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Old 08-22-2024, 08:28 AM   #26
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Re: Gas tank in the cabin - safety

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Originally Posted by franken View Post
Similarly, gas tanks were in the cab for about 50 years until 72. Hmm.
Yes, and IIRC, old VW Beetles had the gas tank almost in your lap, part of the crush zone in a head-on collision. Millions of Beetles were sold worldwide. I don't recall hearing about widespread fire danger with them.
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