yoink 321 #1 June 24, 2014 So this missus has lost her wedding ring. Again... We've only been married since Feb and this is the second time she's panicking from misplacing her ring. This time she took it off in her car (Honda Accord) and it slipped down into the groove of the handbrake... Can you believe it? I'm working away at the moment and she's going crazy that it might be open to the road down there and the ring is going to fall out as shes driving home. I'd guess it isn't, but can anyone confirm? I might just tattoo one on her.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 June 24, 2014 Can you look under the car where the handbrake is located to see if there's any openings? My guess is no it won't get out or else water pf some sort would've come through the little handbrake area. I don't know jack about cars but that's just my first thought... Good luck! I really hope you find it!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 93 #3 June 24, 2014 It is only a matter of taking it apart, it can't escape. Been there, designed that...People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #4 June 24, 2014 None of my cars have that open to the road below. Although, I do find it interesting that there would be enough room to lose it down a gap. Is the E-brake boot loose or missing? I would suggest taking it to a shop and have them fish it out of the car innards. That is if it is worth spending the money (both emotionally and if the ring worth enough $) to do so.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 93 #5 June 24, 2014 QuoteI do find it interesting that there would be enough room to lose it down a gap. Is the E-brake boot loose or missing? Many cars (definitely Hondas) don't have a boot that seals off the gaps. They just have "blinds" that keep you from being able to see the mechanicals without being a boot which is more typically on the shifter of manual trans cars.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #6 June 24, 2014 From the pics I found with a quick search, the ring is still there. It looks like you are going to have to pull the console off to get under it. If you don't have the tools or experience, I'd have a shop do it."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 93 #7 June 24, 2014 Taking the console off is not a big deal, just have to have good instructions, no special tools.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #8 June 24, 2014 Thanks folks! That was my guess. My mum used to have a 1940s Austin that you could actually see the road through the gap to the giant old handbrake. I was pretty sure time has moved on... :) I'll break out the tools on the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #9 June 24, 2014 So why does she keep taking it off? Hot guy working the drive through? ;)"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #10 June 24, 2014 DougH So why does she keep taking it off? Hot guy working the drive through? ;) I admit I thought something along those lines but I was hoping it was being removed for something more innocent like it's dangerous to wear a ring at work or a skydive. And I'm sure it is innocent but my cynical fuck attitude gets in the way a lot. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #11 June 24, 2014 sundevil777Taking the console off is not a big deal, just have to have good instructions, no special tools. What may not be a big deal to you (or me) may be an impossible task for others. And there's enough connections, both mechanical and electrical, that a mistake could get... Expensive. Some people have a rollaway (or two) full of everything you need to rebuild an engine sitting in the back bedroom. Others have one crescent wrench, a pair of channel locks and one each straight & phillips screwdrivers. I've replaced the starter in my Blazer in the street in front of my house. I know people who don't even know how to open the hood of their car, let alone check the oil. I'm guessing the OP falls somewhere in between those extremes, but I don't know where and I don't want to say "Pull the console, it's easy" without knowing his skill level."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #12 June 24, 2014 Quotephillips screwdrivers. Whoa!! They make drivers for those screws? I can't tell you how many kitchen knives I've fucked up over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #13 June 24, 2014 DougH So why does she keep taking it off? Hot guy working the drive through? ;) Krav Maga classes. She took it to the dealers this morning who managed to recover the ring - saves me taking her car to pieces over the weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #14 June 24, 2014 wolfriverjoe I'm guessing the OP falls somewhere in between those extremes, but I don't know where and I don't want to say "Pull the console, it's easy" without knowing his skill level. I totally would have done too! sundevil PM'd me some good advice in case I decided I really wanted to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikecm469 1 #15 June 26, 2014 The e-brake cables have grommets that go through the floor board, sealing it. You'll have to pull the center console to find the ring. I may be crazy, but I'm not stupid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #16 June 26, 2014 Check You tube One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #17 June 26, 2014 Andy9o8 Quote phillips screwdrivers. Whoa!! They make drivers for those screws? I can't tell you how many kitchen knives I've fucked up over the years. Andy, that's what Vskydiver USED to do, until we started doing all kinds of remodeling projects together. Now she's damn handy with a lot of tools. Lemme see your guy card for a minute. I gotta punch a hole or two in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #18 June 26, 2014 QuoteLemme see your guy card for a minute. When you pry it from my cold, dead fingers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #19 June 27, 2014 yoink I might just tattoo one on her.... this is exacty what me and my Missus got. Tattoed rings :-)scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #20 June 27, 2014 piisfish ***I might just tattoo one on her.... this is exacty what me and my Missus got. Tattoed rings :-) Now, THAT'S commitment! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #21 June 27, 2014 oldwomanc6 ******I might just tattoo one on her.... this is exacty what me and my Missus got. Tattoed rings :-) Now, THAT'S commitment! isnt that what marriage should be ? At least for non-Kardashian people ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #22 June 28, 2014 "... I've replaced the starter in my Blazer in the street in front of my house. ..." ............................................................................. Got you beat! I once changed the air filter and spark plugs on my car in the Canadian Tire parking lot! Some people call that a red-neck tune-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #23 June 28, 2014 piisfish *********I might just tattoo one on her.... this is exacty what me and my Missus got. Tattoed rings :-) Now, THAT'S commitment! isnt that what marriage should be ? At least for non-Kardashian people ? Absolutely! 31 years and counting, here! Just don't see that much.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #24 June 28, 2014 oldwomanc6 ************I might just tattoo one on her.... this is exacty what me and my Missus got. Tattoed rings :-) Now, THAT'S commitment! isnt that what marriage should be ? At least for non-Kardashian people ? Absolutely! 31 years and counting, here! Just don't see that much. Thats what people sayWe' re going on 40 yrs The boss says I've go good health insuranceOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
