FULLY Restoration of Abandoned CAR After TORNADO | Restoring FORGOTTEN Tornado Destroyed Car

Added: 2026-05-23

[00:00:02]Hey everyone, a massive tornado tore through this area not long ago and it looks like this vehicle ended up right in the middle of the storm's path.

[00:00:13]Our mission today is simple. We're going to bring this thing back to life after the storm, get it running and take it for a spin. Let's see what Mother Nature left us to work with.

[00:00:26]Just look at this interior. The seats covered in dirt, the steering wheel looks like it's been through a mud bath.

[00:00:31]How long has this thing been sitting here among all this tornado debris?

[00:00:38]The roof is just caked with mud, leaves and who knows what else. You can really see how the storm just threw everything at this poor vehicle.

[00:00:50]All right, let's pop the hood and see what we're dealing with. Look at this engine, completely covered in dust and grime.

[00:01:02]First, we're checking the engine oil and giving everything a quick inspection.

[00:01:05]Then it's time to find out the big question, will this car actually start after everything it's been through?

[00:01:14]Let's hook up the battery to our off-road truck and give it some extra power.

[00:01:24]Whoa, easy there. That was way too reckless.

[00:01:36]The dashboard lights are actually coming on. That's a good sign. Maybe this thing has more life in it than we thought.

[00:01:48]We've got power and ignition, but it looks like the engine still isn't getting any fuel.

[00:02:02]>> Now we need to swap out one of the relays in the fuse box and see if that fixes the problem.

[00:02:14]We're checking all the connections here.

[00:02:15]If we want this car running after the tornado damage, we need to make sure everything underneath is still solid.

[00:02:26]We're cleaning up the spark plug contacts and drying them out completely so the engine has a better chance of firing properly.

[00:02:38]Using a punch tool to work on these rusted components. The corrosion from all that rain and mud really did a number on these parts.

[00:02:52]Look at the state of this engine bay.

[00:02:53]Everything's covered in that reddish-brown rust, but our goal stays the same. Get this car road ready.

[00:03:04]The ignition and fuel systems are finally working properly again. Now it's time to air up the tires and get this tornado survivor ready to move.

[00:03:16]We're bolting the loose wheel back into place and making sure it's secured properly this time.

[00:03:28]All right, we're almost ready to head back to the base where the real restoration work can finally begin.

[00:03:42]Let's give the windshield a quick wash so we can actually see the road ahead.

[00:04:08]>> Loading up all the debris into the truck. You wouldn't believe how much stuff we're pulling out of this one vehicle.

[00:04:20]Here she is, the car in all its tornado damage glory, completely covered in mud and construction debris, but we're not giving up on her.

[00:04:32]Time for the pressure washer. This is the satisfying part, folks, watching all that storm grime wash away layer by layer.

[00:04:44]The water is just turning brown as it hits the surface. That's how much dirt this tornado packed onto this poor car.

[00:04:56]Still going at it. You can start to see some of that original blue paint peeking through. There's hope for this one yet.

[00:05:08]Working my way around the entire body.

[00:05:10]Every panel needs attention. The flood waters really soaked into everything.

[00:05:22]Now hitting the roof and upper panels.

[00:05:24]The pressure washer is doing its job, but man, this car really took a beating.

[00:05:34]You know what? Leave a comment down below if you've ever had to deal with storm damage on your car. Would love to hear your stories.

[00:05:48]Still at it. The transformation is starting to happen from mud-covered mess to something that actually looks like a car again.

[00:06:02]Now we're getting into the engine bay with the pressure washer. Got to be careful here, but all that mud has to go.

[00:06:14]Look at all that grime coming off the engine components. The wiring was practically buried in silt from the flooding.

[00:06:26]And now it's time to cover the whole thing in thick cleaning foam and start washing away all that dirt and storm debris.

[00:06:38]Back at it with the pressure washer.

[00:06:39]Every nook and cranny needs to be cleaned if we want this thing to run properly.

[00:06:50]Moving to the side panels now. The doors were practically sealed shut with mud and sand from the storm.

[00:07:04]What do you guys think so far? Think we can get this tornado survivor running?

[00:07:08]Let us know in the comments.

[00:07:32]Getting the top now. The roof had the thickest layer of debris.

[00:07:36]Makes sense. Everything just settled on top.

[00:07:46]>> Almost done with the exterior wash. This pressure washer has been working overtime today.

[00:08:02]Now for the really messy part, the interior. The seats are absolutely soaked with dirty water from the storm.

[00:08:14]We're hitting the fabric with high pressure extraction. Look at that brown water coming out. Disgusting, but satisfying.

[00:08:26]All right, now let's move on to cleaning the interior. We'll start by vacuuming the seats and getting rid of all the dust and debris inside.

[00:08:42]Working on the driver seat now. The interior extraction is pulling out years worth of embedded dirt and storm debris.

[00:09:08]Check out the difference already where we cleaned. It's actually starting to look decent again.

[00:09:22]Using the professional extraction equipment now. This pulls all the dirt right out of the fabric.

[00:09:36]My hand for scale here. You can see how thorough we're being with this cleaning process.

[00:10:02]Down here in the floor area, cleaning out all the accumulated silt and debris from the undercarriage.

[00:10:14]This is tedious work, but necessary. If we want this car to survive, every surface needs attention.

[00:10:28]Now working on the rear seats. Same story back here. Completely saturated with dirty storm water.

[00:10:42]Look at that texture on the seat. Years of dirt embedded in there, and we're pulling it all out.

[00:11:08]Switching positions to get a better angle. Every inch of this interior needs the deep clean treatment.

[00:11:22]More scrubbing action. The seats are starting to return to their original color. Progress feels good.

[00:11:34]Check out this section we finished.

[00:11:36]Night and day difference from where we started. That's the power of proper cleaning.

[00:11:58]Now we're checking the center console and gearshift area. Everything had to be cleaned and dried.

[00:12:10]We're using a cleaning spray on the dashboard and wiping everything down carefully with a dry cloth to bring the interior back to life.

[00:12:46]Look at that. The interior is already starting to look way cleaner after this deep wipe down.

[00:13:10]Working with the center console now, these buttons and switches all need to be tested for water damage.

[00:13:22]This is starting to feel like a real car again, not just a tornado victim.

[00:13:34]Checking the door panel mechanisms. Some of these were jammed with sand and debris from the storm.

[00:13:46]The door internals need work, too. Water and sand got absolutely everywhere in this vehicle during the flooding.

[00:13:58]Now, we're under the car. Check out this suspension component. Completely seized up with rust and corrosion.

[00:14:10]This is what moisture and mud does to metal over time.

[00:14:22]Working on the electrical connections now. These wires got soaked, so we need to check every single one.

[00:14:34]Using some penetrating oil on these rusted components. Got to loosen them up before we can do any real work.

[00:14:46]Look at this brake caliper. Absolutely destroyed by the rust and corrosion from sitting in flood water.

[00:14:58]I'm reinstalling the brake pads onto the disc and making sure everything lines up properly before we hit the road again.

[00:15:10]Examining the internal components of the brake system. This thing needs a complete overhaul to be safe.

[00:15:22]Using pliers to work on the corroded mechanisms, every part we touch crumbles with rust.

[00:15:34]All right, looks like we finally managed to get everything functioning properly again.

[00:15:46]And now we're putting the wheel back on and tightening everything down securely.

[00:15:58]Now let's repeat the same repair process on the other side and make sure both wheels are fully secured.

[00:16:10]We're fully taking apart the brake system and wheel bearings to inspect every component and clean out the damage left behind by the storm.

[00:16:22]Still working on the brake system. The corrosion is extensive but not impossible to deal with.

[00:16:34]Going to be spraying WD-40 on all the rusted components. This stuff works wonders on seized up parts.

[00:16:48]These rusted parts are completely seized up. We'll need some serious force to loosen and straighten them out.

[00:17:02]We're adjusting the brake pads one more time and mounting the wheel back into place.

[00:17:26]>> Now we're taking apart parts of the interior so we can rebuild and properly align the damaged doors.

[00:17:54]We're removing the seatbelt mounts and all the plastic trim pieces to fully access the interior panels and door structure.

[00:18:18]All right, first we'll straighten out the damaged sections and replace the shattered windows to make the car look whole again.

[00:18:32]We're cutting carefully along the marked line to remove the damaged section cleanly.

[00:18:44]Now we're sanding down the rough edges to smooth everything out before the next repair step.

[00:18:56]We're preparing the mounting points for the new windows so everything fits securely and lines up properly.

[00:19:08]Checking the surface after drilling, making sure everything is smooth and ready for installation.

[00:19:22]Now working on the window mechanism. The rubber seals got damaged from all the debris the tornado threw around.

[00:19:34]We're giving it a few careful taps so the window and surrounding parts settle perfectly into place.

[00:19:46]Let's pump up the tires a bit more so the car sits properly and drives smoothly again.

[00:20:00]We're tightening up the loose body panels and shaky exterior parts so nothing rattles or falls apart on the road.

[00:20:12]Checking the headlight assembly. The electrical connections here got wet but seem to still be functional.

[00:20:24]Installing the front light back in place. Every piece of this puzzle is coming together now.

[00:20:36]Examining the front bumper damage. The tornado threw all kinds of debris at this car.

[00:20:48]Close up on this corroded area. The underside of the car took the worst of the flood damage.

[00:21:02]We're fitting the front grill back into place and lining it up carefully with the body panels.

[00:21:14]We're securing everything with adhesive, and now it's time to prime the body panels, so the car is finally ready for paint.

[00:21:26]Power sanding the body panels now, removing all that oxidation to prepare for fresh paint.

[00:21:38]Makes quick work of the surface prep on all these panels.

[00:21:50]Going over the entire body systematically, the goal is a smooth surface for the new finish.

[00:22:02]You can see the original surface starting to show through.

[00:22:14]Still at it with the power sander, persistence pays off when you're doing body work like this.

[00:22:26]The surface is getting smoother with each pass of the tool.

[00:22:38]More sanding action, this is tedious but absolutely necessary for a quality finish.

[00:23:06]>> A clean surface is crucial for proper paint adhesion.

[00:23:18]Back to the power sander on the door panels, working our way around the entire vehicle.

[00:23:32]Taking a closer look at the door surface, [music] checking for any spots we might have missed.

[00:23:44]Some spots need extra attention to get smooth.

[00:23:56]More detailed sanding work. Every inch of this body needs to be perfect before paint.

[00:24:08]All right. Now we're masking off all the areas that shouldn't get painted to keep the finish clean and precise.

[00:24:46]The whole crew is helping apply the masking tape so we can prep the car faster and get ready for paint.

[00:24:58]Prep work is everything it comes to painting.

[00:25:10]Smoothing down the tape edges. No paint bleed allowed on this project.

[00:25:22]Working together to get the masking perfect. Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say.

[00:25:34]Using newspaper to protect the large areas. Old school method, but it works perfectly.

[00:25:46]Both of us working on the masking now.

[00:25:48]This car is really coming together, folks.

[00:25:58]More tape application. Every edge needs to be sealed to prevent overspray.

[00:26:10]We go through a lot of this stuff on a full paint job.

[00:26:22]We're applying primer to the trim molding around the body, so everything has a smooth, even surface before painting begins.

[00:26:34]Even coverage is key. Building up the primer layer by layer for proper adhesion.

[00:26:46]Continuing with the primer application.

[00:26:48]The surface is starting to look uniform now.

[00:26:58]At the same time, we're still covering up the headlights to protect them from overspray during painting.

[00:27:10]Masking up the surface between coats.

[00:27:12]Clean application means a clean finish.

[00:27:34]In some delicate areas, we're even trimming the tape by hand to match the exact shape and keep the paint lines perfectly clean.

[00:27:46]Now, we're fully degreasing the body panels to make sure the paint bonds smoothly and evenly across the entire car.

[00:27:58]In a few areas, we're still applying tape and polishing the surface to get every detail ready before paint.

[00:28:24]The car is fully prepped and protected now, ready for the final paint stages.

[00:28:36]Now, we're covering the entire car in this beautiful deep green color, and it's already transforming the whole look of the vehicle.

[00:28:48]The moment we've been waiting for, spraying the final color coat on this tornado survivor.

[00:29:02]Look at that green paint going on. This car is coming back to life right before our eyes.

[00:29:14]Multiple thin coats for the best coverage. Patience is everything in the paint booth. Wearing the respirator for safety, these fumes are no joke, folks.

[00:29:26]We're even repainting the wiper arms in black, so every little detail matches the fresh restored look.

[00:29:38]More color going on. The transformation from tornado victim to beautiful machine is almost complete.

[00:29:52]And now for the most satisfying part, peeling off all the protective tape and finally revealing the fresh paint underneath.

[00:30:10]>> [snorts] >> Honestly, I can't even tell what takes longer, the putting all the tape on or peeling every last piece back off afterward.

[00:31:06]>> Looks like we masked the keyhole perfectly, too. No paint got into it at all.

[00:31:18]Looking at the rear end now, the tail lights are looking sharp against that fresh paint.

[00:31:30]To make this beauty look even more elegant, we're giving the wheel rims a fresh new finish, as well.

[00:31:54]We're installing the wheels now, using the power tools to get the lug nuts properly torqued.

[00:32:06]Massive wheels and huge shining rims, the whole car looks completely transformed now.

[00:32:18]Fresh paint, new brakes, clean interior, this is what we live for.

[00:32:32]Of course, we've got to tint the windows, too. It'll give the car a much cleaner and more aggressive look.

[00:32:56]First, we're carefully cleaning the glass so the tint film goes on smoothly without any dust or bubbles trapped underneath.

[00:33:08]We're trimming and smoothing out the tint film carefully so it fits the windows perfectly without any wrinkles.

[00:33:22]And there she is, folks. From abandoned tornado victim to this beautiful green machine. The engine runs smooth, the brakes feel solid, everything works just like it should.

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