Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 02-03-2013, 08:05 PM

Jeep and Land Cruiser guys mount them to the roll bar. It's probably as much for looks as anything, but there's no denying that it could come in handy.

Have you mounted one? If so, where?
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Scott>72-GMC · 02-03-2013, 08:48 PM

I believe in a few states its a law to have one in trucks. It's an overlooked law plus by " trucks" not to sure what the details
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**jocko** · 02-03-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott>72-GMC

I believe in a few states its a law to have one in trucks. It's an overlooked law plus by " trucks" not to sure what the details
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What states would those be? Lived in many, never heard such a thing, so am curious.

I have on in my 71, so I guess I was legal.

Mr. B, every one I've ever seen, including mine, has been mounted vertically on the passenger kick panel, just aft (oops - EDIT: just FORWARD) of the door opening. Kinda directly in line below where the passenger a/c outlet woudl be.

96blazr · 02-03-2013, 08:49 PM

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It's probably as much for looks as anything, but there's no denying that it could come in handy.

Have you mounted one? If so, where?
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Having a fully loaded extinguisher on board is one of the safest feelings you can have. I have mine on the floor on the Trans tunnel. It's a 2-lbs chrome and Worth every dime I paid for it.
Plus, more and more Cars shows are stipulating that a extinguisher be onboard.
If you don't have one, get one. Mount it where ever you want, just get one.

*Mister-B* · 02-03-2013, 08:58 PM

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Having a fully loaded extinguisher on board is one of the safest feelings you can have. I have mine on the floor on the Trans tunnel. It's a 2-lbs chrome and Worth every dime I paid for it.
Plus, more and more Cars shows are stipulating that a extinguisher be onboard.
If you don't have one, get one. Mount it where ever you want, just get one.

Thanks guys. I can't mount mine on the floor in the middle, because that's where my wife sits.

Any other ideas for spots to mount it?

Also, I like your dash cover. Where'd you get it?
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96blazr · 02-03-2013, 10:49 PM

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Also, I like your dash cover. Where'd you get it?
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Thanks Mister-B. I got it thru LMC, believe it or not. It's made by "Dash Design".

*Mister-B* · 02-03-2013, 11:07 PM

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Thanks Mister-B. I got it thru LMC, believe it or not. It's made by "Dash Design".

Thanks. I found it. Nice to have the option
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ole dollor · 02-03-2013, 11:16 PM

i need to get one for ole dollor , my other vehicles have one each , its a good idea to have one , and keep them shook up. i will put that on my list to do...

BrutonLS1 · 02-03-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

Having a fully loaded extinguisher on board is one of the safest feelings you can have. I have mine on the floor on the Trans tunnel. It's a 2-lbs chrome and Worth every dime I paid for it.
Plus, more and more Cars shows are stipulating that a extinguisher be onboard.
If you don't have one, get one. Mount it where ever you want, just get one.

That's quite a sharp truck you've got there.
-I keep one on board too. Like a condom, I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it!
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*Mister-B* · 02-03-2013, 10:03 PM

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That's quite a sharp truck you've got there.
-I keep one on board too. Like a condom, I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it!
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Lol. Better go check the expiration date on that one you've been carrying in your wallet

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BrutonLS1 · 02-03-2013, 10:15 PM

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Lol. Better go check the expiration date on that one you've been carrying in your wallet

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Haha, expirations good!!
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1972RedNeck · 11-05-2014, 09:06 PM

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Having a fully loaded extinguisher on board is one of the safest feelings you can have.

I am always paranoid that it's not going to be big enough. That's why I have a 20 pound one in the toolbox.

SS Tim · 02-03-2013, 08:58 PM

Over the years I have found the floor right in front of the driver's seat has worked really well and is easy to access from inside and outside the vehicle. While a lot of people use the far right kick panel my passengers were constantly kicking it. Plus it is a little hard to reach without running around the truck and finding the door locked just takes even more time that you may not have.

Scott>72-GMC · 02-03-2013, 09:04 PM

Yup I believe by "trucks" they mean any commercial vehicles. Still good to have one
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Square_78 · 02-03-2013, 09:12 PM

I have a small chrome one mounted to my floor ontop of the trans tunnel also.

**jocko** · 02-03-2013, 09:25 PM

here u go Mr. B - sorry a little blurry, but you get the idea.

*Mister-B* · 02-03-2013, 10:01 PM

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here u go Mr. B - sorry a little blurry, but you get the idea.

Ah, got it. Thanks!

I'll probably do something like that
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Hubscrub · 02-03-2013, 10:06 PM

i carry one in every vehicle i have, and in the house i served many years as a vol fireman and seen many cars burn to the ground you don't have much time at all to save it.

**special-K** · 02-04-2013, 09:27 AM

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here u go Mr. B - sorry a little blurry, but you get the idea.

This was the suggested location for the GM accessory extinguisher,and where most trucks had them. I mounted one on the roll bar of my Blazer. In trucks with utility beds they get mounted inside the first door behind the cab on driver side. I've mounted on the hump but it gets in the way. I always carry one

Longhorn 70 · 02-03-2013, 09:28 PM

I have one mounted in front of the drivers bucket in the Vette. One will going in the truck in the same place in the truck once the interior is done.
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b.eddy's72 · 02-03-2013, 09:29 PM

Not yet but today was the first trip to town...........................Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

I say the same thing about my gun.

69GWC · 02-03-2013, 10:06 PM

Like the chrome one, think I might have to find one of those for mine. Soon have it and not need it.
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96blazr · 02-03-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrutonLS1

That's quite a sharp truck you've got there.
-I keep one on board too.
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Thanks Bruton.

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Like the chrome one, think I might have to find one of those for mine. Soon have it and not need it.
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Jump online and order one from whoever you can get them from. I ALWAYS tell everyone that keeping one on board will be one of the best protective things you can do for your truck and yourself.

**70cst** · 02-03-2013, 11:00 PM

Question...is there a size that would one fit in the console?

70c10stepside · 02-04-2013, 12:33 AM

I run one! Most importantly, its not mounted anywhere. It sits in the floor board so if something happens I can pick it up and get to business. Not fight with it, and then put out the issue.

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Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? Jeep and Land Cruiser guys mount them to the roll bar. It's probably as much for looks as anything, but there's no denying that it could come in handy. Have you mounted one? If so, where? Posted via Mobile Device

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Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? I believe in a few states its a law to have one in trucks. It's an overlooked law plus by " trucks" not to sure what the details Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

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ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? i need to get one for ole dollor , my other vehicles have one each , its a good idea to have one , and keep them shook up. i will put that on my list to do...

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? Over the years I have found the floor right in front of the driver's seat has worked really well and is easy to access from inside and outside the vehicle. While a lot of people use the far right kick panel my passengers were constantly kicking it. Plus it is a little hard to reach without running around the truck and finding the door locked just takes even more time that you may not have. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? Yup I believe by "trucks" they mean any commercial vehicles. Still good to have one Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom. Last edited by Scott>72-GMC; 02-03-2013 at 09:15 PM.

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70c10stepside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taylorsville, Georgia Posts: 482	Re: Do you run a fire extinguisher in your truck? I run one! Most importantly, its not mounted anywhere. It sits in the floor board so if something happens I can pick it up and get to business. Not fight with it, and then put out the issue.



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