Just got a call from Salvation Army

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Jul 12, 2010

• #1

They give me all the seats that get donated to them. Well, they have started transporting people and want them to check the seat, yes one seat, they are using. I will probably be getting them a couple new seats and do some teaching. He said, 'of course we will go with whatever you tell us to'. lol

Ok, I gotta be better by tomorrow, so I can go play on my lunch!

 

brooklynsmommy

Active member

• Jul 12, 2010

• #2

Go Salvation Army!

 

glockchick

New member

• Jul 12, 2010

• #3

How cool is that? :thumbsup:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Jul 13, 2010

• #4

I will post pics of their seat later.

They asked if I would teach a little class. We will probably do that next Wednesday. I will be getting them a scenera and turbo and they will probably be buying a maestro.

Hey local techs, I may be calling you be help at the class!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Jul 13, 2010

• #5

Ok, so here is the seat that they wanted to see if it was good to use.



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Ready?




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How many issues can you spot?

The one and only sticker.

Glad the are really wanting to make things safe. So awesome!

 

autumnlily

New member

• Jul 13, 2010

• #6

I'm too tired to think - but OMG, that thing needs to meet a crusher!

I might be able to come help with a class

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Jul 13, 2010

• #7

Really? Would love to have you!

 

myliljunebugs

New member

• Jul 13, 2010

• #8

Oh my good golly.

 

autumnlily

New member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #9

Judi said:

Really? Would love to have you!

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Yep, and now I have video making software... can take clips right off youtube and put on a CD. :thumbsup:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Jul 14, 2010

• #10

I have not even started plannign this class! I thought of making a folder, but, I don't know!

 

KaysKidz

Senior Community Member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #11

I was given that same seat to me (different cover), by a coworker...when ds1 was a baby...he'll be 14 in Oct. And it was well used when they gave it to me. Fortunately, we didn't use it....but ummm....yeah....that sucker is old...and nasty!

 

lukensophie

Senior Community Member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #12

The kids and I volunteer at our local Rescue Mission (homeless shelter), and I mentioned to our volunteer coordinator that I'm a tech in case they ever need one. She mentioned that they have a couple of seats that "look pretty good" but she was going to have me check them out. The seat you have is worse than I had imagined, so now I'm really curious to see what's in store for me.

 

StillThankful

New member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #13

That's great:thumbsup:

 

featherhead

Well-known member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #14

My nephew (who is 5) used an overhead shield version of that same seat. Thankfully I was able to destroy it.

 

StillThankful

New member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #15

Judi said:

Ok, so here is the seat that they wanted to see if it was good to use.



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Ready?




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How many issues can you spot?

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I'll try--Let's see if I've learned something:

*Good thing--it's a 5 point harness

1) filthy condition--torn cover (not sure if that's a hazard though)
2) only two harness slots--no way this could have fit a newborn b/c the harness has to be at or below the child's shoulder
3) There is only one route for the seat belt to use in both RF and FF positions; unlike today, we RF the belt in the seat area for Rfing and behind the seat for FFing.
3) No recline in the base (at least I can't see one), which can be a tricky Rf install to get a good recline
4)The sticker mentions that the seat is to be used until the midpoint of the head is not above the seat back--which can be opened to interpretation. Now the labels mention the top of the ears.

How did I do?

 

featherhead

Well-known member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #16

Actually it does recline. And when you recline it there are some metal bars under the foot area which I always assumed was the rear-facing belt path. My ILs often used it in the reclined position forward facing.

 

StillThankful

New member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #17

featherhead said:

Actually it does recline. And when you recline it there are some metal bars under the foot area which I always assumed was the rear-facing belt path.

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Cool!

 

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crstcrzy

New member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #18

1, dirty as sin
2, twisted straps
3, 80% sure its expired
4, unknown history
5, no stated expiry date, therefore, open to guesswork
6, apparent liquid damage to harness....

I've seen worse though..

 

StillThankful

New member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #19

crstcrzy said:

1, dirty as sin
2, twisted straps
3, 80% sure its expired
4, unknown history
5, no stated expiry date, therefore, open to guesswork
6, apparent liquid damage to harness....

I've seen worse though..

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I was going to say #2 but didn't

 

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lorismurph

Senior Community Member

• Jul 14, 2010

• #20

And what is that strap hanging down from the splitter plate? It looks like it isn't even connected to the seat so the whole harness is just hanging loose at the back. No possible way to tighten the harness and it would just fly out in an accident.