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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:05:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cars just don’t burst into flames. Unless they’re electric. So it’s definitely an EV thread. He's got quite a collection of steam cars as well, so it could have been from a number of different cars there. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:08:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Face? Priming a carburetor? That got my grandad bad. Got me too once...hand and arm though...starting fluid spray can naturally... |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:09:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cars just don’t burst into flames. Unless they’re electric. So it’s definitely an EV thread. Unless you've been working on the carburetor of your 1969 442 and decided to leave the fuel lines disconnected because you'll finish the work tomorrow. Then, unbeknownst to you, someone tries to steal it while it's partially disassembled and the fuel pump shoots fuel all over the engine, while the thieves hotwire it, and it bursts into flames burning the car to the ground but not before setting the thieves on fire. Yeah... Instant karma... True Story :-) |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:12:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Face? Priming a carburetor? That got my grandad bad. I think I'd get along with your grandad... I've seen flames longer than my arm doing that... :-) |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:14:45 PM EDT
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Happened to a friend of mine, but didn’t get his face. Hasn’t touched the car in 10 years
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:17:05 PM EDT
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He seems like a good dude, I wish him a speedy, complete recovery.
Anyone who has spent time around carbureted cars knows shit can happen. “POOT” “ WTF. WAS THAT! Godammit Larry, we’re on FIRE!” |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:22:30 PM EDT
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Could be one of his steam cars.
NUT COAL IS DANGEROUS!!!! |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:24:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I dunno... Sure he has a lot of knowledge about his collection, but... Do you really think he's in there up to his elbows..? I imagine he has an entire staff of highly skilled guys working for him. I got to hang out with Jay a few times. He knows his way around cars. He worked in a car dealership when he was young. What you see on TV is the way Jay is, well maybe he bitches more and tells off color jokes but what you see is what you get. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:34:14 PM EDT
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That must be embarrassing for him. Hope he can save some face.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:35:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I dunno... Sure he has a lot of knowledge about his collection, but... Do you really think he's in there up to his elbows..? I imagine he has an entire staff of highly skilled guys working for him. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Never really cared for his humor but really respect him as a car/motorcycle/machinery guy of the highest level. I dunno... Sure he has a lot of knowledge about his collection, but... Do you really think he's in there up to his elbows..? I imagine he has an entire staff of highly skilled guys working for him. If you had over 180 cars plus bikes would you do all the maintenance yourself? |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:37:22 PM EDT
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Jay Leno, 72, says he's 'ok' after suffering serious burns to his face from a gasoline fire when car erupted in his luxury LA garage
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:37:35 PM EDT
[#12]
I'm sorry to hear this.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:39:00 PM EDT
[#13]
His days were numbered. He survived Hemi Under Glass rollover. It was bound to happen.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:40:39 PM EDT
[#14]
You can't call yourself a true car lover until you've been injured while working on one. That's true passion.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:41:07 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Man, I hope he's okay. Salt-of-the-earth kind of guy. No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:43:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Jay Leno, 72, says he's 'ok' after suffering serious burns to his face from a gasoline fire when car erupted in his luxury LA garage Link Gas is flammable. Shit happens, sometimes. 
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:46:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cars just don’t burst into flames. Unless they’re electric. So it’s definitely an EV thread. This is just completely not true. 
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:52:04 PM EDT
[#18]
That sucks
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:52:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 5:59:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Man, I hope he's okay. Salt-of-the-earth kind of guy. No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. He's an entertainer, and he (these days) is mostly focused on car-based entertainment (outside of his stand-up gigs anyway). I'm a car guy. I like to be entertained. I don't need him to agree with every political opinion I have. There's a lot of overlap on a Venn diagram between he and I, and that's all I really care about. The non-overlapping stuff (like guns?) Well...he's one vote in a state I don't live in. And mind you, he's not even all that publicly political, most of the time. He's not an activist. I mean, I suppose you could just adopt this as a bit of a mantra: Blow up your TV, throw away your paper Go to the country, build you a home Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches Try and find Jesus on your own <-- Sounds good to this hard core right-winger.  Of course it was written by a hard core leftie from Illinois back in the 70s, so here we are. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:06:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never much cared for Jay Leno. Never saw a single show or stand up from him but his car videos ... God... damn ... glorious. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:09:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't watch Jay Leno for gun content or opinions. I (these days) watch him for car content. He and I don't see eye-to-eye on guns. And I really don't care. He's an entertainer, and he (these days) is mostly focused on car-based entertainment (outside of his stand-up gigs anyway). I'm a car guy. I like to be entertained. I don't need him to agree with every political opinion I have. There's a lot of overlap on a Venn diagram between he and I, and that's all I really care about. The non-overlapping stuff (like guns?) Well...he's one vote in a state I don't live in. And mind you, he's not even all that publicly political, most of the time. He's not an activist. I mean, I suppose you could just adopt this as a bit of a mantra: Blow up your TV, throw away your paper Go to the country, build you a home Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches Try and find Jesus on your own <-- Sounds good to this hard core right-winger. Of course it was written by a hard core leftie from Illinois back in the 70s, so here we are. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Man, I hope he's okay. Salt-of-the-earth kind of guy. No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. He's an entertainer, and he (these days) is mostly focused on car-based entertainment (outside of his stand-up gigs anyway). I'm a car guy. I like to be entertained. I don't need him to agree with every political opinion I have. There's a lot of overlap on a Venn diagram between he and I, and that's all I really care about. The non-overlapping stuff (like guns?) Well...he's one vote in a state I don't live in. And mind you, he's not even all that publicly political, most of the time. He's not an activist. I mean, I suppose you could just adopt this as a bit of a mantra: Blow up your TV, throw away your paper Go to the country, build you a home Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches Try and find Jesus on your own <-- Sounds good to this hard core right-winger. Of course it was written by a hard core leftie from Illinois back in the 70s, so here we are. Indeed subnet |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:10:52 PM EDT
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From what I've seen Jay Leno is someone who has tried to be as middle of the road politically as possible.
This has led to some odd statements. I remember seeing some congressman arguing in favor of marijuana legalization. (Might have been Barney Frank?) Leno's statement that the laws should stay the same and everything be done with a nod and a wink was one of the dumbest things I've ever heard in my life. The congressman was rendered speechless. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:11:46 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I really do enjoy his car videos. Hope he recovers quickly. There's no truth to the rumor that this was the car he was working on. . . http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/1971-ford-pinto_100350093_m.jpg  Ford Pinto (Top Secret!) |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:35:37 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. There's always that one guy who interjects motherfucking politics in to everything.  |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:37:41 PM EDT
[#26]
This sucks. I don't know his politics but he has always seemed like a decent guy and will talk cars with anyone and not act like his shit doesn't stink.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:41:58 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: probably a steam thread. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: EV thread? probably a steam thread. He does have a couple of Stanly Steamers.  1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer - Jay Leno's Garage Edit: Boiler backfire at 16:50 |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:43:15 PM EDT
[#28]
His chin was his shield.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:45:29 PM EDT
[#29]
Richard Pryor sends his condolences.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:47:00 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: His chin probably worked as a blast shield.  Attached FileI hope he recovers well. I subscribe to his YouTube channel. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 6:47:54 PM EDT
[#31]
Hope he has a quick recovery. I had 2nd and 3rd burns over my face and upper torso......all the skin came off, but aside from some white knuckles you'd never know I was airlifted to a burn center.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 9:31:24 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: hope he's ok, heals up, and gets back to enjoying his hot rods. i only know him as a car guy. his youtube show is fun to watch and unless i'm not paying close enough attention i've never heard him hate on America. He is a big Biden and Obama supporter. I do enjoy his car show as well |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 10:32:00 PM EDT
[#33]
I hope he's ok, he's one person I'd love to hang out with for an afternoon.
Here's hoping he fully recovers with as little pain as possible, burns suck. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 10:35:34 PM EDT
[#34]
not an EV thread or his garage and all his vehicles would be burnt to the ground
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Posted: 11/14/2022 10:43:19 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No, he is a "no one needs an assault rifle" kind of guy. He has said those words on camera. But he gets pass because he likes cars a lot? HE SAID THOSE WORDS! FJL. And all the rest of those Hollywood anti gun leftists. I swear, some of you people must forget this a gun based website. These people want your guns and your freedom. Every one of them. Edit for a spelling error. I said what I said. We also like freedom, and he has the right to not like guns. I don't agree with his comment that no one needs an assault rifle, but I support his right to say it. Just because someone has an opinion doesn't mean it will become the law of the land. I like Leno and would hang out with him any day and really don't care if he likes guns or not, they're not the only thing in my life I care about. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 10:54:06 PM EDT
[#36]
It sounds like a gasoline burn, and he was actually working on the car himself.
That is easy to do, even doing something simple like a fuel filter change, if you didn't disconnect the battery and were wearing a ring or maybe even using a wrench. 
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Posted: 11/14/2022 11:16:43 PM EDT
[#37]
Damn! Saw him a couple weeks ago at a show here.
Hope he’s doing ok. He’s really a blue collar guy from everything I’ve heard about him. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 11:28:28 PM EDT
[#38]
Confusing..
An employee for the comedian confirmed to one outlet Monday that it was one of Leno's steam cars that erupted and sent him to the hospital Then.. In a statement Leno said: 'I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.' Link |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 11:39:53 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Confusing.. An employee for the comedian confirmed to one outlet Monday that it was one of Leno's steam cars that erupted and sent him to the hospital Then.. In a statement Leno said: 'I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.' Link |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 2:39:30 AM EDT
[#40]
The car reportedly involved (0:46)
 Jay Leno Suffers Serious Burns in Car Fire |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 3:53:15 AM EDT
[#41]
Burns are the worst.
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Posted: 11/15/2022 4:24:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI haven't worked on many, but don't they have down draft carbs? |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 6:31:15 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Confusing.. An employee for the comedian confirmed to one outlet Monday that it was one of Leno's steam cars that erupted and sent him to the hospital Then.. In a statement Leno said: 'I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.' Link You realize something needs to heat up the water right? |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 6:47:04 AM EDT
[#44]
Damn. I hope he fully recovers.
He is probably the most down to earth celebrity car guy out there, very humble about his passion for pretty much anything with propulsion. Didn't know about his politics, don't really care either. It's not his first scape when it comes to cars either, remember his wreck in the 'Hemi Under Glass' car ?  Jay Leno Laughs Off Scary Rollover Car Crash |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 2:15:33 PM EDT
[#45]
Serious face burns require intubation. If he’s speaking that’s a good sign.
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Posted: 11/15/2022 2:17:03 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never much cared for Jay Leno. I wasn't until he started doing the garage show. Hopefully he'll have a speedy recovery. |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 2:18:46 PM EDT
[#47]
Happened to a friend working on his old jeep carb.
Set his hands on fire instantly. He was down a long time recovering. Needless to say he sold it |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 2:23:32 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless you've been working on the carburetor of your 1969 442 and decided to leave the fuel lines disconnected because you'll finish the work tomorrow. Then, unbeknownst to you, someone tries to steal it while it's partially disassembled and the fuel pump shoots fuel all over the engine, while the thieves hotwire it, and it bursts into flames burning the car to the ground but not before setting the thieves on fire. Yeah... Instant karma... True Story :-) Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Cars just don’t burst into flames. Unless they’re electric. So it’s definitely an EV thread. Unless you've been working on the carburetor of your 1969 442 and decided to leave the fuel lines disconnected because you'll finish the work tomorrow. Then, unbeknownst to you, someone tries to steal it while it's partially disassembled and the fuel pump shoots fuel all over the engine, while the thieves hotwire it, and it bursts into flames burning the car to the ground but not before setting the thieves on fire. Yeah... Instant karma... True Story :-) That happened to me at a Porsche dealership. I told the service manager it was verboten to repair a fuel line to an injector on a 914 with a hose clamp but he insisted because he was trying to make the woman customer. On the way to deliver it back to her he looked in the rear view mirror and the deck lid was on fire and there was a flaming trail down the street. It burnt to the ground before the fire department got there. When I came in to work the next day the rusting hulk was sitting on the rims in the yard. No blow back on me. |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 5:46:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I haven't worked on many, but don't they have down draft carbs? Quote HistoryQuoted: I haven't worked on many, but don't they have down draft carbs? A steam car? Lol, no, they don't have carburetors. Most of the internal combustion cars back then had updraft carbs anyway. |
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Posted: 11/15/2022 5:49:02 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's true....Adam DOES ruin everything. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Adam Carolla always jokes Jay is going to be the last person killed by a steam car, whoops. It's true....Adam DOES ruin everything. |
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