In a message dated 7/10/02 4:28:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
blackburn@CODENET.NET writes:

> I noticed some small cracks in the seams beginning to form.  Would a
> automotive glazing compound forced into the cracks work?  I don't really
> want to have to start sanding and painting.
>
>

the rust comes from behind.  the best advice is to use a penetrating
underbody spray, oil or paraffin based..just like the original stuff.
something like "kroil" or the like.
My grandfather used to tell me that when he'd change the oil on cars back
when he was a mechanic in the 30's and 40's, he'd spray the used oil up all
under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was on the lift in the garage..
 it was effective keeping the rust at bay, the oily surfaces shed water and
salt.   modern EPA regs eliminated that practice tho....

chris