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Wet 170 at copart

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Man that's stinks. I watch some of ScrapLife Garage on YT and he rebuilds some crazy damaged cars but he avoids flood cars if the waterline is above the lower part of the door.
 


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If I had a relationship with one of these places that builds/restores classic & custom cars. Do not have the knowledge, skills or tools to try & fix it up myself.
Neither do I..nor the desire to..and I know a couple of very reputable shops...there all busy...and they AINT cheap...I paid the money for mine.."msrp"..(.contrary to what some think.)...and I never have to worry bout hearing the sound of the ocean drivin down the street;)
 


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Man that's stinks. I watch some of ScrapLife Garage on YT and he rebuilds some crazy damaged cars but he avoids flood cars if the waterline is above the lower part of the door.
That's a real crapshoot...could be nothin but headaches.."big ones"...no thanks...
 


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He always seems more worried about the engine than anything else.
 


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I may bid on it for the parts, the color is the same as my 170.
 


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He always seems more worried about the engine than anything else.
Engine...electronics..tranny filled with water for God knows how long...the whole thing has to come apart..
 


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He always seems more worried about the engine than anything else.
Because he sells a lot of drivetrains.
If he can’t salvage the rest, he will surely find a home for the engine.
 


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The video I posted from LegitStreetCars… the Silverado was completely submerged in a lake at a boat ramp. Because it’s a Chevy he could have replaced every module in the truck for a couple grand. Same goes for a Dodge… these aren’t McLarens. That particular truck had ice cubes in the intake and a transmission, transfer case, and both diffs full of water. The cup holders and glove box had ice in them still. He spent about $1500 on the cluster and a couple modules and is driving the truck daily like it’s new. Fresh water makes all the difference.
Most connectors and several electrical components are actually water tight. Those that aren’t can be replaced and reprogrammed cheaply. Most of the interior is 100% salvageable and anything that isn’t - is still a Dodge component.
If the engine wasn’t running, it’ll be fine. Water in the tranny? A couple flushes and you’re golden. It’s not like it was being pumped through the valve body and torque converter. And water sits in the bottom of everything anyway, so it’s in the pan, the bottom of the diff, etc…
This car will go for a good buck.
 


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The video I posted from LegitStreetCars… the Silverado was completely submerged in a lake at a boat ramp. Because it’s a Chevy he could have replaced every module in the truck for a couple grand. Same goes for a Dodge… these aren’t McLarens. That particular truck had ice cubes in the intake and a transmission, transfer case, and both diffs full of water. The cup holders and glove box had ice in them still. He spent about $1500 on the cluster and a couple modules and is driving the truck daily like it’s new. Fresh water makes all the difference.
Most connectors and several electrical components are actually water tight. Those that aren’t can be replaced and reprogrammed cheaply. Most of the interior is 100% salvageable and anything that isn’t - is still a Dodge component.
If the engine wasn’t running, it’ll be fine. Water in the tranny? A couple flushes and you’re golden. It’s not like it was being pumped through the valve body and torque converter. And water sits in the bottom of everything anyway, so it’s in the pan, the bottom of the diff, etc…
This car will go for a good buck.
Jack, I am trying to get it at a crack head deal, this post is not helping, please say that nothing can be used and that the wiring is Mission Impossible.
 


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Jack, I am trying to get it at a crack head deal, this post is not helping, please say that nothing can be used and that the wiring is Mission Impossible.
I’m rooting for you Cole buddy!
Maximum Effort Two
 


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The video I posted from LegitStreetCars… the Silverado was completely submerged in a lake at a boat ramp. Because it’s a Chevy he could have replaced every module in the truck for a couple grand. Same goes for a Dodge… these aren’t McLarens. That particular truck had ice cubes in the intake and a transmission, transfer case, and both diffs full of water. The cup holders and glove box had ice in them still. He spent about $1500 on the cluster and a couple modules and is driving the truck daily like it’s new. Fresh water makes all the difference.
Most connectors and several electrical components are actually water tight. Those that aren’t can be replaced and reprogrammed cheaply. Most of the interior is 100% salvageable and anything that isn’t - is still a Dodge component.
If the engine wasn’t running, it’ll be fine. Water in the tranny? A couple flushes and you’re golden. It’s not like it was being pumped through the valve body and torque converter. And water sits in the bottom of everything anyway, so it’s in the pan, the bottom of the diff, etc…
This car will go for a good buck.
6 figures plus Jack..:unsure::unsure::unsure:
 


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It will go for crazy money! Watch and see .
 




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