Sandy Syclone project

518

518

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I bought sy #2333 on Saturday and have since taken the interior out. It fell victim to hurricane sandy in NYC. When I first saw the truck I wanted to walk away, but it was begging to be saved. I have no clue why I love projects so much. We drained all fluids and removed interior today. Hopefully finding some electronics for it soon and we will see how it runs. It's actually a lot less rusty than I expected. Cladding and body panels need to be lined up but the exterior is pretty good.
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"Nickel"

"Nickel"

S-Series Syco
Re: Sandy Syclone project

Looks good! Just take it slow and clean everything!

Also Change your headline to "cleaning a Syclone" since your not hunting for one.
 
jeepruby04

jeepruby04

New member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

It's nice to see one being saved. Do your plans include some mods or is it going to be put back stock-ish? Keep us posted on progress.
 
518

518

Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

jeepruby04 said:
It's nice to see one being saved. Do your plans include some mods or is it going to be put back stock-ish? Keep us posted on progress.
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I hate leaving things stock. But I think im going to try to leave this one alone
 
alwayscode390

alwayscode390

pppssssshhhhhtttttttttttt
Re: Sandy Syclone project

I will be interested to see how this works out for you.

I don't think most damage is visible immediately after being submerged in saltwater, I think it pops up over time from humidity with the electronics ---
 
518

518

Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

alwayscode390 said:
I will be interested to see how this works out for you.

I don't think most damage is visible immediately after being submerged in saltwater, I think it pops up over time from humidity with the electronics ---
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All electronics will be replaced
 
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Joey12psi

New member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

Looking good wish you the best if I can help you on anything just call we are all one here
 
Norm

Norm

Donating Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

Probably going to be more to it than remove,clean and replace. But I have seen people start with worse on the forumn and make it nice. You almost need a king kong size dishwasher for it.
 
518

518

Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

Im sure it will be a project. But with everybodies help on here it should go ok
 
gaugeprower

gaugeprower

Doghouse Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

Looks like its in pretty ok shape actually... did this truck get flooded out?... looks like just regular old north east rust spots to me... hmm my truck sat outside uncovered through sandy and irene (no flooding) now you have me worried and wanting to give it a couple glances over... :squint:
 
518

518

Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

gaugeprower said:
Looks like its in pretty ok shape actually... did this truck get flooded out?... looks like just regular old north east rust spots to me... hmm my truck sat outside uncovered through sandy and irene (no flooding) now you have me worried and wanting to give it a couple glances over... :squint:
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Yes. Water was all the way up to the bottom of the dash.

And if you guys see things that dont look right, feel free to tell me about it.
 
Flyin Ryan

Flyin Ryan

hated cuz he drives fords
Re: Sandy Syclone project

Get rid of that exhaust system it'll be holding back any kind of chance of easy hp gains in the future and good luck with the project
 
Ty92Resto

Ty92Resto

Member
Re: Sandy Syclone project

518 said:
Ok. Thanks guys. What do you recommend for exhaust?
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I paid ~$180 for a Magnaflow muffler and the shop guy bent all the metal (2.5" pipe) from the cat back. Showed him a picture of the stock setup and he did great...was a Ty which is a bit more complicated. Edit: I am staying mostly stock
 
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