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palallin · 07-25-2003, 10:07 PM

As my sig line says, my truck is in the body shop--well, actually, it's in pieces in the shop. I've got another cab for it, and I've been stripping stuff out of the old one.

Tuesday evening, I was working on removing the clutch pedal-I had pulled the through-the-firewall rod and was trying to pull the clamped lever off the end of the clutch pedal shaft, when I pushed on the pedal, and the spring took over. The lever caught my right ring finger against the mounting bracket and acted just like a shear: I lost most of the end of the finger.

When I pulled it out from under the dash, I had to place the end of the finger back in place; I also had to pluck off the nail, as it was in the way. The guy I was woeking with got me a clean, paper, blue shop towel, and I wrapped the pieces (except for the nail and part of the nail bed) tightly in the towel, and he drove me 15 miles to the ER, where I spent most of the night being reassembled.

Not only was the finger "degloved," the bone was snipped right in two. According to the bone doc (who looked things over this AM), if I avoid getting an infection for the next week, I will probably get to keep the finger. In any case, the nail's future is uncertain, though the best chance is that it will grow in wrongly and will have to be removed.

I spent all day Wednesday in bed (and puking, as I don't tolerate the pain meds well), and it has taken me a l-o-n-g time to type this out with my left hand (I'm a right-handed English prof with 160 or so papers to grade this coming week--*sigh*).

Anyway, learn from my mistake: when playing with the clutch pedal, DETATCH THE SPRING FIRST!!!!!

Note to truck: Bad truck! No new bed floor for YOU this year (I have to pay the doctors!). . . .

Gordo · 07-25-2003, 10:27 PM

Damn! Sorry to hear that.

**Palf70Step** · 07-25-2003, 10:30 PM

Sorry to hear about that. Hope everything goes well.

*racedvl* · 07-25-2003, 10:47 PM

Ouch!

**68 Stepside** · 07-25-2003, 10:48 PM

eek...I had a razor knife bite back once....got the very tip of my left index finger....sounds like it got a little more of yours though

Hope it all works out well for ya!

72MARIO · 07-25-2003, 11:52 PM

pic's !

72MARIO · 07-25-2003, 11:53 PM

Sorry That was rude. I know I have had stiches a couple of times while taking my truck apart and Steel in my eyes twice from grinding.

70c10 · 07-25-2003, 11:54 PM

Sorry to hear that. Hope your feeling better soon!

jhwkns · 07-26-2003, 12:25 AM

Yeeoouuuccch! .....damn that had to smart

*Shane* · 07-26-2003, 12:31 AM

Pisser! I hope you get to feeling better soon ... I don't take pain meds well either.

ChrisK10 · 07-26-2003, 12:42 AM

Owch! That sounds like it really hurt!

Hope you feel better soon!

barn9 · 07-26-2003, 12:53 AM

Ouch! Hope things go well for you! I can sympathize just a bit, over the years I have had several incidents, all on the same hand. First was almost cutting the end off my index finger, having it sewed back on and waiting to see if the nail would grow back, which it did, 90% of normal. Second was an industrial accident that tore off my little finger and almost got my ring finger, which they saved, but is permanently bent and dis-figured. Third was a broken bone at the base of my thumb that I mistook for a wrist sprain, and then it developed a tumor that almost cost me that thumb, but was saved via a bone-graft taken from my hip. The first was bad, the second was horrible, and the third was just plain no fun at all, but the ol' hand has managed to weather all 3 storms, and I'm typing away as I write this (of course I can't reach the "P" key or others on that side without moving my hand - lol), so I guess I'm proof of how the ol' body heals and comes back.
Hang in there, and be glad you still have that finger! Hope everything heals OK.

Warbones · 07-26-2003, 01:01 AM

Sell that posessed truck!!! It's probably some 3,000 year old demon that your bringing back to life.

Just teasing. I hope everything heals correctly for you.

krue · 07-26-2003, 01:08 AM

Sorry to hear your truck is out to get you! Hope everything works out with no infection.

miket · 07-26-2003, 01:28 AM

Sorry to hear about the accident...it can be painful...and I really like all my fingers...

I had something similar happen to me....got into a struggle with an EX-best friend over my filet knife while salmon fishing....unfortunately I lost the pad of my index finger....I didn't loose my finger like you though...

I hope everything goes well....

casey · 07-26-2003, 02:07 AM

that brings back memories, when I almost ripped my thumb off, I know the feeling, get well soon

Iron-Butt · 07-26-2003, 03:13 AM

Sorry, Hope you get to feeling better.

SweetandLong68 · 07-26-2003, 03:35 AM

Damn man! Bet that hurt like crazy! Sorry to hear it! Hope you recover quickly!!

lata
CHRIS

Mike Culpepper · 07-26-2003, 09:22 AM

DOOOOGH! Man my face was grimacing while I read your post! Hope the bugs stay away from the finger and all goes well.

Hey, you could scan all your papers onto the board and we'll grade 'em for ya........did I spel grimmacing write?

Mike

Southpa · 07-26-2003, 09:31 AM

Thats why I got out of the steel fabrication trade many years ago. I used to run hydraulic and flywheel operated shears and punch presses, not to mention the 70 ton brake press. I saw a guy get his pinky crushed in the brake press one day. And all thru the years I've seen carpenters, fishermen etc. etc. with missing fingers. When I see that missing digit my first thought is, "hmmmm, someone wasn't paying attention". As it is I really really like playing my guitars. Stay safe and thanks for the reminder about the clutch pedal, even though I drive an automatic,

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**Bernie** · 07-26-2003, 10:54 AM

I'm a Math Prof. I'm sure the finger hurt, but grading during Summer School is really painful . Hope you recover quickly.

73stepside · 07-26-2003, 01:52 PM

man that sucks. i hope everything heels really close to 100 percent if not 100 percent

**raggedjim** · 07-27-2003, 12:01 PM

15 years ago, rolling a CHEAP 3 wheeled engine stand on concrete floor by holding on to the crankshaft pulley of a small block, fell over and snapped my middle finger on left hand off. Drove to the er and they cleaned it up and sent me to the Naval hospital. They reattached it and it works fine to this day (except the end joint is fused) I can still play guitar and shoot the bird as well as ever!

My advise is listen to the physical therapists, and do the exercises, they hurt like bat**** but if you want it back, do it anyway.

Goodluck, Roger

07-25-2003, 10:07 PM	#1
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	My truck bit back. As my sig line says, my truck is in the body shop--well, actually, it's in pieces in the shop. I've got another cab for it, and I've been stripping stuff out of the old one. Tuesday evening, I was working on removing the clutch pedal-I had pulled the through-the-firewall rod and was trying to pull the clamped lever off the end of the clutch pedal shaft, when I pushed on the pedal, and the spring took over. The lever caught my right ring finger against the mounting bracket and acted just like a shear: I lost most of the end of the finger. When I pulled it out from under the dash, I had to place the end of the finger back in place; I also had to pluck off the nail, as it was in the way. The guy I was woeking with got me a clean, paper, blue shop towel, and I wrapped the pieces (except for the nail and part of the nail bed) tightly in the towel, and he drove me 15 miles to the ER, where I spent most of the night being reassembled. Not only was the finger "degloved," the bone was snipped right in two. According to the bone doc (who looked things over this AM), if I avoid getting an infection for the next week, I will probably get to keep the finger. In any case, the nail's future is uncertain, though the best chance is that it will grow in wrongly and will have to be removed. I spent all day Wednesday in bed (and puking, as I don't tolerate the pain meds well), and it has taken me a l-o-n-g time to type this out with my left hand (I'm a right-handed English prof with 160 or so papers to grade this coming week--sigh). Anyway, learn from my mistake: when playing with the clutch pedal, DETATCH THE SPRING FIRST!!!!! Note to truck: Bad truck! No new bed floor for YOU this year (I have to pay the doctors!). . . . __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

07-25-2003, 10:27 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Damn! Sorry to hear that. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

07-25-2003, 10:30 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,269	Sorry to hear about that. Hope everything goes well. __________________ 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!

07-25-2003, 10:48 PM	#5
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	eek...I had a razor knife bite back once....got the very tip of my left index finger....sounds like it got a little more of yours though Hope it all works out well for ya! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-25-2003, 11:52 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	pic's ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-25-2003, 10:47 PM	#4
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Ouch!

07-25-2003, 11:53 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Sorry That was rude. I know I have had stiches a couple of times while taking my truck apart and Steel in my eyes twice from grinding. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-25-2003, 11:54 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Sorry to hear that. Hope your feeling better soon! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-26-2003, 12:25 AM	#9
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Yeeoouuuccch! .....damn that had to smart __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-26-2003, 12:31 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Pisser! I hope you get to feeling better soon ... I don't take pain meds well either.

07-26-2003, 12:42 AM	#11
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Owch! That sounds like it really hurt! Hope you feel better soon! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

07-26-2003, 12:53 AM	#12
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Ouch! Hope things go well for you! I can sympathize just a bit, over the years I have had several incidents, all on the same hand. First was almost cutting the end off my index finger, having it sewed back on and waiting to see if the nail would grow back, which it did, 90% of normal. Second was an industrial accident that tore off my little finger and almost got my ring finger, which they saved, but is permanently bent and dis-figured. Third was a broken bone at the base of my thumb that I mistook for a wrist sprain, and then it developed a tumor that almost cost me that thumb, but was saved via a bone-graft taken from my hip. The first was bad, the second was horrible, and the third was just plain no fun at all, but the ol' hand has managed to weather all 3 storms, and I'm typing away as I write this (of course I can't reach the "P" key or others on that side without moving my hand - lol), so I guess I'm proof of how the ol' body heals and comes back. Hang in there, and be glad you still have that finger! Hope everything heals OK. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

07-26-2003, 01:01 AM	#13
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Sell that posessed truck!!! It's probably some 3,000 year old demon that your bringing back to life. Just teasing. I hope everything heals correctly for you. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-26-2003, 01:08 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Sorry to hear your truck is out to get you! Hope everything works out with no infection. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-26-2003, 01:28 AM	#15
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Sorry to hear about the accident...it can be painful...and I really like all my fingers... I had something similar happen to me....got into a struggle with an EX-best friend over my filet knife while salmon fishing....unfortunately I lost the pad of my index finger....I didn't loose my finger like you though... I hope everything goes well.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection



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07-26-2003, 02:07 AM	#16
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	that brings back memories, when I almost ripped my thumb off, I know the feeling, get well soon

07-26-2003, 03:13 AM	#17
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Sorry, Hope you get to feeling better. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

07-26-2003, 03:35 AM	#18
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Damn man! Bet that hurt like crazy! Sorry to hear it! Hope you recover quickly!! lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

07-26-2003, 09:22 AM	#19
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	DOOOOGH! Man my face was grimacing while I read your post! Hope the bugs stay away from the finger and all goes well. Hey, you could scan all your papers onto the board and we'll grade 'em for ya........did I spel grimmacing write? Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

07-26-2003, 09:31 AM	#20
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Thats why I got out of the steel fabrication trade many years ago. I used to run hydraulic and flywheel operated shears and punch presses, not to mention the 70 ton brake press. I saw a guy get his pinky crushed in the brake press one day. And all thru the years I've seen carpenters, fishermen etc. etc. with missing fingers. When I see that missing digit my first thought is, "hmmmm, someone wasn't paying attention". As it is I really really like playing my guitars. Stay safe and thanks for the reminder about the clutch pedal, even though I drive an automatic, . __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

07-26-2003, 10:54 AM	#21
Bernie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 516	I'm a Math Prof. I'm sure the finger hurt, but grading during Summer School is really painful . Hope you recover quickly. __________________ Bernie

07-26-2003, 01:52 PM	#22
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	man that sucks. i hope everything heels really close to 100 percent if not 100 percent __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

07-27-2003, 12:01 PM	#23
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,541	15 years ago, rolling a CHEAP 3 wheeled engine stand on concrete floor by holding on to the crankshaft pulley of a small block, fell over and snapped my middle finger on left hand off. Drove to the er and they cleaned it up and sent me to the Naval hospital. They reattached it and it works fine to this day (except the end joint is fused) I can still play guitar and shoot the bird as well as ever! My advise is listen to the physical therapists, and do the exercises, they hurt like bat**** but if you want it back, do it anyway. Goodluck, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

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