After looking at the pictures I wonder if it will be easier and cost less
to get panels from a wreck or dead van, cut them out and weld them in.
EIther that or you have to cut a piece of clean sheet of metal, bend,
hammer in to make the shape and then weld in but it won't look as good as
pre-molded metal panels.

Another option is getting panels from these sites as much as you can and
fabricate the ones they don't have.
https://raybuck.com/panels/volkswagen/1980-1990-volkswagen-vanagon-t3/
https://www.busdepot.com/body-exterior/body-repair-panels/rocker-panel-or-side-panel
https://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=598

good luck...

On Sun, Feb 7, 2021 at 1:31 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Oh boy!  Keep us posted on the progress.  I’m sure others will have useful
> advice.
>
> I’m doing everything possible to avoid rust in my bus world.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
> Mostly a garage queen.
>
>
>
> > On Feb 7, 2021, at 12:37 PM, mbenne@m-bass.com wrote:
> >
> > I'm located in Ontario, the land of salt.   I had winter driven the bus
> for many years, and then it sat parked outside for a few years after a
> wheel fell off.
> >
> > I put up some photos of the area I want to deal with first.
> >
> > https://abenteuerslidingdoor.shutterfly.com
> >
> > If anyone has any tips on how to address it, or experience fixing up the
> area, let me know.
> >
> > ...Markus
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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