Whacked a tree,

[TomRhere]

Was our turn for that ice storm last night. Lots of trees and branches down. I should've came back home after having to detour twice within the 1st 1/2 mile this morning. But no,,, I had to be hardheaded about it.

 

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/TomRhere/White%2086%20BRAT/Treedamage001.jpg (white blotch is a snow flake) More pics in the album.

 

http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/TomRhere/White%2086%20BRAT/

 

Besides fubaring the lights, it bent the fender, the hood has a dent in it, lost the PS mirror, turned the antenna sideways. Luckily, no broken glass though. Came real close to puncturing the new radiator,

 

Didn't see the branch until it was to late, barely got the "O" out of my mouth when I hit it. Had an idiot behind me running with his brights on, and he was only about 20 feet behind me. Wouldn't pass me regardless of what I did, I even slowed to less than 15 MPH at one time. Nope, he just stayed right on my bumper. Not sure of make, but it was a full-size pick up. Lit up the inside of the BRAT good enough one could've read a book. Made it real hard to see the road in front of me.

 

I managed repairs with parts from my 1st BRAT, but it's not right. The headlight adjuster screws and plastic nuts are bad, won't hold against the spring tension. I've got them somewhat close, and wedged them so maybe they'll stay for a bit. Anyone know if those screws and nuts are still available, or are they yard items only?

 

Tomorrow morning could be even more "fun". Got atleast a 1/2" to 3/4" of ice on stuff, and they're calling for 4-6" of snow overnight. That'll be good enough to bring down more trees and branches.

 

Between 4:30 AM and 5:50 AM (when I got to work) I probally saw close to 20 transformers blow. Them things are damned bright when they do that......

[GoldDiggerRoo]

.....Anyone know if those screws and nuts are still available, or are they yard items only? ......

 

They're a pretty standard part, your local parts store should have something that'll work, you'ld never get old ones out in one piece anyhow. They're usually in the HELP! or lighting sections.

[Phizinza]

Sad to hear about the damage. Mayeb next time pull over and let idiots go by. Works for me.

 

I would love to drive in some snow.. It's 37 degrees C outside right now. :-\

[TomRhere]

They're a pretty standard part, your local parts store should have something that'll work, you'ld never get old ones out in one piece anyhow. They're usually in the HELP! or lighting sections.

 

Never thought about that. 1st time I've had to replace just those pieces on any vehicle.

 

Thanks....