D.O.T. Cub

[Kodiak]

I think the more my Dad gets done to this Cub the more I believe it a was a Department of Transportation Cub. It has had 3 good coats of paint, the orginial was red and then there was a dark yellow and finally a lemon yellow (my Dad hates) but the reason for this post was to identify the bracket on the fender and the ring welded to the floor. I think it was a fire extinugisher? Anyone ever seen one or have a photo of one? Other ideas?


Thanks Ron

[Bigdog]

Makes sense to me. Unless that's where they mounted the Nitrous bottle.

[Rudi]

Fire extinguisher Saw tons of installs like that in pickmeups and other vehicles in the military - especially the older ones from the late 50's thru to the early 70's.

Would make sense - government regs pretty much require fire extinguishers on all vehicles or motorized equipments with a seat.

[Carm]

That would be my guess too

[beaconlight]

Why only DOT? Don't forget the recent postings about USN cubs. The military probably cuts more grass than the DOT.

Bill

[Bermuda Ken]

The bracket is for a fire extinguisher. I hope the Cub is restored back to its D.O.T. appearence, not converted to a "plain" Cub....

[Mike Schmudlach]

My yellow highway mowing Cub was yellow from the factory complete with horn.

[Scott]

I'm with The dawg. I think it is a bottle of nitrious.