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• Re: POR 15 in the seems
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:33:54 -0800
  ...Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:22:11 -0500 > > If the seam rust is on the driver's side then you probably need to take...
• Re: Replacing the LP tank - part 1
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 19:03:19 -0500
  ...cost me $3000 in body work and a new paint job.The dreaded westy seam rust ya know.It got me gooood. Roger Sisler
• A Day of Vanagon- Seam Rust repair/auto paint
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 19:17:57 -0500
  ...bit, mask off the sections in question, and make the seams not look rusty and the car look decent up to 3 or 4...
• Rerplacement body panels
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:12:29 EDT
  ...This will address the seam rust problem I have along the top seam of the rocker panel. The cost for the panel is $39...
• RE: vanagon longevity?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 95 21:45:59 EDT
  ...late loaves around here, the rust problems under side and front window rubber persist and the body seams seem to really go bad, maybe...
• Re: Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 08:27:56 -0700
  ...Minor dent and a little seam rust. > > http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?utm_medium=email&adId=1078011536
• Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 06:26:43 -0400
  ...After 10 years of sort-of-quiet, I had no (0) rust in those panels and seams. Maybe I just had a good original...
• Syncro Non-camper forsale: Portland
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:51:28 -0500
  ...Portland, OR Guy on the phone said no body-seam rust at all. This is all I know about it. I would love this...
• FS or for Parts: '90 Carat (alloys, jumpseats, pwr mirrors, fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:31:30 EST
  ...body reasonably straight but has some seam (surface) rust. has all the fiberglass bumpers and body trim. any interest as whole? or for parts...
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 12:17:26 -0400
  On Thu, 17 Apr 2003, Mike Miller wrote: > Body seams, plastic over lights, metal pipes front to back for cooling, rear > drum brakes, ... I...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Servicing / Renovation
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:57:08 -0700
  ...While you're back in there, be sure to squirt some anit-rust oil back in the van's seams. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New...
• Re: Lots of talk about Rust...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:00:05 -0300
  ...seam rust. I put a a lot of rust inhibitor oil in there! I do believe in having the van sprayed with the rust...
• Re: rust and the wonders of naval jelly & keeping a van rust free
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 13:01:54 -0400
  ...air intake grill) is a natural for rust and the starting point for dreaded seam rust. I go at that area every month or...
• Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 08:20:53 -0400
  ...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: Pics Of The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 01:27:52 +0000
  NO seam rust,,and it's been garaged the last 7 years... Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > really .. > rare model in good condtion .. > unless the...
• Potentially Odd Request
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:59:02 -0400
  ...Looking to get started on my swap as the rusthole on my seam has begun to gape. i am located at zipcode 11706. thanks
• Re: POR 15
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 18:46:13 +1300
  ...if >you dont properly prep the surface, or redo the seams, or stop the rust at its >orgin, POR-15 is useless..just a...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 07:17:42 -0500
  ...As a new owner of an '84 Vanagon Westy, and a former owner of 2 Bay Westy's, I'm no stranger to rust...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 09:49:20 EDT
  ...The rust you speak of is commonly referred to as seam rust. The rust occurs where the 90� protrusions used to welded the adjoining...
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:02:23 -0500
  ...Underbody sealants resist abrasion & rust. Upperbody sealants penetrate seams and joints, prevent sheet metal rusting. Annual maintenance & respray program. Limited national full-repair warranty...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 19:58:06 -0700
  > And if the body work on my bus has shamed your bus in any way, > well...... ;) > Albert deserves no shame; the shame I was...
• Why are fuel Injectors so darn expensive?!!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 18:13:07 -0800
  ...some rusty seams has NO engine-Perfect for a conversion project!!! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - sign up for Fantasy Baseball http://sports.yahoo...
• Re: underbody sealant
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 13:05:27 -0500
  ...I thin it out slightly with paint thinner to make it penatrate dried out undercoater, seams and surface rust. I put it on with...
• Re: paint
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 15:53:18 -0500
  Most of the time "grinding out rust" is a waste of time. The best way to remove rust, is sand blasting. Then a coat...
• FS - 1984 Get-a-way camper
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 20:52:32 -0800
  ...It is in great running condition, white in colour and the only rust is some seam rust in the usual places. The van is...
• Re: refrigerator question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:54:00 -0400
  ...air circulation helps with cooling and prevents moisture buildup which could lead to drivers side seam rust.
• Syncro For Sale- still
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 14:24:13 -0400
  ...There is some seam rust on the left side. I've been asking 4 thou, but I'm will to listen to offers. It...
• Re: Annoying Vanagon Seats. Why don't they recline?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:30:56 -0700
  ...Just think of all those rusty seams if the water bed breaks. Ray. Sudhir Desai wrote: > true, but a king sixed waterbed doesn't...
• Fw: "Clear Tape" on the wheel well? WAS Seam rust. Yuck.
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:25:53 -0500
  > 2. I do not recall ever seeing anything like this stuff at the FLAPS. What > is a suitable replacement? Would the "Rockguard" mentioned above...
• 87 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:25:28 EDT
  ...Brown/tan with dented body and some seam rust 4. Has diff lock 5. Looks like someone went to Home Depot to fix cooling...
• TiCo Vanagon F/S
  Historical mailing list - Larry Martin
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 07:44:20 -0600
  ...Cat newer tires, shocks, battery Body in very good shape, light seam rust forming. New chrome bumpers. Interior has table Rear facing seat hardware...
• 85 Wolfsburg Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 06:30:02 -0400
  ...CA Passed NJ inspection last month with flying colors 215k, Some seam rust, overheats randomly (may be leaky head gasket) Will need skylight resealed...
• Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please RED
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:25:29 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/05 1:51:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, THX0001@AOL.COM writes: > Nature gave us the answer long...
• Rust on a Bus
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 10:04:35 -0700
  ...I looked in the usual rust spots... 1) Front lip on body next to bumper - looked okay - maybe patched up. 2) Horizontal seam behind...
• Re: contemplating engine upgrade
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:55:30 -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...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 17:01:56 -0700
  ...Seam rust is nearly impossible to stop. As you live near Canada try www.Krown.com (but remember that you have insulation in the...
• '81 stove parts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 19:48:38 -0600 (CST)
  ...Right now I have the whole sink/stove/fridge out to access the body panel for some minor rust work in the body seam...
• 87 Double-cab FS, $2500 CDN!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:43:07 -0500
  ...Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 12:47:27 (EDT) 2.1L digifant, grey in colour with some seam rust, 4speed, front bench seat, recent...
• tight mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 19:12:51 -0500
  ...If you see a white Westfalia from Manitoba with just a bit of seam rust be sure to say hi. Thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 8 May 2004 17:13:55 -0500
  ...Budweiser is good beer then I have a permanent fix for seam rust to sell you. Flame on!!! Jeff > > as for the box - a...
• Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:21:19 -0700
  ...interesting to note how seam rust may start. Elsewhere, I see > > spots at what I think are welds, where rust spots are starting. i...
• Re: Rusting Transmission Housing
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 23:11:03 -0700
  ...The rust really seems bad, though, kind a flaking > > off chunks. There is very minor body rust; usual seam and rear panel. This > > is...
• Re: Going To Pick Up My New 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 17:20:40 -0700
  ...on the > clock! Lots of little cosmetic issues, but no evident seam rust, not > one little tiny bubble...... Wick-ed. How do you find...
• Westy sink trap
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 20:27:43 -0500
  ...the process of removing most of the camper interior, fixing some seam rust, and re-installing everything, and somehow broke the trap in the...
• syncro fs WI
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Soiney
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 10:04:51 -0600
  ...87 GL Syncro cold a/c runs strong interior in good shape Probems Some seam rust Front exhaust needs replacing Driver side steel coolant...
• Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:04:24 EDT
  ...And water will soak right into it and then it will hold the water to the body of the vehicle, actually making your rust...
• Re: Preventing Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:59:46 -0300
  If you're anywhere near Canada, I recommend Krown Rust Prevention. It's an oily, water displacing, stuff that wicks its way into crevasses...
• FS 87 Syncro Westy - Fredericton, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:04:37 -0300
  ...Body has some seam rust but no holes. flange between the cat and muffler is leaking. Head gaskets are not leaking, oil drain plug...
• Re: Value Of '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:54:38 -0400
  ...It has some pretty bad seam rust under the outlets, and seam rust pretty much all over. Pop top and window seals are shot...
• Re: 1972 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 23:12:45 EST
  ...Vanagon seam rust is its own annoying problem, but a Vanagon wears its rust on its sleeve, so to speak, while bay window rust...
• Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:09:00 -0400
  ...with rust-o-leum rust reformer (by hypodermic under the label), and topcoated with epoxy appliance paint. I then sealed the seams of the...
• Re: Vanagon Rustworthiness
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 18:28:52 +0000
  ...The standard seam rust is there, although not too bad. There is a bit of rust where the frame rails meet the floor boards...
• POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:51:57 -0500
  ...for seams. You really need to get it clean first. Did the nose of my '70 bus with it. kept the rust away until...
• Re: Recommend Body work /shop in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:57:12 -0700
  ...I've got > some rust issues starting to take hold including the dreaded seam rust as > well as "bubbling" around several passenger windows. Not...
• 90 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Debra Brewster
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 11:29:22 -0500
  Spring is coming so I'm posting this one again-- Silver exterior-body in very good shape-some seam rust just behind driver's...
• FS: 1987 Westfalia Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 00:45:36 -0500
  ...Very minor seam rust starting, overall the body is nice. Hella fogs, Michelin reinforced tires, also a set of Hakkapelitta snows. I hope to...
• FS: '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Michael Samson
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:31:01 -0400
  ...This vehicle is in average-to-good condition, with the typical rust areas in the forward seams, but not excessive. Full body cladding with...
• paint crack seal?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:12:00 -0500
  ...The rear seam looks like it now has a cracked (clear coat). I would like to seal that up with something before water gets...
• Re: putting bus to bed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 21:47:29 -0400 (AST)
  ...Would it be wise to put it >under a cover? It has some seam rust, and will be in Connecticut... Forget the cover unless...
• 85 Westy bargain in St. Louis, MO
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:56:04 -0400
  ...I found one small seam rust spot and a few rust spots around the window frames, otherwise rust-free. Metallic brown. Courdoroy seats in...