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> Horrible afternoon
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post Jul 7 2020, 08:49 PM
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Really, really sorry. I can't imagine watching a project car burn in front of my eyes. Hope your ultimate outcome is a happy one.
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post Jul 8 2020, 02:36 AM
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Oh man, that's a tough one. Glad to hear no one was injured, and hope you can recover from this catastrophe.
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post Jul 8 2020, 08:39 AM
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Sure hate to see this...sorry for the loss. Shop for another one soon.
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post Jul 8 2020, 08:51 AM
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TODAY !
Big fuel leak upon start up of my carburated car.
Football size puddle under my running car.
Review entire delivery / return system.
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post Jul 8 2020, 08:54 AM
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it is very important to get the car stripped and the metal dusted and treated as soon as possible before it starts to deteriorate. Remove everything, strip down the engine and put some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders and intakes, media blast the areas without paint, clean off all of the painted surfaces, etch the bare metal and prime with zinc chromate. At least that will preserve the car before it becomes hopeless. As it is, it is really not too bad. We have repaired worse for customers in the past.
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post Jul 8 2020, 09:43 AM
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Many that really sucks. I'm sorry it happened, especially so soon after you got 'er done.

As mentioned above (and not to minimize), it may not be as bad as it looks. I've seen burned cars where the car literally melts or sags badly. It doesn't look like yours is doing those things so it may be more cosmetic and more easily fixable. I'll hope so anyway.
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post Jul 8 2020, 10:53 AM
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Oh crud.

I am very sorry to see what happened.
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post Jul 8 2020, 11:03 AM
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Terrible...

Sorry man GL with Hagerty hope they do you right.
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post Jul 8 2020, 11:10 AM
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Really sorry to see this happened. Not sure what else to say. Sorry.
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post Jul 8 2020, 12:29 PM
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sorry for your loss.
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post Jul 8 2020, 06:58 PM
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No doubt - we're all thankful you're still here to tell the sad tale - as tough as it may be after so much devoted and so little enjoyed. Hopefully you'll be up and running soon.
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post Jul 8 2020, 08:08 PM
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Not much to add to what has already been said other than my sympathy and support. Glad everyone is ok....
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post Jul 8 2020, 08:31 PM
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Sorry to see this. Glad you're OK!!
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post Jul 9 2020, 10:45 AM
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Keep it all in perspective. you're unscathed, alive and well and around your family and friends. that's the most important thing.
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post Jul 9 2020, 11:51 AM
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sorry! Thank you for posting this to keep us safe... it prompted me to buy fire extinguishers and First aide kits!
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post Jul 9 2020, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(Jett @ Jul 9 2020, 01:51 PM) *

sorry! Thank you for posting this to keep us safe... it prompted me to buy fire extinguishers!

Picked up a 5lb Purple K this afternoon; already on bracket in the car.
This, and the third brake light, installed due to recent forum members' experiences. Hope I don't have to add one....
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post Jul 9 2020, 05:41 PM
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post Jul 9 2020, 07:53 PM
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Terrible...looks like maybe the alternater is the source..
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post Jul 10 2020, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(oakdalecurtis @ Jul 6 2020, 10:46 PM) *

Very sorry for your loss, hate to see another one gone. Glad you’re ok, that’s what really matters.
Here's my fire solution(s). I have a BlazeCut system installed under the lid. I do not use a rain tray since I NEVER drive in the wet. I painted the BlazeCut tube black so that it does not show through the engine cover. If you’re not familiar with BlazeCut’s effectiveness, go to their website and watch the video of the burning VW bus engine test..
And just in case I have a cabin fire, I have a Kidde extinguisher inside my custom built center console box.....








Very sad to see and as many have said ... this concern does lurk in the back of my head.
Painting the Blaze Cut black really does hide it ... Do you think that would alter the performance of the unit at all?
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post Jul 10 2020, 07:53 PM
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Very sad to see and as many have said ... this concern does lurk in the back of my head.
Painting the Blaze Cut black really does hide it ... Do you think that would alter the performance of the unit at all?
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Only if you used some type of heat resistance paint.
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