(ET) Tragedy in Iowa

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Alas, Midwest flooding has taken my trusty N/I EGT-150.  It along with 
several pieces of equipment (Haban mower, two mower decks and a nearly 
completely restored rotary broom.  At 8-10 feet above flood stage the 
Electric tractor was no match for waters that completely submerged 
everything stored in a garage. Because of the speed of the advancing water 
and a mobility issue that I have been working on I had no opportunity to 
remove any of the equipment in time to keep them dry.  This week I pulled 
everything out and began to survey the damage. All electrical components 
have formed rusty corrosion at terminal ends and on battery posts. The 
tractor is completely covered in a thin layer of mud and corn stalks!
My question for the Elec Trak experts and engineers out there:  Is it time 
to say goodby to the old girl and call the scrap dealer?  Or, given enough 
time could one completely disassemble it, carefully cleaning each 
component upon reassembly.  Could it be saved by upgrading to an Altrax 
controller?  I don't have any experience with these although I believe 
that performance is better than the original design in most cases.
So. I am open to any and all suggestions from the community.
Waterlogged in Correctionville,
Chris Weinreich
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