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Another hurricane casualty

Started by FL SAAC, September 29, 2022, 06:02:56 PM

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Winged cars+super powerful winds=bad things....

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trotrof1

The two cars will be completely restored along with the house. It just takes time and money.

67 GT350

Quote from: trotrof1 on September 30, 2022, 08:43:40 AM
The two cars will be completely restored along with the house. It just takes time and money.

JUST ASKING, please don't jump on me for asking, But will the cars that were flooded be on record as flood cars? After being restored? I realize that old cars can recover much easier than new cars after a flood, but would anyone consider buying a flood car?
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Quote from: 67 GT350 on September 30, 2022, 12:23:34 PM
Quote from: trotrof1 on September 30, 2022, 08:43:40 AM
The two cars will be completely restored along with the house. It just takes time and money.

JUST ASKING, please don't jump on me for asking, But will the cars that were flooded be on record as flood cars? After being restored? I realize that old cars can recover much easier than new cars after a flood, but would anyone consider buying a flood car?

We would not consider purchasing anything (boat, water craft etc) that suffers salt water intrusion. Every metal item, all electrical modules,  switches etc will slowly keep oxidizing,  the wiring inside it's plastic insulation will continue to degrade slowly causing non stop issues for forever and one day

Just our two cents
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If it was very rare and very cheap,maybe....I would definitely go into it expecting the worse though......

68stangcjfb

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In most states, I think they would get branded titles showing totaled status. But in New York, vehicles 1972 and earlier get registrations, not titles. The registrations DO NOT show prior totaled status. And only vehicles 8 years old or newer get branded titles. Unfortunately, we are going to see a lot more pictures like this! Its inevitable. There are lots of nice cars in Florida! :-\
68 1/2 CJ Mustang GT FB auto 3.91s 68 1/2 CJ Torino GT FB 3.91s 60 Thunderbird 64 Falcon Sprint conv. 4Spd 65 Falcon Sedan Delivery 67 Fairlane 500 SW 428 4Spd, 68 Torino 4dr 95 Thunderbird SC. 89 F250 Supercab 2wd, 98 Mustang conv. 99 Jeep Cherokee 2002 Thunderbird. 96 Harley FLSTN Heritage Special

67 GT350

Quote from: 68stangcjfb on September 30, 2022, 05:05:24 PM
In most states, I think they would get branded titles showing totaled status. But in New York, vehicles 1972 and earlier get registrations, not titles. The registrations DO NOT show prior totaled status. And only vehicles 8 years old or newer get branded titles. Unfortunately, we are going to see a lot more pictures like this! Its inevitable. There are lots of nice cars in Florida! :-\

Add South Carolina to the list of cars that may show up...This is sad, and a sad day for the car hobby.
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The loss on regular passenger car vehicles is beyond comprehension
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67 GT350

I fear all the "flood" cars that will be around in the future with out knowing....
I was on the FGT forum and lots are saying that they are safe, one shows that his car was moved to his mother's house, GREAT PICTURE, all safe and sound. Seems like a sense move to me.
How about the SAAC peeps should post pictures of their safe cars. It would be a relief.
Remember number one, what counts the most is people and pets are safe, cars are next!
I also know people that took precautions and moved their cars and personal belongings to safe ground, although that might have been hard to predict.
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They don't have to be flooded to have salt problems. I was offered a Jag one time for a real cheap price. The owner lived on the beach and every connection in the car was corroded - the chrome was pitted, etc.

Looks like the Superbird was missing it's trunk brace.
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trotrof1

Wouldn't a chemical chassis bath neutralize those problems? If it were my cars that's the route I would go with photo documentation of the entire teardown.