Date:         Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:16:16 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
Comments: To: Pete Geisen <geisenpa@gmail.com>
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On 8/12/09, Pete Geisen <geisenpa@gmail.com> wrote:
>..... I am left with a 2.5ft x 2" rusted out hole in the front behind
> the bumper that is slowly creeping out. Here's the shot:
>
> http://geisenpa.home.comcast.net/~geisenpa/vanagon/frontbumper.jpg
>
> I'd really rather not have to take it to a body shop, though I know
> that's probably the answer (not trying to mistreat the old girl, just
> low on cash, looking for other options). Wondering if any of you had
> DIYed a hole this size. I don't have a welder, so that's out. Would
> cutting out the section and JB welding some sheet metal do the trick
> (with some serious patching), POR15 and painting and all that? Any
> tidbits from you guys would be greatly appreciated. I'm tired of
> looking at that gaping hole.
>
> Pete
>


Have a look at Ben (of benplace.com) and Scott (Turbovan) posts. I
know Scott has a product he uses to "glue" a patch on. I'm just about
certain Ben does too.

Caveat: looks like this might be the beginning of structural damage.
Not sure. Don't know the body that well.

But, the adhesive Scott uses is supposed to be "permanent" i.e. uber strong.

Best of luck!

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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