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Re: [GMCnet] Supplemental brake systems, kenH [message #244707 is a reply to message #244614] Sat, 22 March 2014 19:39 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
George Beckman is currently offline  George Beckman   United States
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Bob de Kruyff wrote on Fri, 21 March 2014 20:54

Matt Colie wrote on Fri, 21 March 2014 19:58


Jim,

Most of the OE parts and absolutely none of the OER parts were aver tested by an independent and recognized laboratory. Most of the AM parts were tested (either in-house or an outside lab) at some point to verify for their their insurance carrier that the parts met a least the appropriate DOT specification.

Matt - Used to be one of those labs



Most of my time in my current assignment is involved in litigation. When things get nasty, any modifications whether good or bad will cause a firestorm that you will never be able to defend. Logic does not enter into this process.


I am thinking, we need to worry about lots of things.

Gee, what if my coach burns up and they notice my frig is not original? What, it runs on Propane?
What if it burns up and they find I changed the alternator wire?
What if it burns up and they see a different water heater?
what if it burns up and they notice I have added an electric fuel pump?
What I'd it burns up and they find a modification of any kind to the gas tank hoses, oh horror, they are a newer type of hose that was not on the GMC originally?
What if there is a third sump tank added?

What if it gets hot and stalls in traffic, causes an accident and they find I don't have an original radiator?
What if it burns up and I have headers?
What if I have modified exhaust?
What if i have a backup vacuum pump and my brakes worked too good when the engine threw a rod?
What!? You have a cruise control that is not original?

What if I was towing a vehicle and it is determined a GMC never had a tow hitch? Is that hitch a factory original?
What if it is raining and I have Lumina wipers, or horror of horrors, electric wipers?

And, ask Toyota... Is your gas pedal cable an original unit or is the replacement aftermarket?

I could continue but I need to run out and put mechanical brakes and vacuum wipers back on my '37 Ford. I should convert it back to 6 volts and bulbs so my lights are dimmer.

I know. The world is full of suers.



'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
 
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