warning: every car guys worst night mare

Man o life! that blows, a couple of guys around here had shop fires in the past also, one guy had a car on a lift and it got so hot the lift collapsed on the car, the other one took 4 street rods with it, but they were only more common cars! nothing like the priceless stuff that was in that shop, i couldnt tell what they were, but i could tell some were aluminum, oh man.

 

Terrible Terrible news...

I'm sad to hear it.

 

Oh that sucks. Those photos are painful to look at.

Nobody hurt, I hope?

 

The fire happened in the middle of the night.Its a ways from the house.These cars were damn rare.Some Brian and Mark were restorin to concourse.
I just hope Brian and Mark can get good paying jobs till their boss gets it all back together.But they're prolly enjoyin some time off......Shiny

 

So sorry man. Best of luck and lemme' know if there's anything you need.

 

Tragic

 

I'm truly sorry to see what you lost in a matter of hours! I hope the road to recovery is smooth and fast!!!

 

I think this would even make Beavis a little upset. Feel for ya man. Take care.

 

Man, what a tragidy. I can just Imagine thel total devistation of just watching the fire & knowing it's all gone & there's nothing you can do but watch. Sorry for you man.

The same thing happend to a friend of mines showroom in Palmer MA. 25 cars mostly hot rods & customs, automobilia, jukeboxes, etc. & the building, all destroyed.

Billy

 

Jeez, looking at those pics has made me feel sick......that sucks.

 

Man I cant even imagine going through something like that.... I feel for ya man. Good luck and keep your head up. -J.

 

Ok I dont wanna be a jerk about this but is there any 33 grills in the mess you can pick out and sell? I really hate to hear that there were any cars damaged and the pics are very depressing.

bp

 

That's awful.
All that irreplaceable tin, gone!

 

cleanin that place up is a huge mess.
siftin through soakin wet ash tryin to save or find what ever we can salvage...fuck
hey, sorry for the depressing post. the last thing i want to do is depress the hamb. all im saying is be carefull with what you do,, wiring, grinding, welding, chemicals etc. its worth it to be cautious by going the extra step to prevent what ever may or may not happen. once its gone your are left with a huge mess,,, burnt cars, car owners, cleanup, mental health, insurance, investigations, law suits etc
obituaries....
'34 lagonda m45 tourer triumph tr3
'34 lagonda m45 racer '93 porsche rs america
'52 daimler green goddess '36 lagonda bodied packard
'38 packard super 8 '49 A90 austin atlantic
'40 cadillac '66 mgbgt
'67 rustang conv. '65 mgb
'63 austin healy 3000
survivors...
the car i hated the most that shouldve burnt '68 morgan +4,
rolling chasis for '49 mgtc
thanks you guys for all you support.
brian

 

Those photos bring back some awful memories for me. I lost a beautiful 47 Chevy convert to a shop fire a few years ago. Lighting hit the building and burned to the ground, 11 high dollar rides inside including 2 drag cars, a 1911 electric car and a couple of vintage motorcyles. 5 business in a row were completely destroyed. It was a huge, very hot fire, nothing was salavagable. I feel your pain, even though neither of the shops were owned by us, it still effects you deeply, and will for years.

I am truely sorry to hear the news

This is a good time to take the opportunity to mention that everyone should check their insurance policies and make sure they are not only up to date, but have the coverages that you think they have. Not only for your hot rods but your homes and garages as well. Do you realize that if your hot rod inside your garage is not insured and your garage burns down, that the cars inside are NOT covered under your homeowners. Only vehicles used to maintain your property such as tractors and stuff are insured under homeowners. You need to have insurance on your cars seperatly, even if they are projects, if you want them covered in case of loss.

 

I can't add anything to what's already been said-other than to add my condolences. I know they are only cars, but shit most of those cars consumed by the fire will never be seen by anyone ever again. And that is really sad! I am especially saddened by the passing of another Packard. In my opinion, the best car ever produced in America (I'm not considering the Duesenberg which is the best car ever produced anywhere in the workld!). Very big bummer!!!