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Insert “Do Not Try This At Home” Clause Here: Airbag, Meet Donut Spare!


Insert “Do Not Try This At Home” Clause Here: Airbag, Meet Donut Spare!

Look…we all know that there is plenty of stupid ideas out there that can get you hurt or worse. We also know that a lot of those ideas tend to be some of the most enjoyable things out there. They are vices. A big hamburger, fries and a shake is bad for you, but you’ll enjoy every moment you’re chowing down, right? That cold beer is bad for you, but on a hot day, is there a better answer? Ok then…let’s hold off on the absolute railing of what you are about to see here and just appreciate it for what it is, which is a couple of minutes out of your day watching something fun and amusing, even if it isn’t the most brilliant idea ever created.

If you haven’t seen what an air bag can be used for besides the obvious original intent, then you need to do some YouTube searching. We’ve seen them shoved under couch cushions to pop some sucker three feet into the air. We’ve seen them placed over a five-gallon bucket, which is then launched halfway into the stratosphere. Then there is Cleetus, who is visiting a junkyard in New Jersey. There’s a spare tire, there’s plenty of airbags, and other assorted fun involved. It’s been a busy year for our boy Cleetus, who’s been busy working on Leroy the Savage, his stripped-down C5 Corvette, and his calendar of shows and events that keeps him fully occupied.

There’s even a lesson to be learned from this video: Fourth-gen F-body airbags pack a freaking punch!


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2 thoughts on “Insert “Do Not Try This At Home” Clause Here: Airbag, Meet Donut Spare!

  1. Oklxs03

    We used to “kick” footballs out the back door of the shop with unsalable air bags. GM was even kind enough to supply a remote detonator ( for safety you know ). Why ? Because we didn’t have an employee certified to ship Haz-Mat! It was a LOT less fun when the parts manager passed the class…..

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