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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by winemule, Mar 1, 2017.

  1. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:54 AM
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    winemule

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    I have just finished a major rebuild of a 14 Tundra Crew Max. The car came from Baton Rouge and was driven into water and blew up the motor plus had 4-8 inches of water inside the car. I can share advice or info for anyone looking to change a motor or trans etc. I addition I am looking for a JBL amp for the vehicle. It is the 3 plug unit under the passenger seat.
     
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  2. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Bienvenidos! :worthless:
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Did the truck get water damage during the flood back in August?

    If so, I'd be careful with the water damage, water was basically sewage water due to backflow in the bayous and incidentially...the sewer pipes.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:15 AM
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    winemule

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    yes, i spoke to the original owner, he had just traded it to the Toyota dealer there 2 weeks before the big storms hit. the water came up to the bottom of the dash. I brought all of the electrical back to life.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Wow...must've been around the greenwell st. area. That's where it got REALLY bad

    Must've gotten a helluva deal then!!
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    winemule

    winemule [OP] New Member

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    It was a good deal considering it has every option on it.
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Happy for you brother!! Here's to a long life for your amphibious tundra!! LOL
    :cheers::drevil:
     
  8. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    winemule

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    i wish i could figure out who the U-Boat captain was. Not very smart, must have driven it in, stalled it and attempted to restart it. Water doesn't compress very well.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Well sometimes you can't even see the water. I've had that happen to me before. Luckily it was just about 7 inches of water. Not always the cap'n's fault...shit happens. Not to say it couldn't have been on account of stupidity like running off into a ditch while driving through flooded streets. We got some deep ones.

    A TON of areas that NEVER flood were under 1-6 feet of water.
     
  10. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    831Tun

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    Welcome Captain. lol
     
  11. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    thank you!
     
  12. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    Welcome from co!
     
  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    Welcome from CO! I would be scared of any future electrical issues that may arise
     
  14. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from CO! Glad you were able to bring back to life.
    Here's a pic of his truck for those who want to see it :D

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    i don't think it was under that far. As a point of interest. Wurth makes a product called Contact Cleaner OL, my Volvo mechanic suggested I use it. I pulled all electrical connections apart, sprayed the contacts and let it sit for about a minute and blew the excess out. Replugged everything and it all came to life. it rubs and cleans the contacts
     
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    Does it have a salvage title now? Hope it all works out for you, I've always been told to run from flood damaged cars as electrical issues will continue to pop up for years.
     
  17. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:58 AM
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    on salvage title, i have done several over the year. as a result i am not afraid of it
     
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    winemule [OP] New Member

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    no salvage title
     
  19. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    welcome bud. Have any before and after pics?
     
  20. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    yes i will post them later tonight. even one of the cab lifted off of the frame while replacing the engine
     
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    A lurking killer Great White!! :eek::eek::D
     
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    i don't think that guy knew how to back his boat trailer up, or set a parking brake, or put it in park
     
  23. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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    Great story! welcome from Texas!
     
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    Definitely a no parking zone! Probably get a ticket. lol
     
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    upload_2017-3-1_21-35-50.jpgthat would suck. lol
     
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  29. Mar 3, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    thanks, enjoyable that a large portion of the group are so welcoming.
     
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