Old Brass Fire Extinguisher???

[55 Fargo]

Hey all, I have this vintage Canadian Pacific Railway fire ext., my Dad lugged home a number of these many years back.

They all came from Winnipegs Royal Alexandra Hotel, a huge built in 1906 CPR Hotel, that His company tore down in 1971.

I am hoping to install it in my 47, where would the correct spot be to mount this item.

Can these be re-charged, and with what?

The best thing is it does not cost $899.00, but it's not a Mopar item either......

Edited February 12, 2011 by Rockwood

[1940plymouth]

Fred,

Take it to your local fire dept to see if it can be recharged or if they know of a company that can do so.

I have seen them attached to the kick panels, and even on the floor in the middle in front of the front seat.

I have mine in the spare tire section behind my seat on the driver's side in its box

[55 Fargo]

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Take it to your local fire dept to see if it can be recharged or if they know of a company that can do so.

I have seen them attached to the kick panels, and even on the floor in the middle in front of the front seat.

I have mine in the spare tire section behind my seat on the driver's side in its box[/quote']

Thanx Bob, might ask the Chief Engineer at the work, as we have many many fire extinguishers on site.....

[49roadster]

Those extinguishers used carbon tetrachloride. It is no longer considered safe for that use. Goggle it and you won't want to use for anything but decoration.

[55 Fargo]

Those extinguishers used carbon tetrachloride. It is no longer considered safe for that use. Goggle it and you won't want to use for anything but decoration.

Okay, kinda figured it may be something obsolete. I know some of these old types used water too, or maybe people just filled them with water.

I have a fresh modern fire ext., in the car at this time too...

[greg g]

Seen them mounted in the trunk or on the inner fender, or in the trans hump. Look for a manufactureres name stamped somewhere in thoe body or on the tag. The tags were made seperately from the canisters and atached per order from customers like Mopar and CPRR.

You could proably charge it with distilled water and baking soda

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[WatchingWolf]

polish it and mount it underhood. Drill and tap it with a couple hose barbs on the back out of sight. Vacuum canister, overflow, washer fluid the choices are endless.

[55 Fargo]

Think I am going to mount it underhood for decoration only. I like some of the ideas, you have suggested though.....

[Big_John]

I'll probably get flamed for having this opinion... but is a fire extinguisher for decoration only... non-functioning... a good idea?

Granted this is obviously an old style extinguisher and most would understand it's just a decoration. But...I'm of the opinion that safety stuff should work and work correctly. You never know what can happen.

Having had a car fire myself that I used a mounted extinguisher to save my car (and probably my garage) I'm a little more cautious then some are.

[aero3113]

Hey Fred, I have one just like that, bet you can't guess where I got it from

Also is a pic of where I have my modern fire extinguisher/first aid kit installed (in the trunk LH side).

[55 Fargo]

I'll probably get flamed for having this opinion... but is a fire extinguisher for decoration only... non-functioning... a good idea?

Granted this is obviously an old style extinguisher and most would understand it's just a decoration. But...I'm of the opinion that safety stuff should work and work correctly. You never know what can happen.

Having had a car fire myself that I used a mounted extinguisher to save my car (and probably my garage) I'm a little more cautious then some are.

Hi Big John, I have had fires in this very car too, once when the choke wire caught on fire, no big deal, got that out in 2 seconds, the other when I was welding on the car, that was a tricky fire to fight, as I had to get the smoldering back seat out right quick or else. This was winter and in my 3 car garage, with 50 thousand dollars worth at stake.

Here is my car, with a modern fire extinguisher mounted on the right side kick panel.

The brass antique would be for decorative purposes only, but make no mistake I have the real in good order thing mounted inside the car.

I have a large 20 lb fire ext., in the garage too.

[Big_John]

Hi Big John, I have had fires in this very car too, once when the choke wire caught on fire, no big deal, got that out in 2 seconds, the other when I was welding on the car, that was a tricky fire to fight, as I had to get the smoldering back seat out right quick or else. This was winter and in my 3 car garage, with 50 thousand dollars worth at stake.

Here is my car, with a modern fire extinguisher mounted on the right side kick panel.

The brass antique would be for decorative purposes only, but make no mistake I have the real in good order thing mounted inside the car.

I have a large 20 lb fire ext., in the garage too.

Having a functioning extinguisher in reach does put a different spin on the subject. I'd just hate to see the decorative extinguisher only and no functioning extinguisher anywhere to be found.

My fire was from a lose gas line fitting. It sprayed gas over the engine and before I realized what was going on, it went up. The extinguisher made a huge mess, but the alternative wasn't any better.