Whatever the math is on the painting today, remember that you're really
calculating the difference between its FUTURE value with and without
rust. We know what a rusted apart vanagon is worth, we don't know what
a rust-free vanagon will be worth in five or ten (or even more) years.
I have a feeling it will be worth more than today's paint job costs.

Jim

On Oct 18, 2004, at 8:15 PM, Doug wrote:

> 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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