george1980
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:12 PM |
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Gutted!
My beloved mk indy r caught fire today and now i just have one wheel left and a rusty old frame,
 
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george1980
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:13 PM |
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i'll load a pick of it's current state tommoro
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:19 PM |
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 Gutted for you! What happened?
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cloudy
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:19 PM |
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Damnit
How did it start?
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zilspeed
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:19 PM |
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Commiserations, whatever happened.
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graememk
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:22 PM |
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please tell us more
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Hellfire
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:24 PM |
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Hope no-one got burnt...... 
Phil
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george1980
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:28 PM |
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don't no really just driving down the road and flames shot up though the bonnet and into back of the dash, i managed to get out in with out any
burns luckley, grabed my fire exstingusher but it wasn't big enough, by the time the fire brigade got there the car had burn't it self
out, even melted the alloy wheels apart from one, pannicked a bit at the time as i couldn't get the harnesses of my shoulders because i had two
coats on, nemind,got to phone insurance tommoro and give them the bad news
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graememk
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:29 PM |
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where did it happen mate ?
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george1980
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:34 PM |
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it happened about 500 yards from my house grea so the nieghbours have had some entertainment
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:41 PM |
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Real bummer mate!
Glad you are OK though.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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locoR1
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:47 PM |
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Gutted I really feel for you
That was a very nice looking car.
Dave..
 
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bigrich
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:49 PM |
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God i bet that was a bit scarey,
I can imagine your a bit pi55ed off at the moment but at least your ok.
Hope the insurance sorts it out quickly for you
Rich
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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BenB
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:52 PM |
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On the upside you get to build a new, even better car!!!!
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RK
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:58 PM |
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Very disappointing! I have pics of your machine saved on my comp for inspiration for my own, which is a long ways from finished. You'll
recover!!!
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andrews_45
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:59 PM |
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gutted for you. is the chassis salvageable? i have a few bits perhaps between the locost community we can all donate a few bits to get you back up
and running...
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onzarob
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 09:59 PM |
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Glad you got out ok, its suprising how quickly a car burns out
A freind had a MGB do the same, she said the fire brigade just made sure the area was safe and let the car burn
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matt.c
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 10:04 PM |
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I feel for you.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 10:47 PM |
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that's awful
make sure you get plenty from the insurance
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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tegwin
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 11:09 PM |
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Thats terrible!
Im glad you got out ok....The car can be replaced...you can not be!
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Simon
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| posted on 25/2/08 at 01:11 AM |
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Don't know what to say really, apart from the obvious that only your pride has been dented, and no physical injury.
Mighty upsetting I'd imagine!
ATB
Simon
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worX
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| posted on 25/2/08 at 06:21 AM |
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Just to reiterate others comments - Gutted for you, but at least you are ok!
Steve
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 25/2/08 at 08:21 AM |
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sorry to hear about the car, it must of been a real fright.
Main thing is you are okay, hopefully the insurance company won't muck you about too much.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 25/2/08 at 08:36 AM |
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I don't think the chassis could be reused due to distortion from the heat, but what about the roll cage? Surely that is ok?
If I were you I'd strip what you can clean it and put aside I'm sure you'll find quite a lot of parts did make it.
Don't loose heart, build it again.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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coozer
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| posted on 25/2/08 at 09:34 AM |
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Not a good sign. Glad to see your OK. Are you going to investigate the cause so we may have a lesson learned?
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1980 Z750
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