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To: sam_paine
The Ford Pinto had a surprising amount of interior space thanks to the innovative placment of the fuel tank. etc.

Ford and fuel tanks are a sore point with me. I have had two Ford vehicles drop their fuel tanks on the pavement after the straps rusted through. This isn't exactly a maintenance issue, since the owner can't see the straps, and they are exposed to road salt.

This was about 15 years ago, but I haven't forgotten.

228 posted on 12/05/2001 7:51:44 AM PST by js1138
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To: js1138
Ouch. Dropping a fuel tank is bad news!

Guess that makes it "Fix Or Repair Droptank???" I think my last Dodge truck had a plastic tank. Don't know that that made me feel good...static....TWA800....hmmmm.

229 posted on 12/05/2001 8:13:17 AM PST by sam_paine
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