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Post by enigmas on Aug 23, 2009 12:21:32 GMT
I was unsure where I should post this, but thought it may be of interest, as these types of situations do occur without warning and can be quite character building to say the least.
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Post by Warwick on Aug 23, 2009 12:50:07 GMT
The Rover was lucky Vince, but the MG is much worse than I imagined from the earlier photos. You were lucky that those paint cans, jerrycan and oil drums didn't get involved.
It must be difficult to know where to begin. Good luck.
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Post by miguel on Aug 23, 2009 13:05:38 GMT
Thats horrible Vince. Hope you get those beautifull cars operational soon. A lot of work in MG, though. How did you put the fire out, no signs of water...
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Post by enigmas on Aug 23, 2009 14:20:40 GMT
I didn't Miguel, I was at a wedding in another state of Australia. My neighbours and some good samaritans assisted and also called the fire brigade in the nick of time to save the house. I've spent the best part of a week cleaning up and dealing with all the authorities involved.
The MG under the bonnet is perfect as is the boot interior where the battery resides. Since it has tasted Lucifer it will take a new form. I aim to coupe it, tilt the windscreen back a bit and chop the roof for a racier look. I'll weld in a sunroof if I can find a suitable donor at the wreckers. It will be painted a canary yellow and have a few custom features added to the body. The rear wheel survived virtually unscathed.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Aug 23, 2009 15:36:47 GMT
Bad luck it could have worse - know what caused it yet?
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Post by Smallfry on Aug 23, 2009 22:41:10 GMT
Its a tragedy Vince. But look on the bright side, at least its got rid of them motorcycles for you (I hate motorcycles).
Seriously though, it might be a good thing that you were not there. Like probably most of us would, you could have done something really stupid attempting to save something and not be here today just being pi**ed off !
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Post by Paul - P5B Coupe on Aug 24, 2009 6:32:14 GMT
Saddened to see the damage caused by the fire Vince. I guess a small blessing is that the Magnette is not damaged beyond your capacity to fix - and now it will be a coupe! Thankfully, the P5B looks to have come through relatively unscathed apart from a bit of a singe. As Smallfry says - maybe it was a good thing you weren't at home.
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Post by Warwick on Aug 24, 2009 12:03:56 GMT
Have you noticed the way the board tries to tailor the ads at the top to match the topics being discussed. Usually gets it completely wrong.
Burnt Offerings has attracted various religious ads.
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Post by enigmas on Aug 24, 2009 12:54:45 GMT
Thanks for sentiments guys, I appreciate it. This type of experience really is character building. If the truth be known I still have the things that matter most to me and they are comprised of flesh and blood. ~ Vince
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Aug 24, 2009 17:32:40 GMT
What a "B****y" shame Vince but as you say it could have been worse if it hadn't been for your neighbours! and the family is safe thats the main thing All the very best.
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Post by glennr on Aug 26, 2009 15:04:13 GMT
Yep, sorry to hear of your misfortune Vince You seem the type to look on the positive side. Hopefully the insurance will pay out? It's amazing how fire can get a hold. I was working on the Rover last summer and could smell burning plastic. I thought nothing more of it. I went indoors and within 3-4 minutes the house three doors down was on fire. The wheelie bin was on fire and so was their car, the double glazing was popping and their front porch roof was alight. Luckily my neighbour and I filled buckets of water and put the fire out as the owners were not in at the time. Turned out it was a cigarette that had not been put out properly before being discarded in the bin They always had a ciggie ** outside the house as not to fill the house with cigarette smoke . That's irony at it's best. ** I can't write fag as it seems it may be an insult ;D
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Post by enigmas on Dec 23, 2009 12:14:01 GMT
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Post by glennr on Dec 23, 2009 14:10:43 GMT
;)Good to see things getting better.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2009 7:43:26 GMT
Sorry to see this!
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Post by enigmas on Jan 15, 2010 11:31:05 GMT
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Post by David on Jan 15, 2010 12:00:10 GMT
That is looking excellent. Well done
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Post by glennr on Jan 15, 2010 13:31:06 GMT
The same here. Well done.
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Post by enigmas on Jan 28, 2010 11:10:56 GMT
I thought I'd post a progress pic of my Vrod. From this... to this... (Looks a bit like a flat-tracker)
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Post by David on Jan 28, 2010 14:39:01 GMT
You should feel proud - that is one 'Phoenix'
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Post by glennr on Jan 28, 2010 15:34:00 GMT
An article on this subject will appear in the June edition of Take Five.
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Post by enigmas on May 2, 2010 6:42:36 GMT
Well guys, I've finally finished rebuilding my burnt VROD. Here is a link to the last page (look near the bottom) which illustrates the results. www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126589&page=3From this point on I can get back to fitting the ventilated discs to the front of my P5 Rover when I was shockingly interrupted. ~ Vince
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on May 2, 2010 9:01:12 GMT
A credit to you well done
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Post by glennr on May 2, 2010 17:46:37 GMT
Yep, a great job. Well done sir.
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Post by enigmas on May 2, 2010 22:38:04 GMT
Thanks guys, I'm just glad its done. I know more about these bikes now than I ever wanted to know!
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