Date:         Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:17:16 -0800
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Organization: The Cobalt Group
Subject:      Re: rust pictures
Comments: To: Chris Gkikas <theerion@GATOR.NET>
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I have to agree with the others on this.  I have restored some pretty
rusty MGBs, but this van is simply not worth trying to fix and probably
dangerous.  The rust is always worse in the areas you CAN'T see, and
what you can see here is as bad as it gets.

In fact, I would advise you to take it into a reputable frame and wheel
shop and have them check for rusted out suspension members or other
potentially dangerous underbody rust.  This vehicle doesn't look safe to
me with that kind of rust.  If you get hit even in a minor accident it
is likely to collapse around you with dire consequences.

Don't risk your life in this thing, look for another one and part this
one out, it has reached the end of the road.

Off soapbox now!

Chris Gkikas wrote:
>
> Hey list,
> I'm tackling the rust on my 80 Westy.  The link below has three pictures
> I took yesterday of the rustiest spots.  If you have any advice on
> bodywork and rust removal, please have a look see and maybe help a
> novice get started on restoring his dream barge.  :)
> Best wishes,
> Chris Gkikas
> 80 Westy, "Guyute"
>
> http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9860/rust_pictures.html

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