Date:         Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:22:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Westy innards out and a no-rust rust question
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Well, it’s taken me a couple of weeks to get to it,
but today between applications of primer and paint on
the new closet pieces I removed the rest of the
interior cabinets in preparation for my soundproofing.
 The bare interior is very spacious!  The B-Quiet is
on order and I’m getting down to painted metal below
the windows.  I just finished removing the fiberglass
insulation from the cabinet wall and I see NO rust
anywhere.  What a relief after all I’ve read about
these vehicles.

I was anticipating having to use POR-15 to help
control some rust but having found none and wanting to
keep the van rust-free, what is the best product to
use as a rust preventative?  I’d prefer something I
can apply myself rather than having to take it to
someone, but will welcome all recommendations.  I
recall reading someone on the list recommend Rust
Check, but have not found that.

In addition, I’ll be caulking around the utility
inlets, then install the B-Quiet, then a layer of the
foil-covered bubble wrap before putting everything
back in place.  There will be some other mods along
the way, such as 12V outlets in a few spots, an
inverter and possibly a T-fitting in the propane line
to permit a hose connection to the Mr. Buddy heater
instead of always having to use propane canisters.

Hope to get it all back together soon, so as not to
miss too many nice camping weekends before the hot
weather hits.

Stephen




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