drdick
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The building is structurally unsound and has to be demolished ASAP. This is standing in the doorway of the unit adjacent looking across into ours which is as close as the fire brigade would allow:  You can see Lard's VW bus in front of which is my Mustang (yes really) for which I am currently looking at a pile of receipts that total about £18k. The pile of receipts is all I have left for that money...... Unfortunately someone was also seriously injured in this fire (not one of us) so, whilst this is devastating, it could have been worse. |
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Last Edit: Aug 9, 2013 18:03:13 GMT by drdick
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stevek
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Oh no! That's an actual worst nightmare scenario. I too was inspired by the work going into the Sunbeam and to loose it after so much work must be devastating. Not to mention all the tools and the other guys cars. I really sympathise with all you guys affected.
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Sorry to hear about this. Truly a nightmare of epic proportions. Hope the guy who got hurt is on the mend.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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That is the saddest thing I have seen. Gutted for you.
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sweaty palms slip off joystick
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gt
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so sorry guys that's terrible news  |
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jayvoa
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That just makes me feel sick to read... I'm sorry for everybody involved. I hope the person who was injured turns out ok and any insurance you can claim comes through at least.
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That's totaly devasting. For every one involved with the loss of vehicles, tools etc I cannot imagine how you feel. The more compelling part is that the fire did not sart in you unit, but you have suffered a major loss both in expenditure and time spent work on your projects.
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I rarely post on the forum but have followed the dedication and achievement in rescuing this Sunbeam closely, and as others have said it was one of the reasons I joined the forum. I am lost for words at the loss for all involved, these are really sad times.
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
avatar by volksangyl
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thanks for all your support guys - it helps a bit (a lot really  ) not really able to put into words how I feel about this, was working miles away when I got the call and am still flat out until sunday (snuck away to post - hope my boss isn't watching  ) camping with partner and daughter sunday+monday which is more important than some melty stuff (camping gear - top left rack  ) so will try to put up a more comprehensive sob story on tuesday. I will try to find a decent camera as well (fuji - right hand side of pillar drill I think  ) until then I will go back to annoying my collegues by randomly muttering obcenities under my breath and naming another thing I will never see again  ps cheers Dez for the call - you cheered me up significantly  onward and upwards (but I might take out travel insurance this time  ) oh and some tesco value mobile phone pics :   my previa is still happy lol  |
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Last Edit: Aug 9, 2013 20:39:47 GMT by hairymel
whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
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Dunno what to say, probably the saddest sight I've ever seen on Retro-Rides. Just awful. Sympathies go out to all concerned. |
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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There's little anyone can say to help with this. I know how I'd feel if I were in your shoes, and it would probably involve being physically sick! Even more so that it wasn't even started in your unit  Truely gutted for all concerned |
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Oh no, I've only just seen this!
Absolutely gutted for all those involved. I hope the injured person recovers ok too.
Don't know what else to say, just so sorry to you all.
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Steve
Posted a lot
Making progress in small, easy to handle chunks of awesome
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So sorry for you chaps I hope to god I never have to face a sight similar to this and cant possibly imagine what you guys are feeling right now |
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Horrible! Nightmare scenario. A really cruel thing to happen, hope you can keep your mojo somehow.
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omega
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why don't we set up a fund to help these guys?
ive never met any of them but feel there pain
I havnt much money but would be happy to start it off with a tenner
so come on guys and girls there must be someone out there in rr land that could set it up
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why don't we set up a fund to help these guys? ive never met any of them but feel there pain I havnt much money but would be happy to start it off with a tenner so come on guys and girls there must be someone out there in rr land that could set it up Good plan - and possibly a "tool donation" at events?? |
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eternaloptimist
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Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Aug 10, 2013 10:15:50 GMT
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So frustrating. Really feel for you Mel. So much time put into a really inspiring project.
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toreno
Part of things
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Aug 10, 2013 17:16:31 GMT
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why don't we set up a fund to help these guys? ive never met any of them but feel there pain I havnt much money but would be happy to start it off with a tenner so come on guys and girls there must be someone out there in rr land that could set it up i also would be able to find a spare few quid anyone know how to set up a (kick starter )would be awesome to raise some cash and get these guys some new cars even if they are projects |
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Aug 10, 2013 17:52:26 GMT
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Absolutely gutted for all you guys. I'm up for donating a few quid to the fund too. Leigh. |
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Aug 10, 2013 18:01:54 GMT
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I'll happily chuck a few quid towards this.
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'77 Vauxhall Cavalier coupe 1.9 GLS - the long term project
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