Author Topic: A local forum member passed away last night. (Read 2551 times)

mgbgt89 · « **on:** July 17, 2010, 11:13:20 AM »

I just logged in to a local automotive forum today, and found out a member was killed in an accident while installing a clutch in his car.

I met the guy a few times, really a great guy and will be missed by the Indianapolis automotive community.

He had the car on jackstands, and it shifted and fell on him. Be careful under your cars guys, anything can happen.

RIP Ben Towle.

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2010, 11:37:28 AM »

My condolences.

bill440cars · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2010, 12:41:11 PM »

Man, that IS terrible! I mean, taking precautions and everything. $:-\$

So sad to hear of that. My Prayers go out to that family.

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2010, 01:10:29 PM »

Sorry to hear that...

...........RIP........

HedNut · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:18:02 AM »

So sad....Even with the jack stands.... I will be taking extra percautions from now on...
Condolences from me and the lady...
RIP Ben...

MCRider · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:31:48 AM »

I heard that on the news. Going under a car always makes me cringe.

So sad.

The_Crippler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2010, 10:49:53 AM »

Quote from: MCRider on July 20, 2010, 09:31:48 AM

I heard that on the news. Going under a car always makes me cringe.

So sad.

Unless it's on an actual hydraulic lift in my BIL's professional garage, I don't go under. Scares the hell out of me.

Sorry for your loss, buddy.

tramp · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:37:21 PM »

way too bad
rip
goes to show how safe you have to be

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2010, 05:11:21 PM »

Sorry to hear.
I used to hangout under my old racecar all the time and always thought about "what if" ?

74cb750 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2010, 07:00:55 PM »

Damn!
RIP

makes me wonder everytime I change tthe oil on our cars.
peace,
michel

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2010, 07:15:41 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on July 20, 2010, 09:31:48 AM

I heard that on the news. Going under a car always makes me cringe.

So sad.

I usually put a couple of pumped up car wheels under the car while on stands so if it moves it can only drop a couple of inches.....Condolences...

Mick

my78k · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2010, 07:18:20 PM »

damn sorry to hear it!!! I have been under mine huindreds of time and even dozens without the stands! I have learned to be a little more careful but anything can happen!! Even the other day I was trying to get the O2 sensor off of my Cavalier and was reefing so hard I could feel the car moving. I felt it best to wait and cool off a bit. Hopefully this Sunday I have more luck with mucho penetrating oil.

It can all happen so quick....

Dennis

Ecosse · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2010, 03:39:22 PM »

oh god. my heart goes out to the guy and his loved ones.

may he rest in peace.

Don R · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2010, 12:37:55 AM »

I drove past a guy who was under a car in his driveway on a bumper jack, I wanted to stop and say something but you know, not my business. The next day it was in the paper, it fell on him.

Hush · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2010, 02:10:28 AM »

I'm so anal about a car falling on me that even with a trolly jack and jack stands I always put the spare wheel under as well, if it falls I wanna be as thin as my spare wheel.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2010, 02:27:13 AM »

That's terrible mate, my condolences. I've been thinking about buying a 2 post hoist for working under cars in my garage, you can buy one now for under 3 thousand bucks, it might seem like a lot of cash, but apart from the beauty of being able to work under your car at a comfortable working height, it's a hell of a lot safer than jacks, jack stands, spare tires, milk crates, etc. Cheers, Terry.

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2010, 11:09:07 AM »

Awful news - deepest sympathy goes out to you and his family. I am so nervous about working on a car that I never bother, stick to two wheels and let a pro do the car work...scares the pants off me!

mrblasty · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2010, 08:16:28 PM »

Damn. That's just gruesome.

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2010, 09:16:10 PM »

blasty, your girl/boy friend's teeth are just disturbing........
I hate going under my car, really have done it too many times with a jack and 'blocks'... I pay someone else now, paid my dues I think.
Horrible thing to hear about, tho'.....

azporkey · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2010, 10:45:12 PM »

I was under our van all day today. On ramps, blocked wheels, jack stands,the works. And I was still a little shakey. So sorry a good man died doing what he loved doing. Bless all to the family & friends. Makes us all work safer. azporkey

my78k · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2010, 04:21:22 PM »

Well the good in this (if there can be any) is it reminds others to work more carefully. I was doing some work in the garage changing my wheel bearing on the cavalier this aft and his story struck me in the back of my mind and I made sue to use the jackstands and actually slide the tire under the frame so if it dropped at least it wouldn't be all the way....

wannabridin · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:32:50 AM »

dang! i spent 3.5 hours under my old mustang on 4 jack stands last night... i'm always skeptical about going under any vehicle on stands, guess i need to come up with a better way to make sure shes secure on the stands! that's horrible about him though...

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