Interesting Find - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Foureye71 · 02-18-2016, 09:12 PM

Was vacuuming the truck out today and found this. Anyone know if this can recharged and used again?

YBNORML · 02-18-2016, 09:17 PM

I highly doubt it. I believe that there is a lifespan on the canister. We just had to get rid of a bunch of job site units for this reason. I'm not sure if yours can be recertified, I just know that ours couldn't.

30 a truck · 02-18-2016, 09:59 PM

Cheaper to buy a new one.

**special-K** · 02-19-2016, 12:21 AM

Always good for display of an era-correct extinguisher

Foureye71 · 02-19-2016, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Always good for display of an era-correct extinguisher

I think ill just clean it up and use it as a display. Thanks for the idea.

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2016, 12:51 AM

-
There used to be people around that refilled them but they are pretty much gone because of liability reasons. When I was on the Fire department years ago we refilled them for the public at no charge, but they discontinued the service because of the liability and the fact that extinguishers were being sold pretty cheap at the big box stores. Keep it for the nostalgia and buy a new one for the truck. There are GM branded extinguishers like that out there but they are hard to find....

LockDoc

Foureye71 · 02-19-2016, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-
There used to be people around that refilled them but they are pretty much gone because of liability reasons. When I was on the Fire department years ago we refilled them for the public at no charge, but they discontinued the service because of the liability and the fact that extinguishers were being sold pretty cheap at the big box stores. Keep it for the nostalgia and buy a new one for the truck. There are GM branded extinguishers like that out there but they are hard to find....

LockDoc

I had kinda figured it wouldn't be usable since its real old, and an extinguisher is definitely on my list of things to buy.

**special-K** · 02-19-2016, 09:04 AM

That has the mount, right? I remember there were these nicer ones sold by off road places. Maybe halon?

68panelman · 02-19-2016, 09:20 AM

Its funny this topic came up, I have two old fire extinguishers from 1973 in my basement, and was wondering if they can also be refilled, since they are period Correct. Also funny is the gauge still reads full, but I know it will just be one quick fart and its done.

68panelman · 02-19-2016, 09:22 AM

Date

my67c20 · 02-19-2016, 09:25 AM

So you found this while vacuuming the truck out, how much more stuff was in there? Did you not hear it rolling around under the seat?

Foureye71 · 02-19-2016, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67c20

So you found this while vacuuming the truck out, how much more stuff was in there? Did you not hear it rolling around under the seat?

It was actually tucked into the corner of the cab where the jack would go.

Foureye71 · 02-19-2016, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

That has the mount, right? I remember there were these nicer ones sold by off road places. Maybe halon?

Yes, it still has the mount on it. Completely forgot to get a picture of it

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2016, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Date

The problem with them is that the powder gets compacted in the bottom of the cylinder. If you turn it upside down and tap it against your work bench it would probably loosen the powder up but there is no way to tell for sure. I wouldn't bet my house or truck on it though....

LockDoc

02-18-2016, 09:12 PM	#1
Foureye71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 148	Interesting Find Was vacuuming the truck out today and found this. Anyone know if this can recharged and used again? Attached Images __________________ '71 K1500 Short-Wide

02-18-2016, 09:17 PM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: Interesting Find I highly doubt it. I believe that there is a lifespan on the canister. We just had to get rid of a bunch of job site units for this reason. I'm not sure if yours can be recertified, I just know that ours couldn't. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

02-18-2016, 09:59 PM	#3
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Interesting Find Cheaper to buy a new one.

02-19-2016, 12:21 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Interesting Find Always good for display of an era-correct extinguisher __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-19-2016, 12:51 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,639	Re: Interesting Find - There used to be people around that refilled them but they are pretty much gone because of liability reasons. When I was on the Fire department years ago we refilled them for the public at no charge, but they discontinued the service because of the liability and the fact that extinguishers were being sold pretty cheap at the big box stores. Keep it for the nostalgia and buy a new one for the truck. There are GM branded extinguishers like that out there but they are hard to find.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-19-2016, 09:04 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Interesting Find That has the mount, right? I remember there were these nicer ones sold by off road places. Maybe halon? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-19-2016, 09:20 AM	#9
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Interesting Find Its funny this topic came up, I have two old fire extinguishers from 1973 in my basement, and was wondering if they can also be refilled, since they are period Correct. Also funny is the gauge still reads full, but I know it will just be one quick fart and its done. Attached Images

02-19-2016, 09:22 AM	#10
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Interesting Find Date Attached Images

02-19-2016, 09:25 AM	#11
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 509	Re: Interesting Find So you found this while vacuuming the truck out, how much more stuff was in there? Did you not hear it rolling around under the seat?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.