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Old 02-26-2015, 03:40 AM   #41
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perhaps a bit late in this case....
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Old 02-26-2015, 07:13 AM   #42
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When it get below 35* the roads are white with salt, and I don't drive on salt.
what if it goes up in your detached garage
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Old 02-26-2015, 09:14 AM   #43
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Its called Halon 1211. It is carried aboard aircraft because it is non corrosive and less harmful if you have to discharge it in a relatively enclosed area. That would be my choice for the Model A also.

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montanafordman, thanks for the info so all can see. My home state of Texas and in another life I was a fireman. In Louisiana since 1981 and still keep up with fire service people, that's how I got into halon. It does cost a little more but as you know and pointed out it works great, cost here is 2.5 bottle around $150.00 have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA
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Old 02-26-2015, 09:50 AM   #44
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Appparently there is a less expensive substiture for HALON 1211 called HALOTRON as shown in this link. Any experience from the Fourm on this item which is $100 less er unit and claims to be as good as HALON 1211?
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Old 02-26-2015, 10:34 AM   #45
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Yes, in all of my cars. In most it is behind the driver's seat on the floor. In the Model A Coupe it is on the package shelf. I do need to better secure it to keep it from flying forward in an accident. Most of our local car shows require it.
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Old 02-26-2015, 11:17 AM   #46
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Old 02-26-2015, 12:42 PM   #47
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Appparently there is a less expensive substiture for HALON 1211 called HALOTRON as shown in this link. Any experience from the Fourm on this item which is $100 less er unit and claims to be as good as HALON 1211?
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http://www.webstaurantstore.com/buck...FUnl7AodeyAAFw
BRUCE . THANKS FOR THE HEADS- UP. YEA THE 2.5 LBS $ 80.00 great price. modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA
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Old 02-26-2015, 02:34 PM   #48
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We don't need no stinkin fire extinguisher.
A hot rod living up to it's name.
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Old 02-26-2015, 02:43 PM   #49
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We don't need no stinkin fire extinguisher.
A hot rod living up to it's name.
That would not have happened if he drove with....whitewalls!!!
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Old 02-26-2015, 04:20 PM   #50
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That would not have happened if he drove with....whitewalls!!!
I wonder what oil he used.
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Old 02-26-2015, 04:35 PM   #51
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It was the alternator
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Old 02-26-2015, 04:47 PM   #52
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I wonder what oil he used.
Generic no doubt, not the good stuff like Rotella. Doesn't look like the fire hurt the rumble if he had one, at least the best part got saved.
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Old 02-26-2015, 05:25 PM   #53
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Yes!
And I shake it to make sure the powder does not cake.
And I replace my oldest ones each year, on a three year rotation, and use the replaced ones to practice putting out fires.(or let others learn...it's not "point and click" if you do not know how to put out a fire. And if you do know to 'aim at the base, not the flames' most do not get it on their first try.
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Old 02-26-2015, 05:56 PM   #54
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Absolutely. I have a small Halon extinguisher that is about 8" tall and the diameter of a Red Bull can. Small, but mighty... like me.
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Old 02-26-2015, 06:01 PM   #55
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What other things are "must haves" in your car? (not counting tools, jumper cables and lawn chairs)
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What other things are "must haves" in your car? (not counting tools, jumper cables and lawn chairs)
Depends on whether your wife is with you or not.
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You betcha- not only in antique cars but in all modern cars and our camper trailer.
Really cheap insurace against any of them becoming a "crispy critter".
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Does anyone use a Tundra Fire Extinguisher?
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I have one in my kitchen.
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