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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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Last night was working on the ’58 exhaust leak for several hours and decided to take a break. Sat down to enjoy a cool one and what happens – that little tab broke off the pop-top! Went to the toolbox looking for the proper tool to open a cool one and thinking to myself “ what would the CCC or a real Corvette Mechanic use to open a beer can with a broken pop top”. I’m at a loss for a answer so ----- my question is “What is the proper tool to use when you break the tab off of a cool one”? :rolleyes:
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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We used to call them "Church Keys"
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers: :cheers::cheers::cheers:


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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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We used to call them "Church Keys"
No toolbox should be without one, in case of "emergency" :D
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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In a pinch, use a screwdriver and a hammer! Make 2 opposite holes and enjoy.

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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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My God man!:eek: It doesn't matter what you use, just get into that beer! :smash:

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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Hmmmmmmmm .. ? ... Gotta rescue that beer .. "Church key" numero uno, 'course .. Can't remember the last time I saw one, though .. ? ..
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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I too had that problem only once. Solved it by brewing my own and putting a tap on the fridge in the garage. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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old ball point pen slammed real hard into the top so that it either opens it or spills it...you can run a pool on the side, amaze your friends :party:
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