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  1. sevminasyan

    sevminasyan Formula 3

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    Good morning to us all

    For those of you who know me, great, for those who don't, not so great :) So, Im a 355 guy and have been flipping 355's for the last 15 years. Mostly from auction houses and totaled vehicles. I've been out of the game for a bit with the new house and other priorities, but, here's what I have realized in the last 2 years.

    355s don't catch fire anymore.?????? Where before I would see at least 5-8 burnt totals from various insurance companies.

    Can anyone logically explain the cause behind 355s not catching fire no more, at least lately?
     
    sevminasyan, Aug 18, 2022
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  2. ChoonHound

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    They’ve all been converted to diesel?
     
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  3. sevminasyan

    sevminasyan Formula 3

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  4. Ferrarium

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    The fuel block issue is more known and has been resolved by responsible owners. That and other cars are still not driven a lot so no fires for those. Yet.
    Just a guess.
     
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  5. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    All the ones that were destined from manufacture to burn, have?
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  6. lanab

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    Most cars revised the fuel block system over the years, i have restored a F355 and it was just a matter of time before the fuel line in the picture would burst, it did when I bent it, dry rotten and some previous owner used a vanilla rubber hose...crazy....
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  7. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    No one drives them anymore LOL

    Hope all is well, was thinking bakery :)

    Congrats on the new place !!!! Same area?
     
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  8. sevminasyan

    sevminasyan Formula 3

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    Still in Glendale by Glendale College. Stop by one day we will hang out.
     
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  9. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Very well I need to stock up on some food from Glendale. Got a few busy weeks ahead but will PM you
     
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  10. INTMD8

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    The problem(s) and solutions have been well known for decades.

    F355's offered for sale in the current market seem to result in a higher sale price than insurance would pay for the same car burned up.

    Would guess the opposite was true a few years ago.

    Add to that as Tim said, (likely driven less as values go up).

    All speculation, not logical :)
     
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  11. taz355

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    I would suggest the newer fuels are no longer flammable
    Ha ha ha
     
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  12. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    portos!!
     
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  13. SoCal1

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    No no much much better places in Glendale, will have to drag you along
    Steve has all the secret spots
     
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    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Ok I'm in.
     
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  15. sevminasyan

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    you got my number call me will set a date :)
     
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  16. PAUL500

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    Houses do tend to get in the way of car projects don't they Steve!, I thought you had been quiet on here. Hope you still have yours all tucked away. Mine are still waiting their turn, I cannot believe it's been over 8 years since you showed us the sights of LA :)

    We need those toasted 355s as donors, I think they are mainly garage queens these days though.
     
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