Guide for Old Rusty Fire Extinguisher to

Custom NOS-Fueled Computer Conversion

These pictures may take a while to load, but trust me - its worth the wait.  Just go make a sandwich or something.

Step1:  Affix chem goggles.  This is the most important step of any risky operation.

Step 2:  Locate a fire extinguisher

Here's one

Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression. 

Step 3:  Take that puppy to a safe, open place.  Kinda like this one.

Step 4:   Watch out for stuff

Hey, it happens to the best of us...

Step 5:  Release CO₂ and point fingers at camera

Step 6:  Apply hacksaw liberally to the extinguisher's valve. 

Step 7:  Sand the extinguisher to remove rust, dirt, paint, manure, ya know

Step 8:  After hours of sanding, give up and use drill with wire wheel attachment.  Much easier.

Step 9:  Sculpt a shampoo Mohawk.  Like so:

Tip:  if you have dark hair, shaving cream shows up better on camera than shampoo (or conditioner)

Step number 10:  Your valve will have either no threads at all, or some mangled or obscure-sized ones. 

Tap some new threads into that bad boy.  You can find all the necessary tools, including the valves and

fittings, at your local hodware store.

Step 11:  Paint n' prime.  One heavy coat primer, two light coats paint.  Make sure the previous coat is

completely done drying before you start the next one.

Bada Bing.  Socks w/ sandals encouraged

Step # 12:  Stencil a logo for the extinguisher - while watching Matlock.

Step 13:  Find a straight edge to cut against and do some cutting.

Step 17:  Tape each edge of the stencil to the tank so that the new color doesn't leak under the stencil.

You'll eventually give up on this last step and find/make a sticker to put on your tank instead.  Then, find those

valves and fittings, a tube, Velcro to hold the tank in place, and go chill out with a Hot Pocket

fo sho

tru playa from day one

Thanks to:

Mom:      for holding the camera

Dad:        for holding the wrench

Laura:      for holding the Hot Pocket