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aggiedave98 · 01-07-2006, 02:56 PM

Here's one... about 2 years ago I was replacing the ujoints on my '89 burb on my driveway (which is of course sloped). I had the parking brake on. I was trying to pull off the driveshaft at the differential and was having a hard time. I had to give it a good pull and all of a sudden the truck started rolling backward w/ me under it. I had to make a quick decision to roll out from the side as it roller into the street. I had to chase it into the street. Luckily, it started to turn and went kind of into the center of the street without hitting any cars.

Probably one of the dummest things I've ever done. I didn't block it and the parking brake was out of adjustment...

86swb · 01-09-2006, 10:56 AM

Was this a wake up call?

Glad you got out OK.

aggiedave98 · 01-09-2006, 10:57 AM

oh yeah...

do you have pics of your suburban and model A??

86swb · 01-09-2006, 11:01 AM

You can not see them very good but they are also in my avatar. Here is a better picture.

67gmcss · 01-22-2006, 10:16 PM

Hey 86 swb.....where in Ky are you located?

86swb · 01-22-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 67gmcss

Hey 86 swb.....where in Ky are you located?

I am in Mayfield 20 miles South of Paducah, Ky. in Western Kentucky.

**kwmech** · 01-24-2006, 10:14 PM

A couple of years ago a similar thing happened in Grass Valley to a do-it-your-selfer only he was crushed and killed. Jack stands and blocks are your friend.

70rs/ss · 01-27-2006, 03:26 PM

I was working under my then 71 Camaro and bumped it out of gear and it dropped on my chest. I was younger and a lot stronger then, but with a 52" chest there was not any room and I tore 2-3 ribs loose from my sternum. D@mn that smarted for awhile, glad you didn't get run down!

86swb · 01-27-2006, 03:29 PM

I take it someone helped you to get out. You sound very lucky.

70rs/ss · 05-18-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

I take it someone helped you to get out. You sound very lucky.

Yeah, my mom and then girlyfriend pulled me out. My brother that passed away last summer ran himself over when he was 16. He was changing a starter in my mom's 74 Nova (4-speed, this comes into play later) anyways, being in a hurry, he didn't disconect the battery, grounded the wrench he was using to tighten the pos term on starter and the car lurched forward and off the ramps, and onto his chest, mom was there to bail him out as well!! Damn I miss him

463 · 02-29-2008, 05:38 AM

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01-07-2006, 02:56 PM	#1
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	almost had my burb run over me... Here's one... about 2 years ago I was replacing the ujoints on my '89 burb on my driveway (which is of course sloped). I had the parking brake on. I was trying to pull off the driveshaft at the differential and was having a hard time. I had to give it a good pull and all of a sudden the truck started rolling backward w/ me under it. I had to make a quick decision to roll out from the side as it roller into the street. I had to chase it into the street. Luckily, it started to turn and went kind of into the center of the street without hitting any cars. Probably one of the dummest things I've ever done. I didn't block it and the parking brake was out of adjustment...

01-09-2006, 10:56 AM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: almost had my burb run over me... Was this a wake up call? Glad you got out OK. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-09-2006, 10:57 AM	#3
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	Re: almost had my burb run over me... oh yeah... do you have pics of your suburban and model A??

01-09-2006, 11:01 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: almost had my burb run over me... You can not see them very good but they are also in my avatar. Here is a better picture. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 01-09-2006 at 11:16 AM.

01-22-2006, 10:16 PM	#5
67gmcss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: somerset,kentucky,usa Posts: 154	Re: almost had my burb run over me... Hey 86 swb.....where in Ky are you located?

01-24-2006, 10:14 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,649	Re: almost had my burb run over me... A couple of years ago a similar thing happened in Grass Valley to a do-it-your-selfer only he was crushed and killed. Jack stands and blocks are your friend.

01-27-2006, 03:26 PM	#8
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: almost had my burb run over me... I was working under my then 71 Camaro and bumped it out of gear and it dropped on my chest. I was younger and a lot stronger then, but with a 52" chest there was not any room and I tore 2-3 ribs loose from my sternum. D@mn that smarted for awhile, glad you didn't get run down!

01-27-2006, 03:29 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: almost had my burb run over me... I take it someone helped you to get out. You sound very lucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-29-2008, 05:38 AM	#11
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: almost had my burb run over me... http://www.micom.net/oops/WomenLiveLonger1.jpg here is a site



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