O/T Flood damaged parts hauler question

This one's O/T, but I figured after I've already had a few shade tree opinions, you guys would be the best ones out there.
I have a 96 F-250 Powerstroke Diesel, 5 speed, and it was recently submerged up to the dashboard in water, I can get back from the insurance company if I want, and I would really like to fix it if I can. I just wanted to know if you guys thought it would be worth it. Problems with the electrical system seems to be the main consensus with the people I talk to, like 6 months down the road the airbags could just pop, that kind of thing.
Any help or suggestions would be very appreciated.
Thanks Flip

 

listen to your friends. Everything electrical will begin to corrode. It may never have any trouble, or it may get random bugs on and off. Put your time and money elsewhere.

 

let it be scrapped.... not worth it really.

 

I've known a few guys that tried to do what you're talking about.....and they all lived to regret their decision.

 

Sorry to hear that you got flooded out down there...

Have you flushed everything out yet?
If not, it's probably not worth the salvage value to repair to roadworthy in my opinion...
Make sure you're getting a fair ACV from the insurance company too... Check out what a comparable replacement cost would be, here in MN/MidWest.
Be ready for a kettle of worms if you try to fix it on the cheap...
If you're really serious about it, don't fool around with the SRS... Disconnect it according to the manual and repair it right or leave it out altogether. There are a number of oxidation removing electrical cleaners out there you can use on the electrical connectors(here's a good one) http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.188/.f and you'll be changing all the control boxes(eng, abs, srs, and dash cluster) and some relays, right off the bat so the added expense of airbag modules and sensors is minimal anyway... My .02

 

I would buy it back just for the powerstroke/tranny. then scrap the rest. They are getting like 2G,s for a good running motor.

 

I'm dealing with corroded fuse panels and wiring connections right now. It's not fun.

How'd you get it submerged to the dash?

 

Been playing with one of those that had an under the hood fire. New wiring harnesses for the diesels (engine itself) are not available in those years. Also, all sensors and computers will have to be changed. I would not even begin to attempt fixing it.
Butch

 

As noted it's a huge crapshoot. Most experience alot of problems as the days go by. Then there is the occasional strange odors unless you get to every concievable nook and cranny.

 

Thanks for the help, I figured that everyone would say the same thing, but now I'll be able to sleep better. If I can get it back cheap enough, I'll pull the motor and tranny, scrap the rest, that was the plan originally, but since this thing only has 100k on it, never had a problem and the insurance company is saying it's worth 11k(minus the flood damage) I was kinda hoping to make another buck by fixing it and selling it, which I still could do, but I don't want to be the guy that sticks somebody with a bad pick up. I'll start saying my goodbyes to her now, thanks for all of the help.

 

I had a buddy back in the 60s that bought back his garden variety Ford P/U after it was in a flood. No power accessories at all just a P/U. He fought with that thing forever. Every time it was something different. I can't imagine trying to sort out one of these new computerized POSs.