solving the fire extinguisher mounting problem, ...no drilling, no welding, and quick removal |
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solving the fire extinguisher mounting problem, ...no drilling, no welding, and quick removal |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Aug 1 2009, 10:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
The photos below will show the little bit of hardware that I used, and the final placement of the Halon fire extinguisher in my 914.
The key part(s) in the "installation" of the f/e are (2) magnets. They were sourced from the automobile dealership that I once worked for. The magnets were formerly attached to the top and bottom of a (dealer) license plate and used for quick attachment to, usually, the rear trunk lid for demo rides or for other short, use of a temporary license plate. By taking two of these magnets and bolting them back-to-back, leaving the magnet sides exposed, the one side holds the f/e bracket (which will come with most f/e that you purchase) and the other magnetic side "attaches" itself to the transverse structural rib that is covered in vinyl and runs just in front of the seat. The f/e rests on the floor mat but is located and held in place by the magnets. Under enthusiastic cornering and braking, there has been no displacement or movement whatsoever. However, common sense would dictate that this mount would not pass scrutiny at an A/X or track/D.E. event. Besides keeping the f/e in place, this solution allows for its quick removal for car shows, cleaning, and emergency use, AND there were no holes to drill or metal to weld. Attached image(s) |
smg914 |
Aug 2 2009, 07:54 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
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Tom_T |
Aug 2 2009, 08:48 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeah, but that's gotta a be your JPS Lotus Steve! ...show us where you put it on the cherry Sahara 73-2L! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Why hasn't anyone tried attaching an FE up under the dash to the metal sub-bulkhead? ...and Paul's magnet trick might work there too, so Pat doesn't have to blow the cobwebs off his once used drill! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I used to just use the "hooks-side" only of the velcro strips which came with the FE & Bracket, & velcro'd it to the driver's side of the rear trunk floor carpeting nap (no need for the "loops-side" of the velcro with the carpet) - no holes either! ...you gotta get back there to use the FE in the hell hole anyway! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Pat Garvey |
Aug 2 2009, 08:58 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Yeah, but that's gotta a be your JPS Lotus Steve! ...show us where you put it on the cherry Sahara 73-2L! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Why hasn't anyone tried attaching an FE up under the dash to the metal sub-bulkhead? ...and Paul's magnet trick might work there too, so Pat doesn't have to blow the cobwebs off his once used drill! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I used to just use the "hooks-side" only of the velcro strips which came with the FE & Bracket, & velcro'd it to the driver's side of the rear trunk floor carpeting nap (no need for the "loops-side" of the velcro with the carpet) - no holes either! ...you gotta get back there to use the FE in the hell hole anyway! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hey, hey,hey! I just used my drill last week, to install a mothball holder in my trashcan so the bears will go away - works. And...I have feelings ya know. Pat |
Tom_T |
Aug 2 2009, 09:13 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey, hey,hey! I just used my drill last week, to install a mothball holder in my trashcan so the bears will go away - works. And...I have feelings ya know. Pat So - did you put Mothballs into the holder in the cans - or go full 9 yards & get the Bear Balls!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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