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Pont406 · 11-29-2009, 06:04 PM

I saw this on the other forum. Reminder again to be carefull when working under the vehicle. http://sbctango.activeboard.com/inde...picID=32554882

no moa · 11-29-2009, 06:12 PM

If i had to guess, id say the lift broke, because the pass side arms are all the way down and the drivers are up. Cable probably let go?

big_al_71 · 11-29-2009, 06:17 PM

Guarantee the safety latches were not locked in place because even if the cable breaks the latches stay locked in place....that is horrible I just cringed....

KMACD71 · 11-29-2009, 06:21 PM

Ouch!! Poor guy, poor Camaro.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 11-29-2009, 06:24 PM

Big al is right i have the same lift and if the safety latches are used this don't happen. Either way that stinks.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-29-2009, 06:31 PM

That sucks but I dont see where the guy passed away so he is very lucky that did not happen while he was under it..

lax54650 · 11-29-2009, 06:39 PM

it will rub out

ebfabman · 11-29-2009, 06:50 PM

Seen this on a few other forums. Wonder how long it will be here before it gets moved.....

**72 Super** · 11-29-2009, 06:52 PM

That is a real shame, hope the owner is ok, the car can be fixed.

**special-K** · 11-29-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

Seen this on a few other forums. Wonder how long it will be here before it gets moved.....

1 hour,exactly.Moved to Shop Safety.

**Palf70Step** · 11-29-2009, 08:20 PM

Dealer did that to my brand new special order 74 Z28. Problem was there was a pit next to the lift and the Z did a twist-o in there. Have never been back to that dealer again (nor will I)

mclairmo · 11-29-2009, 08:44 PM

I have 67 Camaro 396 SS Clone and those pics make we wanna cry.

UltraBlue71 · 11-29-2009, 11:34 PM

Those pictures make me sad, even sadder than abused puppy pictures.

unclewatts · 11-30-2009, 02:16 AM

What a heart breaker! I get pictures in my head of that being my beloved truck.

MacAttack · 11-30-2009, 04:01 PM

Meh. Alan could fix it.

phx 4x4 · 11-30-2009, 11:04 PM

that is sad

jgh64pkup · 11-30-2009, 11:05 PM

i think he should go ahead and finish up the exhaust while its sitting like that

but seriously that has to suck guess he'll learn how to lock the arms next time
did you see this
http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spa...picID=31796777
he must have been going crazy fast to do that

mudmizer · 02-06-2010, 03:20 AM

That is why I don't use anything with safety cables or latches, they can fail. If I hear cracking noises, I scatter.

bad6772 · 02-06-2010, 03:44 AM

^..Hey he has the tire chalked......And....I am pretty sure those are pressure treated 2x4s.......That makes it safe right.?.....LOL

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudmizer

That is why I don't use anything with safety cables or latches, they can fail. If I hear cracking noises, I scatter.

That is awesome

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-10-2010, 01:50 AM

1st link doesn't work. I gather a dropped early Camaro but is someone hurt/killed?

jgh64pkup · 02-10-2010, 08:19 PM

no one was killed in the first link a really nice looking camaro dropped off a two post lift and landed sideways
in this link the person was killed

turbo350 · 02-12-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

no one was killed in the first link a really nice looking camaro dropped off a two post lift and landed sideways
in this link the person was killed

The second link I don't think anyone was killed. The crash happened locally here on Snelling Ave just outside the main gate to the state fairgrounds. I think they had Back to the 50s at the fairgrounds that weekend when the crash happened.

jgh64pkup · 02-12-2010, 09:48 AM

oh sorry i misread it

11-29-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Horrible hoist acident! I saw this on the other forum. Reminder again to be carefull when working under the vehicle. http://sbctango.activeboard.com/inde...picID=32554882

11-29-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Horrible hoist acident! If i had to guess, id say the lift broke, because the pass side arms are all the way down and the drivers are up. Cable probably let go?

11-29-2009, 06:17 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Horrible hoist acident! Guarantee the safety latches were not locked in place because even if the cable breaks the latches stay locked in place....that is horrible I just cringed.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-29-2009, 06:21 PM	#4
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Horrible hoist acident! Ouch!! Poor guy, poor Camaro.

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BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Horrible hoist acident! Big al is right i have the same lift and if the safety latches are used this don't happen. Either way that stinks. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

11-29-2009, 06:31 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Horrible hoist acident! That sucks but I dont see where the guy passed away so he is very lucky that did not happen while he was under it.. __________________ 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..

11-29-2009, 06:39 PM	#7
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11-29-2009, 06:50 PM	#8
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11-29-2009, 06:52 PM	#9
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11-29-2009, 08:20 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,466	Re: Horrible hoist acident! Dealer did that to my brand new special order 74 Z28. Problem was there was a pit next to the lift and the Z did a twist-o in there. Have never been back to that dealer again (nor will I) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-29-2009, 08:44 PM	#12
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Horrible hoist acident! I have 67 Camaro 396 SS Clone and those pics make we wanna cry.

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11-30-2009, 02:16 AM	#14
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Horrible hoist acident! What a heart breaker! I get pictures in my head of that being my beloved truck. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-30-2009, 04:01 PM	#15
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Horrible hoist acident! Meh. Alan could fix it. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

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11-30-2009, 11:05 PM	#17
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Horrible hoist acident! i think he should go ahead and finish up the exhaust while its sitting like that but seriously that has to suck guess he'll learn how to lock the arms next time did you see this http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spa...picID=31796777 he must have been going crazy fast to do that __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

02-06-2010, 03:20 AM	#18
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: Horrible hoist acident! That is why I don't use anything with safety cables or latches, they can fail. If I hear cracking noises, I scatter. Attached Images __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

02-06-2010, 03:44 AM	#19
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Horrible hoist acident! ^..Hey he has the tire chalked......And....I am pretty sure those are pressure treated 2x4s.......That makes it safe right.?.....LOL

02-10-2010, 01:50 AM	#21
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,351	Re: Horrible hoist acident! 1st link doesn't work. I gather a dropped early Camaro but is someone hurt/killed?

02-10-2010, 08:19 PM	#22
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Horrible hoist acident! no one was killed in the first link a really nice looking camaro dropped off a two post lift and landed sideways in this link the person was killed __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 02-10-2010 at 08:19 PM.

02-12-2010, 09:48 AM	#24
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