Something to consider is no matter how well the repair is done. rust
never stops or sleeps. It can be slowed down or removed but it will
come back. I would start looking for another van.

I live on the east cost  where rust is just a part of life. I find
that if you get a clean van and really do your best keeping it clean
you can extend the life quite a bit. That said if your driving it
regularly rust will find a way to start somewhere some how.

JFF

>Hiya...
>
>I am looking to get opinions here.  What would you pay
>to fix your Westy?  I have rust through in a couple of
>spots on my 85' weekender and am contemplating my
>options.  The areas are around the lower windshield
>and starboard rear fender lip.
>
>I'm figuring 3K or so to properly fix and paint,
>anything beyond wouldn't be cost effective.
>
>What do you all think?
>
>(am secretly plotting to find/buy a standard syncro
>and make a stealth camper)
>
>Brian
>
>
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