rush_junky Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Dear Shelby GT bethren, We lost our home and all contents including the '67 mustang and '88 pickup in the fire. We evacuated in my wife's car with our dogs and the Shelby GT. All of the original Shelby GT parts that I had removed are destroyed. If someone could do me a big favor and look at my mods below and list original parts with market value, it would be very appreciated and would be a big help to us for the insurance claim. I'm currently busy taking care of other business right now. Thank you very much ! Ed Rios Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobradad Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Ed, Sorry to hear about your loss. It is good to know that you and yours are safe. I'm sure everyone here will chime in with what you need. I'd love to help but have not replaced anything yet. I have friends in the same area that I have not been able to get a hold of. Clarence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Ed, Sorry to hear about your loss. It is good to know that you and yours are safe. I'm sure everyone here will chime in with what you need. I'd love to help but have not replaced anything yet. I have friends in the same area that I have not been able to get a hold of. Clarence Thanks Clarence, I'm sure your friends are safe but not sure of their home. The number of destroyed homes now stands at 1486 and climbing. Two people perished but I don't believe they were in Bastrop. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmn444 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Sorry to hear it man, but glad you guys are safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewarbc Report post Posted September 10, 2011 rush_junky, this is terrible terrible news. I'm glad everyone is safe. You have lost so much. I have friends down in Austin who narrowly escaped the wrath of this wildfire. Are you okay on temp lodging? Do you need any help with lodging expense at hotels? I am prepared to help with that by donating a portion of my many many Hilton Honors points so you could have some free hotel stays. (nights at a hotel like a Hampton, Homewood, or other similar property.....). PM me if I can help you. I will arrange it all including getting you booked, providing the points certificate to the hotel manager, and everything needed so all you have to do is walk in the hotel property and get your keys. I am also prepared to drive down from Dallas to provide you with misc items you might need, dog food, other, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) rush_junky, this is terrible terrible news. I'm glad everyone is safe. You have lost so much. I have friends down in Austin who narrowly escaped the wrath of this wildfire. Are you okay on temp lodging? Do you need any help with lodging expense at hotels? I am prepared to help with that by donating a portion of my many many Hilton Honors points so you could have some free hotel stays. (nights at a hotel like a Hampton, Homewood, or other similar property.....). PM me if I can help you. I will arrange it all including getting you booked, providing the points certificate to the hotel manager, and everything needed so all you have to do is walk in the hotel property and get your keys. I am also prepared to drive down from Dallas to provide you with misc items you might need, dog food, other, etc. Thank you so much. We are staying with a friend in his nice home. We're looking for rental homes this weekend. We're doing OK. People have been very generous. Edited September 10, 2011 by rush_junky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 10, 2011 Sorry to hear it man, but glad you guys are safe! Thank you Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0201212 Report post Posted September 10, 2011 Sorry to hear about this!!! Wish and everyone effected the best of luck. Hopefully some one will chime in about the parts prices for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 10, 2011 Sorry to hear about this!!! Wish and everyone effected the best of luck. Hopefully some one will chime in about the parts prices for you. Jer said his classified ad has most of the parts and he researched the prices. I'm good to go... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmap Report post Posted September 10, 2011 :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hydroz Report post Posted September 10, 2011 Sorry to hear hopefully you get all ur money back spent on the cars and house!. Seems like the world is coming to a end *Tornados earthquakes *IN NY?-_-* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobradad Report post Posted September 10, 2011 Ed, Glad to hear your on track with Jer's help. Hopefully they do not de-value the parts too much. Here in CA it is based on when purchased. CC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 11, 2011 They are still not allowing the insurance adjusters into our area to inspect the damage. There are still hot spots and some trees are burning underground. I know from an eyewitness that our home is completely destroyed. I'm hoping we don't have to itemize and they just give us the max allowance for the contents. There is too much to forget by itemizing. As my wife and I have been shopping for clothing, we're always seeing items that were in our house. Out of sight, out of mind. Thank you everyone, Ed P.S. God bless the 9/11 victims and their familes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobradad Report post Posted September 11, 2011 They are still not allowing the insurance adjusters into our area to inspect the damage. There are still hot spots and some trees are burning underground. I know from an eyewitness that our home is completely destroyed. I'm hoping we don't have to itemize and they just give us the max allowance for the contents. There is too much to forget by itemizing. As my wife and I have been shopping for clothing, we're always seeing items that were in our house. Out of sight, out of mind. Thank you everyone, Ed P.S. God bless the 9/11 victims and their familes. Here is hoping that the insurance companies do that for everyone. What you're all going through is catastrophic enough. +1 P.S. God bless the 9/11 victims and their familes. CC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGT-C0056 Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Ed, glad you and your family are safe, sorry to hear about the loss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug_GT350 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Ed, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately you will have to replace things, but at least you're safe. Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormeaston Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Sorry to hear that....................hope everything goes better for you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andresh53 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Ed sorry to hear about what happened the important thing is the family is safe we will keep you in our prayers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wanted2b Report post Posted September 13, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss Ed. It's just hard to understand what you might be going through. We have close friends in and around Austin-Bastrop. Please know that there are people praying for you and your family. We pray that you will have a quick resolution to this loss and that you can be strong for the rebuild. Take care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cougster Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Hey Ed, SO sorry to hear about your loss. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers. Anton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Today, I received a package from Team Shelby. It had a Shelby GT shirt and cap !! I don't know who sent it but I am so grateful ! God Bless all of you ! Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dh777 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 I couldn't let you go without some SGT gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmankoo1 Report post Posted September 15, 2011 Hey Ed, SO sorry to hear about your loss. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers. Anton Sorry about your loss, our house has been flooded 2x in 3 weeks in NYS. As everyone else has said: families fine, then life is good!! Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers...jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 17, 2011 I couldn't let you go without some SGT gear Thank you DeWayne; you and Christine Rock ! Tomorrow we'll be in the rental house ; rental furniture on its way per insurance policy They will be paying the house rent too ! :happy feet: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H0050 Report post Posted September 17, 2011 I wish you and your family a speedy recovery from this tragic event. The main thing is that you and your family are OK. I have been to so many fires in California over the course of my career. It is always so hard to see the devistation that happens and the effects it has on people as they loose all their belongings. Don't be shy to ask for help. God bless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmap Report post Posted September 17, 2011 Thank you DeWayne; you and Christine Rock ! Tomorrow we'll be in the rental house ; rental furniture on its way per insurance policy They will be paying the house rent too ! :happy feet: Great news Ed!!! Keep your eyes on the mail box :happy feet: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Thank you for the kind comments everyone. We're making progress towards normalcy again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rush_junky Report post Posted September 22, 2011 The 1st pic are the four original black Shelby GT bullit wheels that were boxed and stacked. The front picture of the truck shows the molten alloy wheel from the driver's side. The '67 was destroyed as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmn444 Report post Posted September 22, 2011 wow..... really i'm speachless! that's just nuts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobradad Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Ed, once again, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hearing about the devastation is one thing. Seeing the pictures brings it home to reality. Hopefully as discussed before the insurance does you right and with the support of friends and family you can get back on your feet. In your corner all the way. Clarence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
