On 7 Dec 2005 09:53:38 -0800, "coustanis" wrote:

I did a dumb thing. I backed my car into one of the vertical beams
that supports the roof of my carport.
It broke off level with the ground and level with the bumper of my car.
The 4x4 beam was set about a foot into the ground and extended from
that point to the roof.
The new beam wants to set in that same, foot deep hole but it won't go.
The beam needs to be perfectly vertical in order for the beam - hole
angle to be correct for insertion.
I cannot get the beam perfectly level because the top of it hits the
roof before it gets to proper position.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

First off..... LEARN TO DRIVE !!!
Did you call the police on yourself and contact your insurance agent?

Second, you are NOT going to get it in the hole unless you dig more of
a hole at an angle next to it. Your other option would be to put the
post in the ground with one foot sticking above the ground. Then put
another on top to the roof. Get steel pieces a foot long and bolt the
two together.

Third I just decided to revoke your drivers license. Please mail it
to your local Police Dept. with a note attached that reads

"I (your name) am an idiot and am not qualified to drive. My license
was just revoked over the internet. Please accept my license as proof
that I am incapable of driving a car. Please issue me a citation,
giving me the highest penalty allowed by law. I deserve to be
punished. If you have any questions, please calle me at (your phone
number)".