Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-04-2010, 10:39 PM

Pictures please!

I've got a '46, so space is tighter even than in a "newer" body style '47. I'm thinking under the seat but the hold down metal strap would not be easily reached if a fire suddenly broke out and I had to get it out of there as fast as possible.

Let's see what innovative things you have come up with?

Atomsplitter · 01-04-2010, 11:06 PM

What fire extinguisher?

If I had one I'd probably mount it under the dash in the center so as not to interfere with peoples legs. Put it on a bracket so the metal clasp can be undone easily and both passenger and driver have access to it.

57ToyBox · 01-05-2010, 12:17 AM

Mines on the wall beside my tool box LOL
If I was drag racing professionally I might have an extinguisher in my truck

50adrod · 01-05-2010, 12:55 AM

I have a Fire Extinguisher in all my vehicles, all the fire dept can do about a car fire is cool off the remaining metal. so you loose the car and all your belongings as you watch helpless as it burns. they just make sense. mine will be in the center console of my '50

OrrieG · 01-05-2010, 01:21 AM

Behind the drivers seat.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-05-2010, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys....I think! I came out of the Porsche restoration crowd and with an oil cooled car, a fire extinguisher is a given. I have a nice 5lb Halon unit I had in my last car that I kept when I sold it and want to put it in my truck.

Orrie, there isn't any "behind the seat" in a '46. Even if there were the space, my bench seat does not fold so there would be no access to it. I don't espcially like the idea but I may have to take Atomsplitter's advice and start thinking of a way to put it under the dash.

01-04-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? Pictures please! I've got a '46, so space is tighter even than in a "newer" body style '47. I'm thinking under the seat but the hold down metal strap would not be easily reached if a fire suddenly broke out and I had to get it out of there as fast as possible. Let's see what innovative things you have come up with?

01-04-2010, 11:06 PM	#2
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? What fire extinguisher? If I had one I'd probably mount it under the dash in the center so as not to interfere with peoples legs. Put it on a bracket so the metal clasp can be undone easily and both passenger and driver have access to it. Last edited by Atomsplitter; 01-04-2010 at 11:10 PM.

01-05-2010, 12:17 AM	#3
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? Mines on the wall beside my tool box LOL If I was drag racing professionally I might have an extinguisher in my truck __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

01-05-2010, 12:55 AM	#4
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? I have a Fire Extinguisher in all my vehicles, all the fire dept can do about a car fire is cool off the remaining metal. so you loose the car and all your belongings as you watch helpless as it burns. they just make sense. mine will be in the center console of my '50 __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

01-05-2010, 01:21 AM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? Behind the drivers seat. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#6
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Where Are You Guys Mounting Your Fire Extinguishers? Thanks guys....I think! I came out of the Porsche restoration crowd and with an oil cooled car, a fire extinguisher is a given. I have a nice 5lb Halon unit I had in my last car that I kept when I sold it and want to put it in my truck. Orrie, there isn't any "behind the seat" in a '46. Even if there were the space, my bench seat does not fold so there would be no access to it. I don't espcially like the idea but I may have to take Atomsplitter's advice and start thinking of a way to put it under the dash.



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