Dez needs our help

[LowStandards]

[Deleted]

We need a dislike button....☹️

[nomad]

Not a lot I can say, you have our support and sympathy !

Post up a list of whatever you need once you have a better idea of things, I'm sure many of us have spare "stuff" that you might find useful.

Mar 4, 2018 17:12:39 GMT morrisoxide said:

I wonder if there could be a pre gathering tat auction?

I think the tat auction was created as a one-off to help in a crisis, it's now one many hilights of the Gathering and I'm always happy to put into it.
If there are any unused funds in the auction pot from previous years, can I suggest it is used to help Dez  ?

To save any confusion - if you see me "like" a post in this thread, it's to show I've read it - not that I *like* it.

[foxye28]

heartbreaking pictures those are

[mrbounce]

This is absolutely heartbreaking to see Dez. Really hope that you're able to salvage some things and that the insurance will work quickly to reimburse you on the stuff that can be easily replaced.


What is not heartbreaking is the awesome support shown by all on here. You guys rock.

[colnerov]

Mar 6, 2018 16:14:36 GMT @automatik said:

Question to you others: what is inside a propshaft, that made them explode?

Hi, Just air that when heated expands, what makes it more likely to explode is the fact that the tube is EWR (electrically welded round) which is its weak point. That is why anything that is in a pressurized or safety critical role is seamless.

Colin

[BenzBoy]

Thanks for taking the time to post, Dez. I'm sure you must be swamped by the massive clean-up task. Like Nomad said, if you put a list up of the stuff you've lost (probably the irreplaceable stuff the insurance payout won't get back) I'm sure we could see if we have things spare.

It's great to see the RR community pull together like this to help one of our own out.

[optimusprime]

I cannot even begin to imagine how you must be feeling ...... i would assume its not completely sunk in yet and you’re just doing what needs to be done ...

Not a lot any of us can do i suppose right now,apart from sending you our best wishes ......
i’m sure once you work out what you need, you’ll get loads of offers of help from here.

[skkylinedave]

Are you insured Dez ?

[Deleted]

Dez - I don't know you or come to that your build threads either - but I personally know that it's bl**dy difficult enough earning a living from our passion of classic / retro motors without having this disaster to cope with - I am a good trek away from you but if there is any help that you need in the loan of gear / equipment / tools etc - just let me know - Chris

[pittaway]

donated, keep the faith dezz, cannot even begin to comprehend a situation like that.

i know its not much, but the leftover parts from my hotrod and sbc engine build will be going towards your fleet whatever use they might just have.

ant

[vulgalour]

Absolutely devastating to see the damage. At least something has been able to be salvaged and it does sound like you're looking for positives as much as possible. I wish I had something useful to contribute.

[skinnylew]

Absolute carnage, gutted for an RR legend. Happy to throw a few quid in.

[v8rumble]

Gutted for you.
Just had my garage go up not as much kit as in yours but fourty years worth of tools etc

My insurance are still deliberating on what is covered but they will not cover any car parts I had e.g. 3 engines, mk2 Golf BBS bodykit and the like

[miaspa]

Not sure if I have ever met Dez, but build threads always looked good. Narrowing the rear axle on a polo just to fit slot mags. That’s worthy of a few quid.

[grizz]

I really hope more members and stalkers on here contribute.

EVEN A FIVER.

Imagine losing your job and income instantly.......

But you still have bills to pay.


We need more support please.

[hairymel]

fk so sorry Dez .

i remember very clearly you phoning me after the fire at my workshop offering help and sympathy,and also how i felt about you having gone to the trouble to reach out to someone who you had only briefly met just once before.

I offer in return any help i can give you.

got a fairly comprehensive metric socket set and a assortment of other basic tools here if they would be of help?

anything else i can do for you?

'virtualmanhug'

mel

[hairymel]

some cash on its way to penski as well.

[Deleted]

Only just seen this thread. An upside to insomnia, I guess. I would like to contribute but I'm high and dry until I get some invoices paid. Can this donation page be kept going for a bit please.... I'm chasing clients hard for payment as we're getting down to bread crusts at the moment.


Edit: Just got to page 4 now and seen you're here Dez. My condolences, so sorry to see what's has happened. It's total devastation.

like others have said, if there's anything I can do I'd be happy to help.

[gn3dr]

So sorry to hear that. Nightmare stuff. Just made a small donation last night.