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Re: Gas tank in the cabin - safety
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Originally Posted by Rufas
Back in the early 90's NBC faked a segment on exploding gas tanks in GM pickups involved in accidents.
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Very typical of network news shows. CBS 60 Minutes crucified Audi for unintended acceleration. It was totally bogus. No way, no how would that car have accelerated with the brake pedal depressed even with the throttle pedal floored. In fact that's true of just about any car, even back in the 80s.
Found this: 60 Minutes ran a story on the Audi 5000 in 1986, claiming that it accelerated suddenly on its own. However, the demonstration used a rigged car whose transmission had been altered. Government agencies vindicated the car, but Audi's sales were affected. 60 minutes never apologized to Audi.
Arrogant, ratings chasing SOBs. Too bad Audi didn't sue their asses off.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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