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toms68cst · 11-16-2003, 03:03 PM

This is enough to make you cry.

This was a pretty nice old truck. Luckily the owner had an extinguisher nearby to keep it from getting worse.

http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-...c;f=1;t=010270

cdowns · 11-16-2003, 03:06 PM

I always carry at least 2

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-16-2003, 03:10 PM

That would really suck. Good thingthe fire didn't get the entire truck. I always keep the hose handy and really make sure everthing is clean.

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 03:12 PM

Yup, I have one in my truck too. I have a pretty bad story that involves being in the middle of nowhere at 2 in the am and 8 foot flames trying to eat my eyebrows. (This was the old blue longhorn) It is amazing how quick you forget how to use a fire ext.

*dtlilly* · 11-16-2003, 04:27 PM

Got one for the 4X$ because the wiring was done by the grandson of the dope smoking old man

Duallie · 11-16-2003, 06:03 PM

IF you're ever without an extinguisher, and have a fire on a running engine, slit the upper radiator hose. Its cheaper than a whole truck.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-16-2003, 06:58 PM

Never thought of that Duallie. I will have to remember that......

jugernot · 11-16-2003, 07:39 PM

Ouch, that really hurts. What an ugly thought. Your right about having a fire extinguisher near by.

drink2mny · 11-16-2003, 07:48 PM

You couldn't believe how close his story is to what happen to me..
Only i rebuilt the carb, and thought the gas line was tight..

The only extinguisher I had was in my mud rig and that has an alarm on it..
My wife said she has never seen anyone move a quickly as I did.As soon as it caught I knew it..I was in the front door of the house and clicking the remote for the alarm on my blazer She swears by the time the alarm disarmed I already was headed back to the '72 with the extinguisher..
I lucked out no paint damage just distributor and wires and vacuum lines.. It cost about 150 to get it back up and running..
When I went to get the extinguisher filled I bought one for my '72

..

Thank someone up above that I didn't trip or more damage was done...

I definately second the recommendation

Locutus · 11-16-2003, 11:07 PM

I carry a large commercial size fire extinguisher. I am also a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT so often times I am first on scene to an accident and I like to be prepared till they show up with the rescue truck. I had a 95 mustang that caught fire under the hood. I was pulling in to a best buy when I saw the flames. Ran inside and grabbed one of the extinguishers out of best buy. The clerk tried to stop me. After it was over he was yelling at me for stealing a fire extinguisher and his manager came up called him a dumb ass and told him fire extinguishers were for putting out fires no matter where they happen. I managed to save the car minus wiring and a fan and some under hood insulation. It was the fan that caught fire and fortunately there was a recall on the fan for that very reason. So I also didn't have to pay to get it fixed.

gonebad2 · 11-16-2003, 11:40 PM

Good advice...I'm gettin one. and try not to forget to check it on a regular basis to make sure it's charged. It's also a good idea to shake it up and down a few times to keep the powder loose.

krue · 11-17-2003, 04:00 AM

As my wise old man alwalys says...It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have!

boraxman · 11-17-2003, 11:28 AM

Great idea. Simple, cheap and can save youre investment.

jimfulco · 11-19-2003, 01:34 AM

If you get a dry chemical unit, be sure & shake it real hard before you use it. If the dry stuff is packed down, it will only belch & fart & nothing will come out but air. Lucky for me the roadside ditch was full of water.

landon4421 · 11-19-2003, 01:48 AM

I have one in every truck I own ! I watched a friends truck burn to the ground 2 weeks after my mothers bug fried to death!

11-16-2003, 03:03 PM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	I think I'll go out TODAY and get a Fire Extinguisher for my truck. This is enough to make you cry. This was a pretty nice old truck. Luckily the owner had an extinguisher nearby to keep it from getting worse. http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-...c;f=1;t=010270 __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-16-2003, 03:06 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	I always carry at least 2 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-16-2003, 06:03 PM	#6
Duallie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nikiski, Alaska Posts: 477	IF you're ever without an extinguisher, and have a fire on a running engine, slit the upper radiator hose. Its cheaper than a whole truck. __________________ Just as if I knew what I was doin'

11-16-2003, 07:48 PM	#9
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	You couldn't believe how close his story is to what happen to me.. Only i rebuilt the carb, and thought the gas line was tight.. The only extinguisher I had was in my mud rig and that has an alarm on it.. My wife said she has never seen anyone move a quickly as I did.As soon as it caught I knew it..I was in the front door of the house and clicking the remote for the alarm on my blazer She swears by the time the alarm disarmed I already was headed back to the '72 with the extinguisher.. I lucked out no paint damage just distributor and wires and vacuum lines.. It cost about 150 to get it back up and running.. When I went to get the extinguisher filled I bought one for my '72 .. Thank someone up above that I didn't trip or more damage was done... I definately second the recommendation __________________ Support The Board

11-16-2003, 11:40 PM	#11
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Good advice...I'm gettin one. and try not to forget to check it on a regular basis to make sure it's charged. It's also a good idea to shake it up and down a few times to keep the powder loose. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-16-2003, 03:10 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	That would really suck. Good thingthe fire didn't get the entire truck. I always keep the hose handy and really make sure everthing is clean.

11-16-2003, 03:12 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yup, I have one in my truck too. I have a pretty bad story that involves being in the middle of nowhere at 2 in the am and 8 foot flames trying to eat my eyebrows. (This was the old blue longhorn) It is amazing how quick you forget how to use a fire ext.

11-16-2003, 04:27 PM	#5
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Got one for the 4X$ because the wiring was done by the grandson of the dope smoking old man

11-16-2003, 06:58 PM	#7
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Never thought of that Duallie. I will have to remember that......

11-16-2003, 07:39 PM	#8
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Ouch, that really hurts. What an ugly thought. Your right about having a fire extinguisher near by.

11-16-2003, 11:07 PM	#10
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	I carry a large commercial size fire extinguisher. I am also a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT so often times I am first on scene to an accident and I like to be prepared till they show up with the rescue truck. I had a 95 mustang that caught fire under the hood. I was pulling in to a best buy when I saw the flames. Ran inside and grabbed one of the extinguishers out of best buy. The clerk tried to stop me. After it was over he was yelling at me for stealing a fire extinguisher and his manager came up called him a dumb ass and told him fire extinguishers were for putting out fires no matter where they happen. I managed to save the car minus wiring and a fan and some under hood insulation. It was the fan that caught fire and fortunately there was a recall on the fan for that very reason. So I also didn't have to pay to get it fixed.

11-17-2003, 04:00 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	As my wise old man alwalys says...It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-17-2003, 11:28 AM	#13
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Great idea. Simple, cheap and can save youre investment. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-19-2003, 01:34 AM	#14
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	If you get a dry chemical unit, be sure & shake it real hard before you use it. If the dry stuff is packed down, it will only belch & fart & nothing will come out but air. Lucky for me the roadside ditch was full of water.

11-19-2003, 01:48 AM	#15
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	I have one in every truck I own ! I watched a friends truck burn to the ground 2 weeks after my mothers bug fried to death! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"



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