Side Panel Replacement

[pandp38]

Have decided to start tackling rust on our camper "Snowie"
Enlisting the help of Brother Dazco of "Jambo" fame we started with the o/s lower panel and thought it a good idea to show some photos before , during , and after replacement.

1st photo shows the o/s of Snowie..lots of rust around the lower vent, and an odd looking extra vent has been previously added for some reason. I tried to rotate photo on photobucket without success


Inside view showing lots of rust and filler. fortunately the floor is in good condition:

Outside view with vent removed and what we found behind the extra "vent"



Yes this really is filler used to bung the rust hole up below the vent:

Will add a few more pics as the job gets underway.
Paul

[Plasticman]

ahh something to read...ta
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[RedGus]

Outside view with vent removed and what we found behind the extra "vent"

Well that's the first time I've ever seen a "vent to nowhere" as a means of repairing a rotten panel. Where do these people get their ideas?

[pandp38]

A few more photos of work going on:

Dazco at work


Panel cut out


New panel spot welded in place and close up of the rusty patch to be tackled next

[pandp38]

Latest photos:

Rusty patch cut out;


Steel plate welded in;



Inside view;


Painted with red oxide pimer;


Primed and topcoat sprayed on. Not the best of finishes but working outside dodging showers and wind, it'l do for me.

[Dazco]

At least it's solid now and keeping the rain out