I've attached a couple pics of the bottom of the door/seal.  My question is if I tear the door apart to take care of the rust can I use the same seal when I put it back together or do I need to find a new seal (is it even available?) before I take it apart?  The only place there is any type of rust is along the bottom.  How do you recommend going about cleaning it?

Thank you,
SGM

Do like Pat said..
It doesn't look too bad, but you never know till you get it off... just take your time gettin it off, most likely it will be stuck in there pretty good.. take photos of the process so you remember how it goes back on and mark top and bottom of gasket as to get it back on the right way and holes line up.
Good luck!.

Also be prepared to replace any moldy,rotten or missing fiberglass insulation on the inside as well.

Fun-Tronics or Soda Jerk Works probably sell a bulk (by the foot) gasket that you could make work.
It may not be exact, but close enough.

I agree with Teryy.... Replace the seal..

I just bought some for my Jacobs.. Exactly like the original.

Some of the models you can buy the seal already pre-formed. Just line it up and away you go.
Why bother putting the old one back when you got the chance to replace it. It'll look much more pleasing on the eye.

Dave

Thanks for replies gentlemen.

SGM