Date:         Sat, 26 Jan 2002 09:10:42 -0600
Reply-To:     andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
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From:         andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] rust in doors
Comments: To: springfieldsyncro <springfield@clear.net.nz>
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Vinnie - Depending on where you live it'll get worse quickly or slowly. My '84 started slowly, and now a year later, I hve *NO* floor in the duct left, just a gaping
maw into space. I'm selling the Van, but if I wasn't I'd have to replace the doors. You may be able to get away with sand(blasting)ing and some acid etch primer and
paint. I was too late...

Good luck -

AB

springfieldsyncro wrote:

> I happened to shine a torch into the "air duct" that is built into
> and passes through the length of the driver's door. Shock horror,
> there's orange rust blisters and surface rust breaking out all
> over, same with the passenger door. The door panel lets you in
> around the duct, but as I can't get my arm up it it's going to be
> difficult to do any rust removal and painting operations.
> The only way to get at it is to tie a brush to a stick or similar.
>
> It looks like it could turn nasty if left untreated for much longer.
> I think it was a consequence of having to leave my broken down
> Syncro out on the street for a few months before I was able to get
> it undercover, and the water and dampness in the doors started
> the inevitable decay process.
>
> Has anyone had to address this problem before and have any
> suggestions?
>
> Vinnie
> 87 Syncro
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