Date:         Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:28:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Matt Thyer <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Matt Thyer <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      High Top Prep and 50/50 Paint Job
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Zeno gets a timber tech high top installed the weekend after next and I've
been slaving away trying to get my van ready for cutting a huge hole in the
top.  I ran into some trouble when I first started to cut and scribe runners
and stringers to fit the van.  The DPO must have treated his rust with a
shaker can of matching color and this winter hasn't been kind to the metal
under.  A rust spot had appeared above the left hand A-post.  ARGH!  Right
where the top will sit when it's mounted.  Better safe than sorry I've been
taking advantage of the good weather we've been blessed with in central WA
and repaired the spot, pulling out all the rust and repairing with a very
good structural epoxy seal.



But this opened up a can of worms, I went on a crusade against all rust on
the van.  Stripped and repaired as much of it as I could, then, because
funds are limited I went with a 50/50 Krylon special anticipating that given
enough time I'd be able to afford to strip and repaint.  This afternoon I
completed most of the work, now it needs to dry and then I can finish the
runners and stringers.



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MT

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