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• 1987 Vanagon gl for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:11:45 -0500
  ...replaced 5k ago.runs really good.158k miles.some seam rust.underside is rust free. The vehicle is located just outside Akron,Ohio $1500...
• Boeshield T9 vs POR-15 Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 17:21:00 -0700
  ...I have rust at the side seam on 84 westy. _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how...
• Re: '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 10:56:32 -0700
  ...I love the comment: "rust free chassis, minimal seam surface rust that has been touched up and is bearly noticable" Hmmm... rust free w...
• Need Advice on repairing rust areas
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Sat, 04 Jan 1997 19:01:10 -0800
  ...Our camper is white and has the typical small rust areas near the seams and on the front. Does anyone know if they used...
• Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....wasRe: Dent pulling in rear corners?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:40:34 -0800
  --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > rust doesnt sleep. And if one lives in or near Canada, we have KROWN.com . This has STOPPED the rust...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 12:54:43 -0400
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > as for the horizontal seam behind the rear wheels - the seam that is the panel > that water sits on when...
• Rusty Seams(86 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 13:29:34 -0700 (MST)
  Hi all, Well this week I am going to *try* to fix my rusty seems. Before I do anything drastic I would like to...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 00:25:08 EST
  ...Nuff said. > -s > > > that rust is from leaky water/elec inlet ports.. NOT salt. it could happen anywhere. chris
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:44:20 -0500
  You may want to look closely at the seams near the impact area. Small areas of damage can crack the caulk, and rust may...
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:44:20 -0500
  You may wan to look closely at the seams near the impact area. Small areas of damage can crack the caulk, and rust may...
• 86' paint codes
  Historical mailing list - Seamus Padraic Ragan
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 15:19:46 -0500 (EST)
  I have been following the thread on rust repair as i am about to do the same thing to a seam or two of...
• Recommendations needed: Body shop/Rustoration Shop near Toronto
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:19:32 -0500
  ...She's got seam rust, assorted dings, and the panel beneath the Westy outlets needs replacement. I know it ain't gonna be cheap...
• storing vanagons (was Re: Parking Matilda ..non-waltzing matilda
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 11:13:52 EDT
  ...i have also watched seam rust appear in the rear 1/4 panels where the horizontal seam is, and the seam above the front...
• Re: POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 06:09:52 EST
  ...Krown (anti-rust) rust protection store > and buy some of their anti-rust oil. I spay it in all of the seams (often > in...
• Re: repairing seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 20 May 2001 07:01:20 -0700
  True, eastwoodcompany.com . -Dana- Mick Kalber wrote: > > > I just bought some 'Corroless' rust convertor from Eastwood company< > > Someone on the list once said that...
• Re: READ!! your van is rusting and you dont even know it!!!.....
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 23:46:31 -0000
  ...what do you see > back there? odds are you got bad seam rust eating away at your rear > quarterpanels and you dont even know...
• Welding the front seam at bumper
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:14:57 -0400
  ...My panel was the only truly rusted part of my whole van, and was particularily bad where the seam joined the bumper. Anyway, when...
• Re: The meaning of Chunda (was: Preventing Seam Rust)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:41:16 -0700
  ...Preventing Seam Rust) > > In a message dated 7/17/02 6:02:59 AM, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ > writes: > > << Erm... here in...
• Re: new member--85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:15:02 -0400
  ...I also have an '85 Westy, and am blessed with the seam rust. Will be interested to hear what others have to say about...
• Temp covering for body panel rust rot
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 3 May 2012 03:35:11 -0700
  I have the same issue - I have a few small holes in the lower rear quarter after removing rust and painting to stabilize seam...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:30:43 -0400
  ...Seam Rust >Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 14:15:27 -0700 > >Years ago I had some rust start to form on my then new...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 10:26:00 EST
  In a message dated 3/30/03 12:31:16 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << that rust is from leaky water/elec inlet ports...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:08:51 EST
  ...it would be interesting to see others pics of the exterior rust and how it compares to what actually lies behind as well. >> Tracey...
• Brushable Seam Sealer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 19:37:12 -0700
  Either Joel or Bob Hoover suggested Brushable Seam Sealer for filling the gaps between the new battery tray and the old body metal. So...
• Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:58:23 EDT
  ...primer about an inch away from the seam, and worse, something slightly rustcolored at a few seam spots. Obviously I have to redo a...
• Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:04:42 -0700
  ...The most common rust is long seam under the inlets on the driver side. It can get out of hand and occasionally would lead...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 21:44:26 CDT
  On Sat, 1 Aug 1998 22:47:54 -0400 you said: >The seam is filled with some sort of rubber. Is this the way...
• Check behind those bumpers! (Rust :(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 21:38:48 -0800
  ...I pulled the rear today (after drilling out two of side mounting bolts that were rusted solid). Found some pretty ugly seam rust taking...
• Epoxy/Filler Seam Rust Fix Info?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:06:08 -0600
  ...Could > someone please send me the products recommended to fix seam rust on my 1989 > GL? I believe Petit makes the sealer. -- Lee Roesner...
• Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:12:49 -0400
  ...pretty quickly? >> > > > silicone, seam sealer, anything you want as long as you seal them > because thats why your van is rusted there in the...
• Re: Link to seam rust fix
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:29:38 -0500
  ...out condensation... >> >> > > possible, but not likely > the westys get the drivers seam rust from water leaking behind the 3 fill > ports. > i say this...
• Re: heating ideas: insulation!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:35:04 -0300
  ...These appear to be the weak rustprone areas to watch and treat on vanagons, along with the outside seams. No rust above rear wheels...
• Re: Buddy Wants a Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:00:39 -0700
  ...The vans I see here are totally rust free in the bottom and only seam rust on some of them that comes from the...
• Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:12:34 EDT
  ...I have every one of the seams on my '87 Westy done with POR-15 and NO seam sealer and NO rust in the...
• Re: Vanagon autobody question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:52:31 -0400
  ...filled a seam with > lead for a clean look? > > I have seam sealer ready to go and the seas are rust free, but I...
• Re: Q on 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 14:40:03 -0300
  ...Rust on vanagons starts in the seams between the body panels, expect some. They don't rust out elsewhere like the older breadloafs, better...
• Re: Seam rust?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 17:10:39 -0400
  ...The make a product call rust encapsulator that works. http://www.eastwoodco.com/ JFF
• Re: Rocker Panel
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 21:44:08 EDT
  ...I recently ordered and received a repair panel to fix the rocker panel seam rust on my 90 Westy. This panel goes from the...
• Re: Material to fill the seams
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 21 May 2010 12:04:45 +0000
  This was a job I did on my old '84 Westy, the seams had little rust, but it was obvious the original seam sealer...
• A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:58:22 EST
  ...reinforcement bar is almost rusted through, and worst of all I've see a "little" rust on the outside seam... That's kinda like...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:39:22 -0800
  ...read and save.. > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Idiot-s-guide-to-seam-rust-repair180.htm > > > > > > > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your email...
• Re: CL: 1987 Poptop in Modesto for $3700
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:55 -0700
  Look the seam rust on the floor level at driver's side. This has been for sale for sometime. BenT Sent from my mobile...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 00:47:38 EST
  The water was only in the rocker panel but none on the floor. Jeff E. Lilburn, Ga. 87'WESTY Weekender (BOXOBLOX) 87'GL
• Body shops in Portland, Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:13:34 -0700
  Can anyone recommend a shop that has done rust repair on their van in the Portland area? My seams and windshield need some attention...
• Re: Rusting seams and other hard to fix rust problems.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 22:19:22 EST
  ...I'm sure Thom Fitzpatrick will lead me down the path > of rust-free righteousness. ;) >From Bob's rusty seams sermon: When dealing with...
• Re: do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler on primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 13 May 2007 10:36:06 -0700
  ...I could only assume rust had started. It had, though with very little pitting. I was hoping that the area around seam on fender...
• Re: intake air distributor...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:21:19 -0700
  it would need to have some realy advanced crust to have the seam leak I have seen many manifolds rust threw where the tube...
• Rust repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 17:45:02 -0800
  I'm still in the process of cleaning up some seam rust behind the rear bumper on my '88 Westy and have a few...
• Re: See rust forming, what now?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 16:53:23 -0300
  ...Malcolm Matt wrote: > In the seams between the panels, the paint is cracking and in some places I can > see that brownish orange rust...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:39:29 -0800
  ...MN) the FIRST thing I noticed before the mountains > was the rust free cars. > Hah...I did the same but brought two mid-west...
• The 82 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 21:06:45 -0500
  ...I was told it had a "few spots of surface rust." I saw major seam rust, and window rust. He gave me a tour...
• Re: Boeshield T9 vs POR-15 Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 06:09:21 -0700
  ...I > have rust at the side seam on 84 westy. > > _________________________________________________________________ > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events > for advice on how...
• Re: Looks fairly clean, but...
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:31:14 +0000
  >> What are the chances that this REALLY has only 24K miles? << Hmmm- black paint over an area notorious for seam rust... George/ATL '89...
• Re: Questions about Westies and Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 20:04:57 -0400
  ...Questions about Westies and Syncros Joel (and/or others), >Look closely at the body seams for rust that is the death of our >vans...
• Road Salt Rust Problems/Hidden Damage On Vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 08:32:29 -0500
  ...I am considering purchasing a New England-based Vanagon that has road salt rust on the side panel seams and behind the rear wheels...
• Re: Seams
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 04:17:30 -0800
  ...The seam rust will return and then the silicone caulk will have nothing to grab to. M __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney...
• Horizontal Rust Seam behind fridge/Stove
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 18:52:36 -0700
  Anyone have any views on what do do about the horizontal rust seem that seems fairly common on some westy vans that I've...
• Vanagon repairs completed, S.A. bull bar installed
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 09:38:59 -0500
  ...I'm going to give this a try to see if it minimizes seam rust. No seam no rust? If it does rust from...
• Re: [vanagon] Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:34:54 -0500
  ...2) cutting out the seam >sealer, sandblasting down to bare metal, applying a rust- converting primer >(POR-15 like stuff), applying and sanding high...
• Re: '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:17:01 -0700
  I love the comment: "rust free chassis, minimal seam surface rust that has been touched up and is bearly noticable" Hmmm... rust free w...