Fire extinguisher placement in M37

[dcbrown]

Evening folks. Can anyone tell me the precise type (a photo would be awesome) of the correct fire extinguisher for a 1953 M37? Also, where were they routinely mounted? I am assuming that maybe the Pyrene Heavy Vehicle type would be right for an early Power Wagon, but wanted to check with the experts. Thanks for any help.
Chris

 

[maddawg308]

I believe you are correct about the type of fire extinguisher. I had a picture, I can't find it now, but it showed the fire bottle mounted lengthwise on the tranny hump to the right of the shifter knobs.

 

[zak]

Here's a picture of the bracket mounted on the passenger side cab wall. This is the correct mounting place and bracket. The picture is a little fuzzy because I had to blow it up. After a certain year(1955 I think) they were no longer included.

 

[Bill W]

As Mentioned it was mounted on the pass side foot well. The ext and the first aid kit was deleted in 1953 but that did not stop me from putting both in my 54,model

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Thats it , I knew Billl would have the ansewer before I could get a pic up.

 

[maddawg308]

Guess the pic I had showed it in the wrong location.

Why do I suddenly have Weird Al singing "Everything You Know is Wrong" in my head?

 

[dcbrown]

Thanks a ton fellas. The photos are extremely helpful! Was the bracket screwed into the interior wall with metal screws? Was it tack-welded? I just want to make sure I do it right. Thanks again.
Chris

 

[Stan Leschert]

Self tapping metal screws with lock washers (Star type not split washer).
I have seen some with brass screws, and some local unit mounted ones that were pop-riveted.

 

[dcbrown]

Thanks!!

 

[GUNNY 155]

Given the time and money we all put into our MV restorations I hope we all have a real fire extinguisher some place on our vehicles along with a pair of good leather gloves. Just an old FD Battalion Chief sounding off here! If you have a vehicle fire that is not quickly controlled the end result is always a bad one. Also remember as soon as you have the fire controlled disconnect the batteries.

 

[majorhitt]

Look for six screw holes, It's just about 45 deg mount.

 

[M-37Bruce]

Very Good Advice Gunny

Given the time and money we all put into our MV restorations I hope we all have a real fire extinguisher some place on our vehicles along with a pair of good leather gloves. Just an old FD Battalion Chief sounding off here! If you have a vehicle fire that is not quickly controlled the end result is always a bad one. Also remember as soon as you have the fire controlled disconnect the batteries.

Behind the driver's seat maybe?