Well I Went Backwards

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 06:17 PM

Was putting in the tubs today and had the body going
up and down to fit them (cant get the tubs to clear
with the chassis in place)... anyways I was trying to
lift the body a inch or so in the rear and my hoist
went crazy... it started going up by itself and before
I could get to the breaker panel the front fell and
busted up the front end... its fixable but DAMN, I
take 1 step forward and 2 steps back...... and the
one fender was NEW and the last one to be found

Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 06:22 PM

well that sux

Posted By: 2QUICK4U

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 06:22 PM

mr p thats totally sucks.ive been dieing to see pics of this car.

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 07:00 PM

Wow that sucks, sorry to hear. Curious what the problem was with the switch?

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 07:25 PM

Quote:

Wow that sucks, sorry to hear. Curious what the problem was with the switch?

I have no clue as of yet... I'm so PISSED... I got the
car back on the hoist and came into the house to COOL off...
I'll check the switch on the hoist to see if its got
crud in it or what

Posted By: dartman366

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 07:31 PM

Aww crap, that seriously stink's Mike, I hope this does not set you way back cause I have been watching the post's about it and really looking forward to seeing a completed project, good luck and keep us informed.

Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 07:37 PM

Sorry to hear it, Raff. Hope the repair isn't too severe.

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 07:41 PM

dud ethat stinks. I though that crap only happend with me and this car.

Posted By: bigblockrik

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 09:20 PM

I have had mine do the same thing.Just tring to bump it a couple of times and the dam thing takes off.It only has done it a couple of times but it freaks you out when it does.Hopefully it didnt destroy anything that cant be repaired.Hang in there the car is looking killer

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 09:23 PM

yea that really sucks, hope you get it figured out and fixed

Posted By: 340RICK

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 10:03 PM

Sorry to here that Mike

glad you didnt get hurt

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 11:04 PM

I'll have the body mounted tomorrow ... got the tubs
ready so tomorrow I can weld in the rear down bars
and at the same time they go through the rear window
and the bed cover so it all goes in a once.... from
tomorrow on the body/chasssis is solid

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 11:19 PM

Sad to hear Mike....I've had days like that

Rickster

Posted By: Hot 340

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 11:26 PM

Thats one of those things that will make you solve all the problems with 5 gallons of gas.

You did the best thing, just walk away for a while.

Posted By: Todd

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 11:33 PM

That sucks I'm sure you'll have it fixed in no time. My hoist has done the same thing. What I found was that the contacts in the switch welded themselves together.

Posted By: tubtar

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/08/11 11:46 PM

Quote:

Thats one of those things that will make you solve all the problems with 5 gallons of gas. You did the best thing, just walk away for a while.

Gas wash , match dry ?
I save that for the final answer........after I've used the 50 / 50 , ask the audience and phone a friend.
Bummer Mike , but as stated......glad you weren't hurt.

Posted By: BobR

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 12:19 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Wow that sucks, sorry to hear. Curious what the problem was with the switch?

I have no clue as of yet... I'm so PISSED... I got the
car back on the hoist and came into the house to COOL off...
I'll check the switch on the hoist to see if its got
crud in it or what

My buddy had the same thing happen while hoisting OUR car onto the trailer. Apparently this kind of thing isn't so rare.

Posted By: ChrgrCuda

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 02:37 AM

I'm just glad you're o.k. You can fix that car. I think you're one of the sharpest and talented guys on this forum. Good luck on getting her back together. Now time to check my own lift.......

Posted By: JD Dart

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 02:39 AM

Sorry to hear about that I would need a few days to cool off. Glad you didn't get hurt.

Posted By: dennismopar73

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 04:23 AM

sorry to hear about everything , tommorrow always a better day
good thing id youre not hurt and the car can be repaired!!
keep up the great work need pics

Posted By: Dartman928

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 04:34 AM

Mike glad your ok

Posted By: Dunnuck Racing

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 04:39 AM

Mr.P,
As others have said,I'm glad you are okay. I am glad it is just a setback,and not more severe.
Keith

Posted By: tboomer

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 12:45 PM

Wow!! Sorry to hear that,Mike! I am glad you were not hurt...Did you figure out what happened?

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 12:54 PM

Quote:

Wow!! Sorry to hear that,Mike! I am glad you were not hurt...Did you figure out what happened?

Not real sure but it must have been the switch or
the relay stuck

Posted By: emarine01

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 08:39 PM

If you dig deep enough there is always a bright side

...... At least it wasn't a customers car

.... Hope that helped a little

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 09:22 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hOArU5bIPA&feature=player_embedded

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/09/11 11:01 PM

Well I didnt get as much done today that I wanted to
so I will get the body attached tomorrow

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/10/11 01:26 AM

all good things in time...

Posted By: ETASPEN

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/10/11 03:40 AM

Dang, I hate that for you, and have been there myself. I have a similar story about lifts. I had one of my motorcycles on the lift working on it. Simple fix, didn't tie it down. Turned the ratchet a little too hard...over she went, opposite of me, in REALLY slow motion. Parts scattered all over the floor. Total loss, and parted it out on Ebay. Lesson learned here. I know you don't really have a lesson to learn (except maybe an elec. disconnect at lift), but know you are not alone! Glad you are fine, and car is fixable!

Posted By: Bob_Coomer

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/10/11 04:59 AM

That suxs Mike.. Could have been worse, could have been injured, had some part of you body on the hospital side of the pinch point...

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/10/11 05:05 AM

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That suxs Mike.. Could have been worse, could have been injured, had some part of you body on the hospital side of the pinch point...

It could have been worse... but what is left of the
body(just a shell) I can pick up... the front end
damage is what pissed me off but I can fix it.. just
takes more time

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/10/11 07:50 PM

Well I got the body glued to the chassis today... so
hopefully it wont be falling off the hoist anymore

Posted By: Hemi Allstate

Re: Well I Went Backwards - 06/10/11 08:57 PM

Glad you weren't hurt Mike. It's bad enough to have the setback of more body work.
We recently pulled the body off my car for painting. The guys couldn't find the electric winch, so we did it with a chain hoist! After what you went through, and others have said about this, I think I will stick with the hoist!

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