Fire Extinguisher and tow rope front foot hold
- Thread starter Backyard Trail Builders
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Myself
manic mechanic
- Location
- Twin Lakes AR
Nice job on that!
Thank you,
Even though I thought I understood all of the theory, it was really my first time trying to pull off something like this. Took alot longer than I thought.
Myself
manic mechanic
- Location
- Twin Lakes AR
Rule of thumb on projects.........always takes 3x as long and costs 2x more than you think!!!
- Location
- Granbury, TX
That freaking awesome, great job! Would you mind sharing the details on what hardware you used and where you sourced it?
Thank you
Rubber latches for coolers from Amazon. Never break cooler hinges from Amazon. Several layers of 3/8" under pad from Jet Maniac. Cut diamond turf from Hydro turf. Would use molded turf next time to better match the factory turf. Stainless bolts from Ace Hardware. Large bling washers from Jet Maniac. Fiberglass cloth, mat and resin from auto parts store. Pole limiting kit from Jet Maniac. DIY hood strap and buckles from Ace hardware. Hole punched straps and used M8 mounting bolts to hold with bling washers. Used a 3" PVC pipe and a 2x4 as the original mold. Pulled that out then made end caps and mounting base flanges. Added glass layers as needed. The fire extinguisher slid right into the 3" pipe, so that gave enough clearance to turf the interior.
Rubber latches for coolers from Amazon. Never break cooler hinges from Amazon. Several layers of 3/8" under pad from Jet Maniac. Cut diamond turf from Hydro turf. Would use molded turf next time to better match the factory turf. Stainless bolts from Ace Hardware. Large bling washers from Jet Maniac. Fiberglass cloth, mat and resin from auto parts store. Pole limiting kit from Jet Maniac. DIY hood strap and buckles from Ace hardware. Hole punched straps and used M8 mounting bolts to hold with bling washers. Used a 3" PVC pipe and a 2x4 as the original mold. Pulled that out then made end caps and mounting base flanges. Added glass layers as needed. The fire extinguisher slid right into the 3" pipe, so that gave enough clearance to turf the interior.
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- Location
- Sandy Eggo
Great job, hope these can get made more commercially available soon, front holds are awesome and having a spot for an ext and tools is so needed!
Thanks, I would've bought one of they were available. I only make stuff as a last resort.
- Location
- Syracuse Ny
Great work!!! I would like to see a pic of it without extinguisher and tow rope in it, thanks!
Thanks, I'll get a photo for you.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Looks great!
Thank you
Inside photo.
I molded a cradle to keep the extinguisher in place when the tow rope comes out. It also makes it easier to put back in. Lined with diamond hydro turf. I drilled drain holes at each end of the extinguisher cradle and the lower corners of the tow rope area.
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- Location
- Syracuse Ny
Awesome!!! Thanks!!!! I need to make one for each of my skis!
You are more than welcome.
I've been pleased with it. I keep a pouch with registration and truck keys in it too.