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Re: How to tell if it is a real Rootes fire extinguisher

To: Ian Spencer <ian@sunbeamalpine.org>
Subject: Re: How to tell if it is a real Rootes fire extinguisher
From: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:20:46 +1000
Hey Ian, were these fire extinguishers finished in gloss or semi gloss ?....

Cheers

Vic

Ian Spencer wrote:

> No, the fire extinguisher was an option available from Rootes and could be
> special ordered. They are very scarce and all cars don't have one. Don't be
> fooled by our jokes regarding the FE. We're just having some fun. :-) Ian
>
> John Stanco wrote:
>
> > Did all cars come with a fire extinguisher.  Where were they located?
> >
> > John S.
> > Series II
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Terry McKitrick [mailto:terrymckitrick@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 11:18 AM
> > To: alpines@autox.team.net
> > Subject: How to tell if it is a real Rootes fire extinguisher
> >
> > It will say "Rootes Group" somewhere on it
> > It will be rusty.
> > It will be overpriced.
> > The original paint color will be impossible to reproduce by any method known
> >
> > to man.
> > The operating lever will stick.
> > It will leak.
> >
> > Terry McKitrick
> > Series I (non-original fire extinguisher)
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________________
>
> --
> Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org>
> '61 Series II Alpine B9104704 LRX
> '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9116754 OD LRX
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9117497 OD LRX


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