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Subject:Re: CL: 1987 Poptop in Modesto for $3700
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:57:59 -0700

On Aug 20, 2009, at 7:02 AM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Yeah, how does a California Weekender get that kind of seam rust?  No
> openings in the side to allow the rain in.  Very little humidity.  No
> road salt.  Seriously, how does that happen?
>
> Marc
>

Marc,

My guess is moisture from the inside. The are some gaps where the
folding table connects. I have removed several of these tables and
found some rusting or the hardware on most of th right at the bottom
pivot points. All it takes is one spilled drink pointed at the table
gap to help that corrossion migrate downward onto the seam. There is
also fiberglass insulation behind by the plastic panel which has a
tendency to retain moisture. It all ends at the bottom.

BenT

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