Patrick,
I'd obviously dry everything as good as possible.Take the carpets out, if
you can, and anything else, like the seats. Maybe use a strong hairdryer for
the dash and up in back. I'd then throw a small room-size dehumidifier in
the back and let it run for a few days. The hardest areas to get the water
and
moisture out are the rugs and the insulation underneath.
I ran through a major thunderstorm a few years ago in my TR3 with no side
curtains, and it was as soaked as could be. The dehumidifier really did the
trick, though it took a few days. Don't forget to empty the tray, or attach
a hose to it for drainage.
Once everything is dry, I'd assess what needs attention and go from there,
it maybe
better than you think. Our cars have seen some real deluges over the years
and
can take more then you think. I don't know why ;o)
Good Luck
Dave Willner
59 TR3A Apple Green
80 Spitfire Carmine Red
70 BSA 441 Victor Special
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick Bitton" <pbitton@axess.com>
> To: "Triumph" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 4:41 PM
> Subject: Water Damage
>
>
> > I wish I can say something positive but I can't. I am looking for some
> > advise as to what I should do.
> >
> > Today, I went into my garage, by fluke, and noticed that the a water
pipe
> > burst and there was water everywhere. My car (TR-6) had the windows
opened
> > and the interior was soaking wet. Seems like all the gauges have water
> > aswell, the radio, seats, carpet etc... The car was in storage and last
> week
> > in Montreal, we had a deep freeze and my hot water pipes froze. My
> landlady
> > called a plumber to fix the problem and told me that since the basement
> and
> > garage are not heated...that causes a BIG problem.
> >
> > Since my garage is not heated and the water will either stay or turn to
> ice.
> > What can I do so that condensation does not settle in?
> >
> > Please help me...I have spent the last 3 years restoring this car and
> > haven't even had one season to enjoy it.
> >
> > Also, I had an overdrive and transmission on the floor. Are they doomed?
> Do
> > I have to get them rebuild?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Patrick
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