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1972CST · 10-02-2008, 08:50 PM

I dug a box out today and ran across a small fire extinguisher that has a GMC logo on it. On the back of the tag it says GMC truck and coach div. Does anyone know if they were a dealer option or what? Is this rare? Having loading pics????? The add attachment window is saying 0 for max height for a jpg?

1972CST · 10-02-2008, 10:16 PM

The Dimension limits for this filetype are 642 x 0. We were unable to resize your file so you will need to do so manually and upload it again. Your file is currently 800 x 600.

Does anyone know what this means? I have not had this problem before. Why is there a 0 in the height place? You cant have a pic that is 0 mgpxls high can you?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-02-2008, 10:31 PM

Not sure why the "0" is mentioned but the picture size needs to be 642 x 480? unless the file size exceeds 100k. If the file size exceeds 100k then it will be rejected and you will need to resize until you get below 100k.

Some computer whizs seem to be able to get around this limit but I can't.

Jim

HuggerCST · 10-02-2008, 11:10 PM

The site used to resize your pics for you, but it doesn't anymore. You just need to shrink them some. There are several ways to do it, I use "Paint" on my computer, but you can also use photobucket, link them from photobucket, etc., etc. The "0" means unlimited. There are several informative threads about it in "site feedback" and "FAQ".

1972CST · 10-03-2008, 04:45 AM

Thanks for the help guys, I had to resize them smaller than usual. Sorry for the lack of clarity, thats all I could get the camera to do.

pound41 · 10-03-2008, 08:32 AM

I have never seen one in a regular truck. Not to say you couldn't get one. My Grandfather was a Coal Truck Driver He drove a lot of 68-72 GMC with 427's in them. They all had fire extinguishers in them

1972CST · 10-03-2008, 09:12 AM

I think it may have come out of a medium-duty truck.

fun in dirt · 10-03-2008, 10:10 AM

That's cool! I'd take it to someone who services them, have it hydrostatic tested and recharged(probably only around $20), & mount it in the truck. Hopefully you'll never have to use it

1972CST · 10-03-2008, 08:03 PM

What would be a fair price for this if I put it up for sale?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-03-2008, 08:11 PM

Idk on the price but its cool looking.

1972CST · 10-03-2008, 10:18 PM

This thing needs to be hanging on the roll bar of a vintage K5..... too bad there arent any around!

*ksjh1316* · 10-03-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972CST

What would be a fair price for this if I put it up for sale?

I don't know but if you figure it out let me know. That is pretty cool nice find.

**special-K** · 10-04-2008, 07:57 AM

I bet all buses are required to carry fire extinguishers and came with them.GMC is big into buses.May be required equipment in larger trucks,I`d guess.
Purdy dang kewl!

Cyclone44 · 10-04-2008, 09:01 AM

I agree with Tim....I was thinking maybe a bus also.....Neat find..

10-02-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Factory fire extinguisher? I dug a box out today and ran across a small fire extinguisher that has a GMC logo on it. On the back of the tag it says GMC truck and coach div. Does anyone know if they were a dealer option or what? Is this rare? Having loading pics????? The add attachment window is saying 0 for max height for a jpg? Last edited by 1972CST; 10-02-2008 at 08:54 PM.

10-02-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? The Dimension limits for this filetype are 642 x 0. We were unable to resize your file so you will need to do so manually and upload it again. Your file is currently 800 x 600. Does anyone know what this means? I have not had this problem before. Why is there a 0 in the height place? You cant have a pic that is 0 mgpxls high can you?

10-02-2008, 10:31 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? Not sure why the "0" is mentioned but the picture size needs to be 642 x 480? unless the file size exceeds 100k. If the file size exceeds 100k then it will be rejected and you will need to resize until you get below 100k. Some computer whizs seem to be able to get around this limit but I can't. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-02-2008, 11:10 PM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? The site used to resize your pics for you, but it doesn't anymore. You just need to shrink them some. There are several ways to do it, I use "Paint" on my computer, but you can also use photobucket, link them from photobucket, etc., etc. The "0" means unlimited. There are several informative threads about it in "site feedback" and "FAQ". __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-03-2008, 04:45 AM	#5
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? Thanks for the help guys, I had to resize them smaller than usual. Sorry for the lack of clarity, thats all I could get the camera to do. Attached Images

10-03-2008, 08:32 AM	#6
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? I have never seen one in a regular truck. Not to say you couldn't get one. My Grandfather was a Coal Truck Driver He drove a lot of 68-72 GMC with 427's in them. They all had fire extinguishers in them

10-03-2008, 09:12 AM	#7
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? I think it may have come out of a medium-duty truck.

10-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#8
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? That's cool! I'd take it to someone who services them, have it hydrostatic tested and recharged(probably only around $20), & mount it in the truck. Hopefully you'll never have to use it __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-03-2008, 08:03 PM	#9
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? What would be a fair price for this if I put it up for sale?

10-03-2008, 08:11 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? Idk on the price but its cool looking. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-03-2008, 10:18 PM	#11
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? This thing needs to be hanging on the roll bar of a vintage K5..... too bad there arent any around!

10-04-2008, 07:57 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? I bet all buses are required to carry fire extinguishers and came with them.GMC is big into buses.May be required equipment in larger trucks,I`d guess. Purdy dang kewl! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-04-2008, 09:01 AM	#14
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Factory fire extinguisher? I agree with Tim....I was thinking maybe a bus also.....Neat find..



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