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Date:         Sun, 22 May 2011 20:58:27 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: So done with side cladding
Comments: To: John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BANLkTimV3gaf08MrC4AQSy8-zcn=QMnc5g@mail.gmail.com>
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I've got a similar hole in the arch right behind the driver. I attribute it too the sunroof drain right there, and salt. It's a big one though. I'll be fixing it soon I hope. Anyone have any donor metal? : )

-Craig

On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> So... while prepping for a rear trailing arm rebushing project ( that's a > whole other story, the moral of which is 'kids, don't try this at home if > you drive in brine for part of the year.' ) I removed the fiberglass > cladding just fore of the rear passenger side wheel. What I found was not a > bit pretty. An 8" rustout of the outer sheet metal right above the trailing > arm/jack point. > > https://picasaweb.google.com/112346123305551852781/SaltbeltRustyParts#5609690386532659922 > ( Warning!! Content is disturbing ). > > I've removed the cladding from both sides of the van between the wheels and > they ain't going back on. I kinda like the retro late 80's look anyway. I'm > doing the bottom rails including the jack points and trailing arm bolts in > Por-15 with a flat black topcoat. > > If anyone wants the panels I removed. just send me a pmail and I'll be > happy > to ship them to you. They are in fine condition. Pix on request. > > I'll post the bushing story after I have a pro alignment and drive a bit > more. I used Powerflex bushes (thanks Chris (Loogy on theSamba) ) on the > upper control and the rear trailing arms. First impressions: SWEET!!! > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MultiVan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > www.vanagonauts.com >


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