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RustyBucket · 01-24-2012, 10:48 AM

Sad STUFF!!, I can surely relate to your loss, We lost our home and contents to a fire in July '04. Had lived there 22yrs. and raised 3 kids in that house.... lots of picture and memories. Luckily, we weren't home but sadly, we lost THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD.... still can't type that without cryin' a little. The firefighters were able to save my attached shop. The gas clothes dryer caused the fire. Careful with your insurance company, they're NOT your friend.
Howard

**70shortfleet** · 01-24-2012, 11:01 AM

Big Orange, sorry to hear about your loss. I can feel your pain! Keep the faith

68short · 01-24-2012, 11:02 AM

Wow, thats just awful. There's not much more to say, but I'd like to help. PM me your address, and I'd like to donate some parts you lost for your son's truck

68gmsee · 01-24-2012, 11:26 AM

I can't even begin to imagine what a person goes through after a loss like this. Especially the memories of your dad. I saw what fires can do countless times in Bastrop, Texas a small town 70 miles form here and it's still sad when you hear of these total destruction of mementos and accomplishments. My prayers are with you.

ItsRandy · 01-25-2012, 12:59 AM

After you get over the shock, you can plan and build a better shop. It will work out.

**rob32472** · 01-25-2012, 08:00 AM

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

cobra_4 · 01-25-2012, 09:05 AM

Really hate to here that buddy!! Fire is one of my biggest fears.

Andy4639 · 01-27-2012, 01:27 AM

Man I'm so sorry to hear this. I haven't been to active on here of late and just saw this. So sorry man I know the stuff can't be replaced but at least no one was hurt. So sorry.

69C-owner · 01-27-2012, 02:27 AM

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and always remember that things for whatever reason happen for a reason, sometimes the absolute worse thing can happen and slowly something good can come out of it, I know nothing good can come from a fire and you'll never be able to replace family things but im sure you'll have a shop put up soon and be right back in the swing of things with a truck or two to tinker on and i bet your dad is proud
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j3162978 · 10-29-2012, 01:58 AM

Sorry for your loss.

rsavage · 01-24-2012, 07:43 AM

Big Orange,
Sorry for your loss, especially for the loss of the remembrances of your Dad. Glad you and yours weren't injured.

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-24-2012, 08:09 AM

Thanks guy's, I sit here even now with tear's running down my face at the show of love that you all are sharing for my son and I, BIG THANKS to PTs 70 CST,,,,
I havent begain to do paper work of all the item's lost in the fire for statefarm, just feel frozen and hoping its just a bad dream but it as real as life! I closed the blinds on the backside of my house so I dont have't look out the window at the nightmare thats not going away any time soon.
My statefarm agent that I've been with since I was 19 tells me not to worry there gonna takecare of me,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I sure hope so.
I called my mom after the fire and told her about what had happened and told her I just hope something good can come from this great lost.
I'll keep yall in the loop on this and how it place out.
Donnie

TobyArnot · 01-24-2012, 08:13 AM

Wow Donnie,
Just logged on and saw this. Can't add much that hasn't been said, but I know how decimated you must be. Shop and trucks can be replaced, but those thousands of memories will have to suffice. I remember visiting your shop, not long after buying my stepper, and thinking how cool all the stuff on the walls was.
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I don't have many parts, but I'll be ready to help in any way I can. Hope insurance will, at least, get you back on the road. God Bless and keep the faith!

PT'S 70 CST · 01-24-2012, 08:25 AM

Donnie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. On 12/26/1982 I was 13 and our house caught on fire (yes the day after Christmas). I lost almost everything that I had, if it was not burnt it was useless due to smoke damage. The only thing that I had was the bike that I got that year and that is because I went to my best friends house to spend the night. I was not home when it happened but my mom two brothers and sister was and thank God they got out ok. So with that said I know what you are going through and it is a bad thing that know one can describe unless they have been there. Thank God you and you family was ok and if need be call me @ 803-640-3926 if indeed you do want to come after or need some parts.

Paul

**29od1** · 01-24-2012, 09:08 AM

Hang in there buddy, this forum is like a family and we are all sharing your pain. I would bet most everyone on here has put the same type of love and feelings into their trucks and the places that we work on them, so my heart certainly goes out to you.

The bright side is that your son's truck wasn't in there and so you and he can focus on that to start rebuilding.

teeitup · 01-24-2012, 09:21 AM

WOW Donnie, so sorry to hear about this, I couldn't imagine what your going through. Hang in there, thoughts and prayers for you

yuccales · 01-24-2012, 09:37 AM

Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family take care.

Street Smart · 01-24-2012, 09:40 AM

Terrible , just terrible. Keep your head up.

LEX · 01-24-2012, 09:42 AM

So sad. I can't imagine how you feel. I'm very sorry
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xman · 01-24-2012, 09:45 AM

big orange
my prayers go out to you and the family in this time
I am glad that no one was hurt in the fire

gcburdic · 01-24-2012, 09:57 AM

Big O....so sorry for your loss, prayers sent....I'm just north of ya here in Cornelius, NC...let me know if I can help ya with anything!

**RenoKeene** · 01-24-2012, 10:11 AM

So, so very sorry. Our family home burned down in TN 2 days after Christmas when I was in the service, my family lost everything. We survived and persevered, you will too. Keep your head up.

I see PT lost his one day after Christmas.....

red69ss · 01-24-2012, 10:12 AM

sorry to hear about this Donnie, I know how much time and effort you put in your shop. Thank god no one was hurt, I will be praying for you.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-24-2012, 10:35 AM

Sorry for your loss.

I also have the fear of fire. I guess the best we can do in life is to make sure we are well insured and hope and pray for the best.

Even though you have lost irreplace-ables, I hope your new garage can be bigger and better than ever. I'm just glad to hear no one got hurt and you still have your house to go to.

Keep us posted.

Bill

prostreetC-10 · 01-24-2012, 10:37 AM

It hit me really odd when I looked at your last pic and then saw your signature "things happen for a reason". I do believe there is a master plan for all of us and it can be really hard to figure out why certain things happen. Your title says you lost everything. In time we learn that the most important things are probably still with us (family). My house I grew up in burned to the ground in '90. I can truly say I know how distructive fire is. SO SORRY for your loss. There is another chapter waiting for you though Donnie.

01-24-2012, 10:48 AM	#1
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Sad STUFF!!, I can surely relate to your loss, We lost our home and contents to a fire in July '04. Had lived there 22yrs. and raised 3 kids in that house.... lots of picture and memories. Luckily, we weren't home but sadly, we lost THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD.... still can't type that without cryin' a little. The firefighters were able to save my attached shop. The gas clothes dryer caused the fire. Careful with your insurance company, they're NOT your friend. Howard __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-24-2012, 11:01 AM	#2
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,228	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Big Orange, sorry to hear about your loss. I can feel your pain! Keep the faith

01-24-2012, 11:02 AM	#3
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Wow, thats just awful. There's not much more to say, but I'd like to help. PM me your address, and I'd like to donate some parts you lost for your son's truck

01-24-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, I can't even begin to imagine what a person goes through after a loss like this. Especially the memories of your dad. I saw what fires can do countless times in Bastrop, Texas a small town 70 miles form here and it's still sad when you hear of these total destruction of mementos and accomplishments. My prayers are with you.

01-25-2012, 12:59 AM	#5
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, After you get over the shock, you can plan and build a better shop. It will work out.

01-25-2012, 08:00 AM	#6
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

01-25-2012, 09:05 AM	#7
cobra_4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 306	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Really hate to here that buddy!! Fire is one of my biggest fears.

01-27-2012, 01:27 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Man I'm so sorry to hear this. I haven't been to active on here of late and just saw this. So sorry man I know the stuff can't be replaced but at least no one was hurt. So sorry. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-27-2012, 02:27 AM	#9
69C-owner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Apison Tn Posts: 490	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Thoughts and prayers go out to you and always remember that things for whatever reason happen for a reason, sometimes the absolute worse thing can happen and slowly something good can come out of it, I know nothing good can come from a fire and you'll never be able to replace family things but im sure you'll have a shop put up soon and be right back in the swing of things with a truck or two to tinker on and i bet your dad is proud Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=43855069 LWB Fleet 1994 Buick Roadmaster 1994 GMC Sonoma

10-29-2012, 01:58 AM	#10
j3162978 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 50	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Sorry for your loss.

01-24-2012, 07:43 AM	#11
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Big Orange, Sorry for your loss, especially for the loss of the remembrances of your Dad. Glad you and yours weren't injured. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-24-2012, 08:09 AM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Thanks guy's, I sit here even now with tear's running down my face at the show of love that you all are sharing for my son and I, BIG THANKS to PTs 70 CST,,,, I havent begain to do paper work of all the item's lost in the fire for statefarm, just feel frozen and hoping its just a bad dream but it as real as life! I closed the blinds on the backside of my house so I dont have't look out the window at the nightmare thats not going away any time soon. My statefarm agent that I've been with since I was 19 tells me not to worry there gonna takecare of me,,,,,,,,,,,,, I sure hope so. I called my mom after the fire and told her about what had happened and told her I just hope something good can come from this great lost. I'll keep yall in the loop on this and how it place out. Donnie __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-24-2012, 08:13 AM	#13
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Wow Donnie, Just logged on and saw this. Can't add much that hasn't been said, but I know how decimated you must be. Shop and trucks can be replaced, but those thousands of memories will have to suffice. I remember visiting your shop, not long after buying my stepper, and thinking how cool all the stuff on the walls was. . I don't have many parts, but I'll be ready to help in any way I can. Hope insurance will, at least, get you back on the road. God Bless and keep the faith!

01-24-2012, 08:25 AM	#14
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Donnie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. On 12/26/1982 I was 13 and our house caught on fire (yes the day after Christmas). I lost almost everything that I had, if it was not burnt it was useless due to smoke damage. The only thing that I had was the bike that I got that year and that is because I went to my best friends house to spend the night. I was not home when it happened but my mom two brothers and sister was and thank God they got out ok. So with that said I know what you are going through and it is a bad thing that know one can describe unless they have been there. Thank God you and you family was ok and if need be call me @ 803-640-3926 if indeed you do want to come after or need some parts. Paul __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

01-24-2012, 09:08 AM	#15
29od1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Hang in there buddy, this forum is like a family and we are all sharing your pain. I would bet most everyone on here has put the same type of love and feelings into their trucks and the places that we work on them, so my heart certainly goes out to you. The bright side is that your son's truck wasn't in there and so you and he can focus on that to start rebuilding.



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01-24-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, WOW Donnie, so sorry to hear about this, I couldn't imagine what your going through. Hang in there, thoughts and prayers for you __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-24-2012, 09:37 AM	#17
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,752	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family take care.

01-24-2012, 09:40 AM	#18
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Terrible , just terrible. Keep your head up. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

01-24-2012, 09:42 AM	#19
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, So sad. I can't imagine how you feel. I'm very sorry Posted via Mobile Device

01-24-2012, 09:45 AM	#20
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, big orange my prayers go out to you and the family in this time I am glad that no one was hurt in the fire

01-24-2012, 09:57 AM	#21
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Big O....so sorry for your loss, prayers sent....I'm just north of ya here in Cornelius, NC...let me know if I can help ya with anything! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-24-2012, 10:11 AM	#22
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, So, so very sorry. Our family home burned down in TN 2 days after Christmas when I was in the service, my family lost everything. We survived and persevered, you will too. Keep your head up. I see PT lost his one day after Christmas..... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-24-2012, 10:12 AM	#23
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, sorry to hear about this Donnie, I know how much time and effort you put in your shop. Thank god no one was hurt, I will be praying for you. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

01-24-2012, 10:35 AM	#24
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, Sorry for your loss. I also have the fear of fire. I guess the best we can do in life is to make sure we are well insured and hope and pray for the best. Even though you have lost irreplace-ables, I hope your new garage can be bigger and better than ever. I'm just glad to hear no one got hurt and you still have your house to go to. Keep us posted. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

01-24-2012, 10:37 AM	#25
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,, It hit me really odd when I looked at your last pic and then saw your signature "things happen for a reason". I do believe there is a master plan for all of us and it can be really hard to figure out why certain things happen. Your title says you lost everything. In time we learn that the most important things are probably still with us (family). My house I grew up in burned to the ground in '90. I can truly say I know how distructive fire is. SO SORRY for your loss. There is another chapter waiting for you though Donnie. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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