Well the day started out ok...but then....

So, its a beautiful day here in New England and I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a ride in the old 38 Plymouth Coupe. I headed out through the back roads enjoying myself to the fullest. Car was running great, life is good. So I thought. A couple of times I heard a noise coming from the clutch. The car kept riding along now problem so I decided to head home; it had been about 45 minutes into the ride. I get on highway 195W and right before my exit ((now about an hour into the ride) all hell breaks loose, including my right rear wheel; it had come completely off the car dropped to the ground, mind you I was going about 55 MPH, the poly tank dragged on the ground and within 1 second the car was on fire and I was in it frantically trying to pull it over. Got it to a stop and struggled to get the seat belt off all the while I can see the flames in my sife view mirror growing. Finally got the belt off and got out of the car just in time to snap a picture. Called 911 and they sent the fire department. By the time they got there the whole car was engulfed with fire. I feel like crying right now. Good thing I have insurance.

Paul

 

At least no one was hurt, cars can be replaced.

 

what a heart breaker ......... sorry bro

 

Sorry about your loss. That was a nice looking Plymouth.

 

My heart just sank hope the loss will have a happier side in the future. Rob

 

Thanks Jay Ess! Edited.
Paul

 

What a bummer ....great looking car, sorry for the outcome!

 

Wow! That must have been scary as hell! Sorry about the loss of the car, looked like a nice ride in the pre-fire stage.

 

holy ****! glad you are ok, sorry about your car...

 

Paul, sorry for the loss, glad you are OK!

 

I am SO glad you are OK though. Sux to see it. It is like having a kid die.

 

Thats a drag! Glad no one was hurt.

 

Good god, that ****s! glad you got out OK, that is some scary stuff!

 

Paul, I am glad you are ok but the pictures made me sad

 

Wow. You're lucky to have lived to tell the tale. When your knees stop shaking and your thoughts settle, you can have some fun shopping for another car to replace it. Cars CAN be replaced, sounds cheesy but you're more important.

Glad you're OK.

Brian

 

Damn that ****s! Atleast you got out safe. I hope everything works out in your favor with the insurance.

 

Damn and here I thought I had a bad morning. Glad no one was hurt.

 

glad to hear you are ok, I say buy it back and rebuild it

 

wow, sorry for your loss..................john

 

BEAUTIFUL car, glad your O.K., terrible what happened.

 

nashrodman, sorry for your loss, glad you are OK. I'm guessing that will be your last poly tank.

Hope you'll be on the road soon.

......................Jack

 

My son had the same thing happen to an OT car last fall...fire is a scary thing and it happens so fast all you can do is bail....glad to hear you're ok...the car can be replaced/rebuilt.

 

thats not a good way to start any day,sorry for your loss. glad your OK

 

Damn, that was a hairy ride. Good to hear that you're OK.

On the brighter side, that will buff out!

 

As has been said, the car's replaceable, you are not. Glad you're ok, sorry about the Plymouth though.

 

good news is your ok. there is always another car.

 

Dude! you got out of the car! That is all that matters. I know it ****s....but as you said, at least you have insurance. I'm sorry about the car.

 

Metal's easier to fix than flesh. Bummer about the car, but at least you're ok!

 

Wow! What a ride! Glad you're OK. Are you going to rebuild or get another?
That car looked nice.

 

GUYS THAT IS WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON CARS ALL MY LIFE AND THERE IS ROOM FOR THAT EXTINGUISHER ALL THE TIME. GET A GOOD ONE ABC THAT COVERS ALL BASES SORRY ABOUT THE CAR I HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT AT LEAST YOUR OK MAN YOU CANNOT BUY ARMS LEGS EYES ET CETERA AT YOU LOCAL WALLGREENS. Knuck From Indiana.