-2012, 04:25 PM

After examining the picture I determined that nobody is wearing safety toed shoes.

Richard Wilson · 03-05-2012, 04:34 PM

If that had been a Model A I would think that they were draining the oil out of the rear main. Reminds me of the old days when guys made jack stands out of rear axle housings.

Bruce Lancaster · 03-05-2012, 04:36 PM

People were once pretty cavalier about yanking front ens up in the air, and no one would have whined about a couple of nicks in bumper back then. Bumpers were for bumping!
Go get your Service Bulletins and read the entry about special rear main tubes for BB grain trucks...

Popeye31 · 03-05-2012, 10:47 PM

I could make a set of those. weld a motorcycle fender to a pipe and some u chanel for feet. ya right I 'll stick with harber freight jack stands.

dumb person · 03-08-2012, 03:08 AM

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When you think about it a guy pulling on a spanner under the car could have tipped it off at some point. Probably happened.

MrTube · 03-08-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Popeye31

I could make a set of those. weld a motorcycle fender to a pipe and some u chanel for feet. ya right I 'll stick with harber freight jack stands.

Oddly enough I would never feel safe laying under a car supported by anything sold by Habor Freight.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-08-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTube

I bet the guy working on it would have quite a bit to say to all of you if he were alive. You know, things like "back in my day when men were MEN..."

YEP! they dropped some!! Just ask the man who walks with a "LIMP!" Bill W.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-08-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTube

Oddly enough I would never feel safe laying under a car supported by anything sold by Habor Freight.

But if a Harbor Freight stand breaks, they'll replace it for free. There's probably a disclaimer sticker that says, "WE DON'T PAY MEDICAL BILLS!"
Seriously, though, I've had sooo much fun reading this thread that I don't think I need to go pee anymore! Bill W.

MrTube · 03-08-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

But if a Harbor Freight stand breaks, they'll replace it for free. There's probably a disclaimer sticker that says, "WE DON'T PAY MEDICAL BILLS!"
Seriously, though, I've had sooo much fun reading this thread that I don't think I need to go pee anymore! Bill W.

Oh, free replacement, well in that case.............

30ccpickup · 03-08-2012, 06:03 PM

Do you think it would be safer with two more in the back?

Jason in TX · 03-08-2012, 06:13 PM

Oh, don't think those times are long gone or before OSHA!!

eswanson · 03-08-2012, 06:15 PM

I've been able to travel in some parts of Africa and when the mechanic shows up in a taxi and his kid jumps out of the trunk with a pillow sack full of tools you know that, that moment will be the safest thing they do.

2935ford · 03-08-2012, 08:18 PM

OSHA says..........

Fred · 03-08-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2935ford

OSHA says..........

NOTHING, Back in the day !!!

Huckster Dave · 03-08-2012, 09:06 PM

Those three above sure don't know much about leverage.

Jim Huseby · 03-08-2012, 10:29 PM

What kind of car is it, maybe a Whippet? It has open drive shaft and drum headlights. It's hard to see much of the rad shell.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-08-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckster Dave

Those three above sure don't know much about leverage.

Their regular job is "ROCKET RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT." AKA-----"RR&D"
Bill W.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-08-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 30ccpickup

Do you think it would be safer with two more in the back?

In the '60's, we raised gigantic Chrysler Imperials with a hoist, placed 4 huge, well made, identical height stands under the wheels and let the hoist down! This was done so we could use a special long fixture with protracters and a level to adjust the 2 piece drive shaft mount to specs, so as to eliminate "shuddering" on full throttle take offs.
Man! we were GOOD, never dropped one! Bill W.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-09-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eswanson

I've been able to travel in some parts of Africa and when the mechanic shows up in a taxi and his kid jumps out of the trunk with a pillow sack full of tools you know that, that moment will be the safest thing they do.

My Uncle, "GUMP," carried his tools in a TOE SACK, poured 'em out beside the car, and everything was visible & handy!***** (5 stars for GUMP) Bill W.

03-05-2012, 01:40 PM	#21
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? I'm sorry if I missed something but WHY would someone ever position a car that way? __________________ _________________________________________ 1931 Ford Model A Tudor 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster 1930 Ford Original Rolling Chassis- Restoring

03-05-2012, 04:25 PM	#22
Huckster Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ronan, Montana Posts: 158	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? After examining the picture I determined that nobody is wearing safety toed shoes.

03-05-2012, 04:34 PM	#23
Richard Wilson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 908	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? If that had been a Model A I would think that they were draining the oil out of the rear main. Reminds me of the old days when guys made jack stands out of rear axle housings.

03-05-2012, 04:36 PM	#24
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? People were once pretty cavalier about yanking front ens up in the air, and no one would have whined about a couple of nicks in bumper back then. Bumpers were for bumping! Go get your Service Bulletins and read the entry about special rear main tubes for BB grain trucks...

03-05-2012, 10:47 PM	#25
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? I could make a set of those. weld a motorcycle fender to a pipe and some u chanel for feet. ya right I 'll stick with harber freight jack stands. __________________ Live your dreams

03-08-2012, 03:08 AM	#26
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When you think about it a guy pulling on a spanner under the car could have tipped it off at some point. Probably happened.

03-08-2012, 06:03 PM	#31
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 928	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? Do you think it would be safer with two more in the back? __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.

03-08-2012, 06:13 PM	#32
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? Oh, don't think those times are long gone or before OSHA!! __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC Last edited by Jason in TX; 03-08-2012 at 06:21 PM.

03-08-2012, 06:15 PM	#33
eswanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Le Roy, IL Posts: 157	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? I've been able to travel in some parts of Africa and when the mechanic shows up in a taxi and his kid jumps out of the trunk with a pillow sack full of tools you know that, that moment will be the safest thing they do. __________________ Peace & Grace, Eric Swanson 1931 Model A Pickup

03-08-2012, 08:18 PM	#34
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,013	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? OSHA says..........

03-08-2012, 09:06 PM	#36
Huckster Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ronan, Montana Posts: 158	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? Those three above sure don't know much about leverage.

03-08-2012, 10:29 PM	#37
Jim Huseby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 361	Re: What’s wrong with this picture? What kind of car is it, maybe a Whippet? It has open drive shaft and drum headlights. It's hard to see much of the rad shell.