Jeff,
Welcome to the list! Can get a lot of good info here!
I also have an '85 Westy, and am blessed with the seam rust.
Will be interested to hear what others have to say about investing in a
Vanagon:-)
Doug in CT

jeff wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>After wishing for one for many years, a few weeks ago
>I purchased a 1985 Vanagon Westy, 4-speed, 138,000
>miles, head gaskets done, radiator replaced, decent
>tires, interior in decent shape, body straight--except
>(here's the rub) for some rust in the usual spots
>along the seams, under the water and electrical
>connections and windshield.
>
>I just got an estimate of $3,000 for the rust repair
>and complete repainting--if I do that I will have
>around $6,000 into it.
>
>What do list members think--is it worth the
>investment?
>
>Please forgive the newby question!
>
>cheers,
>jc
>
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