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drober23
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Joined: April 01, 2009
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Location: Detroit, MI
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 Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject: What evil lurks beneath the rear window seal... |
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This is the weekend to replace the window seals on the rear windows of my '75 Westfalia. I didn't expect it to be pretty under there, but was not pleased to find this.
Looking for opinions on how to manage this. My first thought is to cut it out and replace with metal from a donor bus. Any other ideas? Any hints about how to make this somewhat manageable?
Thanks for any input!
DJ Roberts
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Fillmore77
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Joined: November 13, 2009
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Location: Montreal
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| Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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Any rotted metal needs to be cut out and replaced with solid steel, otherwise the rot will just progress.
Donor bus, or aftermarket steel parts are also available for most rust prone areas. I had a porfessional take care of the cutting and welding, then took care of the finishing myself.
Treat those areas with an extra layer of a good moisture barrier, like POR-15 prior to repainting, and use quality window seals, will last another 20 years.
DId a quick check on Busdepot, the L brackets that the side covers hook onto are available, but I didn't see any window sills. I cut up a 78 donor this summer, if it hasn't been picked up, I could check and see if the window sills are ok, I think they were. If you can't find anything locally, I might be able to help you out.
MP me if you'd like me to check, remember I'm in Canada, so shipping will be more expensive then if you can cut up a donor locally.
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68nofussbus
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Location: Hot & Humid Florida
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| Yep I had all three of my back window sills in the same condition , I cut out all the rust till I had good metal , bent a piece of steel to the shape I wanted and took it to a metal shop and they made me 2 six foot pieces that I welded in , is was time consuming but worth it , I put por on all the metal and painted them , put seal and window in and have no problems , good luck |
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