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   Michael Trew to Ralph Mowery   
   Re: Escape sinking car homemade tool   
   25 Dec 21 15:55:52   
   
   XPost: alt.home.repair   
   From: michael.trew@att.net   
      
   On 12/25/2021 12:41, Ralph Mowery wrote:   
   > In article, Paul@Houston.Texas says...   
   >>   
   >> Seems to me it would be easier to undo the seat belt buckle, put the   
   >> window down, and open the door.  Knowing how to swim would be helpful.   
   >   
   > With most cars now having electrical windows and door locks that   
   > activate about 5 or 10 mph you stand a good chance of electrical failure   
   > when the car is under water.   
      
   True, one of the reasons that I like my old cars.  I consider manual   
   crank windows to be a feature.   
      
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