Paint cracking w/rust sliding door & wheel well: How bad is it?

[4Gears4Tires]

That's probably a side swipe that got coated with bondo and repaired. I'd look to replace the door, remove all the bondo on the chassis, get the metal as close to good as possible, and then start over with a full chassis paint job.

$5k probably would cover that if you are ok with a $3k paint job.

IMO, I don't need a concours vehicle, I'm just extending the life not preserving it in a museum. A cheap paint job is fine by me.
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'85 Westy Sciuridae Domus Edition

[Kdj]

Definitely looks like bodyworks been done to it. If it's a midwest van, the rest looks pretty clean otherwise on the underside. Keep in mind its an old vehicle meant to be enjoyed outside.

[valvecovergasket]

[RiddleMeThree]

[RiddleMeThree]

Body shop estimate based on photos alone was $5-8K. That's on the upper end of my tolerable range, but also means there are comparable vans without rust that cost about the same or less when you factor in the rust repair cost.

Moving on to the next van...

[E1]

Good call.

Plus “$5-8” probably means “$8-12” — once all done.

Owning one of these will offer you endless opportunities for anxiety. No sense having some before you even camp.

We’ll keep our eyes out for Ya.
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[Ahwahnee]

I'll repeat my formula for calculating restoration costs:

Step 1 - Get three estimates

Step 2 - Add them up


There is no Step 3.

[E1]

Brilliant!

Yet, true way too often.
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If ever twice as rich, we’re gettin’ a double-wide
’84 “Westfailure”/2.1 Digijet/5.43 Ring & Pinion/Peloquin/D-rated BFG KO2s

AI has spoken to further illiteracy, to steal, to cheat, and to replace humans
The caveman’s first question to the headhunter: “Hey, you got any coffee?”