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• Why fiberglass insulation? Was: Re: CAULK YOU WESTY h20......
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:42:15 -0700
  ...it was just horrible rust everywhere! On one of the vans, I could stick my hand inside the bottom seam from the outside! And...
• Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 17:39:17 -0700
  ...body work done to address seam > rust, vertical behind the driver's door and > horizontal on the rocker seam. Pulled the stove, > frig, tank...
• new member--85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:06:42 -0700
  ...straight--except (here's the rub) for some rust in the usual spots along the seams, under the water and electrical connections and windshield...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:57:37 -0800
  ...the fiberglass panels on my 91 GL to get at the rust. > > > > > > > > Steve, 91 Vanaru GL in Chicago where they use LOTS of salt...
• 82 diesel westy for sale RI
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 07:30:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...It has minor surface rust along some seams, but there are NO major dents or dings thatb I noticed.The sign proclaimed a "new...
• '86 syncro for sale--Boulder, Co
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:15:23 -0600
  ...Looks pretty good; some seam rust at rear of front fender and rear of rear fender. I didn't get out to look inside...
• Syncro Westfalia for sale, $11,500, Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 03:42:28 -0700
  ...Looks, runs and drives good, some minor seam rust. Must sell by Wednesday, $11500 or best offer by then. Located Seattle/ Bellingham area. Calling...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:49:28 -0400
  At 07:45 AM 3/30/2009, Bob Mac wrote... >Years ago we used vinegar to curb the rust. Don't ask me how...
• FS: 89 Carat Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Bob Parkinson
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 19:03:18 -0400
  ...There is some seam rust, and a small dent. Some rust under rear window. Located in Hunt Valley, MD (10 miles due north of...
• Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please read
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 18:46:13 +1300
  ...does a great job at keeping >rust away before it starts....but here in america.. its not as acessable... Make your own! All you...
• Re; Undercoating, and Bed Liner etc.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:15:13 -0500
  ...one can not get up in the seams/joints and that is where the Krown (oily) rust-inhibitor stuff works very well, it wicks...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 31 May 2006 05:58:57 -0700
  > POR-15 the heck out of the inside and then seal it with rubberized > undercoating to make sure that if it cracks for what...
• Re: contemplating engine upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:54:45 -0700
  ...There are no large >areas of visible rust, mostly just the beginnings of seam rust. I >currently have the fridge out, and do not...
• from wannagon to multivan
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 18:33:11 +0100
  ...A little seam-rust on one of the seams on drivers side, otherwise nice red original paintwork. PO has three very little children, so...
• Rusted westy rocker panel
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 01:52:17 EDT
  Hello Volks The drivers side rocker panel seam is rusted through on my new 90 Westy. I assume this is related to the effects...
• That dreaded rust behind the fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:40:29 -0700
  ...look at the seams etc on the hookups. Guess what - it's way better than I expected! Very little rust around the water/power...
• Re: Seam Rust - Both are 4 letter words
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 08:55:07 -0700
  Krown Rust Inhibitor is like a light penetrating oil. It is recommended as an annual treatment and is sprayed onto/into/under the vehicle...
• Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please RED
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 16:18:13 -0800
  On 2 Mar 2005 at 18:46, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > you MUST REMOVE EVERY MOLECULE OF IRON OXIDE or > the rust will spread again...
• Keep the weekender or sell it?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 18:18:41 -0700
  OK.� I have had the 86 weekender for 10 years.� I'm in Minnesota so some seam rust for sure but not a rust...
• Re: new paint job/rust
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:47:15 -0800
  ...Would > > be appreciated. > > > > Also read on the list a question regarding seam rust. Seam is in front > > of rear wheel about half way up...
• Re: Maco paint job explained...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 04:52:35 -1000
  I did a lot of seam and rust work on my van using heavy duty metal primer and spray cans of VW paint. The...
• Re: Driving & camping in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:17:43 -0700
  It has > been suggested that Mexico is the place to get good bodywork done > inexpensively and I would like to get some seam rust...
• Advice on 86 syncro Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Christine Castigliano
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:02:52 -0700
  ...The only rust is a tiny area about 1/4 in x 1/2 inch in the body seam near the driver's door...
• Going To Pick Up My New 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:47:24 -0600
  ...on the clock! Lots of little cosmetic issues, but no evident seam rust, not one little tiny bubble. One sliding door dent, pop top...
• anyone out there have a flash silver van??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 04:11:21 EST
  ...great match, for minor touchups, and seam rust fixes. 10 each. i paid more than that from the dealer. let me know i also...
• source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 14 May 2003 20:01:14 -0400
  Acquired the dreaded seam rust from water entry behind the rubber seal where the fridge air intake exhaust seal meets the van exterior. Does...
• Recommendations for Seattle/Kitsap body shop?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:34:30 -0700
  My 85 Westy needs some body work (drivers side seam rust repair) and a complete repaint. Can anyone recommend a body and paint shop...
• Re: Windshield de-icer in a can?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:28:46 -0500
  ...But it doesn't take > much > encouragement for it to get into seam rusting. > > Different companies have different formulations for windshield > de-icers. > Usually...
• Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:51:03 EDT
  ...is to coat the bottom of the panels on the inside and, perhaps, spray a band of the rustproofing on the panel seams. George
• Re: long term report on POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:48:00 -0700
  ...If you follow the instructions, the rust wont ever return" If I were to do my seams again, Id sandblast and then paint with...
• Re: CAULK YOUR WESTY h2o/ELEC. FILL PORTS!! was Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLU...
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:33:40 EDT
  ...No small job! You can glass-blast the seam & reseal, but the rusts still in there and sooner than later, its going to ruin...
• Driving & camping in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:30:32 -0400
  ...It has been suggested that Mexico is the place to get good bodywork done inexpensively and I would like to get some seam rust...
• Syncro Westy FS $6900
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:10:41 -0400
  ...Needs seam repair on left side (rusted through), have panels to repair, several smaller spots. Needs poptop seal, sink pump, minor misc. $6900/ono...
• FS 1991? syncro in MA .. auction, current bid $1400
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:00:01 -0600
  ...com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte m&item=1873080676 white syncro, seam rust on rear lower panels, carat interior, power windows/mirrors. appears to...
• source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Tue, 20 May 2003 11:58:44 -0400
  >Acquired the dreaded seam rust from water entry behind the rubber seal >where the fridge air intake exhaust seal meets the van exterior. Does...
• Re: intake air distributor...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:20:46 -0700
  ...No leaks at the seam on those, as far as I know. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kai Mei" <kai@NEWCLEAR.US> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Brazing: a welding alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 13:13:42 +0000
  ...THANKS to whoever it was who brought up the spray that attacks rust. I now have what seems to be a good solution to...
• Bought 90 Westy, Mass. $3500
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 23:21:51 EDT
  ...It has rust along the drivers side rocker panel seam and on the seam beneath the drivers door. The tranny whines but works OK...
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 23:33:17 -0500
  ...I was doing some work on mine and i found that it would > seem that > the wheel well seams and on the under side...
• Re: Salvage title
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:01:18 +1300
  ...The seams will be sprung from one end to the other... it's only a matter of time. You can't rustproof sprung seams...
• RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:39:49 -0500
  ...rust spot on Vanagon's?? In any event how do we prep, fix, and prevent this from happening again? He has some seam rust...
• body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:15:15 -0700
  ...Its body is pretty darn straight, but seam rust is creeping along and a body shop just quoted me $1500 to fix all the...
• Re: LVC - Crushing a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:02:49 -0400
  And a Westy with little seam rust at that!!!! It sure is sad! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Pome
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 13:00:20 -0700
  ...As the rusty floor-pan is pierced The wire-welder furiously pumping Its smooth silver gallop Ground and buttered with brushable seam sealer Sanding...
• 88 Syncro value in Ontario or Eastern US
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 19:28:08 -0500
  ...1 very slight dent at rear of sliding door * very slight seam rust in 2 places only * power window, doors * okay tires * perfect interior...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 May 2006 19:43:56 -0700
  On 5/30/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > Ben what is the part number on the SA replacement panel? > > Chris Chris, Here...
• Re: seam rust, how to prevent?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 00:24:57 -0800
  ...At least here in Europe this is commonly called Bodycoating, usually offered by the same manufacturers that offer under body rust prevention. It is...
• Re: E-Tec 521 Waxol Rust Preventive;
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:45:59 -0800
  ...For undercoating and sound proofing I have settled on http://www.noxudolusa.com/default.htm The underbody rust proofing is excellent, the sound proofing...
• common rust problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:28:30 -0400
  ...It's odd because the rest of the van (other than the seams) has been holding our against rust pretty well, no other rust...
• Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:56:43 EST
  ...seam rust doesnt scare me.. talk to you later pedro.. chris ************** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol...
• Re: What's the strangest think you've found in a "new" Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:21:08 -0700
  ...While poking around the inside looking for rust (there was a lot of seam rust on the outside, that's why I didn't...
• difficult task
  Historical mailing list - .
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 03:44:03
  ...Small rust in seams, noisy sink console and small dent in nose from a flying 2x4, bra covers it. It has air, stereo and...
• FS Westy 87
  Historical mailing list - France Daigle
  Mon, 28 May 2001 11:42:32 -0500
  ...Body with the typical rust areas in the forward seams, probably needs a paint job, two minor dents. Asking $ 8000.00 Inquiries? E-mail...
• endine and tranny swap : 87 to an 83.5 or 85
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:22:29 -0700
  ...Some seam rust starting to bulge, OK condition but not exceptional.
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:36:43 -0700
  ...Special treatment for >>> used vehicles too. >>> Underbody sealants resist abrasion & rust. >>> Upperbody sealants penetrate seams and joints, prevent sheet metal >>> rusting. >>> Annual maintenance & respray...
• Re: [Syncro] sexiest syncro alive on ebay?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:36:54 -0700
  ...the paint and body was waxed yearly by him, he claims no seam rust except one one inch piece next to the drivers door...
• Measurements for side holes.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:38:46 -0230
  ...Specifically in relation to the seams on the sides, and the top of the crease below the fridge vent, or from the bottom seam...
• Corrosion X Marine seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:18:39 EDT
  Finally got down to the basement and grabbed the pint bottle of CXM. Made by: Corrosion Technologies Corporation, Dallas, TX Phone:1-800-638...
• For sale in Phoenix
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 7 May 2000 11:38:17 -0700
  ...She said the AC doesn't work and there is a spot of repaired seam rust at the back left corner. Sounds like it...
• Re: Seam rust/ Corrosion X continued
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 16:03:31 EDT
  the article said the stuff was used to salvage aircraft after being exposed to water or salt water. Salt water + aluminium=corrosion fast. Seems...