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Bit of Beaver

Postby Sy V » Wed 02.08.2006, 15:13

Will a standard beaver tail work for 'rescuing' my track Elan? I suspect not.

The reason why there's been no update on the Flying Cat thread is that the car's been locked up in a unit all Summer and the guy (supposed friend) whose been housing it and helping me on an ad-hoc basis has vanished off the face of the Earth.

Saturday is Cat rescue day with a bunch of heavies and a beaver tail (planned).
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Postby TStevens » Wed 02.08.2006, 15:51

I assume the beaver tail is for slapping anyone who stands in the way...

supposed friends who have the keys to your keys and go MIA are not good friend at all :O
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Postby DaveT » Wed 02.08.2006, 16:03

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The mere mention of "beaver" got my attention but after that I'm now totally disheartened!!
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Postby Candles » Wed 02.08.2006, 18:21

WTF is a beaver tail? Is that to turn the ignition key?

If it is a track car, you could just break the steering lock and tow it, or hot-wire it as well! Sounds like a job for Arron......

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Postby ailwyn » Wed 02.08.2006, 19:07

Candles wrote:WTF is a beaver tail? Is that to turn the ignition key?


Might be a bit of overkill for turning the ignition :shock:

http://www.ndbrown.co.uk/page25.html

I didn't have a clue until I did a search :oops: :-D

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Bit of Beaver

Postby algirdas » Wed 02.08.2006, 20:48

Dear Sy:

Oh, THAT type of beaver tail.

I initially thought that the subject line was wrong and you had meant "bite of beaver" and I was going to refer you to the guy with the analogy between brussels sprouts and pubic hairs in his profile and then ask you to censor yourself.

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Postby TheBard » Thu 03.08.2006, 04:20

You might be lucky, and get it straight up... :roll:

Or take some extra ramps (planks???) and some blocks (bricks???) to extend the run up. Don't forget your crowbar and boltcutters, tis traditional when turning up with a beaver and heavies for vehicular removal activities... :twisted:

Oh, and cloth caps, and the music from the computer tape switch sequence from "The Italian Job". 8)

Good luck Sy!
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Postby clemo » Thu 03.08.2006, 23:15

if all else fails , kick , punch and ram everything in sight ..
but mind ya shoulder...

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Postby Paul.P » Mon 14.08.2006, 07:04

Come on then Sy, what was the outcome here , did you get it back ?
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Postby Sy V » Mon 14.08.2006, 08:18

Both cars, safe and sound thanks Paul.
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