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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: icerat4 on March 17, 2007, 06:45:14 AM

Title: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: icerat4 on March 17, 2007, 06:45:14 AM
 Well guys my bodyshop almost went all up in flames. :'(.My car spray booth set its self on fire some how.Know one nows how or why.Luckley no one got hurt and it was contained to just a corner section of my shop.The fire department shut down a major street and took 3 hrs before they were done.So now this makes it a lil tough running a body shop with no spray booth for 6 six.Great just what i needed.Here are some pics of the back of the unit.

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This could have been a major fire as my shop is 10,000 sq so it could have been nasty.But ill be busy with my shop a little so ill try not to be a stranger around these parts.O No one was hurt so thats another plus.Ok guys ill keep ya updated take care.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Tiny Tim on March 17, 2007, 06:52:07 AM
Glad nobody was hurt.  Looks like ya had pretty good response time with the FD....I've seen a lot worse.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: NePaSmoKer on March 17, 2007, 07:01:00 AM
Holy cow rat

Glad nobody got injured. I used to restore old muscle cars, shot alot of Imron, rootbeer brown was my fav color.

nepas
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Mr Walleye on March 17, 2007, 07:05:30 AM
You are very lucky IceRat! That could have been a huge amount worse. I'm in the property insurance business and unfortunately get to see the ugly stuff too often. Good luck with the repairs and always look at the positive side of things.

Mike
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: coyote on March 17, 2007, 07:08:00 AM
I hate it when bad things happen to good people , But on the bright side....Icerat4 is still among us :)
Anything else can be replaced.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: coyote on March 17, 2007, 07:10:31 AM
Holy #!@%..................I just became a Full Member....Boy oh boy , I really am a bucket mouth ;D

                                                                                                Coyote 8)
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Oldman on March 17, 2007, 07:16:24 AM
Rat... sorry this happened... Best of speed get it all back up...
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: icerat4 on March 17, 2007, 07:30:44 AM
Well there about 75 thousand dollars in damage.A new spray booth is on its way.Nice upgrade too.That a good thing.But running this shop without a spray booth is going to be a hugh challange.But i do have some other friends up the street with a body shop that are going to let me use there shop so this will be very interesting to say the least.Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: West Coast Kansan on March 17, 2007, 08:28:17 AM
Bummer Rat, Glad to here alternatives are coming available.  Hope things come on line fast.  Take Care,
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: iceman on March 17, 2007, 09:03:35 AM
Glad to see your alright rat. Fires scare the heck out of me. To many of them up here. I'm just thanful your alright. Probably not a whole bunch I can do to help from here but don't hesitate to get hold of me if there might be something Ann and I can do. Best of luck on the repairs. Pat.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: manxman on March 17, 2007, 10:12:58 AM
Sorry to hear of your problems rat............. main thing is no-one was hurt and it sounds like you have some fine friends. Hope you get it all sorted quickly.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: hillbillysmoker on March 17, 2007, 10:18:27 AM
It's never easy to face a loss like this, but you will discover friends that you never thought you had.  Best of luck in getting every thing up and going again.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Wildcat on March 17, 2007, 11:11:08 AM
Glad you are alright rat.  With upgrades, true friends showing their colors, and an inhanced awareness, this may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.  Let me know if I can help in any way.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: LilSmoker on March 17, 2007, 11:33:58 AM
I'm really sorry to hear about your shop damage Rat, glad you're ok, and i hope it's not too long until you're set up 100% again. Very frustrating when things happen that can compromise your income, anyway hope you get sorted very soon. ;)

LilSmoker(http://www.emotipad.com/newemoticons/Tip-Hat.gif)
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: TxSmoker on March 17, 2007, 12:35:18 PM
That stinks man! At least you'll get the upgrade!  ;)
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Habanero Smoker on March 17, 2007, 03:33:53 PM
Sorry to hear about your hardship, that really has to be disheartening. Fortunately no one was injured, the fire was contained, and it looks like you be up to full business soon.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: IKnowWood on March 17, 2007, 04:51:47 PM
Sorry for these cercumstances, lots a thing to look up at and be glad for.  Upgrades and showing that this challenge is yet another you can stand up on and beat down will get close to the cost of goign thru this.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Oldman on March 18, 2007, 01:42:38 AM
Yo Ratman how is is coming?
Olds
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: icerat4 on March 18, 2007, 07:36:58 AM
This is Going to be a tuff 6 weeks.But 18 years at my shop and this will be the biggest test.But on the brite side i just weigh my self  for the frist time in a month and i am down 40 plus pounds. ;D ;D ;D.I started at 223-225 and now i am at 182.Now thats a boost for me.Thanks again for all the nice words guys .Group hug is in order :D ;).
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: coyote on March 18, 2007, 09:37:45 AM
Shoulders together ratman. :)
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: PigOut on March 18, 2007, 01:42:10 PM
You  have a lot of positive things going on ! Just keep thinking of the new paintbooth.!! 

               Good luck
                               Skip
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: owrstrich on March 18, 2007, 04:50:08 PM
my hero growing up... aj foyt... said many times... that the one thing that freightened him the most... was fire...

my dad painted my moms impala in our driveway when i was 10 years old... he used porter paint and a wagner airless sprayer...

those pnuematic guns... fancy mixes... and climate controlled paint booths are over rated...

you gotta eat...

owrstrich





Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: Arcs_n_Sparks on March 18, 2007, 04:55:41 PM
Quote from: owrstrich on March 18, 2007, 04:50:08 PM
my dad painted my moms impala in our driveway when i was 10 years old... he used porter paint and a wagner airless sprayer...

I guess if you like using latex.....   :D :D :D

Arcs_n_Sparks
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: West Coast Kansan on March 18, 2007, 08:08:35 PM
 ;D there is a lot that can be done with latex - not sure about paint  ;)
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: icerat4 on June 19, 2007, 01:41:56 PM
Well guys 3 months later and my new booth is just going up WHEEEW.iLL POST PICS soon. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: PigOut on June 19, 2007, 02:30:24 PM
Way to go Rat !!  It's always fun when stuff is new ,even at work. Good luck.
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: LilSmoker on June 19, 2007, 04:53:02 PM
That's great news Rat!, i'm pleased for you  ;)
Title: Re: Almost lost My shop.
Post by: coyote on June 20, 2007, 05:01:25 AM
Now that's...SMOKIN"!!!!!!!! Good to to hear Icerat4. :)


Coyote
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