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saskred · 03-02-2016, 06:23 PM

Hi guys - does anyone have a GM fire extinguisher like the one in the picture below? If you do - could you post some pictures of the text on the label? I can't afford $400 - $600 for a fire extinguisher..... So I thought I would try to make a "similar" label and put in on a new extinguisher. Something to do for fun I guess.

I think this extinguisher is the one used in 70-72 trucks.

**LockDoc** · 03-02-2016, 08:48 PM

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For $12.50 you can buy one already made up....

LockDoc

saskred · 03-02-2016, 09:12 PM

I am looking for the text from the label of the fire extinguisher itself -- not the tag attached. Thanks though -- I may be ordering one of those from you in the near future.

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chewychevy67 · 03-03-2016, 12:27 AM

I have one. The bottle and handle/gauge are exact but the label Is different. Label is tin and wrapped around the bottle. It is dated 64.

saskred · 03-10-2016, 10:16 PM

Well here is the finished product from the first trial run. Its not exact and a few mistakes to correct but overall not too bad for a first shot I think.

74baggedbug · 03-10-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by saskred

Well here is the finished product from the first trial run. Its not exact and a few mistakes to correct but overall not too bad for a first shot I think.

I like it! Where can I order the label?

chewychevy67 · 03-10-2016, 10:37 PM

Oops forgot the picture

chewychevy67 · 03-10-2016, 10:36 PM

That could very well be. That label looks Soper nice. Did you make it yourself or a shop in town do it for you? This is how the label is on a 67 extinguisher tHai i restored..

GuyO · 03-11-2016, 06:18 AM

I'll take 3 if your selling them. PM me, Guy.

saskred · 03-11-2016, 02:14 PM

I didn't have a shop do the label - I made it myself. I've done print design work in the past so I have some experience with it.

The label obviously isn't printed on the heavier tin/aluminum that the originals are done on. But it is a fairly heavy/thick metal type backing. Then I cut a clear overlay to go on as a final step.

I think 90% of people out there aren't going to notice the difference from an original bottle. Plus when putting these labels on a new bottle... you actually have a new ABC extinguisher that can save your truck!

Once I am done fixing all the small issues I will put them up for sale to anyone who would like to order for their truck.

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Z10 · 03-11-2016, 10:02 PM

Let me know when they are ready to sell.

fb111ewo · 03-11-2016, 10:37 PM

Definitely would buy one when they are ready!

**too much stuff** · 03-13-2016, 05:33 PM

A little bit different, Bought this off the boards a few years ago...

03-02-2016, 06:23 PM	#1
saskred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 104	Anyone have a GM extinguisher? Hi guys - does anyone have a GM fire extinguisher like the one in the picture below? If you do - could you post some pictures of the text on the label? I can't afford $400 - $600 for a fire extinguisher..... So I thought I would try to make a "similar" label and put in on a new extinguisher. Something to do for fun I guess. I think this extinguisher is the one used in 70-72 trucks. Attached Images

03-02-2016, 08:48 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? - For $12.50 you can buy one already made up.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-02-2016, 09:12 PM	#3
saskred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 104	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? I am looking for the text from the label of the fire extinguisher itself -- not the tag attached. Thanks though -- I may be ordering one of those from you in the near future. -

03-03-2016, 12:27 AM	#4
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? I have one. The bottle and handle/gauge are exact but the label Is different. Label is tin and wrapped around the bottle. It is dated 64.

03-10-2016, 10:16 PM	#5
saskred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 104	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? Well here is the finished product from the first trial run. Its not exact and a few mistakes to correct but overall not too bad for a first shot I think. Attached Images

03-10-2016, 10:37 PM	#7
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? Oops forgot the picture Attached Images

03-10-2016, 10:36 PM	#8
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? That could very well be. That label looks Soper nice. Did you make it yourself or a shop in town do it for you? This is how the label is on a 67 extinguisher tHai i restored..

03-11-2016, 06:18 AM	#9
GuyO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 343	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? I'll take 3 if your selling them. PM me, Guy.

03-11-2016, 02:14 PM	#10
saskred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 104	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? I didn't have a shop do the label - I made it myself. I've done print design work in the past so I have some experience with it. The label obviously isn't printed on the heavier tin/aluminum that the originals are done on. But it is a fairly heavy/thick metal type backing. Then I cut a clear overlay to go on as a final step. I think 90% of people out there aren't going to notice the difference from an original bottle. Plus when putting these labels on a new bottle... you actually have a new ABC extinguisher that can save your truck! Once I am done fixing all the small issues I will put them up for sale to anyone who would like to order for their truck. - Last edited by saskred; 03-11-2016 at 02:14 PM. Reason: spelling correction

03-11-2016, 10:02 PM	#11
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? Let me know when they are ready to sell. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

03-11-2016, 10:37 PM	#12
fb111ewo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Murfreesboro TN - originally from Missouri Posts: 140	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? Definitely would buy one when they are ready!

03-13-2016, 05:33 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Anyone have a GM extinguisher? A little bit different, Bought this off the boards a few years ago... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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