Actually, inside the cab was the safest place for the tank because it's in the center of the vehicle where it is less likely to get ruptured.
By the way, isn't your Mercedes fuel tank right behind the back seat???? It's there for the same reason. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Volvo On Nov 20, 2007 2:57 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ah, the good old days. Makes you wonder why people insist on driving > pickup trucks, which until a few years ago were identical to what they > were in 1950 with the exception of a collapsable steering column. I > remember the days when a front collision usually resulted in the death > of the driver due to chest injuries from the steering wheel and column > impaling them. Don't forget the genius who put the gas tank inside the cabin so that the driver and passenger could more easily be incinerated. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
