Originally Posted by
workingonit
I've just finished cutting rust out of a 1984 RRC...or so i thought. Sandblasting, in preparation for painting, has shown up a couple of extra spots needing work.
Spot welded lap joints should be treated. Get light oil, for example, into the joints and/or seal the lip edges, top and bottom. This includes vertical lap joints in the a/b-columns
Rear passenger area, behind legs, carpet is glued to upright panel work. Check the carpet padding has not held moisture and accelerated rusting of the panel.
Check wheel carrier well.
Check coach to chassis mounting points. If my vehicle is typical, then the mount points just under the c-pillar suffer once the rear wheel arch is penetrated by rust.
The rear luggage compartment is supported by two struts running cross the chassis. Cracks can form where the struts bolt to the panel work.
Test protective coatings under the floor of the coach work to see if there is still good adhesion, otherwise re-do.
Check drain holes are clear of debris. this includes pillars, floor sill channels, and rear coach cross member.
Move to the desert...the vehicle is more important!
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