In a message dated 01/08/2009 1:34:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        I have done quite a few of  these repairs.  Cut out the rusted
through metal, clean up the rust around,  prep the metal for POR-15 treatment,
glue new metal in with POR-15, use pop  rivets to hold metal in place until
the POR-15 dries.  Use stainless steel  machine screws with nylock nuts and
flat washers to hold down the pedal.   Use rubberized undercoating to put
back the floor insulation.  See photos  here of one I did.
_http://picasaweb.google.ca/FCondelli/VanagonBodyRepairBobRoach#_
(http://picasaweb.google.ca/FCondelli/VanagonBodyRepairBobRoach#)

>>>>>I had my van up on the rack yesterday as part  of the action to replace
the speedometer cable. I opted for the one piece  cable and removed the
two piece one from the vehicle. New one works great.  As my ol' Granny
used to say " it's slick'r than owl dung!"

While  under there, I looked at the spot right under the foot pedal, and
was  dismayed at the degree of rust rot that has occured at that spot.
The shape  of the metal at that location looks like a moisture/water
trap. At this  stage it's not just rust - but the metal has actually
rotted through. This  is going ot cause me some grief if I don't get on
it and make a repair.  It's not an easy spot, either.

Has anyone dealt with this particular  issue before. Any input would  be
appreciated.<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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