Fire extinguisher
Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Ontario
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I keep mine in the passenger side footwell, just in front of the seat. Easy to grab in an emergency, and since it's so far rearward in the footwell, I've never had anyone complain about it interfering with their legs.
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Racer
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From: Livonia MI
For those of you who mounted them in the passenger wheel well, did you just screw the mounting bracket to the floor? I'd prefer not to drill any holes in the floor if possible.
It looks like Jcloving used some type of aluminum stock to make a special bracket. How did that work?
It looks like Jcloving used some type of aluminum stock to make a special bracket. How did that work?
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From: Ontario
For those of you who mounted them in the passenger wheel well, did you just screw the mounting bracket to the floor? I'd prefer not to drill any holes in the floor if possible.
It looks like Jcloving used some type of aluminum stock to make a special bracket. How did that work?
It looks like Jcloving used some type of aluminum stock to make a special bracket. How did that work?
Last edited by Paul L; Apr 25, 2012 at 10:51 AM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Midland Ontario
NCM Sinkhole Donor
http://www.vetteworksonline.com/cata...products_id=77
You can always make one of course......just depends on your wallet.
You can always make one of course......just depends on your wallet.
Last edited by briankeery; Apr 25, 2012 at 11:24 AM.
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From: Ontario
I can't link to a non-supporting vendor but Google Vetteworks.
It does NOT interfere with operation of the vehicle. You are looking at the 2.5lb Halotron version.
It does NOT interfere with operation of the vehicle. You are looking at the 2.5lb Halotron version.
Last edited by Paul L; Apr 25, 2012 at 11:23 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Winston Salem NC
For those of you who mounted them in the passenger wheel well, did you just screw the mounting bracket to the floor? I'd prefer not to drill any holes in the floor if possible.
It looks like Jcloving used some type of aluminum stock to make a special bracket. How did that work?
It looks like Jcloving used some type of aluminum stock to make a special bracket. How did that work?
Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
It's just smart to protect yourself and if you go to shows, you are protecting others around you as well.Some of the high end show require all entrants to have an extinguisher in their car. Watching any car burn is horrible, especially one you have worked hard on to make it something you are proud of.
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Racer
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From: Livonia MI
Vettes don't have a greater risk of catching fire than other classic cars, but fiberglass will burn, whereas metal won't. So vettes have this nasty tendency to burn hotter, quicker and more completely than other cars. Add that to the 20+ gallon gas tank and that's all the reason I need to carry an extinguisher.
Last edited by Mgrad92; Apr 26, 2012 at 07:58 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lehigh county Pennsylvania
A dry chemical fire extinguisher is better than none at all. But the Halotron type clean fire extinguisher leaves no white or pink powder to clean up afterwards. Especially if you nip a small fire in the bud in the engine compartment or interior. Wouldn't matter in the calamitous fire pictured above.
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69 Chevy,
What you have shown relates to the fact that fuel pump area from the gas tank is fed by gravity. There is no check valve/shutoff as with a fuel injection system with electric pump. If the rubber "S" holes at the pump are compromised then gallons of fuel can feed the fire. That looks to be the case in that pic. Whe things get to that point a 2.5lb extinguisher is of no use. But it can help to prevent a small carb fire from progressing further. Halotron is also useful for under dash wiring mishaps.
What you have shown relates to the fact that fuel pump area from the gas tank is fed by gravity. There is no check valve/shutoff as with a fuel injection system with electric pump. If the rubber "S" holes at the pump are compromised then gallons of fuel can feed the fire. That looks to be the case in that pic. Whe things get to that point a 2.5lb extinguisher is of no use. But it can help to prevent a small carb fire from progressing further. Halotron is also useful for under dash wiring mishaps.