Rust advice required
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max and caddy
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Re: Rust advice required
Not so sure rust proofing was much different...however the windows were better so didn't leak into the hidden cavitys causing the rust to start as soon..conversion windows are the worst thing to do to a panel van.
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Plasticman
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Re: Rust advice required
agreed, tell me. did devon ever use panelvans for their conversions as i have yet to see one
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FergusT25
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Re: Rust advice required
I have a 1986 Devon Hitop which was originally a panal van.
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JamesKT25
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Re: Rust advice required
Can i vactan a surface and then plug weld on top? For example the front bumper section and then plug weld the front panel.
Drives a 1986 T25 1.9 W/C petrol/LPG Panelvan
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Plasticman
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Re: Rust advice required
Yes but make sure its dry,then a coat of weldrhru let it dry them same as gasvagon
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JamesKT25
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Re: Rust advice required
Thanks mm. Did you find the name of that sealant? 
Drives a 1986 T25 1.9 W/C petrol/LPG Panelvan