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Old 05-21-2019, 09:08 AM   #1
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We recently purchased a 1988 Chevy GT 30 Cutaway bus/van. Converting it into a camper for just the two of us. We are new to this and look forward to your ideas. So far I have started removing the old floor which is pretty rusted out in places and need repaired.

Please send your ideas and suggestions.

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Old 05-22-2019, 07:06 PM   #2
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Start out with the floor rust using a braided wire wheel. The regular wire wheels are a waste of time!
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Old 05-22-2019, 07:21 PM   #3
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I prefer a flapper disc. angle grinder is your friend during demo days. get a variety of discs, cutoff wheels, etc.

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Old 05-22-2019, 08:01 PM   #4
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We recently purchased a 1988 Chevy GT 30 Cutaway bus/van. Converting it into a camper for just the two of us. We are new to this and look forward to your ideas. So far I have started removing the old floor which is pretty rusted out in places and need repaired.

Please send your ideas and suggestions.

Thank you.
Welcome! Where in Iowa are you located? I am currently doing my build in Colfax, but I live in Des Moines.

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angle grinder is your friend
As is a face shield - unless you don't like your face in which case **** it.
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Old 05-23-2019, 06:54 AM   #6
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I like the braided wheels as well, especially if you have one of the variable speed 7" polishers, otherwise the standard grinder bangs it out as well.

as others have already mentioned fill out some of the user info.....

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