pictures say it all :( "destruction"

[schultzie]

haha i already looked... but i want airbags so i have to allow for everything... i want to have a show type car... with out the stereo and airbags in the car it is insured for 40k

[1LOUDXFUTE]

aw damn, i feel your pain shultzie, she was a beauty. Hope it all gets sorted smoothly for you ASAP.

Ryan

[GTpilot]

Holy S... man that sucks. Was just thinking the other day I have not seen you getting around for a while, guess I wont now.
Anything I can do mate, give me a yell.

[schultzie]

yeah i bought myself a hilux for work so i wouldn't destroy the Ute driving it on to building sites.

but as it would seem the car did that it self.

im hating this limbo poo not knowing what is going on.

[GUTLES]

Thats an image none of us ever want to see, especially to modified cars :(

Did ya wake up & see it happening or smell fire?

We're the Airbags in the front yet?

[schultzie]

was sitting down having breakfast before i was going to work and i looked out the window and seen what i thought was fog and i got up to investigate and there was smoke pouring out my shed.

Front bags were not in yet but everything for them was in. just spent a load of coin just in the bag setup alone

[GTpilot]

Lucky you caught it when you did, before the whole shed went up.

[alter_EGOXR]

was it the original factory battery? because if i was you, i would try to make them pay for the damages...its like the dell laptop batteries exploding..that isnt safe at all..well at least your okay and noone got hurt...but it was a hot looking ride...wish you all the best!

[MO]

Originally Posted by hemank

was it the original factory battery? because if i was you, i would try to make them pay for the damages...its like the dell laptop batteries exploding..that isnt safe at all..well at least your okay and noone got hurt...but it was a hot looking ride...wish you all the best!

With all the AV gear being powered off the battery....forget that idea.
More than likely there has been a short circuit or overload of some sort.

[schultzie]

all the av gear runs off a 2nd battery, in a dual battery setup and there would of been no current draw, car had been stored for 3 days since i last touched it.

[alter_EGOXR]

Originally Posted by MO

With all the AV gear being powered off the battery....forget that idea.
More than likely there has been a short circuit or overload of some sort.

but surely it wont short curcuit or overload, when none of that equipment is in use..different story if he had them running, but the fact that he hasnt started the car for 3days, theres gotta be something wrong with that battery..

[MO]

@ schultzie and hemank,didn't know about 2nd battery or that car had sat for 3days. Very strange,anyway still think short or overload of some sort,what brand of battery is it? Has there been other events like this with that battery?
Even though the car had sat for so long there is still some electrical bits that draw power could one of them been the reason or could there have been some problem with that terminal and the wiring on it.
Just thinking out loud guys,its got me really curious.
The joy of being a retired firie....'why did that fire start?'

[ford_maiden]

thats terrible sorry to see it

[Julza]

schultzie, gotta say i'm lost for words mate, really honestly feel for you mate. had a beautiful ute there, hope the insurance etc all goes through quickly and smoothly for you!

cheers,
Julza

[smally289]

I cant even see a ute in the first 2 pics.
Sad to see a nice car end up like this. Any evidence of rats in your shed at all?

[schultzie]

nah nothing at all

[Fordman]

HLC how on Earth did that happen? bloody vandals i guess.

And badluck with the ute mate it's shattering even for me to see those pics, all the best with insurance and stuff.

[FreddyDUZ747]

looking at the last pic again,were you giving a hint as to what might be the cause?

Battery is all good because lights work or is that the flash.

Not after info,sorry if i came across nosy.

[GavL]

Geez mate! What a horrible start to the day :(.

It truely sucks to see that happen to your car especially knowing how much time and effort you put into it. Hopefully you'll have some answers soon and some sort of news of what comes next.

[ebxr8240]

I just hope ALL add on circuits are fused or have circuit breakers...
Hope you don't have any claim issues..

[XR6_661]

I'd be counting your lucky stars that you got to it and the shed didn't burn as well.

Bad luck either way, hope it gets sorted dude

[ANGEL#3]

schultzie all best in a speedy recovery to stepping back into your old car or a new one. Good luck hey.

[jaydee]

Bad luck mate, at least you still have the babe in the white mini skirt.
You still have the babe in the white mini skirt don't you?

[Scott]

Originally Posted by jaydee

Bad luck mate, at least you still have the babe in the white mini skirt.
You still have the babe in the white mini skirt don't you?

Ahh, finally someone else asked :evil3:

[schultzie]

no but i still have the girl in my display picture... car goes some time this morning.... then to await the final verdict

[ltd]

That's a horrible picture mate, so sorry to see such a beautiful ute end up this way. I hope it all goes well for you with the insurance.

[Sam_Boss260]

white mini skirt??? where !??

[LOW12S]

Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260

white mini skirt??? where !??

first pic in first post

[Pearly]

Just saw this thread. Sorry about your ute Justin.

Best of luck with the insurance.

[AC/DC]

Bummer, , , that aint going to buff out !