Re: 5ktq/200tq parts for sale

[ScottyCBoy@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/6/98 11:43:00 PM Central Standard Time,
brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net writes:

<< Please mention to him that I do not think it is wise to resell airbag 
 units, particularly ones from wrecked cars.  It is also illegal to ship 
 them(they are classified as explosive devices, and thus not carriable by 
 UPS, USPS, Fedex, and just about every other package company.  Some will, 
 if you pay big $$$, specially package it, and sign all sorts of forms.) 
 Then, there's the issue of damage in shipment.  Airbag Generator Units(as 
 the airbag explosive device is called, because it explosively generates a 
 gas) require very special handling. The Bently specifies no sudden drops, a 
 certain orientation when placed on a workbench, so on etc.
 
 
 I would strongly encourage listers to never, ever buy an airbag 
 component(particularly the airbag itself), used. >>

At one time I heard that it was highly illegal to sell used airbags.  Some
yard locally even have them removed and deactivated before the car goes to
auction.  The same yards also drain the refrigerant and recycle it..

Scott