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Stevo427 · 09-07-2011, 11:23 PM

Hello everyone. Well my truck caught on fire this weekend ( What a great way to spend labor day weekend right) I I loved this truck

. My insurance company wanted to just take the car to a salvage yard and I was like **** that. I have way to of an attachment to just let her go like that so its in my driveway getting prepped up for a restore. But yeah. Heres the pics.
Heres my baby before the fire

Heres the fire

Before

After

Everything points to a fuel leak. Especially the long trail of gas behind the truck . Right now she's sitting in my driveway with all the interior ripped out as I'm going to restore her. I'm planning on throwing in an LS1 ( I've read up a lot on it) and anyone who has any helpful tips for me or anything regarding that feel welcome to chime in. I was thinking of throwing in the LS1 out of a GTO if that isn't to bad of an Idea? Whats the big difference between the GTO version versus the Corvette one? Engine in the truck was cammed with some other work done to it. Only had 40k miles also. It was fun but I want the added benefits of a newer engine

DJMAN · 09-07-2011, 11:32 PM

WOW..... Good luck with the rebuild.

ETsC10 · 09-07-2011, 11:38 PM

Stevo427, I am so sorry this has happened to your truck. Very sad.
We usually start with a big "welcome to the board" but, considering
the tragic first post...so sorry we had to meet this way.

It sure looks like you know your way around these trucks and I admire
your calm, all things considered. Very nice truck, even after the fire.

Thanks for your post and I hope we can be of great help in
your reserection of that beauty.

PS: We have a special place on the board for the LS enthusiasts HERE
so you should find yourself in good company with many answers.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-07-2011, 11:38 PM

DANG!

Where is cdowns........

What kind of fuel line did you use, just curious..

jtj143 · 09-07-2011, 11:40 PM

I feel your pain Stevo, I had an '85 K10 burn up about 15 years ago...sold it for parts. Good luck with your rebuild! This is like a 'do over' - now you get to do all the things you wish you'd done!

BMERDOC · 09-07-2011, 11:46 PM

Dang, sorry for your luck!! Makes me wanna double check everything on mine now. Outta the fire comes the Phoenix!!

Stevo427 · 09-07-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtj143

I feel your pain Stevo, I had an '85 K10 burn up about 15 years ago...sold it for parts. Good luck with your rebuild! This is like a 'do over' - now you get to do all the things you wish you'd done!

Thanks guys..and that's exactly the way I see it. Sucks it had to happen this way but at least no one got hurt and the truck is back at home.

heeroyue2002 · 09-08-2011, 12:13 AM

did u have a rubber fuel hose

stealthy '69 · 09-08-2011, 12:53 AM

No words can describe the tragedy that has happened. Thankfully it's only a flesh wound and a good doctor can fix her up in no time. Keep us posted on the progress.

Stevo427 · 09-08-2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

did u have a rubber fuel hose

Yeah I did..I know that was the cause

ETsC10 · 09-08-2011, 03:26 AM

No need to beat yourself up.
Past is past, everyone's safe
and the future is brighter.

Now that you have established a build with that darlin...tell us more of your your plans!!

...and for all of our sanity ... Please post lots of photos as you progress.

.

VA72C10 · 09-08-2011, 04:11 AM

Sorry for the fire but sounds like you have a very positive attitude and it'll be back even better than before!!!

**67cheby** · 09-08-2011, 11:17 AM

cant wait for your progress...good luck

oldblue1968chevy · 09-08-2011, 11:24 AM

where is cdowns this needs to be in his signature

hpurey · 09-08-2011, 12:07 PM

Ouch!!!

Sorry to hear it, hope it goes back together the way you want it.

Keep photos of the progress as I am sure we all would love to see.

Best of luck to ya

Hazen

no moa · 09-08-2011, 12:13 PM

You say fuel tank? Did a line pop off, or did the tank leak? I'm just curious. Good luck on your rebuild. LS1 would be awesome.

Cemetory · 09-24-2011, 10:29 PM

I'm really sorry to hear about your luck, beautiful truck! I'm gettin' pushed around by a flooding issue right now and scared of something similar happening. Good luck with yours.

BMERDOC · 09-24-2011, 10:34 PM

Whats the update on the story?

Danny Bost · 09-25-2011, 09:56 AM

Wow. Sorry about the burn. They aren't that hard to rebuild. Mine has been sitting for 3 years since it burned, but I am finally getting some work done on it. I will follow your build as you go.

09-07-2011, 11:23 PM	#1
Stevo427 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 163	Well. My 68 Caught on fire Hello everyone. Well my truck caught on fire this weekend ( What a great way to spend labor day weekend right) I I loved this truck . My insurance company wanted to just take the car to a salvage yard and I was like **** that. I have way to of an attachment to just let her go like that so its in my driveway getting prepped up for a restore. But yeah. Heres the pics. Heres my baby before the fire Heres the fire Before After Everything points to a fuel leak. Especially the long trail of gas behind the truck . Right now she's sitting in my driveway with all the interior ripped out as I'm going to restore her. I'm planning on throwing in an LS1 ( I've read up a lot on it) and anyone who has any helpful tips for me or anything regarding that feel welcome to chime in. I was thinking of throwing in the LS1 out of a GTO if that isn't to bad of an Idea? Whats the big difference between the GTO version versus the Corvette one? Engine in the truck was cammed with some other work done to it. Only had 40k miles also. It was fun but I want the added benefits of a newer engine

09-07-2011, 11:32 PM	#2
DJMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 82	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire WOW..... Good luck with the rebuild.

09-07-2011, 11:38 PM	#3
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire Stevo427, I am so sorry this has happened to your truck. Very sad. We usually start with a big "welcome to the board" but, considering the tragic first post...so sorry we had to meet this way. It sure looks like you know your way around these trucks and I admire your calm, all things considered. Very nice truck, even after the fire. Thanks for your post and I hope we can be of great help in your reserection of that beauty. PS: We have a special place on the board for the LS enthusiasts HERE so you should find yourself in good company with many answers.

09-07-2011, 11:38 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire DANG! Where is cdowns........ What kind of fuel line did you use, just curious.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-07-2011, 11:40 PM	#5
jtj143 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dotsonville, Tennessee Posts: 194	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire I feel your pain Stevo, I had an '85 K10 burn up about 15 years ago...sold it for parts. Good luck with your rebuild! This is like a 'do over' - now you get to do all the things you wish you'd done! __________________ '65 GMC Suburban 4X4, '71 GMC 4X4 LWB - The Yellow Eyed Monster, '86 C10 Silverado - Oldest Daughter's Pickup, '88 S15 GMC Work Truck, '95 GMC SLE 4X4 - Second Daughter's Truck, '99 K1500 GMC Suburban Road Trip Machine, 2000 C2500 W/T Utility Bed Work Truck, '03 Silverado - Wife's Grocery Getter

09-07-2011, 11:46 PM	#6
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire Dang, sorry for your luck!! Makes me wanna double check everything on mine now. Outta the fire comes the Phoenix!! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

09-08-2011, 12:13 AM	#8
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire did u have a rubber fuel hose __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

09-08-2011, 03:26 AM	#11
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire No need to beat yourself up. Past is past, everyone's safe and the future is brighter. Now that you have established a build with that darlin...tell us more of your your plans!! ...and for all of our sanity ... Please post lots of photos as you progress. .

09-08-2011, 04:11 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire Sorry for the fire but sounds like you have a very positive attitude and it'll be back even better than before!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-08-2011, 11:17 AM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire cant wait for your progress...good luck __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-08-2011, 11:24 AM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire where is cdowns this needs to be in his signature __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-08-2011, 12:07 PM	#15
hpurey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 16	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire Ouch!!! Sorry to hear it, hope it goes back together the way you want it. Keep photos of the progress as I am sure we all would love to see. Best of luck to ya Hazen

09-08-2011, 12:13 PM	#16
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire You say fuel tank? Did a line pop off, or did the tank leak? I'm just curious. Good luck on your rebuild. LS1 would be awesome. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

09-24-2011, 10:29 PM	#17
Cemetory Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sac,ca Posts: 10	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire I'm really sorry to hear about your luck, beautiful truck! I'm gettin' pushed around by a flooding issue right now and scared of something similar happening. Good luck with yours.

09-24-2011, 10:34 PM	#18
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire Whats the update on the story? __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!



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09-25-2011, 09:56 AM	#19
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Well. My 68 Caught on fire Wow. Sorry about the burn. They aren't that hard to rebuild. Mine has been sitting for 3 years since it burned, but I am finally getting some work done on it. I will follow your build as you go. __________________ Danny 71 SWB

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