simonr Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 On the way home from the forum treasure hunt on Salisbury Plain jast night, only a couple of miles from home I smelled burning. I looked down and through the assorted holes in the seat box I could see an orange glow - so pulled in to a layby in Clemsfold (Mods: Clemsfold is not a rude word - honest!). Google Video I pulled some of the stuff out the back to get my 8 month old dry-powder extinguisher. It had pressure, but just made a farting noise - I think the powder had settled. 20 or so seconds later the whole thing was on fire with 30 foot flames! I guess the moral of this story is if it can go from a bad smell to 30 foot flames that quick - don't wait around, just run away! Today, I just feel completely numb and a bit sad. I know it's just a lump of metal and can easily be replaced (more easily than me) - and I've counting my lucky chickens today, I can tell you. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 blinking heck, that's scary. Main thing is you are ok, but i know how gutting losing a vehicle can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Gutted, but glad you're OK Si. Any idea what caused it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I guess that was a shock! Worse yet I bet the pub was shut when you got there. Glad you are OK. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Sorry to hear that Si and we were only talking of insurance when we were at the pub. Left the pub a bit after you and Chris said i could have convoyed back with you wish i had now as could have tried to offer assistance but doubt my fire extinguisher would let out more than a fart either. I must have come back a different way as didnt see anything. I guess the LPG tank and safety valves did their job and it didnt explode. Soryy for your loss Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Hell Si, thats terrible. Whilst it may only be "A lump of metal" its YOUR lump of metal that you have put a load of blood sweats tears ideas and effort into, - I can only think how I would feel if this was mine Funnily enough I was working on the 90 today and thinking how my extingusher was near 12 years old, I think I will be making a call Monday Really really feel for you mate, insurance can't replace everything, that 90 was sort of part of you Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Sorry to hear that Si, you must be gutted. don't know what else to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 That's a real shame Si - I know you put a lot of work into building it. At least you are ok, and that's the most important thing. Hope you are going to replace it?? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Sorry to hear that Si, you have put so much into that vehicle and some of the ideas were amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Bloody Hell! Glad you're ok though. Jos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Sorry to hear that you have lost your 90. Any ideas as to what caused the fire? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Blimey ! Good job you got out when you did Si. At least you're Ok and while you may be saddened by the loss of your Landy you can cheer yourself with thoughts of a new project motor. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 As others have said, just glad your ok. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Bad luck Si. Glad that you are ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Bu99er that's bad luck, I really feel for you Si. Don't have much but if there's anything spare in the garage of use to you in putting another back on the road you're welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 really feel for you Si, was there any really irreplaceable experimental stuff on there? hope you aren't too shocked this morning. it's not much of a silver lining but maybe it will give you some money just to get your next project finished- or would you buy another 90? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glue Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Bummer! Sorry to hear the sad news of any one's truck dying. At least you're still here to tell us what happened. Glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 A sad loss Si………………… sometimes they are just like an old friend …………..and you will probably morn the passing............ Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSG Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 What a bummer. At least you're ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 glad you are ok Simon , that caught really quick, hope you can sort out another LR & all the insurance deals are hassle-free. Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Si, totally gobsmacked, !! real sorry to hear the bad news Just thinking of the months of work, trying out new bits on her, you have spent, as said, is only metal, but did have a load of blood sweat and tears !! Glad you spotted it, and got out OK, any idea what the cause was ?? Was only joking about booking the AA for Fleet services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 gald your all right Si, i am taking it that it was the yellow 90 and not the SV? i couldnt quite tell from the video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Awful news, really upsetting I bet. Main thing is that you're alright. It's no consolation I know, but think of the insurance money and what you will replace it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Terrible news Si, you are ok thats the main thing to focus on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Gutted Si but at least you walked away from it without a scratch which is the main thing.Pip says keep your chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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