Hey guys, A buddy of mine recently lost his home in the tri-state during hurricane sandy. Along with the house, his 66 mustang took on water. Needless to say, he's over it. Won't start, interior's shot, and he's done. He asked me if I could take it off his hands and I'm on the fence. A classic 60s form mustang is my dream car and the asking price is extremely low...I guess my question is: in the event that the car was fully submerged, what are the chances that the motor (an original 6 banger) and the tranny (I'm assuming an original c4, but I could be wrong) are salvageable? The car has some rust, but nothing new quarter skins and media blasting can't fix. Frame is pretty solid and many parts have been replaced (front and rear end, new carb, spark plugs, radiator, exhaust, heads, wiring, etc.) Regardless, not sure if all of those components, despite being new, held up post storm. I'm an amateur to car restoration, but I'm learning. Wondering if I should try to turn the motor by hand/the precautions I should take to ensure its water free. That being said, I'm a huge fan of this forum and would appreciate some input before I make the sale. Thanks a lot!!

 

Welcome to TMS!

You might get more response on your question by posting a thread about restoring a flooded car in the 1st & 2nd Generation section.

 

Thanks cdynaco!!

 

Welcome. I'd buy the 66. With the jeep I have that's been underwater a lot I'd recommend pulling the plugs and put some marvels mystery oil in the cylinders, put the plugs back in and let that sit for a couple days. Change all the fluids, oil, trans, and gear oil. Pull the plugs back out and turn it over with a breaker bar. You should be good to go. The only thing I'd worry about is the salt water corroding the fuse box, but it's nothing that can't be fixed

 

yep buy that puppy....errrrr pony. In my eyes it can all be fixed. Good ideas from Eric!

 

Welcome

 

Thanks guys! Outlawmack, I appreciate the pointers. Sounds like a good plan!

 

Good luck with it mustangfrank. Get pics up when you get it

 

Will do!!

 

Welcome to TMS!

 

UPDATE: bought the '66. Motor was not seized and turned by hand, which is great news. Quarter panels need to be replaced (rust and bondo), interior needs to be fully restored, not sure what condition the tranny is in, etc. And so it begins....

 

Congrats on the car. Can't wait to watch the build up

 

Congrats on the purchase.

 

 

congrats!

 

Thanks guys! Started working on the motor and so far things are looking up. I'm going to be ordering some new full quarters and possibly a fender. There's some rot, so I want to do it once and do it right. Any specific aftermarket brands I should look out for/ reliable parts sites?