Watch my truck burn! First drive ends with "Fire in the hole".

[@805ROADKING]

Sorry to see that George!! I know you had alotta time and money invested in it!! I'm just glad you're safe and unscathed Bud!!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you EJ

[@RamblinAround]

Sorry George, I know you put a lot of work into it. Same thing could happen to any of us, just glad it didn't happen inside your garage. We mount a fire extinguisher in the floor of all of our cars for just this sort of thing.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Good idea on a fire extinguisher. Thanks for taking a look and your kind thoughts.

[@RustyGlovebox]

I can't believe it George. So glad you are OK.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Lloyd. An expensive lesson for sure.

[@rustyrods8535]

No way , what a shame George after all the hard work you put into the modification. Glad your ok , better days are a head for you I’m sure . Take care

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks so much.

[@udizzy1969]

That Will Buff right out Brother. So Sorry man. Stay Strong Better days to come. Dizzy.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

That's what I told the firemen. You should have been here, it might have been saved, Dave. Thanks for stopping by.

[@udizzy1969]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan If I was There You Know I would Have put that right out Brother, Sorry My Friend.

[@wtbm123]

Wow , Sorry George . You survived is the main thing

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Terry.

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

I am so sorry to see this video on my feed this morning. Praise the Lord that you are not physically injured.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Ed

[@thejunkyardnecromancer]

Oh no! That's no good! I'm sorry all your hard work went up in flames. I'm also super glad you are alright!!!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you so much.

[@Kickinpony66]

Oh, no! My goodness, all of that hard work! I'm glad you're safe and "Whole".

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Neil.

[@MrFireman164]

I’m so sad for you and all the time and work that went into that, I am however so very thankful that you are ok. You are a good man and this shows how bad things happen to good people. Love you brother sorry this happened.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you for your kindness.

[@txsviking]

Sad to see that happen. But like you said, glad you are okay.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I agree Terry !

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Terry

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Shawn.

[@johnnybsbasketcaseprojects3835]

Hate to see the total loss of truck but thankful you weren’t hurt George

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you

[@rw3dog]

Oh man, how horrible ! I am glad you are ok

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks so much

[@snowking55]

Oh Boy George, that is really too bad. I'm glad you're safe. A lot of work and money went into that build, sure is too bad it ended up in flames, I'm so sorry to see that.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Ken

[@dukesworld3020]

AW...... I think it will buff out!! We are so glad you didn't get hurt.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

That's what I asked the fireman, can it be buffed out? Thanks Duke.

[@N-Scale]

Sorry that happened. Hope you had insurance !!! You will bounce back. Mike

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

No insurance. I will get another truck eventually. Thanks Mike

[@ncautoman57]

I am sorry this happened to your truck. I always see the good luck in things like this. The good luck is you are fine and it could have been much worse. God bless you my friend.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you my friend. God is good all the time.

[@odahithedubious2017]

Many years ago now, I worked with a kid who had parked his car under the attached carport at his house. There was a fuel leak, directly onto the hot intake manifold. The car burned, and so did the house. Fortunately, he and his wife and daughter weren't hurt. There was an outpouring of help from all of us at work (BIG organization). Although it took some time, they eventually got back to normal. I'm so glad you weren't hurt, and neither was anyone else. Sorry the truck didn't make it, but it gives you a good reason to get another truck now. All the best to you.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks. It will likely be a while before I get another truck, other needs are more pressing, like a roof and a well.

[@cabdriveruk]

Wow sorry to see that George, after all your hard work and effort. At least you are safe and sound George and well, vehicles can always be replaced. Cheers, Jeff.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you so much Jeff.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Oh No!!! So sorry George, but glad you got out safe.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Matt.

[@nashguy207]

George I am so sorry for you. I know you needed your truck. I am very thankful you did not get hurt, burned or worse. Will be praying for you my friend. God Bless!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Bob.

[@NoPaintGarage]

That's really a shame. Especially after all the work you just put into it. That'll take the wind out of the sails. I guess everything happens for a reason. You reminded me, I need to go make sure all the fire extinguishers in my vehicles are fully charged

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Having a fire extinguisher would have been helpful in this situation for sure. It's only "things" and God has given me peace about the whole thing. Thanks

[@MrDfbwa]

So very glad you are OK. Very sorry about your pickup.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you for your kind thoughts.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

so so sorry George

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Well, as per your intro, these things do happen from time to time. Maybe this should be my new intro? LOL Thanks Ken

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan It just sickens me to see all your efforts go up in flames.. as Jeff says in his comment.. I think I'm going to start carrying a fire extinguisher. hang in there Brother..

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire Thanks again Ken.

[@WallysPlace66]

I'm glad you are ok. Do you know what started the fire?

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Leaking gas and a backfire. Thanks Ron

[@unclebigguy]

thought it was one lonely farmers tractor at first, very sorry Gorge lots of your hard work gone.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

[@harryfaber]

23rd February, a day to remember Polycarp, and give thanks that you didn't end up like he did! Distressing to see such an end to your work on the truck.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Adrian

[@MissouriOldTimer]

Wow. George, I am so sorry that happened, yes it's very good you didn't get hurt, what do you think happened? years ago I was driving along and my car caught fire, turns out a fuel line popped off and I guess the hot engine ignited the gas and that was all she wrote.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

There evidently was a fuel leak and it backfired...the rest is history. Thanks Vernon.

[@handh41]

Well it never did that before. Glad to hear that know one was fiscally hurt. Thanks for the videos.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you for your kind concern.

[@Longtrailside]

Bad connection on a fuel line or not tightened correctly would be my guess. Sorry to see this happen😕

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Hard to get the pressure down a regulated on these mods .. God sure blessed him with his safety !!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Something like that, and then a backfire through the carburetor. Thanks

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I had just installed a second fuel pressure regulator inline with the first one to get the pressure down to 7lbs. Thanks Shawn

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan Oh man , I am so sorry George ! You tried so hard and did a good job of Step by step . You did all you could my friend .. God Bless You !

[@kurtscustoms]

Oh no George that's terrible!! I'm glad you are ok!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you so much

[@whoolph]

So sorry George . . . you had it fixed. Thank God you are ok. Impressive conversion as far as you got it though. Find yourself an old chevy pickup to play with and to do your running with. Take care my friend . . . . . . Rog

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Rog

[@pwalpar]

Very Sorry about this George. You took it better than I would have. I would still be crying. I mention you in the video I am currently uploading.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you kindly Walter

[@mountblessingrailroad6103]

Wow!!! George I'm glad you're not hurt sad that you lost the truck and God bless you for looking at silver linings you can sell the bed and the tires are in good shape someone will buy them,me i be pretty heated and upset need to learn some of your restraints, until your next video stay safe George have a good day

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

No need for getting heated up, it won't change anything. I appreciate your kind concern for my well being. I attribute the peace to the work of the Holy Spirit.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Oh , God blessed you in your safety George ! Must have been a fuel leak in that fuel system , That is the most tricky part of these Injection to carb mods.. Sure glad you are not physically hurt but I know your heart is .. You worked hard on this ! We had no leaks on the last one we did and we had a close call .. God Bless you my friend !!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Shawn. I am thankful for preservation.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan I am as well George ! AMEN..

[@MrHevyshevy]

That’s a major bummer. Should be able to find a replacement around there easy enough.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Well, we are going to do the roof and put in a well before I can get another truck, but that's OK, since I haven't had this one to drive for 6 months anyway. Thanks for stopping by Mark.

[@deeXswanson]

wow i am glad that you are ok , at least you can work on more projects

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Dee. I have plenty of more projects to get into for sure.

[@ramblers69]

Thank God you're OK George, really hate to see that, you had so much work in it, :)

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Tom. ♫Some days are diamonds, some days are stone...♫

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

George that sucks but at least your alright brother!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks so much.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Holy Moly George! Man that’s a bummer! I’ve had that happen to me and my Dad with a old 71’ Polara, we drove that thing for years and one day all of a sudden it caught fire, started under the dash, wire fire, thank god there wasn’t nobody in it at the time. It was actually just sitting there in the driveway and I just looked out the door and there was smoke rolling out of the dash, and then before we could do anything it was up in flames! Anyhow, sorry George!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Doug.

[@051570orion]

Wow , well when one door closes another one opens , or in this case when one truck catches fire another one won't .. but seriously George I know you have had that truck for quite a while and sad to see that happen with all the work you have done to it and you didn't do a sketchy job on it you do good work . Maybe God has something for you that will surprise you. God Bless you George .

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Whatever God has for me will be perfectly fine with me. Finances won't allow for another truck right away, but in God's time perhaps. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement.

[@fordranger005]

So glad your ok George!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you

[@btpearce]

Oh no , I am sorry George. I an glad you are okay.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you so much for the kindness.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

So sorry George, just glad your ok, things happen unfortunately, must of been a very fine fuel leak, wishing you the best my friend, cheers 🍻🍺🍻🍺 KC Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸🇺🇸😎🙂👍✌❤

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks so much

[@bigbill7299]

Sorry to see that sir glad no body was hurt

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Will.

[@trainroomgary]

Wow - Glad you and the firefighters are OK 🚂

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you

[@DriveShaftDrew]

sorry for your loss it was a nice truck but a write off now forsure hope your insurance was paid up to date glad your ok guess the next video may be a new truck thumbs up shared

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks Drew. Not enough insurance to cover this, and we'll wait until after the roof is done and a new well installed before we think about another truck. Priorities you know.

[@Tanoble69]

Dang George, that's a shame, I'm so sorry this happened.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Tom.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I'm so sorry to see this George.I was thinking it just before you said it;"Thankfully you're okay"and didn't get hurt.There's allot of good parts.The block and transmission could go into another.I hope others will get an extinguisher to carry in their vehicles now.You may never need 1,but you may save someone who does.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Bry.

[@ziggassedup]

Now that's a bugger George. Fuel leak I'll guess..Glad you got away from it mate.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Ziggy. I'm sure that was the problem along with a good backfire through the carburetor to light it off.

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Wow George I know you wanted to get more power and have a really hot car but that wasn't the way to do it. So Sorry to see this Geoge. I have never had a vehicle burn up. That's just plain awful.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

This is my first burn up in more than 50 years. Thanks for the kind thoughts.

[@rayeddy528]

Praise God you are ok George !!!! So sorry you lost your truck , but things can be replaced. God bless you my friend and I am praying for you !! In Jesus Name !!!! Eddy

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you so much.

[@larryz24]

SO sorry George, this is truly a sad end to a lot of work. Well thank God you and the Mrs. are OK. Any idea what went wrong? Be well my YT friend. Larryz

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

There evidently was a fuel leak and then a backfire. The rest is history. Thank you for your concern.

[@normansmith7806]

Oh no!!! Sorry George !

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you for your kindness.

[@gregvan5057]

Thats terrible George I really hated to watch that Glad you were able to get out

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Greg

[@davevanatta1965]

sorry for your loss sir ! did this incident maybe make ya wanna join your local volunteer fire company to help others out ?

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

We have a great volunteer fire department here for sure. I'm a little old to start doing that now. Thanks for taking a look.

[@moparnut6286]

Also do you know the cause... You know modern cars use entirely to much plastic especially in the engine bay a tiny fire will turn them in too a toxic fire ball! This is why I love my pre 90 cars. Much less plastic in the engine bay I lost a 2000 Hyundai to a backfire cause by a broken timing belt it set the air box on fire and from there there was no stopping the fire till the fire dept got there. I couldn't put it out cause of the toxic plastic fumes.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

The plastic caught very quickly. It was a fuel leak ignited by a backfire. Thanks for stopping by.

[@Buckswoodshop]

Oh no!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

You can say that again. Thanks

[@Buckswoodshop]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan glad you are ok

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Wow. Big time sucks. Glad you're okay. Better luck next time.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@moparnut6286]

Noooooo!! Man I hope your ok so sorry to see this!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I'm fine, that was me back to in the clips with the firetruck on site. Thanks

[@junkerjason7637]

Well thats a bummer!!! Glad youre ok

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Jason.

[@greggkuzila7513]

I hope you have full coverage

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

No sir. I will try to recover some of the loss by selling parts. The truck is paid for.

[@southern207hobbies]

Atleast you are safe the truck can be replaced

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks so much.

[@southern207hobbies]

@The Shade Tree Fix-it Man as my late grandfather told me a car/truck can be replaced you on the other hand can not

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

@@southern207hobbies Thank you again for your kind caring.

[@martinshow5146]

very sorry George glad you're safe

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Martin.

[@outcastprojects6733]

I hate to see that buddy. Did you have liability only?

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Just liability, but the truck is paid for, so no lingering payments. Thanks Chris

[@tertessa]

That's to bad George...she put up a good fight..

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

It is what it is. Grateful for safety. Thank you.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Oh George, so sorry. Glad your ok

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you sir.

[@airecraft1]

Glad you didn’t get hurt

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Fred.

[@Masonfox8272]

Oh no George you have to get a new truck now or is it fixable

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

This truck is not fixable. Another truck later on I hope. Thanks Mason.

[@calrec1]

Shocked to see your truck destroyed, Bro. Do you know what happened to cause the fire?

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Leaking gas and a backfire. At this point it isn't relevant anymore. Thanks for following along.

[@johnstrange6799]

All things considered it could have been worse somehow. Glad you walked away unscathed.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you John

[@owenmilam228]

Could you tell me that intake part number please.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I don't remember now, since I took it off after the fire, cleaned it up and resold it. I paid $200 for it second hand. I just went back and double checked some of my previous videos and found that it was an Edelbrock Performer PN 2114. Check it out here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvWnmBmfrV9oqc Thanks for stopping by and make sure you get your fuel system tight before road testing.

[@scottsinfl]

Awe George thats a sad day.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Yes it was, but I expect to find something else to replace it one of these days. Thanks Scott

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Oh Nooo! George! Sorry to hear.. and see... yikes!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks for stopping by

[@sixtyfiveford]

DANG!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

It is what it is. Thanks for stopping by.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan That would make an amazing pickup bed trailer!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

@@sixtyfiveford That's what the fire chief said, but without the equipment to remove the body I'm afraid it would be more of a chore than I'm wanting to get into. Perhaps I'll just sell the truck as a whole and let someone else make the trailer. Thanks Moe.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Oh no! I hate this happened to you, but thank God nobody was hurt!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Danny

[@kriswright1022]

Ran when parked, low millage!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Awesome flame paint job, just finished! LOL Thanks Kris

[@cheftush]

Noooooooooooo!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Unfortunately, YES! Thanks for following along

[@Ruben-w2i]

I am doing the same thing on a 94 but caught fire able to stop fire but got spooked

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

If I had been able to stop the fire, I definitely would have continued the modification. In hindsight, I think some of this may have been my own fault, certainly no one else to blame, eh? It was the first time the truck had run in over 6 months. A few more adjustments and it would have been golden. Thanks for stopping by and glad you weren't hurt in your fire.

[@greggkuzila7513]

I thought for sure you would check for the fuel lines

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I did, I believe it was weeping from the carburetor, then a backfire and the rest is history now. Thanks

[@73superglide62]

you got content GEORGE SCRAP 160 TON UP HERE

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks Don

[@73superglide62]

@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan IM SORRY THAT TRUCK SOME MODS NOT GOOD IDEA ,LOOKS AS FUEL FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD WHEN RIGHT INTOO THE CAB THEY GO FAST ,THANK YOU LORD SPAIRED YOU THAT MEANS YOUR WORK NOT DONE ,SO GET TOO WORK BROTHER

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

@@73superglide62 Thanks

[@arguswil]

Awe damn

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Now you know the rest of the story... Thanks for taking a look.

[@1966scoutcheif]

My dad did this with his truck also, his was a gasoline heater that him and his friends made and were testing 😳

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

It happens

[@1966scoutcheif]

I hate that happened to you and your truck, do you know exactly what happened to get the fire started 🤔

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

@@1966scoutcheif gas leak and a backfire through the carburetor. I was heading back home to adjust the timing...

[@1966scoutcheif]

This was a very bad news

[@mrdavis3298]

Truck on fire? I'll watch

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

It certainly appears that it attracts lots of views.

[@sparky107107]

i normally enjoy all your videos but have to say I am not a fan of this one. What caused it very glad you are safe

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I suspect a fuel leak and then a backfire to light it off. Thanks Dave. One thing I can say is that this video already has more views and comments on it than any other in such a short time.

[@nikbazik2786]

🤦‍♂️✊✌

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you

[@1966scoutcheif]

Dang I say and Dang again 😒

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks

[@Man-in-da-shed]

George I’m gutted to see that, at least your safe .

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thank you Ian.