Biggest Automotive Pain in the Ass Ever. Ever.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura) 02/17/2018 at 20:43 • Filed to: None

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I moved Rusty across the street so I could have the entire driveway for the Safari. When I slammed the driver door, the glass popped off the regulator and dropped down into the door. And GM only gave small access holes. And it’s a big door. So I had to make a sort of Slim Jim tool to hold up the glass, but there’s a rubber strip in the regulator tray to cause friction and hold onto the glass, but it was kinked and the glass wouldn’t seat and it kept popping off.

+1 because the openings were sharp and cut my wrists and forearms.

+1 because the sun was in my eyes the entire time; that low, winter sun.

Whatta pain in the ass. I’m thinking of cleaning the bottom of the window and just anchoring it with a few blobs of silicone. We’ll see.

The regulator is in good shape and holds the glass in its proper place just fine.

shop-teacher > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 02/17/2018 at 21:09

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Well that sucks!

Mentioning a Slim Jim reminds me of a story.

For years, my dad had an employee who drove a series of vans. He had an ‘85 G20, then an Econoline conversion van, then an ‘89 1-ton Beauville. He also had a bad habit of locking his keys in the van. Tired of losing work time trying to get his van open, my dad took to carrying a Slim Jim made from a piece of lumber strapping in his truck. I think I still have it in my garage somewhere.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 02/17/2018 at 21:15

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At least the glass didn’t shatter

npc58501 > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 02/17/2018 at 22:05

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The way your van was parked reminded me of this.

Don’t worry I’m a brother shamus.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > npc58501 02/17/2018 at 22:22

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The meaning of this image is lost on me.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/17/2018 at 22:22

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On the bright side...

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 02/17/2018 at 23:02

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+1

ttyymmnn > shop-teacher 02/17/2018 at 23:30

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I used to have a real slim Jim. My work van got towed, and the tow truck driver left it inside. I have no idea whatever happened to it.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 02/18/2018 at 01:55

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Hey, Stranger. I was thinking about you today, wondering how you’re doing. My oldest is getting married in April and that’s been absorbing a lot of bandwidth. Rusty will dependably move itself down the road but has no electrical system connected and the sucking carburetor is HELLA loud with the dog house removed.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 02/18/2018 at 16:18

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I’m doing great. I spent last night fooling around racing cars with a VR headset and looking like an extra from a Daft Punk video but having a great time. I’ve got a photo of you and your fam in sight on my fridge and I’m glad to hear the good news.

I’m racing this coming Sat/Sun at Thunderhill in the Corvette. If you think the van will make it you should come up. I’ve got a passenger seat and an extra helmet. All you need to do is make a boring drive but I guarantee it’ll be worth it. I’ve been reaching physics-defying abilities as of late. You’ll never be so happy to be alive — once we get back to the pits.

Seriously though I think you should come up and come out for a session or two. Failing that we should get lunch or dinner one of these nights. I’m happy to head your way anytime. Just say the word and I’m there. 

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 02/18/2018 at 18:36

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It’s the anniversary of our pub crawl.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 02/18/2018 at 18:54

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All the more reason.

PyramidHat > npc58501 02/19/2018 at 23:20

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Fuck off, Divino...