Ray:
Tough break for your son! Same thing happened to me on July 4th (heading to
the fireworks), and I think I mentioned it on the list. At least he has
something to remember MOWOG by. My scars remind me of things like soccer
goalposts and electric hedge trimmers.
I found another lever at the junk yard for $5. I'm sure they're out their
and the one I found cleaned up nicely.
Luckily, I didn't need any stitches, and my 73 has vinyl seats, so clean up
was simple. ;)
Hey folks! This is a REAL hazard! Be careful when adjusting your seat backs!
Dan
73 B
-----Original Message-----
From: RAY WYGONIK <RWYGONIK@grove.iup.edu>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, August 24, 1998 10:29 AM
Subject: Blood on the MG
>I figured the subject would get some attention. This morning my son was
>adjusting the seat back on our 74 B and he broke the lever ripping open the
>area between his thumb and palm. No ligment damage. 4 stitches closed the
>wound.
>
>He went to soccer practice and the coach made him go to the hospital. He
>didn't want to miss practice. Actually, he managed to save the leather
interior
>from any blood stains.
>
>Well now I am in need of a seat back adjusting handle. I have not had a
chance
>to check the suppliers to see if this can be bought, but I am suspecting it
is
>not a high volume item and not available. Does anyone know if they are
>available or have one they would be willing to sell?
>
>At the start of the summer the seat back adjusted easily. It tightened up
the
>last couple of months. the trick is to adjust it before you get in and
wiggle
>the back while you push on the handle. Unfortunately, he was in a hurry
and
>tried to force it while sitting in the seat.
>
>Hopefully, that will be the most serious injury associated with the car.
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