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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: Dartman928]
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11/29/08 03:19 AM
11/29/08 03:19 AM
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Dearborn Hts, MI
Sledge_57
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Man that gave me a sick feeling when I saw the pics  You say the fire dept put it out, were they on hand where you were, or did you have to wait for them? As bad as it looks it still seems like they were there pretty quick. Nice job by them. Doesn't take fire long to eat a car. Glad you're ok and not giving up.
Doug
1967 "Pedal Car" 500" low deck , TF 727, 4.30 Locker
Best to Date: 11.67 @ 114.9 1.64 60ft
"Kids in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause kids..."
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
#158396
11/29/08 03:35 AM
11/29/08 03:35 AM
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Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
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Man that sucks....Hopefully it is as you say and not as bad as it looks. Keep your chin up and be thankful it was not worse and no one got hurt..
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: smokinwoody]
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11/29/08 07:23 AM
11/29/08 07:23 AM
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Long Island, NY
Cudafied
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couldnt believe what I saw..
sorry that happened to you..like you said its a learning curve...a hard one..
anyone else would call it quits..but after reading all you have been thru and had done I know you'll have it back running in no time 
 Glad nobody got hurt.
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: blown572dart]
#158399
11/29/08 07:25 AM
11/29/08 07:25 AM
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Wow so sorry, I always said, I don't get attached to my race parts because they can be gone in just a few seconds. Remember me telling you about my fire and how it burned everything off the back of my dragster?? Now you know what I meant.  I have a good Taylor blanklet for your blower if your interested, I'll sell cheap. So sorry again.  Screw blowers are non forgiving, but you know that now. I bet your'll have some burnt pistons and maybe a torched head or block, but they can be welded up.  Get to work and put it back together!!! 
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: Challenger 1]
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11/29/08 08:46 AM
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qkRick
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You'd be surprised at the number of N.E. Ohio MoParts people that talk up and admire your car while following your build here. As a career firefighter/paramedic I'm with Sunroofgtx and the rest of your MoParts brethren in giving thanks for no injuries. You don't want to see or be a severe burn victim. I know that this incident sucks beyond my comprehension but I always try to realize that any misfortune could be worse. Many years ago we got a call for "car fire". Turned out to be a vintage 'Vette into which owner had invested years of time, money and marital discord. On our arrival car was IN the fully involved garage. Plastic cars burn hot & rapidly so the best we could do was save the house and the neighbors house. Guy lost car, garage, parts, tools and I'm certain part of his soul. In spite of that he knew that he was still better off than the many more unlucky people that didn't get to see the sun come up the next day to try and start over. Hang in there, count your blessings and by all means "get back on the horse"! Inquiring minds are on the edge of their seats waiting for the next chapter. Good Luck
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: 7sec.cuda]
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11/29/08 09:26 AM
11/29/08 09:26 AM
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Michigan
Get-X
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Michigan
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You're ok, that's all that really matters. Does it suck very badly that this happened? Yep, but it's just a car and can be replaced. You can't! Looks a little messy externally, but not the end of the world. We'll have to wait until you tear it down to hear what's shakin' on the inside after lifting the blower. Best of luck to you and hang in there as hopefully that was the last of your bad luck 
'65 Belvedere
'68 GTX
'57 Dodge pickup
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: Get-X]
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11/29/08 09:52 AM
11/29/08 09:52 AM
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Orlando Florida
blown572dart
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I bet your'll have some burnt pistons and maybe a torched head or block, but they can be welded up. Get to work and put it back together!!!
So far everything else looks ok. I am just not up for taking it apart today.I think we will hit it next week.
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Looks a little messy externally, but not the end of the world. We'll have to wait until you tear it down to hear what's shakin' on the inside after lifting the blower.
It's just another setback the way it has been all along.Some things may change but I will wait to decide what to do.I have a few thoughts going through my head,  or just stupid not sure yet.
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: blown572dart]
#158406
11/29/08 10:05 AM
11/29/08 10:05 AM
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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I bet your'll have some burnt pistons and maybe a torched head or block, but they can be welded up. Get to work and put it back together!!!
So far everything else looks ok. I am just not up for taking it apart today.I think we will hit it next week.
It's just another setback the way it has been all along.Some things may change but I will wait to decide what to do.I have a few thoughts going through my head, or just stupid not sure yet.
Like you are saying, think about for a little while.
Anytime we would blow the burst panels we had internal damage also, usally burnt pistons at a minimun. But I was turning the engine higher than you I'm sure. Good luck with it and have fun.
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: RobR]
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11/29/08 11:16 AM
11/29/08 11:16 AM
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Chicago, IL
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Wow, I am totally shocked by those pictures. I was expecting to see burn out pics or something. I'm so sorry about the car, but I'm glad you are OK.
2 kids and a dog
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Re: The Dart burnt up today
[Re: blown572dart]
#158410
11/29/08 11:30 AM
11/29/08 11:30 AM
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Finally a HUSKER again
Moparnut426
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I Live Here
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So I went to take the car to daytona today and ran into a small problem.FIRE
Hate to see that, Do ya have any idea what happened other than the obvious fire???
At least it didnt burn all the way down.
 
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, I didn't bring my laptop home for T-Day and just popped on Mamma's to see what's new....Didn't expect this though...very sorry to hear buddy....I'm speechless 
