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    DIY: Fire Extinguisher Mount. Cheap & easy.

    Just a cheep no frills simple Fire Extinguisher Mount I knocked up in a hour or so.
    I have used just a normal automotive dry chemical Fire Extinguisher just found at the local automotive suppliers. Fairly cheap, I picked it up for $35 Au/d
    The material used to make the bracket was 3mm aluminum sheet/plate. And I advise to buy new seat bolts approximately 10mm longer than stock as the stock ones will not fit! (Replacement HT M10x25 1.25 with 10mm/ 3/8 washer.)

    Step 1. Remove the passenger seat, I found this to be the easy way to make the template needed.


    Step 2. Measure & mark out the template to fit in the desired location.



    Step 3. Test fit the template & make necessary adjustments.
    Remember its easy to make modifications to the cardboard than making adjustments to alloy plate.


    Step 4. Place the seat back into the car & slide the template into the desired location to mark the mounting holes.


    Step 5. Use the template to transfer desired shape & hole locations to the alloy plate.


    Step 6. Cut the plate to the shape as desired & drill the mounting holes.
    The tools I used for this were 4" or 5" Angle Grinder, Steel file to smooth & round the edges and a hand drill (6mm & 10mm drill bits) REMEMBER! Tin snips will not cut 3mm plate :/


    6 Steps to success!, This is a easy way to mount a extinguisher with little effort & it looks good.
    If you want a stealthy look or more creative look you can paint the plate black or sticker-bomb it or even polish the plate.
    mine is yellow because it was a offcut from a job I had at work from a street sign
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    you can be a fair bit more creative with design of the piece remember the sky is the limit & I'm keen to see what you can come up with.

    Bolt the Plate under the seat rails & your done!



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    Cool!

    I've also planned to do this. I've the fire extinguisher itself, homemade bracket, only thing missing are the longer seat bolts. What measurements do they have, and where did you buy them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legendary View Post
    Cool!

    I've also planned to do this. I've the fire extinguisher itself, homemade bracket, only thing missing are the longer seat bolts. What measurements do they have, and where did you buy them?
    I have not got the exact length bolts as that I have to get some yet, I just placed the originals back in the holes for photographic/instructional purposes.
    once I have the correct ones I will report back here with the correct answer. I assume they should be around 10mm longer than stock.

    If you get to the hardware shop before I report back make sure to use High Tensile bolts.
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    its kinda hard to see, but this is my set-up...



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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Red View Post
    I have not got the exact length bolts as that I have to get some yet, I just placed the originals back in the holes for photographic/instructional purposes.
    once I have the correct ones I will report back here with the correct answer. I assume they should be around 10mm longer than stock.

    If you get to the hardware shop before I report back make sure to use High Tensile bolts.
    Replacement HT M10x25 1.25 with a 3/8 (10mm) Washer. It's the bolt that worked for me.... but it depends on how thick the plate is used.


    OEM on the left & the M10x25 1.25 with a 3/8 washer on the right.

    Quote Originally Posted by ctrench View Post
    its kinda hard to see, but this is my set-up...
    Nice setup Christian, I gather its just bolted to the inspection plate on the rear shelf?
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    Is it possible to buy the longer bolt anywhere online? It doesn't seem like any shop in my country have bolts with those measurements.

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    yeah its just mounted to the parcel shelf but ive had it on there for about 2 months so far and been through an auto-x with it and its still solidly in place

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legendary View Post
    Is it possible to buy the longer bolt anywhere online? It doesn't seem like any shop in my country have bolts with those measurements.
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METRIC-FIN...item2ec0abca1f
    I take no responsibility if the wrong size is ordered for your bracket. Ebay....is a wonderful online shop ;)

    Quote Originally Posted by ctrench View Post
    yeah its just mounted to the parcel shelf but ive had it on there for about 2 months so far and been through an auto-x with it and its still solidly in place
    Ahh sweet, looks good hiding up there amongst the rollbar.
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