Question about Cab 12 Chevrolet FAT

[cliff]

different mirror locations is a Ford/Chev thing

[Niels V]

Hi
Here is another set of questions.
Does any one know if it is correct that the fire extinguisher was placed to the right of the driver, beneath the sidewindow ? on a Cab 12 GT
There are six holes in the side placed in pairs at an angle.
The placement and distance between these holes corresponds well to the size of a Pyrene extinguisher, The problem is that on all the british vehicles I have seen/worked on the bracket for a Pyrene have 5 mounting holes.

Did the Canadians use a different bracket than the british? and if so how does it look and where do I find one?
Second question
In wartime pictures it looks like there was a pad on the inside of the roof, does any one have any dimensions or pictures of this and know how it was attached? there are no visible holes in the hatch of mine for a pad.
Cheers

[Alex van de Wetering]

Does any one know if it is correct that the fire extinguisher was placed to the right of the driver, beneath the sidewindow ? on a Cab 12 GT

Niels; I just checked Servicepub's Factory photos CD and it shows a pic of a cab 11 CGT interior. The Pyrene extinguisher is indeed located on the inside of the body side panel, next to the right leg of the driver......at an angle as per the hole orientation. It seems both Chev and Ford carried these in the same location (holes maybe pre-drilled by body manufacturer?)

Regarding the number of holes....My C8 also has 6 holes in the rear cab wall and I came to the same conclusion as you did. Both extinguisher brackets I bought online have 5 holes.....My conclusion is that it might have to do with the release mechanism.....my examples have the spring loaded thingy holding the top, but I have also seen them with an extra band/quick release thingy about 2/3 thirds along the extinguisher. Maybe that's the type using 6 mounting holes????

Alex

[Niels V]

Hi Alex
Thanks for confriming that
I as well have both sping loaded, with band 2/3 up and a with clamp that goes over the pump handle, and these are all 5 hole versions.
From looking on google it seems that US vehicles had different types of 6 hole brackets.
I wonder which type is the moste correct for a CMP?

[David Dunlop]

Niels.

Either style of bracket is perfectly acceptable for your CMP. The key is the cup shaped base that holds the nozzle end of the extinguisher. There are even more varitations in the brass extinguisher. This cup disappeared in post war brackets that were either flat folded sheet steel with a spring clip, or a bent wire rod style bracket with a spring clip.

These extinguishers in themselves could fill ones living room if you wanted to make a collection out of them!

Have fun with your CGT!

David

[Alex van de Wetering]

Niels,

I was just looking in the parts list this morning and found under extinguisher, that all types (C8, C15 etc. CGT) use 6 round head slotted screws for fastening. So, I guess you (and I) have to look for a different bracket.....or as David says....just go for the 5 hole version .....and maybe drill two extra holes in the bracket.

Alex

[Niels V]

I think we need to keep a look on ebay, I can see that there are some (with bracket) for sale in States, but it is abit to expensive with tax and everything to buy them there so I hope one appears on uk ebay