& Americans think we're eccentric

alsaautomotive · 11-15-2007, 09:33 AM

Surely worthy of a near Darwin award??

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7091904.stm

"The man - who police say was on his own and not intoxicated - "

Pete04222 · 11-15-2007, 09:41 AM

Two weeks to get a tire off? It's no wonder he shot the thing. If I'd have been there I might have shot it myself.

His mistake was using a 12 gauge loaded with buckshot. He should have used a .44 Magnum. That would have taken the whole wheel stud clean off. Oh, and stand to the side rather than in front. It's obvious this guy's an amateur.

Saint Bastage · 11-15-2007, 11:40 AM

Hey Pete...Does R.A.P.E. keep one of those tools in the toolbox. I understand "snap-on" has a new model coming out in the spring. Semi auto and a 50 shot magazine.

Since we are on the subjest, I have a 6x10 dent in the front passsenger side fender of my fathers oldsmobile. Can you recommend the appropriate charge of C4 for the repair? It seems small, will the blast cap alone work?

Al...yes we think your eccentric...and we are jealous. That sir is a huge step up from where we are standing.

11-15-2007, 09:33 AM	#1
alsaautomotive Master Mechanic Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Wales, UK Ferrari Life Posts: 490	& Americans think we're eccentric Surely worthy of a near Darwin award?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7091904.stm "The man - who police say was on his own and not intoxicated - " http://www.alsaautomotive.co.uk

11-15-2007, 09:41 AM	#2
Pete04222 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA & Singapore Ferrari Life Posts: 5,405	Two weeks to get a tire off? It's no wonder he shot the thing. If I'd have been there I might have shot it myself. His mistake was using a 12 gauge loaded with buckshot. He should have used a .44 Magnum. That would have taken the whole wheel stud clean off. Oh, and stand to the side rather than in front. It's obvious this guy's an amateur. Capt. Pete '79 308 GTS, '82 Jeep CJ7 Jamboree "Time is what prevents everything from happening all at once."

11-15-2007, 11:40 AM	#3
Saint Bastage Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Connecticut Ferrari Life Posts: 1,680 Name: Lane	Hey Pete...Does R.A.P.E. keep one of those tools in the toolbox. I understand "snap-on" has a new model coming out in the spring. Semi auto and a 50 shot magazine. Since we are on the subjest, I have a 6x10 dent in the front passsenger side fender of my fathers oldsmobile. Can you recommend the appropriate charge of C4 for the repair? It seems small, will the blast cap alone work? Al...yes we think your eccentric...and we are jealous. That sir is a huge step up from where we are standing. Lane 348ts SS #64, Nero on Nero

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