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Old 03-15-2018, 11:51 AM   #16
PalAl
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Default Re: Fire extinguisher and mount for 30 Coupe

OK..... a thought from a retired Firefighter, an extinguisher to save the car YES, but remember to save yourself! You do not want to be fumbling around in the interior of the car (under the gas tank) for the extinguisher. My choice with safety in mind would be the trunk or the outside mount shown by Tomball. You want to first get a safe distance from the fire, quickly evaluate the situation and decide if you want to attack the flames. No one wants to lose their prize Model A but your more important, no family member wants to loose the owner of that "A" and you sure as heck do not want to suffer 2nd and 3rd deg. burns. At some time during these seconds call 911. You have insurance for your car, it can be repaired or replaced. Not quite the same for the owner.
Also remember there is maintenance on the extinguisher.... just like the Model A, if it's not done, it may not start. And now I will dismount my platform.
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