I got shark bit!!!!!
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I got shark bit!!!!!
Saturday about noon time I was shark bit.
Trying to bolt the leaf spring back up to the trailing arm I had my jacks slip and got my finger caught between the spring end and a jack. Final result was 5 stitches and a minor break. We won't mention the pain. It was my fault but not because I did anything wrong as much as not moving that jack further out of the way. When I got back from the clinic I got the leaf spring bolted up with no problems. Despite my finger I was still able to finnish the rear susp rebuild.
I just don't understand why everyone has a puzzled look when I tell them that I was shark bit after they ask. :D
I will have splint and stitches off Fri afternoon. Currently just waiting for the swelling to go down. After that be careful and do as I want within reason for a while. :blueangel:
It could have been worse because it could have been a serious break or even cut off. :rolleyes:
In the mean time I was bit by a shark.
Trying to bolt the leaf spring back up to the trailing arm I had my jacks slip and got my finger caught between the spring end and a jack. Final result was 5 stitches and a minor break. We won't mention the pain. It was my fault but not because I did anything wrong as much as not moving that jack further out of the way. When I got back from the clinic I got the leaf spring bolted up with no problems. Despite my finger I was still able to finnish the rear susp rebuild.
I just don't understand why everyone has a puzzled look when I tell them that I was shark bit after they ask. :D
I will have splint and stitches off Fri afternoon. Currently just waiting for the swelling to go down. After that be careful and do as I want within reason for a while. :blueangel:
It could have been worse because it could have been a serious break or even cut off. :rolleyes:
In the mean time I was bit by a shark.
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Re: I got shark bit!!!!! (81Batman)
Got to use those C-Clamps on the spring to keep the jack from moving !!
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/techtips...D=75&TopicID=3
Glad to hear it was minor -- and beer takes care of pain -- to a point, then it causes it again :U
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/techtips...D=75&TopicID=3
Glad to hear it was minor -- and beer takes care of pain -- to a point, then it causes it again :U
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Re: I got shark bit!!!!! (81Batman)
Be careful or you might end up an :blueangel: (more likely) or 
I think we all have our share of "Corvette Wounds" I've been lucky so far and mine have been limited to minor scrapes, strains and burns.
I think we all have our share of "Corvette Wounds" I've been lucky so far and mine have been limited to minor scrapes, strains and burns.
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Re: I got shark bit!!!!! (BSeery)
BSeery- I never thought of using c clamps. That would have made the job much easier. Oh and much less painful.
But then I wouldn't have been bit by a shark! :D
But then I wouldn't have been bit by a shark! :D
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Re: I got shark bit!!!!! (81Batman)
Feel sorry for ya :rolleyes:
Thankfully, your shark didn't bite your whole arm off like that poor kid over in Pensacola :eek: I ALWAYS use a C-clamp when messing with that rear spring. Wonder if Chevy gives out Purple Hearts for all the scrapes, cuts and bruises from working on these rascals? :cheers:
Thankfully, your shark didn't bite your whole arm off like that poor kid over in Pensacola :eek: I ALWAYS use a C-clamp when messing with that rear spring. Wonder if Chevy gives out Purple Hearts for all the scrapes, cuts and bruises from working on these rascals? :cheers:
