My fire extinguisher mount.
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Racer
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From: tuttle ok
My fire extinguisher mount.
I put out a thread on how fire extinguishers were being mounted and decided to build my own. I think I will flip the strap with the latch 180 and that will let me turn the extinguisher so the handle is inboard toward the console. Otherwise it came out ok. The extinguisher is only 1lb so I believe I will do another one on the passenger side. Here are some pics.
Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
Very nice, you do neat work!! I have collected materials to make my own; did the red extinguisher bracket come with your extinguisher? I can't seem to find one like that, only plastic straps.
Melting Slicks
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Racer
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From: tuttle ok
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Like it. Jrtmech, can you provide bracket dimensions for all surfaces? Width of bracket (Like distance across seat),then extiguisher mounting surface front to back, height up, the width of flange mounted to seat.
I have '72 vert as well and keep saying I need to mount any access extinguisher as well. Nice thinking. Never thought of the seat.
I have '72 vert as well and keep saying I need to mount any access extinguisher as well. Nice thinking. Never thought of the seat.
Pro
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From: tx
I don't have a pic of mine but it is located in the same place - in front of the passenger seat. Mine is on a bracket mounted via the seat bolts so it is solid to the floor. Also, the 1lb designation is probably got to do with the fire extinguisher content not total weight. Nice work!
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
While this is a good idea, and I plan to make one like it (will YOU make a few for us members?) one MUST be aware of the extinguisher is in a peculiar place during an accident. Please consider this before you install one. What would a frontal impact do? How would an extinguisher mounted here fare with your body during an accident. Just food for thought. I still like the idea.
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Racer
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From: tuttle ok
Like it. Jrtmech, can you provide bracket dimensions for all surfaces? Width of bracket (Like distance across seat),then extiguisher mounting surface front to back, height up, the width of flange mounted to seat.
I have '72 vert as well and keep saying I need to mount any access extinguisher as well. Nice thinking. Never thought of the seat.
I have '72 vert as well and keep saying I need to mount any access extinguisher as well. Nice thinking. Never thought of the seat.
I possibly could bend a few up if guys are really interested.
