Yeah --- I think it's worth it. If you have a really good guarantee. Seam
rust is very nasty. I'd want at least a 2 year guarantee (I'd rather have
a lifetime one). Get a 2 year guarantee from the body shop--- and buy
their lifetime guaranteed rust-proofing. Make sure they know what you're
doing. If I could get my van done for 3 grand plus rustproofing (including
the annual fee for renewing the rustproffing) I'd do it in a heartbeat. I
you can have a good rust-free van with a perfect body for $6000 --- I'd
say that's a good deal.

My 2 cents (Cdn)

Cheers,
Doug

jeff <ptreyesone@YAHOO.COM>
Sent by: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
10/18/2004 06:06 PM
Please respond to jeff

        To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
        cc:

        Subject:        new member--85 Westy

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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