Parts That Vanish Without a Trace

[jimkf]

I had a pair of caliper piston compression tools that got packed in a box with other stuff when I moved to my new shop seven years ago. Everything else in the box is in their new home but the tools vanished. Still nowhere to be found...

 

[Dave6T4]

Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most!

 

[RT68440]

I've done it too many times to count. My work shirt uniform is your typical collared/ button down shirt with front pockets. I never put anything in those pockets anymore because I've done it in the past, completely forgetting about those pockets and spent hours looking for small irreplaceable parts that were attached to me the entire time...

 

[sam dupont]

With silver nearing $80 an ounce I went looking for a sack of 40% Pesos to sell. They weren't where they were supposed to be and I notice the dog has a bunch of chew toys that I didn't buy.

 

[Dave6T4]

With silver nearing $80 an ounce I went looking for a sack of 40% Pesos to sell. They weren't where they were supposed to be and I notice the dog has a bunch of chew toys that I didn't buy.

Your dog found your pesos?

 

[sam dupont]

Your dog found your pesos?

she won't say, she just looks at the floor

 

[Davefinan]

she won't say, she just looks at the floor

….and does the walk of shame

 

[gtx6970]

Pulled a Thermoquad (6139S for '72 340 auto) after a recent rebuild to check for vacuum leaks. Performed an almost complete disassembly. Put all loose parts in sandwich bags labeled A thru F (parts removed first went into bag A, then B, etc.) With everything bagged as I went, no chance of misplacing anything, right?

Today went to put it back together. After the main body screws were snug, found the metering rod covers with their screws in a bag but no metering rods. I have an old AVS carb on the shelf, but looks like metering rods don't interchange.

They were not dirty when I removed them, so no reason to believe they are soaking in a jar somewhere around here. And the funny thing is, in my own mind I had them in my hands once already today. Now I'm thinking maybe not.

I am going to check the refrigerator next. I have five and six year old grand kids here that get into everything, but I kept them away from this carb stuff and as far as I know they never had access to it.

Many years ago when I had a Daytona. I ordered the head light door vacuum actuators from Mopar ( only piece still avail ) This was early 80s time frame and they have vanished. I put them up so I wouldn't lose them. And have looked for years off and on, Never to be seen again.

 

[Davefinan]

Everytime I put down anything in my garage, it completely blends in with everything else and disappears! I go out and buy things again and then find the original ones I bought later on! That's why I have several of the same cars so nothing goes to waste! Lol

Exactly the same here. Even when I clear the area of the clutter it still blends in. Probably old age.

 

[H. Lindley]

I'm relieved to find out that it's not just me; it happens to other people too. I think I just have too much stuff, in too many places.

 

[33 IMP]

I've put lots of stuff away for safe keeping, that's really safe.... cause I don't remember where safe is.

 

[Davefinan]

I've put lots of stuff away for safe keeping, that's really safe.... cause I don't remember where safe is.

Too funny…except it’s true.

 

[Dave6T4]

My car has a console mounted shifter for the early cable-shifted 727. There are 2 special grommets for where the cables go through the floor, under the console. I realized these pieces were unique, and put them in a special spot when I disassembled my car for restoration. When I was putting my car back together, and needed these grommets, I could not find them anywhere, so I had to manufacture another replacement for them. About a year after I had the car on the road, I discovered my safe hiding spot, and there they were. They are still there!