I have to agree with datsunmike. Only ran out of gas once in 30 years of
driving. I was launching a boat and my truck ran out of gas on the launch
ramp. I was heckled so badly I swore I would never let it happen again!
datsunmike wrote:
> Roman,
>
> I would never carry a can of gas in the trunk.
>
> Why? Don't they have gas stations in CA?
>
> Someone in my MG club did just that with a plastic gas container and the
> stench and fumes were unbelievable.
>
> Do what you want but I don't know why you're worried about running outta
> gas.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roman Rist" <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
> To: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>; "datsun roadsters"
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 2:50 PM
> Subject: Re: Auxilary gas tank?
>
> > All right! the man steps up to the plate! I would be willing to bet a
> > lot of people carry on a long trip, a plastic gas can for emergencies.
> > probably tools and spare parts and other assorted things in that tiny
> > trunk that could rupture the plastic gas can.
> > my idea puts it up high, and I think it is a good one! I'll figure it
> > out...then I bet someone copies my idea. ;-)
> >
> > --- sidney raper <spl310@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > Just a thought all. By the time the rear end collision gets to that
> > > tank,
> > > the main tank would have ruptured like a watermelon in the middle of
> > > the
> > > watermelon festival. That little tank will be the LEAST of your
> > > worries.
> > >
> > > Sid
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: Roman Rist <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
> > > >Reply-To: Roman Rist <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
> > > >To: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>, datsun roadsters
> > > ><datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > >Subject: Re: Auxilary gas tank?
> > > >Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:48:10 -0800 (PST)
> > > >
> > > >Why? the tank holds gas anyway right now, or at least vapors. It is
> > > >part of the fuel recovery system.
> > > >--- RWM <RWM@RWMann.com> wrote:
> > > > > Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. Can you say "Pinto"?
> > > > >
> > > > > - RWM
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