1971 coupe Irma drown
11-05-2017, 10:30 AM
#21
Team Owner
Duh..... 
11-05-2017, 01:12 PM
#22
Instructor
Thread Starter
The ONLY advantage to the owner fixing that car would be that the title would be clear and not have the word SALVAGED on it. So, a buyer would have no way of knowing that the thing had been sunk in saltwater.
But, for those that think just fixing the interior will get that job done, forget it. Every metal part under the dash will be corroded. The radio will be toast, as all the metal on the circuit boards is shot. People just have no idea how much damage saltwater can do. This will be a COMPLETE GUT and clean project.
I'd like to know what insurance the OP carried that would not cover the loss....and why he chose to go that way. Save money??? Not.
But, for those that think just fixing the interior will get that job done, forget it. Every metal part under the dash will be corroded. The radio will be toast, as all the metal on the circuit boards is shot. People just have no idea how much damage saltwater can do. This will be a COMPLETE GUT and clean project.
I'd like to know what insurance the OP carried that would not cover the loss....and why he chose to go that way. Save money??? Not.
11-05-2017, 01:19 PM
#24
Instructor
Thread Starter
Oh no I would never say I will never get another that is a very distinct possibility
11-05-2017, 04:52 PM
#25
Not to be the further bearer of bad news but besides the salt water there is all kinds of other stuff in the flood water. Like raw sewage, mud, chemicals and other nasty stuff. Snakes and other vermin.
I'm no kind of expert but from the pics of the car it's nicer than some of the rusted cars rebuild by others on this forum.
Complete body off? Maybe maybe not.
Complete disassembly of chassis and body including interior for sure.
But if the car was clean before the flood this would be a good project IMO.
I'm no kind of expert but from the pics of the car it's nicer than some of the rusted cars rebuild by others on this forum.
Complete body off? Maybe maybe not.
Complete disassembly of chassis and body including interior for sure.
But if the car was clean before the flood this would be a good project IMO.
11-05-2017, 05:21 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Sell it to someone that parts them out and move on...no clue on what to ask
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11-05-2017, 05:30 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10
Good luck with your decision. I am no expert but I have taken a few cars in that had to be parted so I have been burned more than once on these deals.
As a parts car I would say $3,500-$4,500.
The sad truth is you are selling it with all the work to be done by next person to deal with. To make any money on it they will have to have it for far less than it would be worth before the flood.
You asked for opinions on value, that is mine.
Like I said, good luck with your decision and sorry it happened.
Best regards,
David Howard
AllVettes4Me
As a parts car I would say $3,500-$4,500.
The sad truth is you are selling it with all the work to be done by next person to deal with. To make any money on it they will have to have it for far less than it would be worth before the flood.
You asked for opinions on value, that is mine.
Like I said, good luck with your decision and sorry it happened.
Best regards,
David Howard
AllVettes4Me
11-05-2017, 05:37 PM
#28
Melting Slicks
I would agree with AllVettes. Sell it for WHATEVER you can get and take the money to rebuild your life. Put an ad on the forum and start at $5 or 6,000. That is the only way you are going to get an idea of it's worth. It was just a car. I know that might hurt, but it was. Another one will come along when the time is right, but for now I would focus on what is important, your family that survived that storm and getting there life together. Good luck to you.
11-09-2017, 11:08 PM
#32
you need to ''pickle'' the eng/trans/rear end,,ive had good luck,draining all fluids,and refilling the eng/trans/rear end with ''diesel fuel'',i mean to the top of valve covers/carb,,and wash everything with ''salt-x'',then with hot water and a pressure washer,,then spray everything down with ''wd-40'',,this will give you time to fix/clean 1 thing at a time
good luck
good luck