That long seam rust is a menace, but it either can be fixed and treated or
cut the whole area out and weld in a new piece that is available.  I do it
all the time here in the Seattle area.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl" <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes

> BTW, these 2-part body glues made by 3M do work great...BUT -- rust can
> still work it's way in behind them and pop loose the metal you
> previously glued. BTDT. If you have a way of totally sealing around the
> edges of the glued area, it could be successful. But there is only one
> way to get rid of rust completely, and that is to replace the rusted
> panel. Cut it out and weld a new one in. I believe the lower panel is
> still available through some aftermarket sources.
>
> Karl