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Subject:Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
From:Gnarlodious
Date:Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:45:11 -0700

Entity Dave Chameides spoke thus:

> Hey All,
> So now that I�ve got the van all fixed up and have put time and money into
> it, my wife is telling me that she is concerned that the van is unsafe for
> our kids to ride in it.  Now before I go on I should note that it�s and 83
> diesel 1.6 and I have personally checked all seatbelts and seat tracks, etc.
> to assure her (and me) that it�s safe.  She�s mainly worried about tipping
> over.  Any thoughts on any studies on this so I can allay her fears?
> 
> Dave
OK, well I have an '83 diesel and you actually get more weight on the bottom
end. Think of it as ballast. Plus you'll never get an engine fire with
diesel. What could be safer?

She just hasn't seen the charm in the vehicle, that's all. you need to charm
it.

-- Gnarlie