Very close to being on fire
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Meldrim Georgia
Very close to being on fire
This is where I had my car installing the new 700r4 transmission.
I was work today when I got a phone call about 9 o'clock this morning.
I was told I needed to get to my car. And then I was told the shop was on fire. Thats where im allowed to work on it. When I arrived this is what I found.
This is the shop before the fire about 6 months ago.
This is it on fire.
And here's my car. We pushed it to where its at now. It was back by the building about 3 foot from the side of it.
This is the damage to it.
The windows leak a little bit so I had a blue tarp covering it. And it melted.
My car can be fixed. The people that own the shop lost a great deal of stuff. Thank God no one was hurt.
I was work today when I got a phone call about 9 o'clock this morning.
I was told I needed to get to my car. And then I was told the shop was on fire. Thats where im allowed to work on it. When I arrived this is what I found.
This is the shop before the fire about 6 months ago.
This is it on fire.
And here's my car. We pushed it to where its at now. It was back by the building about 3 foot from the side of it.
This is the damage to it.
The windows leak a little bit so I had a blue tarp covering it. And it melted.
My car can be fixed. The people that own the shop lost a great deal of stuff. Thank God no one was hurt.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Warrenton VA
WOW! From the looks of your pictures, the only real body damage is the melted rear fender. Besides the tarp melt, the body looks to be ok. Hope the rest of the damage doesn't go past any of the visible paint damage. Thank god/luck/response time you were able to get the car out of oblivions's way.
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Meldrim Georgia
WOW! From the looks of your pictures, the only real body damage is the melted rear fender. Besides the tarp melt, the body looks to be ok. Hope the rest of the damage doesn't go past any of the visible paint damage. Thank god/luck/response time you were able to get the car out of oblivions's way.
And three of them help me push it out of the way.They didn't know it didn't have a drive shaft in it and you can just push it.They were a great bunch of guys.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Catoosa Okla
I simply cant believe we are not looking a melted pile Corvette. The Corvette Gods were looking out for your car bro. That is VERY fixable! What started the fire?
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That reminds me of my paranoid thoughts when my cars are in mid restoration and I couldn't at least roll them out of a garage in time of need. Had that happen to a friends Vette. His garage started on fire and all he could do is watch it burn because it was on stands with no suspension under it. I always try to keep them movable as much as I can for that very reason.
Wife say's I think more about the Vettes than I would her in a crisis situation. Had to ponder that thought for a nano-second. Still got hit.
Terry
Wife say's I think more about the Vettes than I would her in a crisis situation. Had to ponder that thought for a nano-second. Still got hit.
Terry
Melting Slicks
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From: Spring Park MN
I'm glad your car escaped death by fire!
Fires are the worst! Just imagine your home burning down and losing everything you own including your family history in photos, heirlooms, cars, etc...
Fires are the worst! Just imagine your home burning down and losing everything you own including your family history in photos, heirlooms, cars, etc...
Terrorizing Orange Cones
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Northern CO
That was close. Too close and thanks to the FD for helping to save the car.
Real shame for the shop owner also. I can't even imagine what they are looking at, for their next step.
Good luck to all involved and keep those first responders in mind. Most are angels in the community.
Real shame for the shop owner also. I can't even imagine what they are looking at, for their next step.
Good luck to all involved and keep those first responders in mind. Most are angels in the community.