Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:14:39 EDT
Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
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In a message dated 12/08/2009 11:08:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Pete, use POR-15 to glue the new metal to the rear of the old
metal. Hold in place with countersunk pop rivets. Works perfectly and better
than new when done right. Follow the directions from POR-15. Very little
filler needed, I use Polyester filler, made for this purpose as it can be
used over painted surfaces. See photos here of some jobs I've done in my
shop > _Vanagon Body Restoration_ (http://frankcondelli.com/vwpics.htm)
>>>>>Hey all, I've been doing some searching on how to repair rust damage,
and I'd thought I'd get some of your input, as I'm sure most of you
have seen this at some point (though probably not to this degree). A
couple owners back for some reason had a piece of foam rubber just
behind the front end, under the radiator, I'm assuming to try to stop
vibration. Dumb idea since the stuff loves to soak up water. In any
case, 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.<<<<<<
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
_Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://frankcondelli.com/busindex.html) -
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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(http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm)
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Almonte, ON, June 11 ~ 14, 2009
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