Topic: You are not going to believe what I found
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
Posts: 2134
Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
I was starting my winter project which was to drop the fuel tank and replace hoses. After I got the spare tire out of the way I moved on to a large flat bar that had a box on top of it. It was bolted to the frame and sat between the fuel tank and body. This assembly must have weighted 75 lbs
. The box measured 26" long 3" wide and 4" tall. It was made by Safety Auto Control
. Based on the patent info I found, it is some kind of a guys wild attempt at stability control. I wonder how many people got suckered into this thing. I will post some pictures once I get my cameras batteries charged.
suncountry 2008-10-24 18:54:40
. The box measured 26" long 3" wide and 4" tall. It was made by Safety Auto Control. Based on the patent info I found, it is some kind of a guys wild attempt at stability control. I wonder how many people got suckered into this thing. I will post some pictures once I get my cameras batteries charged.
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Amazing, Glen. Just think of the weight you'll save by removing that thing. Some people will try anything, I guess.
Larry
The difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys!!
Wow what a good invention, this guy knew his stuff.
No wonder your vette handled like it was on rails...
Do you think you can track this guy down?
He may be interested for his own history. Way cool
ebo
Now I'm curious. It sounds like a unit my Dad bought and put in his 68 Rebel station wagon. Oddly enough, that darn thing did actually work! You could clearly feel when the back of the wagon started to kick out, the box would snap it back. It felt strange. It was not smooth. It was not high performance. But it did work.
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
Wow, strange looking part you got there. Was it just mounted up under there? What was it hooked up to?
Aaron 
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
Posts: 2134
Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
The box is mounted to the flat bar. The flat bar is bolted to the frame rails. Nothing else is attached. If you look at the link in the first post all that is in the box is a weight and some springs. When I first saw it in place I though it might have something to do with emissions. But then I could not find any hoses. It also did not quite look factory so I thought someone maybe used it to haul contraband
. When I started to pull it out I could believe how heavy it was so maybe some one packed it with gold coins
. Now I find it is a very important safety device
Lifetime MemberCOPPERAS COVE, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible
2007 coupe
I'd hang on to that one, it's part of history. Find out as much as you can about it.If you decide to get rid of it let me know. Nice find!!
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Wonder how much interest you could generate fir that thing on Ebay Glen! And how your car will drive without it (or are ya gonna put it back??)
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Very interesting!
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