[BaadAssGremlins] Re: Space saver spare inflation cannisters

["gremlin_corvette_guy" <gremlin_corvette_guy@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Eddie Stakes" 
<eddiestakes@...> wrote:
>
> Ok, here we go, see below.
> Eddie Stakes'
> Planet Houston AMX
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@...
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> 8-19 day reply times, just call!
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 
> Thanks Eddie, I knew you would set me straight. (The whippin with 
the Pacer weatherstrip was not bad either). The big problem is 
hauling around 2 spares - one for show and one to use in case of 
real emergency. My 30+ year old Goodyear RWL biased tires are not 
going to hold out forever and who needs a blow out for the Dream 
Cruise. I guess it is time to start saving for a solid set of repro 
E70x14 Goodyears from Kelsey or Coker. Gary
> 
> > Hey guys, I have always been curious about AMC space saver spare
> > cannisters. I have 4 and when I shake them they all seem dead 
empty
> > but I still faithfully keep them in the back of all of my 
Gremlins.
> > Questions up for answering:
> > 1). Originally what was in these things? Compressed air? I was 
always
> > under the impression they were "one use" items and then done.
> You are correct and it states this on the label, of whihc I have 
enclosed a 
> photo here of a NOS label. It is not for sale, but worth reading. 
Note the 
> number of tire sizes mentioned.
> These were basically big Fix A Flat cannisters for lack of better 
term, but 
> everyone knows what a Fix A Flat is.
> 
> > 2). Anyone ever use one to inflate a space saver?
> Yes, and they suck, even when new. And due to explosions, AMC 
quickly 
> changed a label on the Spacersaver itself in 1970. I just sold my 
last NOS 
> Spacesaver for $350, and it had the metal adapter nozzle and also 
the 
> hastily slapper 'new' decal over the old original decal. I would 
rather 
> driver on a rim for 100 miles like bad guys on Cops! show than 
even attempt 
> to try to inflate a Spavesaver. Later, AMC would go to mini 
already inflated 
> spares, have some of those NOS here too. Skinny ass bicycle rims!
> 
> > 3). Anyone know of any way to refill the cannisters without 
blowing
> > you or the cannister up?
> Why even attempt this? I will have to now haul my XMA piece of 
crap car to 
> your front lawn. You have offended me and my country. 45 lashes 
for you with 
> Pacer passenger door weatherstrip. Don't do it.......in 
1970.....or now. 
> Simply detail your cannisters nicely for show. No judge will 
deduct points 
> if full/empty. And no one here don't want to read about you losing 
fingers 
> or eye.
> 
>  If so with what and under what psi?
> See above comments, add 10 lashes with HUGE Spirit rear hatch 
weatherstrip 
> for asking this.
> 
> > 4). Anyone have a substitute they know works in case I ever need 
to
> > inflate the space saver spare (other than maybe fix-a-flat)?
> Carry a Fix A Flat in your 'road box' which shoulc also include 
points, plug 
> or two, rotor, condensor, small wire length, flashlight, flares, 
ect. This 
> rodt box can be removed for shows, however getting to and from 
shows if you 
> drive your car this is a lifesaver and can mean difference between 
being 
> stranded (cell phone won't help you in some locales) or getting 
back on road 
> quickly if something in the box can fix with screwdriver, ect.
> 
> >   Any and all comments on the topic are welcome.
> >    Of course, Eddie I'd love to have your "learned" comments as
> > always.
> I could bore ya'll with stories abuot NOT having a small roadpack, 
missed 
> meets, flooding, and stupid shit like coming back from Astrodome 
ISCA meet 
> in the convertible Rebel 'Machine' and my wires under hood so 
Armoralled up 
> they would pop of the damned distributor cap repeatedly.....
> Good luc,
> >     Thanks,     Gary
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