In a message dated 12/08/2009 3:17:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Michael, I just did one of  these repairs last week.  I used, as
always, POR-15 and Fiberglas  matting.  Makes a permanent, solid repair.
Prime, paint and install  new windshield using Krown rustproofing oil on the
frame and rubber.   Better than new when done.  Photos here >
_http://picasaweb.google.ca/FCondelli/VanagonWindshieldFrameRepairPics#_
(http://picasaweb.google.ca/FCondelli/VanagonWindshieldFrameRepairPics)

>>>>>I have rust at the lower left corner of the  windshield that goes all
the way throught the metal.  Is there any  access to this area from the
back side?  From previous dash removals,  I don't remember seeing a way
through the dash.

Some  photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IQNM8X9AGIeroEErxFo8vw?feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/X9FTUbwtbrdx5ai4h1CD-w?feat=directlink

I  needed to replace my cracked windshield to pass the New Hampshire
state  safety inspection.  I don't want to replace the glass without
fixing  this first.  Any suggestions for inexpensive DIY repairs?   This
is the only rust spot in the windshield channel, but the seams  that
run vertically below the windshield corners show signs of rust  beneath
the caulking.  I'm thinking of cleaning out the rust with a  wire
wheel, treating with rust converter, patching the hole with JB  Weld
(or something similar) and painting with POR-15 or  Rustoleum.<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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