Dave Willner wrote:
> 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
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>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
>>
Patrick,
Whatever you do don't put a space heater anywhere near the car!!! I knew
someone who did this after he left a TR3 outdoors during a show storm
with the top down. He removed the snow and the seats and put a space
header where the drivers seat was. Went to a bar for a few pops, when he
got home the car was on fire. Flames everywhere, gas tank, carpets etc.
Almost burned down his parents garage and house!! Use the sun etc.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
1998 T-Bird
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