I have been reading the numerous posts pertaining to the body dies. Being an avid diver I have seen the effects of saltwater on metal as has anyone who dives regularly. I have lived on a barrier island on the East Coast and have had to deal with the effects of not only salt water flooding but salt in the air on all types of metal on houses and so on. I see what it does to automobiles over time that are subject to the elements by simply being near the ocean and the air. As interesting as the story of the dies is, and although I too would be interested in diving on them as someone who enjoys diving, any hope of them being salvaged is really impractical. I have seen what salt water does to normal metal when it is exposed even for a short time. I worked around boats for many years and anyone who fishes in the ocean knows what happens to any metal that isn't stainless as a result of salt water exposure. I am sure the dies have turned into rusted metal chunks by this point. Even if they were in the sea for only a few months I doubt they would be able to be refinished. Even if someone had a new set of dies as James stated how would they ever be able to produce new panels when the demand is so low for them and recoup their expense in producing them. Again its a great topic for discussion but the only purpose the dies would serve today in their present condition is as a diving interest (if they are even recognizable from decay). The expense to bring them up in their condition serves no purpose. Gary VIN 3360