308 gas filling explosion | FerrariChat

308 gas filling explosion

Discussion in '308/328' started by rob lay, Sep 4, 2009.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2000
    Messages:
    64,019
    Location:
    Southlake, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob Lay
    Watching on Discovery channel right now "Explosions Gone Wrong". One piece was 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB owner Derek Walker filling up his newly restored car and it done blew up. Derek was OK. Anyone else see? Derek on here? Bellevue, WA.
     
    rob lay, Sep 4, 2009
    #1
  2. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2001
    Messages:
    33,186
    Location:
    E ' ' '/ F
    Full Name:
    Snike Fingersmith
    Last edited: Sep 4, 2009
    GrigioGuy, Sep 4, 2009
    #2
  3. Ferranki

    Ferranki Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2007
    Messages:
    773
    Location:
    Buffalo NY
    Full Name:
    Ken
    Ferranki, Sep 4, 2009
    #3
  4. MBFerrari

    MBFerrari F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2008
    Messages:
    6,057
    Location:
    NoVA
    Full Name:
    Matt B
    That will push the installation of my halon extinguishers upon mine arriving in a week or two...
    MB
     
    MBFerrari, Sep 4, 2009
    #4
  5. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2001
    Messages:
    26,869
    Location:
    30°30'40" N 97°35'41" W (Texas)
    Full Name:
    Steve Magnusson
    Saw that myself, but I think saying that a "static spark" caused it seemed to ignore that maybe the rubber filler hose had a huge leak ;)

    Some of the other fires/explosions seemed to originate on the ground.
     
    Steve Magnusson, Sep 5, 2009
    #5
  6. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2008
    Messages:
    32,280
    Location:
    Seattle Area
    Full Name:
    Dave
    Indeed - in subsequent interviews around here, he revealed that in fact it WAS
    the main filler hose with cracks.

    AND that he only had liability insurance - total loss.

    REPLACE THOSE HOSES and BUY FULL INSURANCE!!!!

    Jedi
     
    Jedi, Sep 5, 2009
    #6
  7. Prova85

    Prova85 Formula 3

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2003
    Messages:
    1,996
    Location:
    So. Shore MA.
    Full Name:
    Kenny K
    Prova85, Sep 5, 2009
    #7
  8. Neonzapper

    Neonzapper F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2008
    Messages:
    2,580
    Location:
    MD/FL/Philippines
    Full Name:
    Mykol
    June 24, 2009: Aerosmith's guitarist Brad Whitford bumped his head on his Ferrari and will miss scheduled concerts... http://hellonhighheels.blogspot.com/2009/06/dont-hit-your-head-on-ferrari.html

    At first, it was believed to be static spark (which can happen), but later revealed to be a torn rubber fuel filler hose. It had just been painted, so since it was in the paintshop, the father/son owners didn't insure it at all. Now, he's asking $11,000. for it as-is, but I understand it may need $10,000. to restore it. In the video, he quickly jumps and runs - lucky him!
     
    Last edited: Sep 5, 2009
    Neonzapper, Sep 5, 2009
    #8

Share This Page