- Joined
- Jan 26, 2012
- Messages
- 55
- Reaction score
- 4
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- My Car
- 1972 convertible:
originally an F-code, automatic drivetrain converted to Q-code, 4spd. Many additional mods to interior (late model leather) and exterior (custom silver mist metallic polar white) . Badged as a "Boss 351" clone.
1973 convertible:
all in original condition and driveable. Everthing is functional with the exception of the heater and ac.
Well I was one of the many thousands of unfortunate people to get flooded by heavy rains on August 12 through 14. The waters crested at my home at 1 pm Saturday August 13. My home was built high enough to where it did not get water however the garage was flooded 22 inches. My '72 convertible was flooded to the bottom of the dash. My '73 convertible was nearby and flooded to the top of the dash. I was insured by Hagerty Insurance for stated values on each car. They paid my claim and picked the cars up. If anyone has an interest in the cars for parts, they are now located at Coparts in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. I am sure they will go up for auction as salvage.
The interiors were covered in silt from the muddy waters. The engine was totally submerged on the blue '73 however the white '72 was not. I believe the motor is fine in the '72. It is a Q-code 4 bolt main '73 block with 30 over forged pistons, '70 closed chamber 4V heads, '82 motorsports factory hydraulic cam ground to Boss 351 specs, Torker intake with 600 cfm square bowl Holley. The car has well less than 5000 miles since the 2004 restoration. The motor would probably worth the cost of salvage. There are many more good and hard to find oem parts on the car. The '73 was an all original car waiting to be restored.
The interiors were covered in silt from the muddy waters. The engine was totally submerged on the blue '73 however the white '72 was not. I believe the motor is fine in the '72. It is a Q-code 4 bolt main '73 block with 30 over forged pistons, '70 closed chamber 4V heads, '82 motorsports factory hydraulic cam ground to Boss 351 specs, Torker intake with 600 cfm square bowl Holley. The car has well less than 5000 miles since the 2004 restoration. The motor would probably worth the cost of salvage. There are many more good and hard to find oem parts on the car. The '73 was an all original car waiting to be restored.