Here's Yall A Good Laugh.....

-
RustyRatRod

RustyRatRod

Caput villa stultus
FABO Gold Member
Joined
Jun 7, 2010
Messages
122,186
Reaction score
133,714
Location
Georgia
So I'm out in the shop this mornin doin the last little things on the Ford motor gettin it ready to drop in. Block plate, flywheel, pilot bushing, clutch and pressure plate. So the pressure plate had a little surface rust on it from sittin around. Got my wire brush on my angle grinder and come inside to wash off my safety glasses. For those who may not know, I have an artificial eye due to a bobcat attack when I was 8, so safety glasses are important. I always wash just one side, the right, since that's the one that works. lol. Anyway, I get them all cleaned good and dried off and stick um on. I still caint see. I washed the wrong side. LMAO
 
Last edited:
RustyRatRod said:
So I'm out in the shop this mornin doin the last little things on the Ford motor gettin it ready to drop in. Block plate, flywheel, pilot bushing, clutch and pressure plate. So the pressure plate had a little surface rust on it from sittin around. Got my wire brush on my angle grinder and come inside to wash off my safety glasses. For those who may not know, I have an artificial eye due to a bobcat attack when I was 8, so safety glasses are important. I always wash just one side, the right, since that's the one that works. lol. Anyway, I get them all cleaned good and dried off and stick um on. I still caint see. I washed the wrong side. LMAO
Click to expand...
It's hard to tell from your Avatar. They did a really good job on that eye. Even when you turn your head and wink they both look the same. :poke: Keep up the good work "Rusty"
 
I need cheater glasses and seems like I break frames ofter and a lens pops out. Well I was in the shop working and suddenly my vision went whacko and I instantly felt nauseous and ran for a chair. Sat down and realized it was only a lens had popped out on one side. Found the lens, popped it back in, and was good to go. Funny that such a little thing can fell this cowboy!
 
Demonx2 said:
I need cheater glasses and seems like I break frames ofter and a lens pops out. Well I was in the shop working and suddenly my vision went whacko and I instantly felt nauseous and ran for a chair. Sat down and realized it was only a lens had popped out on one side. Found the lens, popped it back in, and was good to go. Funny that such a little thing can fell this cowboy!
Click to expand...
Your eyes, ears and nose are all connected in ways most don't know.
 
RustyRatRod said:
So I'm out in the shop this mornin doin the last little things on the Ford motor gettin it ready to drop in. Block plate, flywheel, pilot bushing, clutch and pressure plate. So the pressure plate had a little surface rust on it from sittin around. Got my wire brush on my angle grinder and come inside to wash off my safety glasses. For those who may not know, I have an artificial eye due to a bobcat attack when I was 8, so safety glasses are important. I always wash just one side, the right, since that's the one that works. lol. Anyway, I get them all cleaned good and dried off and stick um on. I still caint see. I washed the wrong side. LMAO
Click to expand...
Sorry to learn about this, Rusty. My grandfather (my father’s father) had a glass eye due to a welding spark when he worked for the Northern Pacific RR, and as a kid he used to scare the hell outta me and take it out every now and then “just because”.

Regardless, I learned my lesson about eye safety at a very young age.
 
ProjectBazza said:
Sorry to learn about this, Rusty. My grandfather (my father’s father) had a glass eye due to a welding spark when he worked for the Northern Pacific RR, and as a kid he used to scare the hell outta me and take it out every now and then “just because”.

Regardless, I learned my lesson about eye safety at a very young age.
Click to expand...
Yeah I try my best but I sometimes still forget.
 
Sorry for the loss of your eye, but what a cool story to tell. My brother only needs correction in one eye but wears glasses. One day the lens popped out of the good side. He wore those glasses all day with a missing lens. He couldn't figure out why everyone was laughing?!?!
 
BrianT said:
Sorry for the loss of your eye, but what a cool story to tell. My brother only needs correction in one eye but wears glasses. One day the lens popped out of the good side. He wore those glasses all day with a missing lens. He couldn't figure out why everyone was laughing?!?!
Click to expand...
I've been like this since 1973. My friend Freddie is always pokin fun. In fact, I had to call him yesterday and tell him what happened. I thought he was gonna drop his phone. LOL
 
Demonx2 said:
I need cheater glasses and seems like I break frames ofter and a lens pops out. Well I was in the shop working and suddenly my vision went whacko and I instantly felt nauseous and ran for a chair. Sat down and realized it was only a lens had popped out on one side. Found the lens, popped it back in, and was good to go. Funny that such a little thing can fell this cowboy!
Click to expand...
True, old man had a 73 Olds 88. The windshield had a curve or a worp in the glass that distorted my vision, I couldn’t drive that car. I’d get such a headache in about 15 minutes. No other vehicle has ever did that to me.
 
RustyRatRod said:
So I'm out in the shop this mornin doin the last little things on the Ford motor gettin it ready to drop in. Block plate, flywheel, pilot bushing, clutch and pressure plate. So the pressure plate had a little surface rust on it from sittin around. Got my wire brush on my angle grinder and come inside to wash off my safety glasses. For those who may not know, I have an artificial eye due to a bobcat attack when I was 8, so safety glasses are important. I always wash just one side, the right, since that's the one that works. lol. Anyway, I get them all cleaned good and dried off and stick um on. I still caint see. I washed the wrong side. LMAO
Click to expand...

wow on the bobcat attack !!!
But now you are cat lover ??-----LOL
 
Ahoey said:
True, old man had a 73 Olds 88. The windshield had a curve or a worp in the glass that distorted my vision, I couldn’t drive that car. I’d get such a headache in about 15 minutes. No other vehicle has ever did that to me.
Click to expand...
That damn Lumina mini van they made had the crazy curved front window. The first time I drove one I felt like Mr. Magoo
 
jos51700 said:
Not to make light of what you've been through, but it takes a helluva man to look past something like that. I'd be cat shy for a lifetime
Click to expand...
Or at least keep an eye on them

tenor-2.gif
 
jeff alder said:
That damn Lumina mini van they made had the crazy curved front window. The first time I drove one I felt like Mr. Magoo
Click to expand...
Never drove a lumina, but I know where you’re coming from. Does anyone out there know anything about two lined chestnut borers, am about to spend 3 k on injection equipment and insecticide any input would be appreciated
 

I admit, I am sometimes stupid about eye protection, but not nearly as bad as my Dad was. He said one night over supper, tho, that he had been at a shop and someone was cutting some steel for him, and he said he told the guy "I noticed that you are ALWAYS careful to wear safety glasses."

"Well," the man said, "I already lost one eye, so I HAVE to be careful!!"

Didn't teach my father anything, tho!!!. He never did "get the hang" of always wearing them.
 
67Dart273 said:
I admit, I am sometimes stupid about eye protection, but not nearly as bad as my Dad was. He said one night over supper, tho, that he had been at a shop and someone was cutting some steel for him, and he said he told the guy "I noticed that you are ALWAYS careful to wear safety glasses."

"Well," the man said, "I already lost one eye, so I HAVE to be careful!!"

Didn't teach my father anything, tho!!!. He never did "get the hang" of always wearing them.
Click to expand...
Yup, I've been told I've had the best protected forehead in the entire shop more then once
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
-

Similar threads

C
1968 Dodge D200 with a 318 from who knows where
2 3
Replies
56
Views
1K
chukardogs
C
ProjectBazza
When is a new car "yours"?
Replies
10
Views
722
missing linc
missing linc
T
Designs for a driveway extension to park one more car?
Replies
22
Views
1K
timk225
T
Vaanth
Some Tips For Rebuilding a Thermo-Quad Carburetor
Replies
7
Views
2K
Newbomb Turk
N
T
I took my /6 Duster out for a TOP END RUN today!
Replies
1
Views
597
66Valiant528
66Valiant528
Back
Top Bottom