matchek

Due to the hurricane, what if a classic Oldsmobile is partially or fully submerged in fresh or saltwater for a couple of hours. Although the prospects may be grim, what can an owner do to maximize the chances of starting the car successfully other than praying? For example, drain the oil? Remove plugs and check for water? Remove carb or spray carb cleaner? Drain gas tank?

Also has anyone has good luck before with and old car that was flooded? Welcome your thoughts.

redoldsman

Call your insurance company. If it is saltwater, there is no hope. If it is fresh water, there is very little hope.

gs72

How deep was it submerged. To the rocker panels or the top of the fenders? If top of the fenders, immediately you would need to open all of the elec connections and dry and seal them. As far as the body… flush it with fresh water in all of the nooks and crannies let it dry out and hope for the best.

oldcutlass

It really depends on how deep the water is. Above the fenders is probably a total loss.