Open Says Me

The bomb's door lock cylinders are frozen. The driver's door is stuck unlocked. The others are stuck locked. Getting the other front door open wasn't too hard. I just climbed across from the driver's seat gave the handle a hard yank and put my shoulder into the door. Repeat... After a few tries the door popped open. Half a can of WD-40 later, the door opens without much trouble. If you don't own shares of WD 40, now would be a good time to get some. WDFC on NASDAQ.

The back doors weren't going to be so easy. No way was I going to fit through the little window in the partition. Reed Richards maybe. Then I had a bright idea. Hook up a battery and lower the power windows. While looking to see what sort of battery might fit, I noticed the fuse boxes. Or didn't notice them. There was an empty space where they were supposed to be. I found one intact, hanging by some wires. The other box is smashed. So much for idea number one. WD-40 to the rescue. I sprayed the other half a can into the back door locks. Didn't do much except make the yard smell like WD-40.

I still had a Home Depot gift card burning a hole in my wallet. (thanks Mom)

I decided to try and cut my way in. Home Depot's Husky brand air tools are surprisingly good. The cut-off tool is made in the USA. That's getting rare these days. Even more expensive brands like Ingersol Rand are made in China.

The cut-off tool worked well. Another half can of WD-40 and the door came open.


The passenger compartment is in about the same condition as the rest of the bomb. I may be able to save the jump seats.