Timmyb Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 My brother had a bit of a mishap this morning. He has had on going flux capacitor issues and looks like it finally let go. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 In all seriousness, he is safe and all I've heard was it was an electrical issue. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Whew! Now that's a fire! Glad he made it out of there alright,Timmy! Now comes the fun part-dealing with the insurance company. Wish him the best. Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 bugger me not a lot of steel there by the looks of it I have never had this happen or anything close to it happen I feel thats more good luck than good planning Yes Insurance companies can be a bigger problem than what actually happens good luck with it all Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 WoW! That is not good. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Sorry to see this!! Ugh. Looks like someones train ain't get'n there new wheels this week. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Glad he is OK. It's tough right now, but when it is all said and done my bet is he will say he's glad it burned up completely so the insurance company didn't try to force him to fix it. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Sorry it happened to him. Hope all goes well for him. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcrafty1 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Sorry that had to happen but......If he's alright, which it sounds like he is. I agree with whoever it was that said he is better off with total destruction than partial. He can be in a new truck in a few days. ...as opposed to waiting months just to own a mechanics nightmare. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Paul, yeah mostly aluminium and fibreglass. Not much left after they burn out. You guys are dead right, certainly best it was completely destroyed. The back half of the truck looks untouched, even the fuel tanks survived. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-368893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcrafty1 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 That's not a pretty picture. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-369081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Interesting the way aluminum cabs burn/melt yet the rubber tire 3 ft away is like new. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-369094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Quote Interesting the way aluminum cabs burn/melt yet the rubber tire 3 ft away is like new. The fuel tank was obviously full. It takes a huge amount of heat to get a full tank to burn or even vent out. The tank acted as a fire break to keep the heat from the rear tires. Based on the first pictures I'd say either the left fuel tanks, or the fuel delivery system, failed which resulted in the ground fire you see. Also note that there is almost no interior fire in the first picture. Just a swag, but I'd want to look at the left fuel tank mounts, fuel delivery system or check to see if an object impaled the tank or struck the fuel delivery system. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-369098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 During the Falklands war the British had aluminium navy ships and they learnt although they are very light and dont rust they do burn very quickly ???? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Sheffield_(D80) Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-369099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) It's always tough to go thru however he got out with out injury. Trucks and trailers can be replaced!! Edited May 6, 2017 by Marcel67 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-369126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 that sucks....best of luck to him.....hopefully back on the road soon....with another rig...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49702-oh-no/#findComment-369743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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