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10-09-2015, 05:15 PM | #1 |
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Trying to stay authentic............
I finally remembered to acquire a good auto fire extinguisher. I look around for a place to have it easily accessible in case of emergency. The question was asked not so long ago, where do you have your extinguisher? For a coupe, not many locations to have the FS at arms length. Some modern things, turn signals, seatbelts is the owner's choice but a fire extinguisher is a required item for many occasions, let alone for everyday safety.
So, I mounted mine here, it's at arms length and away from foot traffic. Bracket secured to the package tray. But like a big red pluke on the tip of your nose during your plukey youth that needed popped, it stood out where today's requirement met yesterday authenticity. What I did was this with a false bottom:
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10-09-2015, 05:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Brilliant just Brilliant!
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10-09-2015, 05:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
That is terriffic!!
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10-09-2015, 05:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Very well done sir! You get A+
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10-09-2015, 05:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Is that a mint Zepp on that package??
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10-09-2015, 05:45 PM | #6 |
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10-09-2015, 05:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
For a change out, I made another false bottom box to be wrapped in vintage 30s Christmas paper.
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10-09-2015, 05:59 PM | #8 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Unfortunately no, everything came off a net photo and printed out and glued in place.
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10-09-2015, 06:46 PM | #9 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Oh yeah
that would last about 5 minutes parked at some mini mart or shopping mall they would break the window to steal that, especially the stamp |
10-09-2015, 07:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
why dont u just hollow out a box of depends
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10-09-2015, 08:03 PM | #11 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Great look! I'm assume you just pull off the box (no bottom) to get to the fire extinguisher fast...
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10-09-2015, 08:17 PM | #12 |
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Too flimsy and too wide. Tried one...............
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Quote:
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10-09-2015, 08:33 PM | #14 |
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Awe, very cleaver!
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10-10-2015, 12:46 AM | #15 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
WAY TO GO! KEEP IT ORIGINAL (looking, at least...)
I've done some midifications to Bonnie, like Flathead Ted brake floaters, cast iron drums, and added (removable) turn signals... for pete's sake... there are dumb asses on the road who think a hand signal is a flip-off. All I'm saying is, thanks for the "original" mindset. I'm there with you. Just don't throw any original stuff out. The next buyer might insist on it. (And don't drill holes if you don't have to.) ~ Chuck
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10-10-2015, 06:44 AM | #16 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
That is just genius. I wish I had thought of that. Also, great job with the repro period labels and stamps.
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10-10-2015, 07:05 AM | #17 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
Thanks for all the positive comments and I do keep all my original parts whether worn out, inoperable or damaged that I have replaced.
Cheers.............
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10-10-2015, 07:32 AM | #18 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
I just now notice something that is incorrect.................the stamps are in the wrong corner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-10-2015, 08:38 AM | #19 |
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Fixed!!!!!!!!!!!
Correction...............
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10-10-2015, 07:16 PM | #20 |
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Re: Trying to stay authentic............
I like it. Great Idea.
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