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Tuned
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Sad News :(
Well it is with a heavy heart I have to write this.
I live in Union Beach, NJ where Hurricane Sandy hit pretty hard. I lost both my trucks (2003 excursion and 2004 Expedition). Luckily, insurance covered the 2003 but not my Expy *sniffles*
I know have a truck with under 100,000 miles shot to hell sitting in my driveway breaking my heart everyday when I walk by her.
I turn here to ask what am I suppose to do with her? The Central Junction Box went to hell (smoked a little) So I do not believe I can salvage the truck.
I want to see her go as I cant stand seeing her just sitting there, but of course want to recover some $$ from all this. Truck was in perfect gem mint condition prior to this.
If anyone here can help me out/advice me as to what is the best course of action I'd greatly appreciate it!
Thank you!
I live in Union Beach, NJ where Hurricane Sandy hit pretty hard. I lost both my trucks (2003 excursion and 2004 Expedition). Luckily, insurance covered the 2003 but not my Expy *sniffles*
I know have a truck with under 100,000 miles shot to hell sitting in my driveway breaking my heart everyday when I walk by her.
I turn here to ask what am I suppose to do with her? The Central Junction Box went to hell (smoked a little) So I do not believe I can salvage the truck.
I want to see her go as I cant stand seeing her just sitting there, but of course want to recover some $$ from all this. Truck was in perfect gem mint condition prior to this.
If anyone here can help me out/advice me as to what is the best course of action I'd greatly appreciate it!
Thank you!
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I would say you'll make the most by parting it out. Once a vehicle has been through flood conditions it's value goes through the floor. By parting it out you can also make more than the insurance company would've paid you for it.
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How would I go parting the vehicle out? Do I just put an ad up on craigslist and have people come and have at it?
I mean if there was a place that offered a decent amount of $ to take the thing away in one piece I wouldn't be opposed to it @ all!
I mean if there was a place that offered a decent amount of $ to take the thing away in one piece I wouldn't be opposed to it @ all!
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Hell, the CJB is not that hard to fix.
The interior is the bigger nut to fix. I would buy a wreck and swap stuff over if the body and mechanical are good. If the body is not so good, then, well, like pringles, they make more everyday.
The interior is the bigger nut to fix. I would buy a wreck and swap stuff over if the body and mechanical are good. If the body is not so good, then, well, like pringles, they make more everyday.
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I have salvage restored several cars and trucks in the past and with a bit of patience your truck can be up and running as good as ever.
First dry it out by opening the windows juat a bit and put a small ocillating heater in the front and blowing under the dash for at least a day,24 hours. Do the same in the rear and then try to start it again.
Check the engine and trans fluids to be sure there is no water intrusion, if there is any doubt change the fluids before attempting to start the truck.
After a thorough drying out close the windows tight and let the truck stand for a day and if the windows fog or show condensation on the inside repeat the heater drying process. You may have to replace the sound system and to avoid that you should remove the head unit for several days.
As I said before, patience will help in the process, a lot.
First dry it out by opening the windows juat a bit and put a small ocillating heater in the front and blowing under the dash for at least a day,24 hours. Do the same in the rear and then try to start it again.
Check the engine and trans fluids to be sure there is no water intrusion, if there is any doubt change the fluids before attempting to start the truck.
After a thorough drying out close the windows tight and let the truck stand for a day and if the windows fog or show condensation on the inside repeat the heater drying process. You may have to replace the sound system and to avoid that you should remove the head unit for several days.
As I said before, patience will help in the process, a lot.
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If you didn't lose your household dehumidifier in the storm, it would speed up the drying immensely. Remember that ambient temperature has to be 65 degrees or better for the dehumidifier to work. The air movement created by the ceramic heater suggested by Mel would be ideal. Don't bother trying to deodorize the truck until it is completely dried out. Odor in the presence of any dampness is magnified.
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I live in Marlboro but grew up in matawan and cliff wood beach and am well in touch with the destruction sandy caused here. My heart goes out to you brother and everyone in union beach. I went through there the day after sandy and I tell you what I've never seen anything like it in my life. Looked like a war zone. A friend of mine on fourth street lost her home. Sorry to hear about your truck. I say part out what u can
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That is the easiest way because it saves you the trouble of doing all of the disassembly. At the same time you might get someone to respond to your ad that wants the entire truck for a rebuild process. Since the ad on CL is free, you really don't have much to lose by trying.
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