Sean...

I'm in your exact situation.

Here's a web site I found helpful:

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/restorations.html

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: Sean R. <srohde@students.uiuc.edu>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 2:05 PM
Subject: second battery and body work question

> hi all,
>
> I'm a newbie to the list and I have a couple of questions.
>
> I have an '84 westy.  I used to have a '78 but that is a different
> story.  Anyway, I have been thinking about a second battery and I have
> been wondering about the advantages of doing this.  Now I really don't
> use the fridge for anything other than storage because on long trips it
> does not get that cold anyway and it runs fine off of the propane tank.
> Are there any other advantages?
>
>
> Also,  I have some minor rust that I want to take care of.  I got an
> estimate of about $700 from a body shop and I don't have the cash so I
> was thinking about taking care of it myself.  I have never done body
> work but I know the basics.  I guess what I'm looking for is some tips
> from someone who has done body work before.  If there is anyone in the
> Chicago land area who is comfortable with body work and would like to
> lend a hand please p-mail me. (I'm in Arlington Heights)
>
> Thanks all
>
> Sean
> '84 westy