WE BOUGHT A TORNADO/FLOOD DAMAGED 2019 RAM LONGHORN

We needed a new challenge and I think we got just the thing. We picked up a 2019 Ram Longhorn Laramie. We are still deciding to either part it out or Rebuild it. This truck might be saveable, might not be. We take a closer look inside. Thanks For Watching and Stay Tuned for More Ram Build Videos.
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[@peterhendriks6596]

It always surprises me how happy you are with damaged cars… flooded, crashed, crushed, it doesn’t matter, you’re still happy… amazing. You are next level…

[@janmartens7954]

Man, it is devastating to see some much houses destroyed. From the Netherlands: stay strong. We are with you In our mind and soul

[@jim5k]

It's crazy to imagine how all this damage happens and then you see a pile of boulders on the passenger floor. The intensity of that tornado was insane!!

[@jastbrown]

Yeah.. I'm guessing if they had seen the pile of boulders, along with the boat fender, they may have passed on this one.

[@5954313]

I can see kindness right through your eyes guys. Stay blessed. Stay happy.

[@johnadams3152]

This is an interesting project. I would recommend sticking a plastic tube down in the cylinders and vacuuming all the water out. Then pump in some MMO and let it set. Check the fuse box for which circuits have blown fuses before putting any more power to the truck.

[@wpalmer8901]

I was amazed the amount of water in the engine. I would see if you can get it running before you decide next steps.

[@stephenpoessl5464]

I could not believe the amount of water that came out of the sump and then the rocks in the passenger side and the buoy. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@RatherBeRestoring]

That’s gotta be a first…a buoy on the floorboard!! You guys will take on anything, I love it! 👍👊

[@robbieeades1956]

I hope whoever owned this truck sees this video and reaches out to you and tells you the story or has pictures. Nice truck in its day.

[@robertbonesio5498]

Make sure you pull the oil pan and value covers before starting it. Looks like there maybe some dirt or sand in the motor.

[@henkbakker3588]

What a damage a tornado can make, for us in Europe we can not imagine, its insane. I hope you continue with the Ram but what kind of problems will it have when it is ready or after a little while. It’s always great to see your videos, you both stay always so positive. See you in the next one

[@danieltarr1619]

If you two can rebuild this truck you are miracle workers. I always enjoy your positive approach. Good luck guys.

[@screamindemon811]

All the power to you fellas for taking on the challenge to fix one of these. I would only buy one of these for parts if it had an signs of being flooded same with a flood vehicle.. The problem with them is yes they may run and drive but the issues star showing up down the road after it has been sold and that is when the angry customer starts complaining and you can note everything you want about this and that and as is but you know they are going to complain and make noise about it and IMHO opinion reputation is worth more than money anytime of the week

[@stephenricketts7764]

I think I would just use it for parts. When you consider how much work there could be the labour mounts up. Then there's the electrical issues. All questions at the moment and not many answers. Great video Brothers Happy New year. 👍👍

[@dictator97]

Big gamble on this Ram. I'd love to see it restored. Good luck guys

[@JeronWhite]

There's a lot of stuff that needs to be done on that truck.A lot of stuff there be good company truck

[@d.dolphinstriker5737]

Nice find guys. Put marvel in de cilinders and pull the oil pan, so you can see if there are more surprises.

[@danwingo7512]

Build it guys!!!!! These are great trucks, plus they do bring big money when fixed.

[@thejourneymen7722]

Luckily these vehicles have only been sitting for a few weeks before they put them up for sale if more insurance companies would do the same instead of letting them sit for months or even years before putting them up for auction a lot more vehicles would be salvageable. The engine is probably fine mechanically although some of the electronics may be shot but I would definitely drain the transmission and differentials before trying to start it.

[@philtucker1224]

Great rescue potential here boys! This is a beautiful truck, so can we just call this PART 1? 😊👍

[@randytaylor4459]

Y'all are mighty brave to tackle a project like this. I wish you the best.

[@tmreadynow1236]

The tornado damage doesn’t give nearly as much pause as the flood damage. I’m not sure if those boulders were threw in or washed in. With the amount of water in the engine, it had to be submerged in a significant amount of water for a good period of time. A beautiful truck. Hope to see it ride again.

[@markfoden765]

You guys are bonkers lol when your cranking it by hand and the water is shooting everywhere and your both laughing,anyone else would be shocked and would probably give up🤣,hope you decide to repair it as will make great content,cheers guys

[@edmo43]

Hello Guys, a great challenge ahead of you. But worse than that RAM have come into their hands and they have come out perfectly rebuilt. So let's get to work, I already want to see it on. Good luck.👍👍

[@kickit59]

Guys it was definitely a very nice truck before the tornado! If it makes financial sense to rebuild it I would enjoy following the rebuild! Anyhow I am looking forward to the next video!

[@chrisbirdsall3275]

It's a scary thing with electrical issues. It's hard to get those right after a flood. Maybe a cab swap with good electrical system maybe key. You guys will get it right for sure no doubt.

[@leokoutsoko1262]

This will be an awesome rescue mission build. Hope the electronics aren't that bad. Greetings from Greece

[@johnnyboy830]

Would be an interesting build. Most likely will need a new cab and bed and many other parts

[@marchalpeck470]

Do not forget to change the transmission and both rear ends, but I am sure you already are Planning to do it.

[@Bananaman1406_]

You should totally continue this!

[@fredskaggs4222]

You definitely have a challenge ahead of you. It was a beautiful truck and could be again, but at what expense.

[@helomech100]

I'd love to see that Ram start and maybe drive. Go big or go home. Good luck guys👍💪😎

[@larrypierce2777]

You got's yourself a lot of work to do. Engine would be a priority. Lots of flushing out with diesel fuel. No starting just motoring after you get everything dried out. Don't won't to see you have a fire. Fuel tank probably needs draining and the inside of it flushed out good as well as the fuel lines. Of course you know all that. Lot's carpet removal for thorough drying. Instrument panel wiring dry out of course. I really think you enjoy this kind of work tremendously. I'll be watching your progress.

My friend bought a flood truck from Florida and he had to pull the whole interior out of the truck and had it professionally cleaned because of the smell and under the floor rug there was still a ton of sand and also in the doors so over all when it comes to cleaning a flooded truck you can't cut corners you just have to go all out or the smell and the sand will screw you, in the long run you don't need to tear the interior out twice because you didn't do it properly....One thing is for sure don't dare try to start the truck without pulling out the computers and checking that out for moisture.. sorry to say dude it took my friend months before he felt like he can start his truck.....good look

[@smplyizzy]

Balls - you guys got them! Great project. Crazy!!!! Ya see if you can at least get it started and test the motor and trans.

[@bobjackels2558]

Build it guys ! If anybody can fix it, it's you guys!! GO FOR IT!!

[@faustp23]

Though I want to see the rebuild of this truck, I also know this is a major undertakaing both time and money! I would survey the extent of the damage and what is salvagable avd do a quick gustimation of hours each phase will take and you will have your answer. The other possibility is a collaboration with other KZbinrs for certain jobs like autobody works, electronics people, detailers etc... everyone gets content and traffic plus exposure . If you can afford a longterm restoration buildout this has would be a perfect project. RockAuto is a great one for parts collab. Beautiful, truck I had a good hunch you might buy this.

[@rickhodges1731]

Looks like it was submerged. There is a lot of body damages and if it was totally submerged many of the electronic components will be shot. More testing is in order. I'd say it would be very costly to repair it. Don't think I'd buy it from you guys after it was done.

[@OcelotTheGreat]

Hey did you see how it squirts? You are losing such a nice rare fish

[@philtucker1224]

I think following Tornado/flood damage at this level, the insurance companies are almost happy to pay you to take it away! (It’s a very recent top of the line edition so I guess the boys know they can spend $40-50k and still get their money back no problem.

[@philtucker1224]

I guess it may have been parked prior to the tornado hit so maybe the engine is relatively undamaged from a hydro lock point of view…- plugs looked ok…

[@stevenchambers754]

Carry on with the build guys, love the truck builds .its a shame you can't get a like the one in fast and furious 9 nice truck for round the world tour. Keep going guys love the channel

[@philbuchanan3149]

Travel well my friends, the Lord will be with you!

[@avionicsify]

When you find electrical boxes with signs of corrosion to the circuit board inside don't throw in the towel. If the parts were not powered up after the water entered the box or panel you may be able to salvage the parts. With a fine wire brush you may be able to brush off the white or brownish corrosion. If there's white corrosion between solder joints and connection, that may cause a short circuit if powered up and damage the unit. After you clean the corrosion spray with an electrical parts cleaner spray that evaporates quickly. Give it some time to try completely. I retired from the Air Force and worked in the electronics field for over 23 years. Then worked as a civilian electronics and automation technician for 25 years. Good Luck.

[@kanaletumlinson]

Unbelievable amount of damage. Prayers for those families who dealt with the tornado!! Beautiful truck guys it’ll be amazing to see it brought back to its glory.. good luck gents, great video new subscriber here!

[@GatoLand]

At least try it, the car is worth it, it's a great vehicle. Happy new year and greetings from Spain.

[@jinan0014]

good luck....you are going to NEED IT......

[@raulmtz6006]

Go on! Step by step, never give up!

[@dallass8665]

sad to see all the destruction of all the houses.. and i saw tehe ram in the walk around and i was hoping that your would buy it looks like a great project and look forward to watching the progress of the rebuild 😉

[@viyau10]

I’d love to see the end result. It would be a fun truck to have

[@ColinPrince]

That’s a nice truck, top of the line, or close to it plus the fact that the engine isn’t seized, makes it a good truck to work your magic on. You’ve fixed worse that this, with every trailer that you’ve bought, so go get’em!

[@patrickmitchell6631]

Keep going lads put it back together, if it was easy sam crac would be doing it ,your niko brother's

[@mohameedaiameer9220]

Ram is an excellent truck, very nice specifications I loved

[@GONZALOARTECHE]

I think that you should REBUILD the Truck.Is a good truck so go ahead. WE WATCHING!!!!

[@stephencahill1840]

You Two can do it your the dynamic duo I have every faith in you both

[@rogerburt6542]

Hey guys, you have an awesome system that you go by. Man, I love your videos. I would check the mileage. If the engine runs good and if the mileage is low, I would keep it, because you both do good body work. So yeah.

[@The_journeyy]

This is definitely going to be a big build let's go 👌

[@khalilsalihalsaidy3674]

I wish good luck for you. and not lose eny dular for your car and will see good things on it ...I'm Khalil from Iraq good by my friends

[@leetaylor5348]

Wow , need to add up all the parts , a lot of parts too . !!! Windscreen, windows, back bed ?? , dented ?? Is it worth repairing ?? Or get a new one .. (fenders ) , we say wings .. doors , & a piller , & that's what i saw .. now over there , you should have ,all the parts to get it , fixed , so good luck ... 👍

[@leetaylor5348]

Oh yes forgot , complete engine rebuild !!!!

[@frankmartin1780]

new cab and all the work humm seen u guys do amazing things on the fence . main thing is does it run thats the deciding factor with it .

[@oxtail3829]

Great video guys. I think you have a lot of work ahead of you.

[@josecondemarin9586]

It's so sad to see the devastation, it all depends pump all the water fast, put new oil and start the engine if everything works correctly rebuild it. If you have many parts damage part it out. Good video. Take care thanks 😊

[@mariuskub]

Brothers go ahead please Good luck guys!!!

[@b4804514]

No one is going to pay 40k for that truck finished. If it doesn't have problems now it will in the future given all the damage. A+ for content generator. It might just be a parts sale IMO

[@Snazzas702]

It’s only a 1500 too,

[@liketolearn141]

Depends on what state your in i see people buy flooded car titles all the time for outrageous prices. We have dealerships over here in the northwest that sell only salvage titles. And believe it or not lowest prices start at 19k and some of those cars have been in severe wrecks or severe floods.And they have been in business dam near my hole life i see vehicals that sound like there gonna blow up for 7k with almost 300k miles on it and looks like its gonna fall apart with the wrong turn lol

[@marcryvon]

In my area, used Ram 1500 trucks, whatever the model level, get a steep devaluation after only 2 years. I would'nthave paid 14k for this one. 7 to 8k (maybe) at the most !

[@PhillipHall01]

@@marcryvon 4k at the very most and thats too much.....

[@engineprojects]

If you do it right no problem mydad drove his car in a lake submerging the whole engine and such i pulled it out cleanex it al and got it back up and running whit in 10 hours after the swim and he still drives it no isues at all ( ofcourse i had to replace the radio airbag module and the cv vacuum pump and the wheel barings next to that nothing wrong whit it still goes strong

[@jonsmith6496]

Love it! You guys can do it!

[@destruct61]

Definitely continue to build this would be super interesting

[@fredchilds433]

I would love to see you rebuild it, if the mileage is not high And the engine turns over . Good luck guys. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

IMO, @ $14,000 you need to keep going. Convince yourselves it's impossible to fail!! Perhaps, once you clean it up it may not be as bad as it looks right now. If not, you can always part it out.

[@davydtimson5445]

Happy new year. Repair it walk in the park for you two The luck you have you will find a twin for it and make one good one.

[@jesusserrano05]

You guys should take apart the coils clean the springs and the contacts in the coils where the springs go they oxidide easy and cause a miss fire on the hemi's

[@Garciaozzy3035]

Wow 14:000 is a lot lot damaged leg see what happens good luck guys

[@carlgruver695]

Hope you can get all the parts cheap cuz that is a lot of damage but looking at the bright side there isn't frame damage

[@baitse7676]

"Left hand down", "right hand down" is how you giving instructions. Take out all of the fuses and relays, and spray it down with DeOxit.

[@davemcdowell4563]

BUILD IT GET A KEY THE BIG THING HOW MANY MILES GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

[@williamdawson3353]

This will be interesting to follow. looking forward to next videos.

[@flatfoot62]

I would love to see that truck repaired and back on the road. `That truck is worth about 60k with a clear title. Maybe more. Good luck with it. Love your content and channel. Happy New Year !

[@ST-cy6we]

14:24 Always be the one running the camera and not under the truck

[@TopBoyPk]

Get the Key, Im hoping it will start and drive with a few niggles. Smashing Truck from the 🇬🇧.

[@kpdvw]

you guys are just plain nuts.... but good luck with your adventures...!

[@CJLeTeff]

Engine alone is worth that price! 👍👍🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@paulharrison5889]

Hope it all works out for you . Great content. Paul Adelaide South Australia

[@rofredocastillo5822]

The rocks!! that's something you don't see everyday 🤣

[@PsGetSid_]

this men are not afraid of work!

[@ronnythompson9115]

Got the right idea. See if you can get it running and driving

[@bobconaway]

Hindsight always 20/20, of course. Several of your recent acquisitions at much lower prices were far better deals. I'm sort of surprised you'd go for one like this.

[@Ray96744]

I have never seen anything like this that was amazing

[@suburban404]

The new music track is a big improvement.

[@timsoldschoolkustoms]

I'd say Rebuild it. It'd be fun to watch you guys work on this truck. it could be your new Shop truck

[@markujcich4245]

It would be nice for your followers like me to have an update on your final decision for this Dodge. There should be no embarrassment since this is one of my favorites and the got me hooked to your channel.

[@boricua7928]

I'm the type of guy that tries to do the impossible. I love challenges. I grew up in a body shop. Of course this project of yours is a huge challenge. If I had this project I would continue with the rebuild. I would completely gut it out into pieces and rebuild from frame up. Great content. Love your videos. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@alp3781]

Regular guy like me, I would never take that chance. The amount of computers and electronics on this one, forget it, boss.

[@oherman]

All that engine burping from the attempt to see if it will turn over makes for some hilarious sounds!

[@jerryfield5815]

One thing that is good to do is fill the engine with diesel hand crank a few times let sit for a day or so then drain it. And fill with oil new filter and injectors.

[@miltonpomales5405]

Just fix it up guys!!! It is a very nice model of truck!!!

[@mr.confused5137]

Would definitely like to see this build just payed off my 16 Laramie longhorn

[@RogerioCosta1.0]

This truck had a hell of a party last night.

[@richardtruesdell8289]

Turn it over with the plugs out and put some marvel oil in the cylinders to kill rust, I would try to fire it up.

[@malcolmwallace4220]

First time i've seen a Engine been sick

[@tommyboy1377]

Great content guys, so funny. Great vid, keep them coming thanks.

[@jaredpetersen7343]

Rebuild it fully with amg sheet metal ;) if its just the outer body panels that r damaged and not a t boned tornado damaged truck u can salvage it with amg sheet metal ;) they even have parts for that year and type of ram truck i seen it on their store.

[@mike30534]

Fully insure it, dump it over a cliff, call an adjuster, get your $14K back, then buy a good hooptie to flip. Wait a minute! Scratch the "dump it over a cliff," it already looks like somebody was chasing the Dukes of Hazard (actually in KY) and jumped it off a cliff! Just imagine what it would look like if Dodge trucks weren't "Ram Tough......"

[@mike30534]

@@maybach5087 William "Billy" Robert

[@OcelotTheGreat]

15:00 ooooh yeah... S She's squirting very well! Impressive how little efforts you guys spent on this. Ima jealous

[@jamiecollins228]

Keep working on it .it will be worth it in the long run it's a Longhorn