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!

[@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 👏

[@wpalmer8901]

Looks very nice. Well done.

[@ben6119]

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

[@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.

[@oldschool1993]

Lookin' good-lookin' 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@rickstebbens5135]

Leave it stock yes! Looks great good job.

[@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.🎧👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@porschematt991]

Damn looks good I’m jealous

[@alexgreen4831]

"Looking Good, Looking Good" 👍🙂

[@TuatNguyen_tpHue]

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

[@Mrgoodguy865]

Awesome ride and great job

[@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

[@JB-mf1zc]

Looks like a Diamond!!! God Bless!!

[@evanlebaron9465]

Lookin good looking good

[@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.

[@josipdolic6391]

Looking good indeed

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@orlandodiaz6848]

Looking good!! Looking good!!

[@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

[@aloy1920]

Look really nice

[@rsprockets7846]

SIMPLE GREEN AND BLEACH NUFF SAID

[@robertdurrance8161]

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

[@shanew3293]

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

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@rshock7121]

Awesome job guys

[@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.

[@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?

[@ianmilo9982]

So satisfying to watch 😊

[@chrisjessee4299]

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

[@gb9926]

What does the ADS module do in the F150?

[@rubenrodriguez6541]

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

[@kristdaa4612]

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

[@danielsteward5090]

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

[@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 !!👏👏

[@tomferolie109]

Nice truck, somebody going to get a great deal!

[@robertolemos4]

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

[@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.

[@thomaswarren8750]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@vanlife_unlimited7259]

Nice adventure!

[@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.

[@cherjohnson5807]

Very nice Truck👍

[@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.

[@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

[@michaeldawkins3758]

This was certainly a good buy.

[@rogerhowell6230]

The differential vents-higher than the water level exposure?

[@bobpearce3665]

Looks great.

[@johnmurray9692]

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

[@rebmob5203]

Very very nice

[@Ssalam-Shaheen]

عاشت ايدك ❤❤🎉

[@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

[@angelmorales220]

Nice truck.

[@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.

[@steveshanabarger4108]

Don't forget to change the cabin air filter.

[@tommymann494]

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

[@originalmodder7160]

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

[@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..

[@shazerash872]

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

[@jeffgray6693]

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

[@anthonybeal4220]

Where can your for sale inventory be viewed? Website?

[@jackmahogovv]

Corn? It's got the juice!

[@jr00g25]

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

[@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

[@spiewie1]

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

[@carlgruver695]

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

[@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 ))

[@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.

[@merc-ni7hy]

i dont think there was anything wrong with this truck...you got a good one

[@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.

[@Al_Ting378]

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

[@jimmorris8879]

Space inside the truck is huge when you see the seats out.

[@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

[@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.

[@chrisskillett8218]

Nice 👍👍🇬🇧👍

[@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!

[@SGtrucking]

Hopefully you checked the drivetrain for water

[@billsrq1788]

And that's what you will get when going green. Apples to oranges Noticed we were un subscriber again 2x

[@kylewaltersmissourilandage5351]

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

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

You guys make great video's , very interesting, but myself, I would not want to buy a flood car as my everyday driver. I would rather spend a little more and buy one that had not had water damage or been in an accident. I think you guys should pave your lot or at least put some gravel down. You have a muddy mess outside cleaning up those vehicles.

[@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.

[@brad9529]

You guys really need to speed some money on some concrete around your shop, it's like a Pakistani sweat shop.

[@randybyam3776]

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

[@dd1309]

bless you

[@robbieeades1956]

The 2015-2017 Ford F-150 was the best looking front ends they ever made. They look so beefy compared to the 2021 and 2022 front ends. The newer years look wimpy. Nice truck leave it stock and you will sell it no problem.