• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Progress Thread My 89 Gt, Caught Fire....

  • Thread starter Thread starter madspeed
  • Start date Start date May 22, 2014
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Next
First Prev 2 of 5 Next Last

revhead347

Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake.
20+ Year Stangneter
Jun 14, 2004
9,302
1,645
214
Acworth, GA
May 22, 2014
#21
  • May 22, 2014
  • #21
That sucks. I lost 2 Mustangs to fire. Put some benzadine on that skin burn. It's a bottle of brown they sell at the pharmacy. It's $20/bottle, but I'm sure the ER will charge you $100 for a dab of the same stuff.

Kurt
 

84Ttop

They make new pistons every day, so why worry?
5 Year Member
Jul 2, 2009
5,222
3,254
204
South Jersey
May 22, 2014
#22
  • May 22, 2014
  • #22
So sorry to here about this! If you need anything at all let me know, I'll help anyway I can!

As far as a shop that does that kind of work I'm not even sure where to send you.
 

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 22, 2014
#23
  • May 22, 2014
  • #23
Thanks Nick.

I just spoke with Bobby McNew from McNews in Dillsburg. He's confident he can get me fixed back up. Said he's done fixed a few of these after they caught fire. Even has a staff polishing guru, he and I may become best friends LOL.

Will likely get it up on their dyno when its back together.
 

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 22, 2014
#24
  • May 22, 2014
  • #24
Also, not sure if it was due to the fire or the cause of it, but had to turn the key to the on position to put up the windows. I pushed it outside and its on a slight hill so couldnt get it back into the garage. Anyhow, the front fuel crossover is leaking like a sieve. So much for those sn95 rails.
 

cenok is family

15 Year Member
Jun 25, 2003
1,409
69
79
Norman, Ok
May 22, 2014
#25
  • May 22, 2014
  • #25
that SUCKSSS. who makes the gauge? you may think about contacting them about this. would be a bad deal if more of them do this and some other poor guy catches his car on fire when driving down the road.
 

jetmech807

10 Year Member
Dec 1, 2011
1,195
326
164
Crestview, FL
May 22, 2014
#26
  • May 22, 2014
  • #26
I feel for ya. If it ain't one thing, it's something else's.
 

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 22, 2014
#27
  • May 22, 2014
  • #27
Gonna call them tomorrow. Was a brand new gauge
 

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 22, 2014
#28
  • May 22, 2014
  • #28
Was
 
Reactions: tannerc91gt

dnbonds

Active Member
Dec 17, 2013
363
66
39
Hampton, VA
May 22, 2014
#29
  • May 22, 2014
  • #29
Sorry to hear about your fire man. That really sucks. Hope the soot washes off easily
 

mikestang63

SN Certified Technician
Aug 27, 2012
11,606
8,859
214
In the garage
May 22, 2014
#30
  • May 22, 2014
  • #30
Mad, sorry to hear about this man. The bright side is that you were not driving it at the time and thankfully no one was serioulsy hurt.

I would disconnect the battery until you get all the wiring looked at as a precaution.
 

Onefine88

Previously 89SSC18
10 Year Member
Aug 3, 2006
1,422
796
154
May 22, 2014
#31
  • May 22, 2014
  • #31
Dammit Man! Hate to see that!
 

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 22, 2014
#32
  • May 22, 2014
  • #32
mikestang63 said:
Mad, sorry to hear about this man. The bright side is that you were not driving it at the time and thankfully no one was serioulsy hurt.

I would disconnect the battery until you get all the wiring looked at as a precaution.
Click to expand...


Done, thanks for the tip
 

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 22, 2014
#33
  • May 22, 2014
  • #33
Its looking more like the fault of the fuel line. The most burnt ip area is at the distributor, where the line is broke
 

tannerc91gt

This last 25% is foreign territory at this point
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
4,392
2,967
234
Indiana
May 22, 2014
#34
  • May 22, 2014
  • #34
Damn it man!
 

Grabbin' Asphalt

10 Year Member
Jun 10, 2013
2,029
310
124
Atlanta, Ga
May 23, 2014
#35
  • May 23, 2014
  • #35
madspeed said:
Its looking more like the fault of the fuel line. The most burnt ip area is at the distributor, where the line is broke
Click to expand...
I was wondering about the replaced lines

Yo @madspeed i got those fresh set of msd street fighter plugs still in the box from my episode...lol
Definitely a worthy cause, they have straight boots though. I will donate to the Mad-fund if you think they will clear your set up, PM me your address if you think you can use them bud.
 
Reactions: madspeed, 89oem and 84Ttop

RacEoHolic330

I like to dress like a pretty girl
15 Year Member
Mar 4, 2003
4,014
1,698
203
Allentown, PA
May 23, 2014
#36
  • May 23, 2014
  • #36
Sorry to hear about that man. If the engine had time to get up to temp, that was probably enough to ignite the fuel if a drop got on the headers. Gasoline ignites at around 500 degrees. I had a fuel rail lift off an injector many years ago. Flames started coming out of my cowl. Good luck getting it all fixed up. Looks likes mainly minor parts that you'll need to replace.
 

CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
10,641
8,909
234
Birmingham, al
May 23, 2014
#37
  • May 23, 2014
  • #37
Fire does some ugly sh it whether it's on your arm, or in that engine bay.
Fortunately for both both, looks like they'll live.
I burned a 70 mach 1 to the ground as a result of a stuck float, and a backfire trying to do a restart, so I feel for you.
 

RacEoHolic330

I like to dress like a pretty girl
15 Year Member
Mar 4, 2003
4,014
1,698
203
Allentown, PA
May 23, 2014
#38
  • May 23, 2014
  • #38
I forgot to mention I have an OEM distributor (no TFI) if you want it. I was going to put it on Craigslist, but it's yours if you want it.
 
Reactions: madspeed

mikestang63

SN Certified Technician
Aug 27, 2012
11,606
8,859
214
In the garage
May 23, 2014
#39
  • May 23, 2014
  • #39
@madspeed ,, hey post a list of what you need. If I have some of it laying around, it's yours.
 
Reactions: madspeed

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 23, 2014
#40
  • May 23, 2014
  • #40
Thanks everyone for the awesome offers!! I really appreciate it.

I'm still waiting for the insurance adjuster. If they are going to cover everything, I will be taking the car to McNews in Dillsburg PA. I have spoken to Bobby McNew personally, and very congident he can handle it. They are experienced with this type of ordeal and have lots of Mustang experience. As you can imagine, theres alot of custom stuff that Ive done to it, and that's one of my concerns as far as rebuilding. If for some reason the insurance leaves me short, I will be sure to reach out to the community.

Again, thanks. I hope no one else gets caught like this! Literally one week from All Fords at Carlisle, and had a few other shows she was going to be at.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Next
First Prev 2 of 5 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Electrical Issues with my 2006 mustang gt
  • VerneVdV
  • May 22, 2026
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Replies
0
Views
101
2005 - 2009 Specific Tech May 22, 2026
VerneVdV
M
01 mustang 3.8 fuel pressure issue
  • Mhaley2006
  • May 29, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
177
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Yesterday at 4:50 PM
mnky99
M
T
Help with a 95 5L crank no start
  • TheBubbaJoe
  • Nov 4, 2025
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
3
Views
458
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Nov 5, 2025
AeroCoupe
Resolved 93 Mustang 5.0 - Cranks but does not start
  • dan50
  • Jul 18, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
161
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 18, 2026
dan50
K
Engine 2000 Mustang GT - Fuel issue post-blown spark plug repair
  • kenster1092
  • Feb 26, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
379
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 10, 2026
kenster1092
K
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?