WARNING.....read about this practical joke - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gman · 08-24-2003, 12:52 AM

Check this out. I'll never pump gas again without checking this.

I went to get gas on my lunch break yesterday. When I got there, I opened the gas hatch door and removed the gas cap. I then inserted my credit card and selected the octane I wanted. I then pulled the gas pump nozzle out the bracket that holds it and lifted the lever. I then turned to put the gas nozzle in the gas tank. Guess what...........some jackass scumbag had put the nozzle back on the pump when he was done and then pulled the handle all the way and locked it. Just to make sure I've made this clear, the handle was pulled and locked, like you would do after you put the nozzle in the tank and walk away to clean your windows or check the oil.

What happened next was my life flashed before my eyes. Before I got the nozzle in the tank, gas was shooting out the nozzle at full blast.........it was locked on the 3rd latch. It hit the side of the car and sprayed all over my pant legs, up both my arms to my elbows and on my shoes. There was just shy of a gallon of gas on the pavement below my feet by the time I got the latch undone. Lets put it this way.........they could here me swearin' inside the Texaco station.

The guy from inside came out and we checked it out. There is no way to do this without stopping the pump by inserting the nozzle back in the pump when you are done and then purposely locking the handle. Some people are incredible. I'm sure someone was thinking this would be hilarious but I doubt they would've thought that, if it had happened to them or someone they loved...........like mom.......or how about the little old lady on the corner. Grandma would've dropped the nozzle on the ground and walked inside. Then the local HAZMAT crew would've had a mess to clean up if the city block didn't explode first. What the hell is wrong with some people????????????????

Other than ruined shoes, I'm all right. Don't like to think about what could've happened.

dinnut · 08-24-2003, 12:57 AM

thats gay. but a good practical joke ( haha IM KIDDING... DAMN! GET OFF MY BACK)

gman · 08-24-2003, 01:00 AM

Good practical joke?????????

My god...........

lux hauler · 08-24-2003, 01:03 AM

I believe all the pumps around here click off if you try to squeeze the handle before it's ready to pump.

MandarinSixSeven · 08-24-2003, 01:19 AM

that is brutal...I would lose it if someone did that to me.

orange72350 · 08-24-2003, 01:38 AM

weak man. that sucks. The jerk that did that obvisouly didnt take into account how many people pump gas with a vehicle running or a smoke in thier mouths. that coulda been a big ka-boom. super weak
dale

LudwigTheMad · 08-24-2003, 01:45 AM

I'm a crazy guy and like a good practical joke, but that isn't practical or funny.......

Now if he had filled the window wash container with oil....that would have been funny.....

I know lots of people that the gas on the skin would have been enough to chem. burn them....

Glad you didn't get it in your eyes etc.....

72addict · 08-24-2003, 02:07 AM

most gas stations have cameras, did you ask management of the station if it would be on camera? Maybe you could contact your local FOX channel with the footage and broadcast his face around the state and get him (FOX loves that kind of stuff around here). LETS GET THE BA$$%^&* !!

1971 Cheyenne · 08-24-2003, 03:02 AM

NOT cool. I'll definately chck from now on! alot of the punks around here are the type that would try to pull that one!

*Randy70C-10* · 08-24-2003, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 72addict
most gas stations have cameras, did you ask management of the station if it would be on camera?

I second that!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-24-2003, 10:16 AM

Not funny at all but we do not get to pump our own gas in oregon.

**Stocker** · 08-24-2003, 10:43 AM

Not even remotely funny! Glad you are OK. I know someone who had this happen to him once, but he only got a small amount of gas on him. It takes a sick b*stard to do something like that - the results could be catastrophic.

casey · 08-24-2003, 02:04 PM

Man glad your ok, all the self serve stations hear don't have that locking handle, good thing too after hearing that stupid stunt.that story reminds me of those gay fags on zoolander spraying each other with gas at the pumps

palallin · 08-24-2003, 05:55 PM

I can sympathize. I had a nozzel jump out of my filler neck on me and spray the truck and me with 87 octane. I lived in fear of some bozo and a cigarette. . . .

Over_My_Head · 08-24-2003, 06:34 PM

Nozzles around here won't lock untill the pump is running and ready to pump gas. The lock won't hold unless there is pressure against the handle.

How old of pumps are these???

08-24-2003, 12:52 AM	#1
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	WARNING.....read about this practical joke Check this out. I'll never pump gas again without checking this. I went to get gas on my lunch break yesterday. When I got there, I opened the gas hatch door and removed the gas cap. I then inserted my credit card and selected the octane I wanted. I then pulled the gas pump nozzle out the bracket that holds it and lifted the lever. I then turned to put the gas nozzle in the gas tank. Guess what...........some jackass scumbag had put the nozzle back on the pump when he was done and then pulled the handle all the way and locked it. Just to make sure I've made this clear, the handle was pulled and locked, like you would do after you put the nozzle in the tank and walk away to clean your windows or check the oil. What happened next was my life flashed before my eyes. Before I got the nozzle in the tank, gas was shooting out the nozzle at full blast.........it was locked on the 3rd latch. It hit the side of the car and sprayed all over my pant legs, up both my arms to my elbows and on my shoes. There was just shy of a gallon of gas on the pavement below my feet by the time I got the latch undone. Lets put it this way.........they could here me swearin' inside the Texaco station. The guy from inside came out and we checked it out. There is no way to do this without stopping the pump by inserting the nozzle back in the pump when you are done and then purposely locking the handle. Some people are incredible. I'm sure someone was thinking this would be hilarious but I doubt they would've thought that, if it had happened to them or someone they loved...........like mom.......or how about the little old lady on the corner. Grandma would've dropped the nozzle on the ground and walked inside. Then the local HAZMAT crew would've had a mess to clean up if the city block didn't explode first. What the hell is wrong with some people???????????????? Other than ruined shoes, I'm all right. Don't like to think about what could've happened. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

08-24-2003, 12:57 AM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats gay. but a good practical joke ( haha IM KIDDING... DAMN! GET OFF MY BACK) __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" Last edited by dinnut; 08-24-2003 at 02:18 AM.

08-24-2003, 01:00 AM	#3
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Good practical joke????????? My god........... __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

08-24-2003, 01:03 AM	#4
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	I believe all the pumps around here click off if you try to squeeze the handle before it's ready to pump. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

08-24-2003, 01:19 AM	#5
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	that is brutal...I would lose it if someone did that to me. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-24-2003, 01:38 AM	#6
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	weak man. that sucks. The jerk that did that obvisouly didnt take into account how many people pump gas with a vehicle running or a smoke in thier mouths. that coulda been a big ka-boom. super weak dale __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

08-24-2003, 01:45 AM	#7
LudwigTheMad Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 2,033	I'm a crazy guy and like a good practical joke, but that isn't practical or funny....... Now if he had filled the window wash container with oil....that would have been funny..... I know lots of people that the gas on the skin would have been enough to chem. burn them.... Glad you didn't get it in your eyes etc..... __________________ That's right, I'm back in the game again. No it's not pink..... 1972 Blue and White Suburban.

08-24-2003, 02:07 AM	#8
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	most gas stations have cameras, did you ask management of the station if it would be on camera? Maybe you could contact your local FOX channel with the footage and broadcast his face around the state and get him (FOX loves that kind of stuff around here). LETS GET THE BA$$%^&* !! __________________ 1957 Cameo

08-24-2003, 03:02 AM	#9
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	NOT cool. I'll definately chck from now on! alot of the punks around here are the type that would try to pull that one! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

08-24-2003, 10:16 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Not funny at all but we do not get to pump our own gas in oregon. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-24-2003, 10:43 AM	#12
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,623	Not even remotely funny! Glad you are OK. I know someone who had this happen to him once, but he only got a small amount of gas on him. It takes a sick b*stard to do something like that - the results could be catastrophic. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-24-2003, 02:04 PM	#13
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Man glad your ok, all the self serve stations hear don't have that locking handle, good thing too after hearing that stupid stunt.that story reminds me of those gay fags on zoolander spraying each other with gas at the pumps

08-24-2003, 05:55 PM	#14
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	I can sympathize. I had a nozzel jump out of my filler neck on me and spray the truck and me with 87 octane. I lived in fear of some bozo and a cigarette. . . . __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-24-2003, 06:34 PM	#15
Over_My_Head Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oshawa, ON, CA Posts: 42	Nozzles around here won't lock untill the pump is running and ready to pump gas. The lock won't hold unless there is pressure against the handle. How old of pumps are these??? __________________ I am CANADIAN! Vehicles; 69 GMC 920 (C20 only Canadian Version) 88 Toyota 4X4 Pick up Still have much to learn!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.