On 5/30/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> If you have seam rust above the rear wheel arches I would seriously
> consider replacing them with a single panel like Doug Alcock did in
> Toronto. You can find the pannels at www.cip1.com
>
> http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=602
>
> Right side:
> http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VNG%2D95%2D57%2D53%2D2
>
> Left Side:
> http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VNG%2D95%2D57%2D53%2D1
>
> My passenger side seam above the rear wheel is experiencing this and I
> just may go this route.
>
> Chris

Chris,

I'm not sure if you have experience with the Cip1 fenders. I've seen front
ones in person. They appear thinner than the stock material. They also have
wrinkles right in the area were they start to arch downwards. That area does
normally get hidden my the carpet or rubber mats. My only concern about them
is they will leave pockets which can very quickly rust if water gets in
there.

On another note, I bought a brand new right fender arch for Ebay for $26. It
was a South African replacement. I never gave it a second thought until this
morning that SA vans being RHD might not have the gas filler on the right
side. Well, the pics show this arch has no such hole. I guess this is
perfect for my Syncro. If the UK and SA vans had holes in the opposite side,
that is certainly something good to know for those who may want to add a
spare gas tank filler on the driver's side.

BenT