:-) On a paint finish scale from 1 to 10 (1 being flat and 10 being gloss), the FE
rates an exact 5. However, once discharged they appear to take a finish that appears
to be closer to a 3 on the scale. Lou, can you explain this scientifically? - Ian
Victor Hughes wrote:
> 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(at)hotmail.com]
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 11:18 AM
> > > To: alpines(at)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
-- 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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