<VV> Gutting the passenger compartment

[norman.witte at comcast.net]

Rereading what I just wrote, I want to add something.  Actually, cleaning with a wire brush or wheel is probably better for rusty areas.  The main idea is to get rid of anything loose that will prevent the POR 15 from making a good bond.

Norm 

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From: norman.witte at comcast.net 

> My suggestions below. Others may disagree. 
> 
> > 
> > 1) How far do I need to go in cleaning the metal? Does it need to 
> > be sanded, goo gone'd, look like you could eat off it? 
> 
> This assumes that you don't have any rust through problems, but just surface 
> rust. Scrape it until any loose material is gone. DO NOT REMOVE SEAM SEALER 
> unless you have to get at a rusty seam below. (This is the caulk stuff where 
> panels join.) Clean the remainder first by vacuuming, then with Econoclean or a 
> similar paint prep. Then paint the whole inside with POR 15, carefully 
> following the instructions on the can. 
> 
> > 
> > 2) What are your thoughts on the best soundproofing materials? Any 
> > secrets? I know its an old car, but I hope I don't need a megaphone to 
> > talk to passengers. 
> 
> This is what I did for soundproofing: 
> 
> http://www.wittelaw.com/personal/turbo/26.htm 
> 
> There is a manufacturer's link on the page and on the Turbo Odyssey Resource 
> page. Also, you can see a couple of pages further on that I used this stuff on 
> the doors, too. 
> 
> I thought the results were acceptable. Also, there is a good article in this 
> month's Corsa Communique that you should read on this topic. Another thing that 
> others have done is to take some standard fiberglass house insulation and stash 
> it under the rear seat. Cheap solution. 
> 
> > 
> > 3) What is appropriate punishment for an 11 year old who shoves a 
> > baby garter snake in his mother's face while she is upside down in a 
> > vert? Oh, I think I got that one handled. I'll let him out of the 
> > trunk before supper. 
> 
> Excellent idea. Then you can serve garter snake for supper. Just tell him it's 
> a REAALLY BIG green bean. 
> 
> Norm 
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