[DeTomaso] Car Fire

Curt Hall cuvee at sbcglobal.net
Sat May 22 22:38:19 EDT 2010


To All...
 
Well today started out to be a good day! Nice Sat. afternoon a little breeze blowing not a big deal. Had plans to meet up with a fellow Pantera owner for some Pantera time. Headed out about 10 am. So far so good, after about 20 mins. I started to smell gas, this ain't good, I need to pull over and see whats up, with that thought BOOM the car caught fire inches from the back of my head!!! Got the car stopped, (not going very fast) I was able to jump out with my fire extinguisher and with the help of a passer by and a second extinguisher get the fire out! All before the Fire Dept. showed up! At this point not sure what happened? But I can tell you that the bulk head doesn't keep the fire out of the passenger compartment for very long! All this took place in what seemed to be about 20/30 sec.?
I'm sure it will be repaired as good as it was or better in time.
 
So, all of you traveling to Reno in a couple of weeks, PLEASE take some time and check your car for your safety!!! 
 
I thank the Lord for keeping me safe today, It sure could have been worse! 
 
Once again, check your car for your safety.
Curt 
 
    


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