Did a NW teener lose their car today?, Friend said he drove by a 914 on fire. |
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Did a NW teener lose their car today?, Friend said he drove by a 914 on fire. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 9 2012, 11:04 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hope whoever it was is okay.
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krazykonrad |
Nov 9 2012, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,128 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
compared to some of the fires posted here over the years, that doesn't look too bad. nothing structural looks warped.
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jsayre914 |
Nov 9 2012, 05:15 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Is Jon Kelly a member here ?
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poorsche914 |
Nov 9 2012, 06:17 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
You may not want to watch this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
Burning 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
914work |
Nov 9 2012, 06:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 9-November 11 Member No.: 13,762 Region Association: None |
John Kelly is/was his old venture (www.ghiaspecialties.com) I beleive is shut down after he moved to Oceaside.
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VaccaRabite |
Nov 9 2012, 06:28 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Rear tires look like they still hold air. Interior does not look torched. Windows are not broken.
That car is salvageable. Saw the video. Interior does not look TOO torched... X( |
majkos |
Nov 9 2012, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm sorry, but a Blue front end and a Red rear ?
this looks like two halves put together, and fuel line, less than 100% stock? hmmmmm. It's sad to see a burning 914 thou, |
stugray |
Nov 9 2012, 06:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I will just venture a guess:
Car has carbs (can see air filters in pics) ...... Used stock fuel pump.... DOH! Of course I could be wrong, but I'll bet a 6 pack of good beer! Sorry to see that no matter what happened. I always carry a fire ext., but current build will have fire bottle. For ~$300 and the time to install, what better peace of mind is there? Stu |
jsayre914 |
Nov 9 2012, 06:54 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Why is it moving in the video???
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majkos |
Nov 9 2012, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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wndsrfr |
Nov 9 2012, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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cwpeden |
Nov 9 2012, 08:43 PM
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Great White North, huh? Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-August 06 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 6,693 Region Association: Canada |
And why is it resting against the bimmer?
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aircooledtechguy |
Nov 9 2012, 09:18 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Don't get me wrong; I hate to see a car burn and all. But secretly I was hopin' it was that black car that's been on Seattle craigslist for the past 2 years solid bouncing from $2000- $4000. . .
Bummer |
mightyohm |
Nov 9 2012, 10:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Bummer!
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Valy |
Nov 9 2012, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
Half red and half blue and only the red side burns... Is this somehow related to the elections? And someone here claims it's still salvageable..
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jcambo7 |
Nov 10 2012, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sadly he said he had a fire extinguisher and it was unable to stop the fire. Probably because it was being fueled by the gas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) He is pretty pissed off about it and it sounds like he plans to scrap it.
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Ductech |
Nov 10 2012, 02:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 356 Joined: 16-July 10 From: AridZona Member No.: 11,949 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm assuming its gas from what you guys are stating, but did anyone csi it and figure out the actual failure point?
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EdwardBlume |
Nov 10 2012, 03:11 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Just a tragic reminder to service your fuel lines and fi seals.
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jcambo7 |
Nov 10 2012, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Pat Garvey |
Nov 10 2012, 09:00 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Well, you can see what looks like the gas tank laying about 10 feet in front of the car just at the right edge of the picture. They may have wanted to get that out of the way. The owner said he pulled the tank out to stop the fuel flow. Sounds like fuel leaked some how either before or after the fire started. Sad because he just got it back on the road not too long ago. Pulled the fuel tanl out? That's not a patricularly quick thing to do...unless it isn't secured. Thonk about it. It would take some simple tools, but about ten minutes to do. I suspect that the tank was just restunnf in the well, unsecured. Wobbling arounf with fuel in it until a hose clamp let loose. Fuel om the ground. hot exchangers above - poof! Get the VIN - another one bites the dust |
jcambo7 |
Nov 11 2012, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well, you can see what looks like the gas tank laying about 10 feet in front of the car just at the right edge of the picture. They may have wanted to get that out of the way. The owner said he pulled the tank out to stop the fuel flow. Sounds like fuel leaked some how either before or after the fire started. Sad because he just got it back on the road not too long ago. Pulled the fuel tanl out? That's not a patricularly quick thing to do...unless it isn't secured. Thonk about it. It would take some simple tools, but about ten minutes to do. I suspect that the tank was just restunnf in the well, unsecured. Wobbling arounf with fuel in it until a hose clamp let loose. Fuel om the ground. hot exchangers above - poof! Get the VIN - another one bites the dust Well I mis read... He didn't say that at all...and of course what you say makes sense. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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