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Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Jun 3 2021, 03:11 PM
I'm reading too many horror stories online of engine compartment fires on 914s. It's probably time I added a fire extinguisher. I have a '73 2.0 and it has the center console. Thus, not a lot of spots to mount it w/o sacrificing room.
I'm wondering if there's one small enough to fit behind the driver's seat. I'm 6'1" so my seat is all the way back, but I could probably slide it up a notch or two if it meant that I would have an extinguisher handy.
The other thought I had was mounting it in the front trunk. Obviously, not as handy, but only 5 extra seconds away from pulling it out.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: john77 Jun 3 2021, 03:33 PM
Not exactly the best picture, but all I have right now...
See that red thing at the end of the green arrow? That's my fire extinguisher mounted in the middle of the harness bar that runs between my two seatbelt mounting points behind the headrests.
I'm reading too many horror stories online of engine compartment fires on 914s. It's probably time I added a fire extinguisher. I have a '73 2.0 and it has the center console. Thus, not a lot of spots to mount it w/o sacrificing room.
I'm wondering if there's one small enough to fit behind the driver's seat. I'm 6'1" so my seat is all the way back, but I could probably slide it up a notch or two if it meant that I would have an extinguisher handy.
The other thought I had was mounting it in the front trunk. Obviously, not as handy, but only 5 extra seconds away from pulling it out.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: windforfun Jun 3 2021, 04:29 PM
Mine is in the rear trunk. It's in a new very thick winter sock so it doesn't roll around. It sits next to a L.L. Bean bag that holds my jumper cables & flares. There might be a bottle of bourbon in the bag too.
Posted by: oakdalecurtis Jun 3 2021, 04:32 PM
Take a look at my Blazecut thread here…
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=295071&st=0
Posted by: orthobiz Jun 3 2021, 04:42 PM
Michael at 914Ltd did this for my 1971 with the fixed passenger seat. Custom bracket, uses original mounting screws. Doesn't interfere with seating.
Paul
Posted by: orthobiz Jun 3 2021, 04:44 PM
Installed:
Needless to say, I love it! Halon...
I still have an Element in the driver door storage also...I just bought the bigger Element 100 that I couldn't find last year, it will replace (or maybe augment) the Element 50. You can throw one in there in the meantime while you're thinking...
Paul
Posted by: bigkensteele Jun 3 2021, 04:59 PM
There is a hole already on the top of the cross-member. I made a little L shaped bracket and screwed it into the existing hole and to the plastic mount that came with the extinguisher. About as simple a solution as it gets and right where I need it if I ever need it.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 3 2021, 05:59 PM
Both in my GT project.
Make sure it is mounted 'metal to metal' if you intend to participate in any PCA events.
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Posted by: 930cabman Jun 3 2021, 06:35 PM
Mine is in the rear trunk. It's in a new very thick winter sock so it doesn't roll around. It sits next to a L.L. Bean bag that holds my jumper cables & flares. There might be a bottle of bourbon in the bag too.
I keep a bottle of Crown Royal on board in the event all else fails.
Posted by: Big Len Jun 3 2021, 06:41 PM
I didn't mount anything. It's on the floor right behind the driver's seat.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 4 2021, 06:04 AM
There is a hole already on the top of the cross-member. I made a little L shaped bracket and screwed it into the existing hole and to the plastic mount that came with the extinguisher. About as simple a solution as it gets and right where I need it if I ever need it.
Both Elwood and Igor have fire extinguishers mounted in this location. But I just used some sheet metal screws to mount it. Being short, the front edge of the seat covers it.
It also keeps the carpet from sliding around.
Clay
Posted by: dt4 Jun 4 2021, 08:29 AM
I have mine in the front trunk 
Posted by: StarBear Jun 4 2021, 08:46 AM
5 lb purple k with bracket mounted on a maple board. On passenger side floor (rarely anyone else in it these days. Like the idea of mounting it in front of drivers seat but I’m tall and the unit is big so probably won’t work for me.
Posted by: flipb Jun 4 2021, 09:57 AM
I know this isn't ideal, but I keep a Purple K 5K bottle stored across the front of the passenger seat. I have Sisal Mats (from cocomats) and they are so heavy that it does not move at all in regular driving. 
Posted by: Lucky9146 Jun 4 2021, 01:15 PM
Mounted in the frunk with recommendations for fire extinguishers from fire fighter @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19195 .
Posted by: jcambo7 Jun 4 2021, 01:28 PM
Mounted in the frunk with recommendations for fire extinguishers from fire fighter @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19195 .
What are the recommended fire extinguishers?
Posted by: flipb Jun 4 2021, 02:05 PM
What are the recommended fire extinguishers?
Check http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=335077. We have a resident firefighter who recommended Purple K.
Posted by: Lucky9146 Jun 4 2021, 02:26 PM
As well as this info from my post in 2018
Check out that thread here http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=320030
Turns out I needed an education on fire extinguishers. There was a lot of really good information that is coming out of that thread and has changed my thinking completely. Some showed and recommended good places and even impressive on board systems but it was, IMHO, Coondog who provided an experienced perspective worth considering. I will add, not cheap extinguishers, but with what we have into these cars, well worth it.
This is the only BBQ I ever want to see 351.gif
As a public service you should know, and it was mentioned on that thread, that plastic top/nozzle type extinguishers have been recalled and I had heard last week all the way back to 1973. You can get a free replacement. Crazy but true.
Posted by: mb911 Jun 4 2021, 02:27 PM
I need to mount mine but I have blazecut and a purple k just to be sure.
Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Jun 4 2021, 09:19 PM
I didn't mount anything. It's on the floor right behind the driver's seat.
@Big_Len what unit are you using that will fit nicely back there?
Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Jun 4 2021, 09:25 PM
Wow ... glad I asked the question ... and thanks everyone for sharing their setups and links to past threads ... so much valuable info shared. My decision will certainly be fully informed.
Cheers to none of us ever having to use these on our 914s.
Posted by: CHIZ 914 Jun 5 2021, 11:38 AM
A place you can access quickly
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Posted by: pvollma Jun 5 2021, 07:06 PM
I'm reading too many horror stories online of engine compartment fires on 914s. It's probably time I added a fire extinguisher. I have a '73 2.0 and it has the center console. Thus, not a lot of spots to mount it w/o sacrificing room.
I'm wondering if there's one small enough to fit behind the driver's seat. I'm 6'1" so my seat is all the way back, but I could probably slide it up a notch or two if it meant that I would have an extinguisher handy.
The other thought I had was mounting it in the front trunk. Obviously, not as handy, but only 5 extra seconds away from pulling it out.
Thanks in advance.
Another example of mounting in front of the passenger seat:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=225548&view=findpost&p=1960801
Posted by: pete000 Jun 5 2021, 08:08 PM
Here is one I made from some simple tubing and bending for my 914-6. I later had it powder coated black. No drilling needed by using the stock seat mounting points. I also made one for my 74 which has the adjustable seat similarly.
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Posted by: 913B Jun 5 2021, 11:24 PM
Here is one I made from some simple tubing and bending for my 914-6. I later had it powder coated black. No drilling needed by using the stock seat mounting points. I also made one for my 74 which has the adjustable seat similarly.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12094
Would you be so kind if you could show more details of the mount?
I need to make one for my 71.
Thank you Sir!
Posted by: Ansbacher Jun 6 2021, 01:31 PM
The beauty of owning a white 914 is that you can get a color coordinated fire extinguisher by buying a marine type. Floor-mounted on the passenger side of the center console for very easy and quick access. Does not really interfere with passengers feet at all.
Ansbacher
Posted by: pete000 Jun 25 2021, 02:52 PM
Here is one I made from some simple tubing and bending for my 914-6. I later had it powder coated black. No drilling needed by using the stock seat mounting points. I also made one for my 74 which has the adjustable seat similarly.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12094
Would you be so kind if you could show more details of the mount?
I need to make one for my 71.
Thank you Sir!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3983 Just took some mild steel tubing and flattened the ends cut them at the correct angle to line up with the holes in the extinguisher bracket. I did make a cardboard mock up to get the angles and depth just right. You could accomplish the same with flat stock metal or alloy, but I found the tubing was nice ant stiff so no movement what so ever.
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