WATER FLOOD F150 INTERIOR TEARDOWN & RESTORATION

[@serotonin67]

We got a similar story here. I like what you accomplished, because I bought the 2016 F150 Lariat back in Dec 2016. About 2 months after a devastating Hurricane Harvey, I flew to Houston and picked up a water salvage titled 2016 F150 Lariat. Similar Water Line marked as yours too, running and driving. I witnessed over 100k vehicles in just one COPART lot... most were water logged. But hey, I could not be happier driving this dream machine back 1000 miles to South Carolina. Before driving tho, I found a professional shop to go over it like you did. Found no water damage under the carpet; so after $500 for oil change, detailed cleanup, waxed, engine shampoo, and new cabin air filter I happily drove home. Subsequently, this truck valiantly, reliably, and smoothly taken the family together (me, and Lily and a dog named Nina) all over the USA from South Carolina to Oak Harbor, Washington and back home to South Carolina. Recommend swapping your little radio out to the 8" touch screen with the Sync 4 software. It was amazingly easy on a F150, I did it on a 2018 F150.

[@ccnixon]

The use of a dehumidifier and the electric contact cleaner were smart things to always do... "Kudos"!

[@poggmahon1052]

I was a car trader in the UK for 30 year's and always stayed clear of flood damage vehicles and you guys have certainly mastered this. Great attention to detail 😎🙏

[@philtucker1224]

Wow! That truck looks brand new! Nice work boys!

[@patrickrooney5130]

Got my carpet in. Looking good looking good. Got my seats in looking good looking good. The car it not looking good. the car is looking brilliant. Good job guys. Good luck saleing it. Looking forward to seeing the next one. Best of luck for the future. Paddy from Belfast Ireland.

[@rdyardie]

You guys know what is required. Water can be terrible for corrosion. By the way, my wife spilled some milk on the back floor of a car back in 1978. She said not to worry because she got it all. . . . Well, the weather warmed up in Calgary. (We had a Chinook.) I drove to a church meeting one night with a friend and our eyes were burning because the milk had started to go bad. A friend who owned a dairy just on the outskirts of Calgary suggested, "Sell the car." . . . We took the backing off the carpet in the one rear carpet well. We used lots of baking soda and vinegar etc. I used new backing and I glued it onto the floor so it did not wander. We kept the car for 3 years and no more smell. By the way, our insurance adjuster said that they would cover the cost of new carpet but we saved some money. . . . End of story. 😊

[@marcosdossantosandrade3878]

It's not just milk that does this damage, any other food or drink! Soda, like Coke, if it stays on the carpet, it turns into a nasty, hard-to-clean slop! That if it doesn't leave stains, if it's clear!! A professional specializing in cleaning detailing would be great on this project!

[@petermercer5968]

I must remember that one.

[@JMD-tu1xm]

I have had something like this happen, it can even happen in your hous, if you have carpet or rugs. I spilled my water on my rug the other day and couldn't get it out in time, so now I don't have a rug because it's outside getting washed!!

[@edmo43]

Thanks guys for the job update on the F-150. Good maintenance job. Ready for sale.👍🤟

[@stevierea70]

You’ve made the correct choice leaving this beautiful machine as stock. I genuinely look forward to Niko Bros uploads. You are exciting to watch and your work ethos is second to none. God bless you all and best wishes from the city of Bangor, Northern Ireland 👏

[@lincolnlawyer9704]

I use a battery powered blower when cleaning the interior of my boat. Works great getting any water between cracks. I would have gone over with the blower prior to setting up the dehumidifier.

[@wpalmer8901]

Looks very nice. Well done.

[@stephenricketts7764]

I think it was worth the trip and the work to clean it up. It turned out very well. It was wise to use heat to get it well and truly dry especially now the weather is getting damp, Great job Micheal and your assistant with his ear pods.🎧👍👍

[@porschematt991]

Damn looks good I’m jealous

[@ben6119]

That was a good buy, hardly any damage at all!

[@evanlebaron9465]

Lookin good looking good

[@h5mind373]

Whenever there's an important project to do, people tend to say, "Good luck", but honestly, if you are prepared and do your homework, luck is not a factor. Great job, as usual.

[@rickstebbens5135]

Leave it stock yes! Looks great good job.

[@normie1338]

Great job checking for water and cleaning the F150 up. It really looks nice and I would also just leave it alone and sell it like it is. Stay safe and God Bless.

[@aelaan12]

This turned out to be an awesome find guys. It is beautiful. After all the Tornadoes yesterday (November 4) there will be people looking for good trucks. This would be awesome buy.

[@jettech1041]

Great Job Mike! The truck came out looking great! You did everything possible to make sure mold or bacteria would not be an issue.

[@oldschool1993]

Lookin' good-lookin' good

[@josipdolic6391]

Looking good indeed

[@JB-mf1zc]

Looks like a Diamond!!! God Bless!!

[@Mrgoodguy865]

Awesome ride and great job

[@orlandodiaz6848]

Looking good!! Looking good!!

[@aloy1920]

Look really nice

[@rsprockets7846]

SIMPLE GREEN AND BLEACH NUFF SAID

[@robertdurrance8161]

brush attatchments for cordless drill work good for getting out dirt too

[@alexgreen4831]

"Looking Good, Looking Good" 👍🙂

[@stevem268]

great job on the cleanup. but what about mechanical concerns? i'm thinking about water in the differentials, transfer case. engine and transmission should be ok, but diffs and transfer case will have breathers

[@marcosdossantosandrade3878]

The body wash must be impeccable! Rear and front differential oil change (if 4x4), and application of corrosion protection liquid throughout the body and chassis interior. The electrical terminals have to be cleaned, don't just spray "contact cleaner"! You can recover the truck, but it will be a week's work!

[@shanew3293]

good job. Yes, spray crc contact cleaner on all those connections.

[@vincentfisher4748]

Takes me back to when I used to rebuild water cars years ago. You got lucky with that one it's going to be an easy fix.

[@MegaFranceschini]

Niko Bros. you guys r amazing turn that truck like it got out of a showroom WOW. BETTER. Guys, u have magic on your hands. Niko Bros you guys r gifted. Thanks for the video. GOD BLESS

[@chris00rock]

Niko Bros you guys are awesome! Love your approach to your videos and looks like you guys take such care in your work to make things right! I want to be a customer of yours one day soon! Keep the vids coming guys! NIKO BROS FTW!!!

[@juanacosta3689]

Niko bros muy divertidos sus videos y todo lo que hacen es de genios donde se puede conseguir ese car wash gracias y bendiciones 🙏

[@buckpowers4837]

Good job at checking all that could go wrong. Price is very reasonable for a truck like that and knowing it was cleaned and checked properly.. Enjoy

[@brandonwebb7176]

I used a dehumidifier like that once overnight and it built heat and was dangerously hot when I checked on it. The dash and such was hot.

[@merrymanrc]

I bet it hard to sell some of your builds because you put lot's of time and work and care into your vehicle's. That F150 came out nice

[@rebmob5203]

Very very nice

[@bobpearce3665]

Looks great.

[@vikbz]

hi guys, great job on this beautiful F150!! Looks like you guys lucked out yet again!! I wish I could take the chance to buy a flooded vehicle such as this and flip it but since I have to drive it 3000 miles to my country of Belize I believe its too much of a gamble for me😐...congrats on the find again !!👏👏

[@rshock7121]

Awesome job guys

[@TuatNguyen_tpHue]

Từ lốp có săm, chuyển sang lốp không săm vẫn được à em?

[@danielsteward5090]

You need to check the fluids in the transmission and differentials for water contamination, but I doubt that any water got in them.

[@vanlife_unlimited7259]

Nice adventure!

[@antoniosvorrias9100]

Mike, I’ll tell you what the previous owner used it for- it was a moonshine truck! Another great video, great outcome, well done. Agree, didn’t need the lift kit- stock is just fine. Enjoying these quick flips.

[@ianmilo9982]

So satisfying to watch 😊

[@chrisjessee4299]

Your videos are very enjoyable…your fun down to earth positive attitude is awesome…

[@rubenrodriguez6541]

Saludos amigo me gustan muchio tus videos y siempre miro todos tus videos una y otra vez😊

[@dd1309]

bless you

[@kristdaa4612]

Best video ever, you need to come back to Kentucky and bring my baby boy with you.

[@russell-do6fx]

i do love me some Ford trucks , should be no problem getting reed of this truck low miles super clean . love what yall bring to youtube . can't what for the next project

[@Ssalam-Shaheen]

عاشت ايدك ❤❤🎉

[@bradmaunders1733]

I liked what you did...step by step. When you get an influx of cash I strongly suggest you pour a concrete drive in front of the shop so work like this is not mudding up the ground and makes it easier to clean stuff actually on the concrete...back of carpet, etc...works easier when flat. Overall, ask 20k...then take 18 if need be.

[@petermercer5968]

Nice pressure washer, the one I got is 10 years old and still going but I'm on the lookout for a new one.

[@cherjohnson5807]

Very nice Truck👍

[@angelmorales220]

Nice truck.

[@tomferolie109]

Nice truck, somebody going to get a great deal!

[@gb9926]

What does the ADS module do in the F150?

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

2015 XLT crew 4x2..... how many miles did you say was on it? I'd be into it for your mention of price if it's not hard to insure with a flood title. Best way to contact you if it's still available?

[@raymondtrippy3610]

Very enjoyable videos following your story. Nice job so keep up the great work! 🇺🇸👍

[@busterulmer7092]

Should have run it up the lift and checked everything underneath. Double checked the brake components, engine, tranny, u-joints exhaust system and differential. Dump the engine oil and transmission fluid to be on the safe side. Many vehicles down here in Florida got flooded. The ones on the coastal areas got salt water and I wouldn’t touch them. In the center of the state it was rain water flooding about like what you got here.

[@CLINT2143]

I agree. I would have taken off the door panels as well to check for debris and silt. Fords are prone to rust out there anyways much less when they have been through a flood.

[@thomaswarren8750]

Love it. I will give you 17k for it.

[@johnmurray9692]

Do you have a site or page to see what you have for sale?

[@guydavies3784]

Jeez if I lived in America mate at least give you 20 grand for that Ford F1 50 but I’m in Australia but love your work guys keep up the good work

[@rogerhowell6230]

The differential vents-higher than the water level exposure?

[@robertolemos4]

Need to change Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Differential oil and grease drive shaft to avoid water contamination.

[@trackpackgt877]

It would have been interesting to see how much water was in the dehumidifier I know some of the water would be from the air but also to see what it pulled out of the truck

[@jr00g25]

I would add electrical grease on the connection as a extra protection

[@michaeldawkins3758]

This was certainly a good buy.

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome

[@MrSparks54]

I had an electric pressure washer. Burned up within the first 10 minutes out of the box. I sent it back and got a gas powered washer, no more issues in 2 years. F150 is looking good!

[@jonsmith6496]

Bro….they got it free and prolly got a check too so calm down. I’m sure they don’t believe in that POS

[@steveshanabarger4108]

Don't forget to change the cabin air filter.

[@chrisskillett8218]

Nice 👍👍🇬🇧👍

[@jeffgray6693]

Good job guys. I like the ford truck. How can I find out more about it.

[@originalmodder7160]

What do you use for your time lapse cámara ? It’s it a go pro ? And a tripod?

[@ismaelbecerra4128]

I pray I had the money 💰 too buy it u , got blessed when you buy it God has blessed you and your brother & the shop , I pray God keeps blessing u , & the shop, (( AMAN ))

[@carlgruver695]

Nice job now for the underneath on fords you might have to repaint the rear end housing they rust out easy

[@oxtail3829]

Great buy and content. $18000.00 is to cheap, that truck is mint. Cant belive insurance wrote that off for a dirty carpet. No module replacement.....nice. keep it up with the flood cars. Oh and the telegram idiots that keep telling me i have won something.........first get a job, then a life.

[@tommymann494]

I may be interested in the truck for grandson. What size motor

[@shazerash872]

Nice rebuild !!! Where do we meet up for payment of purchasing?

[@anthonybeal4220]

Where can your for sale inventory be viewed? Website?

[@mr.m.g.t.]

👍 Nice

[@genesiesky3756]

You guys did a great job, as usual. I would shoot for $20K. Well worth it in today's value.

[@crankychris2]

Rebuilt title. 👎

[@TheCoolDave]

@@crankychris2 Sure but, it looks better than trucks with a normal title..

[@dsicher123]

Is it still available

[@WillPittenger]

You should also check the electronics. Any connectors or computers that were submerged are suspect.

[@eskieman3948]

Watch the video!

[@randybyam3776]

Straight vinegar with some peroxide the best to clean kills any mold the best

[@kylewaltersmissourilandage5351]

Great job. How do I contact you to purchase it?

[@danielsteward5090]

You got very lucky with this one. It basically only got maybe the carpet wet, and needed a detailing. Most of them need major cleanings and disassembly of drive motors and electronic modules that get destroyed from electrolysis because the battery was not disconnected immediately after it got wet. This is why water cars usually start malfunctioning soon after they are put back on the road. The seller does not do the preventative work on wet parts, they don't care or don't want to spend the money.

[@kickit59]

Great job Mike this F150 will make someone a great truck for a fair price! When you are in Florida watch for the two flooded Superbirds. I don't have any idea where they might be but I saw a newscast of them flooded out into the street but one off them didn't look that bad at all!

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

I bought a sunjoe power washer on ebay as a refurbished one and they sent me two of them but only paid for one. I bought it as it was to have a 2 year warranty.

[@BeardedPharmacist]

How does the 'WholeSun' Pressure washer compare to the 'Giraffe Tools' wall mount you guys have? I'm assuming 3500 psi is notably better than 2200 psi.

[@jackmahogovv]

Corn? It's got the juice!

[@Al_Ting378]

Now would be a good time to buy and install aftermarket leather seat covers (katskins).

[@spiewie1]

how did you guys have so much energy im about the same age but cant do so much as you guys

[@stefanpara8637]

💯👍👍

[@SGtrucking]

Hopefully you checked the drivetrain for water

[@peterdement]

Why did you not remove, clean and replace all four interior door assemblies?

[@fixento]

Tear it down all you want, however all the wiring connectors, etc. will start corroding. In addition you are required by law to advise the buyers it is a flood vehicle.

[@timbriske5960]

How about engine, transmission, differentials, plus electrical beneath the vehicle? If water was inside vehicle then everything beneath saw water. You may have checked oil stick but Trans had to be checked from underneath plus diffs. You lead people on by not being truthful about flood card

[@williamknight9786]

You can use vinegar to kill any mold Smells a lot better too and you don't run the risk of damaging anything