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post Jul 7 2020, 08:54 AM
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So sorry, what a loss! glad you are ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jul 7 2020, 08:56 AM
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Thanks guys for all the condolences and great words of support! This is a great group of folks here, and I love being a part of something like this. I do want to either rebuild or buy once the insurance is settled - if for no other reason than to stay part of this group! Plus, I really was enjoying this car!

I don't really want to speculate on the cause yet - I'll let the insurance guys do their work first. One thing for sure is that a fire suppression system IS going in before anything else! I'll also be adding one to my '66 912.

I did have a chemical extinguisher in the car (standard household type), but the fire was too hot already and it didn't do much. I pulled over as soon as I smelled/saw the fire, and we called 911. It took what felt like forever for the firetruck to get there, although I am sure it was pretty fast. They dumped a ton of water on it, and it seemed like it took forever to put it out. Once the magnesium of the transmission started melting, it was like fireworks under the car and it just kept burning.

Either way, once insurance is settled, I will want to get this to a shop to start the deconstruction and clean-up. If not for a rebuild, I at least want to see what is salvageable from the engine. Had some beautiful heads from HamHeads on there!

Any suggestions for a shop in the Atlanta area who would be able and willing to do this?
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post Jul 7 2020, 09:35 AM
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Glad you are ok, sorry about the car.
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post Jul 7 2020, 09:41 AM
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Ouch, ouch and triple ouch! Glad to see you're ok and hopefully the rest of us will learn more from this.
Ordering a 5lb Purple K as soon as I can!
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post Jul 7 2020, 10:56 AM
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makes me sick to see.
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post Jul 7 2020, 11:36 AM
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Ugh, this hurts to see. Stay in good spirits though. There's awesome support here for ya!
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post Jul 7 2020, 12:39 PM
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Photos speak for themselves. OUCH!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
You're in good hands with Hagerty.
So sorry, but hope to see you in another 914 very soon.

Remain safe...

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post Jul 7 2020, 01:25 PM
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This is why we get good insurance and it makes a huge difference. Sorry for your loss of all that time and work but you are safe. Not hurt and you can get another car.

Your insurance company is your friend


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post Jul 7 2020, 01:34 PM
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Water will not extinguish a Mag fire as most of you know. In fact it becomes explosive.

On a type 4 the fan shroud and the trans case are Mag. Keep this in mind when you place your extingishers.

I hate seeing this and glad you plan on another car and were not hurt.
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post Jul 7 2020, 01:46 PM
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sorry this happened
hope it works out
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post Jul 7 2020, 02:12 PM
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ejmetz, when the dust settles and your back on track please share with us what fire protection system your going with and why. Best, Mark
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post Jul 7 2020, 02:18 PM
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That is truly F.UP..!! Sorry about that for sure..at least its insured that was a smart move for sure.
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post Jul 7 2020, 04:28 PM
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I'm super sorry about your car! Upwards & onwards with a new one.
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post Jul 7 2020, 05:03 PM
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Heartbreaking! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) and nauseating too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

It's just stuff. That's what I have to keep telling myself (we've had all kinds of challenges). Nobody got hurt, nobody is in jail.

Even from a die hard car guy, I can tell you: it is a car and you can find another, that you may like even more.

So sorry though. Sincerest condolences for your trauma and loss
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post Jul 7 2020, 05:41 PM
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OUCH!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) Painful pictures for sure.
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post Jul 7 2020, 05:50 PM
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Wow, such a sad thing to have happen.

I am wondering as we all are, what was the state of the fuel system? Lines, seals,carbs etc...

I was lucky to catch a leaking fuel line in my six after a drive to work, so glad it did not end up bad !
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post Jul 7 2020, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE(ejmetz @ Jul 6 2020, 09:30 PM) *

Insured with Hagerty (with cherished salvage endorsement) and no one hurt, thank God. I think I’m just more devastated after so much work, and I had just started enjoying the car.


Sorry to to see that. Glad no one got hurt. You can do it again. Glad you had the insurance to back you up. The past is the past.

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address at Oglethorpe University (May 22, 1932)
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post Jul 7 2020, 06:05 PM
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Man, that really sucks! Maybe it won't be as bad as it looks once you get it cleaned up.
Fingers crossed!
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post Jul 7 2020, 06:29 PM
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post Jul 7 2020, 06:47 PM
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Blaze cut for me for sure.
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