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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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you might want to look at the truck first hand to check for rust and everything and maybe see if you can tell where the waterline was on the vehicle. if theres not any rust or just maybe a little and the powertrain is good then id buy one.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Be careful, flood water and electrical dont mix, biggest pia if you get something with electrical problems. IMO i would not buy a flood vehicle. Check it out first see how deep it went.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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the thing is that the inside of the truscks are dirty like when your truck is dirty. i think water got up to even the steering wheel on some
ill priobably tru to find one thta didnt get subemerged in water.they are chepaer than 3000 , they are paying 5000 for corvettes and for this viper they paid 8000 a 95 /.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Once saltwater hits anything it's bad. I'm in the heavy equipment business and I can tell you not to touch anything that has been in salt. You will have to blast and paint the entire vehicle (probably with rust inhibitor). You'll also have to replace the entire wiring harness. They are toast with salt as it may look fine for a month 6 months or even a year but it will eventually rot through. IMO you need to steer clear.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Want to make your heart hurt? These came from the coast. A guy local is getting them repaired and will be selling them. Would I buy one of them......probably not.







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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Holy hell that makes me sick Why did they have to flood when i could have given it such a good home....
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