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Feck, That must have been some heat! Real shame.
Edit: I keep looking at the pictures, thats a lot of money, time, effort in ashs. Whats his plans for it now?
Gutted for you pal :(
Wild guess was a fuel line/hose or something along those lines being that it went up so quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by AW06
Sadly he couldn't get the bonnet open so it did burn for a while before the fire brigade could put it out :(
Mucho respect for Rob though for getting on and enjoying the weekend, if it was me I'd of gone home but he seemed to enjoy the weekend and not once did I see him looking unhappy.
I'd imagine he'll just sort the shell out, until its stripped no one knows what damage its done.
IMO a reshell would maybe be easier but to fix that or build another is a similar amount of work.
The main thing is that they both got out ok, cars are replacable, people are not.
What I posted on MIG.
Just got in! I would like to say a MASSIVE THANKS TO THE WHOLE VAUXHALL SCENE! I seriously can't believe how supportive/generous etc everyone has been! I really do mean that! I was going to list individual names but quite frankly I won't simply because I would list pretty much anyone who has my number and EVERYONE who was there.
I've had a good look around the car whilst waiting for recovery etc...
CV boots and steering rack boots are unmelted/hardly melted, so I think the main fire was high in the bay. Tiebars etc are looking fine. My n/s coilover will be checked and more than likely rebuilt, so I will send the other front one too. The TBs look to be fine, TPS has melted, and the butterflies don't open, these will need stripping and will rebuild them (which TBH needed doing) The plug leads into the head were un touched so I assume it will also be fine!
Reading the comments on this post, people may be surprised and happy to hear I WILL be stripping the car tomorrow and checking everything. I believe it will be all ok. I'm going to make a list of things I need and basically will be able to tell from that how long it will take, although IT WON'T be this season. I will also be fitting a full plumbed in extinguisher, it really did open my eyes, it was scary, was on a country lane, top end of 3rd gear at 7800rpm... and a smoke screen came up, I could not see out the windscreen so I just aimed for the side of the road while I switched of both fuel pumps and the ignition. I tried to get out but couldn't, I forgot how to take my harness off. Whacked out and rang the last number dialled (Olly H)The phone convo went like this (Olly will correct wrong bits)
Me: Olly, how you?
Olly: Ok mate you?
Me: Not great, my cars on fire and was wondering if you could get people out with an extinguisher. I'm out the gate turn left.
I said it so calmly he thought it was a joke!
The fire brigade were there in easily 10 mins (although it felt like 2 days). I think Chips idea of using the gas to cool down the panels and reduce the flame was legendry, and more than likely the reason I don't need new panels bar the bonnet (which was going to be f/glass soon anyway).
People couldn't believe how well I took it, with the most upsetting thing being I dirtied my 'ring shirt. The way I see it is, it's happened no point dwelling on it. It WILL be better than ever.
CAUSE OF FIRE: IT was the fire rats! I was told of these rare south american spiecies. Basically they slip up your tailpipe, and chill in your manifold. They then get restless and all hell breaks loose. (Jonlems mate Reg does the best explenation http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/lmao.gif )
I did that:) Blended in well!Quote:
Originally Posted by adam c
:beer:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem
This one will be rebuilt, I will strip it tomorrow and see whats what! As Jon says to prep a new shell will take the some amount of work. Also will require me finding a good shell.
Mate I'm gutted and yet glad to hear its not as bad as origionally thought. Hopefully it wont take too much to put right again. As for the Fire Rats, they're not founf in Ireland as whenever they're here, they always seem to drink too much alchol and spontaniously combust.Quote:
Originally Posted by spanishfly
Good luck with the rebuild, top man!
Jesus Fly, is that time you got back, 3am?! Did you get back ok?
Fuel/Nitrous lines/solenoids could be the answer there, they were bolted pretty much where most damage has been caused(bulkhead/wiper motor/dash etc)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem
Guess never know for sure though with everything burned/melted.
Good to hear you stayed in good spirits Rob, on with the rebuild. :thumb:
Gutted for you Rob, main thing is you are ok. Can't wait to see it bigger and better, chin up [although it sounds you are in good spirits anyway - I'd be crying!] :thumb: