One Leg Detailing Is Easy...

[RedXray]

Nothings easy in the automotive world and working with one leg you have to adapt. Something I learned after I lost my right leg 32 years ago when I first thought about getting back in the spray booth. You can't squat and buff or sand a vertical panel, it's either standing or sitting. On cars with long wide hoods, I place my good knee on the tire as I lean over with the buffer or spray gun, this locks me in pretty good so I have more balance & reach while moving with the extra weight.

Sitting while doing the vertical panels I can sometimes twist my (artificial) foot and wedge it between the frame rails. When this isn't possible on a low vehicle, I just cross my good leg and move my prosthetic leg as far to the right as possible. This kind of twists your upper torso so your not square with the panels... it's a bit uncomfortable on the lower back. Standing and leaning over a hood or deck lid, moving the buffer for a lengthy amount of time can be murder on those hamstring(s)


One Leg Detailing

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[Flash Gordon]

God bless you for keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humor

 

[Johny B]

God bless you for keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humor

+10

 

[Chris's FX4]

I honestly thought this was going to be about Mr. Phillips.

Kick ass leg though!rops:

What are you running on your truck, Flowmasters?

 

[dad07]

God bless you for keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humor

:iagree:

I think the best video I've watched all year!

 

[Evan.J]

God bless you for keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humor

I couldn't agree more!! Big ups to you and other who have over come adversities in your lives. Keep on keeping' on!! :righton:

 

[RedXray]

Thanks guys!

What are you running on your truck, Flowmasters?

sshhhhh it's a secret

 

[BobbyG]

Well, I'm glad to see you completed this leg of the project... rops:

Pretty funny actually.... Thanks for some Friday humor.....:laughing:

 

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Good attitude and positive outlook on life. Great video by the way.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Nothings easy in the automotive world and working with one leg you have to adapt. Something I learned after I lost my right leg 32 years ago when I first thought about getting back in the spray booth. You can't squat and buff or sand a vertical panel, it's either standing or sitting.

I hear you on that... doing anything detailing related and doing it while your being filmed and not making it look cumbersome or awkward is even trickier...



Behind the scenes pictures for 2 new TV projects

I keep my frame polished up to look like a jewel...

Ready to go...

Keep on keeping on...


:xyxthumbs:

 

[RTexasF]

The prosthetic devices have come a long way. My father was a double amputee with both just above the knee. Back then his legs & feet looked like something you would see on a manikin in a department store. No joints, no flexibility, just a concave hole in the top where his stump slipped in. It looked as though it was one piece carved from wood but it was synthetic. He's long since gone to the great beyond but I still admire him as to what he accomplished in spite of those old "peglegs" so to speak. I admire both of you as well.

Rick

 

[Socalautodetail]

Awesome post! Love the positive attitude and sense of humor.

 

[RedXray]

I hear you on that... doing anything detailing related and doing it while your being filmed and not making it look cumbersome or awkward is even trickier...

Keep on keeping on...


:xyxthumbs:

Mike I've not seen a frame or hydraulic cylinder like yours. Who makes it Ossur, Otto Bock? I like it... futuristic and robotic like! I know what you mean, walking through any auto shop is tricky, mechanical garages with the greasy floors and parts everywhere! Bodyshops with the air hoses and drop cords especially the plug ends!

My last socket (when I weighted 210lbs) had a secondary lock to keep the inner liner from loosing vacuum. My new socket (after loosing 45lbs of fat) wasn't fit with the secondary lock. When I sit on the garage floor working on side panels or wheels, sometimes my leg pops off loosing the vacuum. I've got new liners on order and they're going to install the locks.

Dose Not Play Well With Others

My older leg was the Mauch knee from Ossur. This was the same style of leg I've had since 1980, until I was fitted with the C-Leg from Otto Bock 2 years ago. The new microprocessor knee was a game changer for me. The only draw back which is minor... you can't get it wet plus you have to charge it nightly just like a cell phone.

Here is the old Mauch, I kept an opener on it so I wouldn't get locked out of the garage lol. It made it easier the get my riding mower inside so I wouldn't loose much A/C

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[RMM]

God bless you for keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humor

:iagree: :applause: