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Old 12-02-2019, 10:54 AM   #53
Frank Miller
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Default Re: Do You Carry a Container of Gas in your Trunk?

I have driven 190 miles between gas stations. While my car can easily do this, many can't. Before my time but I remember reading that the way to get the ultimate shine from a lacquer paint job was to wet sand with gasoline instead of water. My uncle even told me of doing it until his skin cracked. I'm sure anyone over 50 has washed greasy parts in gasoline. I bet there were even gas station attendants sucking on a cigarette while filling your tank. In the early years gas was bought and stored in 55 gallon drums and stored in the garage.
I'm all for safety. How many of you carry jackstands with you while traveling in case you need to get under a jacked up car. Or even chock blocks to keep a car from rolling if you need to jack it up to change a spare. I do.
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