Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Glad to hear you're fine, that's the main thing. Really gutted for you though as I know first hand what its like to lose a car you cherish to fire, and its not nice. Console yourself with the thought that it can all be replaced and improved on with the MK II inventions on the replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks everyone! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks everyone!Si oooops No one cared about the poor tarmac though did they Hope the insurance people dont **** you around too much Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Your a lucky man to excape from that. The truck can be replaced, people can't. Was there anything salvagable from the wreck ? I best bin the two powder extinguishers in my landy. What should i replace them with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Crikey! glad yer OK though. was it an electrical fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I'm glad you are ok buddy. A good fire extinguisher is now the priority list on the rebuild. Will be fitting forward facing rear seat for my 6 year old son and I can't even begin to imagine if the same thing were to happen....... Once again glad you are ok. Most sincere regards Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Your a lucky man to excape from that. The truck can be replaced, people can't. Was there anything salvagable from the wreck ? I best bin the two powder extinguishers in my landy. What should i replace them with ? Dave No need to throw them away. Just tip them upside down and shake about till you feel all the powder move about. Needs to be done on a regular basis though. Any vibration will settle the powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Si, glad you are ok, quite a shock so see what happened. When can we expect to see the X tinguisher on the market! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 When can we expect to see the X tinguisher on the market! Cruel but almost funny Just glad no one was injured. At the end of the day metal can be replaced, a human life can't be. Good Luck in getting it sorted mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projectblue Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Si, glad you are ok, quite a shock so see what happened.When can we expect to see the X tinguisher on the market! John Si - bummer. Just goes to show how fast they can go up. Even if you got the powder to work, there is a good chance that it wouldn't put it out anyway. Sometimes fires are just too well advanced. General rule of thumb, if the fire is physically bigger than the extinguisher, it will struggle. I like the way everyone just drove past, did no one stop and check you were ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 On the bright side... time for a new project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 You must be gutted Si, like losing and old friend, but the main this is you're ok and are still with us and able to build bigger and better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Crikey!!! I came down the A281 on my way home and came across the fire engines etc and figured there had been an accident - there have been two or three at that exact spot in the past few months. I am utterly gobsmacked to find out it was your truck! I hope the insurance gets close to the value of the kit on the truck let alone the hours you have put into it... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Si Not sure what to say. Absolutely gutted for you. I've never lost a vehicle like that. After we watched the vid clip it hard to say any thing that doesn't sound to condescending. Hopefully you can now buy/build a new truck and tweak all the ideas mods that were on the old 1. At least it wasn't the SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pux Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 OMG im so sorry that this has happend glad your ok and soon you will be starting a new project i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Sorry about the 90 but glad to hear you are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Simon have just heard the news its not worth much but you have my sympathy, you are a lovely man. Mandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thats terrible, poor 90 - but as others have said main thing is you got out ok. Can i recommend everyone carries a fire extinguisher (i know simonr did, but it didnt work!) - I have 2 of these http://peterlloydrallying.co.uk/product_in...4cfce0ed8d40a7a which are excellent value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 :( :( :( :( :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 That is a sad day simon. Hope you get a replacement soon. daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istruggle2gate11 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Very Sad Si, hope the insurance company play ball. Look for a silver lining!! Did the X-brake caliper and disk survive? Potential Marketing there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Bloody hell Si - that's all I can say. Looking at what went wrong and how quickly it can get bigger, I won't be buying a new extinguisher - I'll be checking every heavy cable in the car and P-clipping them so they can't rub or chafe. Better to prevent the fire than put it out... Best of luck with the insurers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlands Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Hi, Am new here. (call me Darrin or Daz or badlands or xxxx) Sorry to see/hear about your 90, I have been there and had the t shirt burned. Look forward to your next one ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Wow.. Sorry to hear/see the news Si... Glad to hear you were ok. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 OMG im so sorry that this has happend glad your ok and soon you will be starting a new project i hope I have a project on the way - just have to crack on with it a bit now! I have a feeling the cause was the exhaust setting fire to leaves & stuff from off-roading, possibly with some help from oil & grease - then setting fire to a fuel line. The fire definitely started underneath between the chassis rails - so that's all I can think it could be. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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