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• Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 18:52:40 -0400
  --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:11:45 -0800
  I've had go westy bumpers with and without the hitch! Didnt cut or drill a thing??? They are fabulous!!! I have there swing...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:16:19 -0400
  there is actually no "shock absorber" mechanism on the vanagon bumpers [ at least not on my 1990 ] the US DOT did not require it...
• Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:15:57 +1200
  Anyone know whether the front bumper mount is strong enough to use for an attachment point for towing, using an A-frame? I need...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:02:37 -0500
  ...We are very proud to introduce our own GoWesty designed, > hand-built plate steel bumper set.These could very well be the last bumpers...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Bumper Repair
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:01:43 -0400
  ...gowesty.com/search-results.php?search_phrase=bumper > > https://www.vancafe.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=bumper&Submit= > > On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 10...
• Re: replacmt front bumper
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:00:50 -0400
  > on the way to work today, a Ford Bronco backed into me mangling the > bumper. Where is it that I can purchase a replacement...
• Re: Winkler's website
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:48:26 EST
  ...rear Carat bumper replacement or an extension for the rear Carat > bumper (attaching to the bottom of the Carat fiberglass bumper)? > > Thanks in advance...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:14:15 -0400
  > In an interesting twist - the new receiver hitch i bought and mounted > directly > on the body bumper mounts is made of very substantial steel...
• Re: Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:11:47 -0800
  Top of the bumper seems to be the norm. Most of them have a schematic of the positioning for both under and on top...
• Re: fender parts (rear fiberglass bumper endcap bracket)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 08:47:39 EST
  ...those are called REAR BUMPER ENDCAPS :<) if your talking about the metal brackets that hold the rear fiberglass bumper endcaps on - they all have...
• Re: Another bumper built update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 09:57:05 -0700
  ...I don't like the heavy big bumper look. But you know, when you have the bumper made you start to see things you...
• Chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Delozier
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 08:20:03 -0500
  -- MZsI must apologise to the list for a slight error I made when I announced that I had two new bumpers for sale. I...
• 87 rear bumper ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:18:28 EDT
  ...It seems to have only bent the driver's side corner of the rear bumper. Anyone know the cost of replacement or if there...
• Re: wanted: painted metal rear vanagon bumper
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:31:10 -0400
  I have both front and rear painted bumpers (I believe purchased from BD). Good condition, no dents. Can send pics to anyone interested. Front...
• Re: Need Read Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:43:25 -0700
  i want nerf bars for bumpers. -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email (510) 360 -7829 voicemail/fax ---- Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:46:24 -0400
  Richard, Basically, to remove the chrome bumper, remove both end caps (pry off round bolt cover on side), loosen screw and remove. Then carefully...
• Re: Bush Bumper Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 12:41:47 -0500
  David, I would be very interested in the front bush bumper without the extensions that wrap around the sides protecting the lights. I would...
• Re: Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:31:02 -0800
  ...I futzed around for a while with the front bumper, and finally decided to take off the rear bumper and attach it to the...
• Re: Free 1984 Vanagon rear bumper and brackets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:36:25 -0700
  ...Thursday, July 2, 2009, 5:40 PM Free 1984 Vanagon rear bumper and brackets. bumper has a few dents. email me for pic's...
• Chrome Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:25:35 EDT
  I did the following bit when I replaced the crusty/rusty Chrome bumpers on my 86 Syncro. I figured I'd mention it to...
• vw dealer prices for fiberglass bumpers and body mouldings NEW
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 14:05:35 EST
  ...Front bumper, fiberglass - $546.00 Rear bumper, middle section, fiberglass - $423.00 Left Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $165.00 Right Rear bumper end...
• Re: Bumpers - VanCafe HeavyDuty ~or~ GoWesty PlateSteel
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:03:45 -0400
  Buy the bostig or Rocky Mountain westy bumpers. The GoWesty is barely any better/thicker then the stock and still mounts with just two...
• Re: Are there any rear bumpers left? Anywhere?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 03:35:15 EST
  My local parts dealer just picked up the remaining sets of South African steel wrap-around bumpers at the local importer. Installation is different...
• BUMPER END PIECES
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:34:33 -0700
  HOW MUCH ARE THE BUMPER END PIECES WORTH IN GOOD USED CONDITION?
• projectzwo bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:31:41 -0700
  I'm requesting that someone send me pics of installed projectzwo bumpers .. thanks ...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:12:05 -0400
  ...that could have probably been prevented if VW had designed a real bumper > assembly for the Vanagon and not that paper thin sorry excuse...
• Re: My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:16:37 -0500
  Guys, Do like the factory did, and drill elongated slots in the bumper bracket's mounting holes, then snug up tight all the washered...
• for sale: vanagon front chin spoiler/air dam (mounts below bumper)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:59:10 EST
  for sale, carat style vanagon front chin spoiler/air dam..mounts below front bumper. will mount on any vanagon. looks great with the metal...
• Re: Rear Bumper Availability
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:12:08 EDT
  i have a bunch of good fiberglass bumpers and fiberlgass skirting pieces available.. also i repair them.. im working on a limstmembers rear bumper...
• Re: Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 14:17:32 -0400
  ...It is, in fact, required for those of us who drive off road and so I did this myself on my own bumper about...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?.....Have your welder make one
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 17:35:02 -0700
  If someone designed a front and rear bumper blueprint and posted it free (just download) Then one could just take the plans to a...
• Re: bra's
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 18:17:22 -0400
  ...Volkswagen bras, > Ron, > > Wolf had a different bra for later Vanagons with plastic bumpers. The one for > metal bumpers also clipped on in front...
• FS: vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 21:52:26 EST
  ...Electric mirror (parts) passenger side, Rear bumper set, Fibreglass, High beam, passenger side. Also considering trade of 'glass bumpers/side panels (not perfect) for...
• Re: Tow hitch needed - the kind that hides behind the bumper, or is integrated with the bumper.
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Thu, 4 May 2017 23:01:33 -0400
  ...it attached to the body and if I remember right the bumper bolts on to it...very minor mod to the bumper to allow...
• Calling all sources for non-stock bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:53:05 -0700
  Well I am gonna sink some money into a new set of bumpers. What I am looking for is: 1. hitch in back (maybe...
• Re: (F) I'm having too much fun - TOTAL vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:54:57 -0700
  ...William > I was able to obtain a 'new' fiberglass/carbon-fiber rear bumper to replace the temporary steel > bumper that's been on my...
• Re: Rear Bumper recommendations wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:13:39 -0700
  All the aftermarket bumpers I've had over the years (3) have been lightweight and the chrome is thin. The chrome starts to rust...
• Re: What's up with this rubber bumper strip?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 12:06:09 -0600
  ...What's up with this rubber bumper strip? > > I recently acquired a brand new rubber bumper strip for the rear > chrome-style bumper. Part...
• Re: Rear Bumper recommendations wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:27:38 -0400
  ...I'm considering replacing it as I'm told straightening it will result in a cracked ugly bumper. > > Has anyone replaced the rear bumper...
• Syncro Bumper Pictures Posted, Finally!
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Thu, 14 May 1998 00:57:04 EDT
  Hi all, I have finally gotten pictures of my "Syncro Bumpers" posted. It's just the rear one that's done so far. I...
• Re: Great Bumper Sticker (F)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 16:10:17 -0700
  ...Great Bumper Sticker (F) A while ago Matt Pollard posted a hillarous list of extreme bumper stickers. I still have a copy of it...
• Re: plate armor bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:27:50 -0700
  ...Plate > Armor bumpers. They actually look pretty decent (I have objections > esthetically to the bull bar bumpers). Anybody used them yet? > Wow. Those look...
• Aftermarket Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 19:15:53 -0500
  Have seen but can't find after market rear bumpers for 86 Westy, looking for one that is square and hollow with plastic caps...
• vanagon bumper strips for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:57:08 EST
  i got front and rear bumper strips. let me know chris
• 91 GL Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Perkins
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:30:45 EDT
  Does anyone know where I can buy a used metallic gray fiberglass bumper.
• NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW dealer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:28:41 EST
  ...Front bumper, fiberglass - $546.00 Rear bumper, middle section, fiberglass - $423.00 Left Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $165.00 Right Rear bumper end...
• Re: please help - bumper bolt
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:46:04 -0300
  ...Not surprising that the bolts from your OEM bumper don't fit, its flat, as opposed to your nice new tube bumper. If someone...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:22:28 +1200
  ...no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink >> end >> caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . Easy. Color-coordination... if your van is blue...
• Re: Go Westy plate steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2020 02:39:36 +0000
  The bumpers are well made and fit well. They look funky with the other fiberglass side trim. The get a bit pricey especially with...
• NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 10:21:22 EDT
  ...Front bumper, fiberglass - $546.00 Rear bumper, middle section, fiberglass - $423.00 Left Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $165.00 Right Rear bumper end...
• anyone know paint code/color for fiberglass bumpers??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 May 2001 03:38:07 EDT
  anyone know the paint code or color name for the silver fiberglass bumpers, the "greenish" silver used from '87-'89? when i say "greenish...
• Re: re. Vanagon bull bars/brush guards...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 01:27:35 EST
  In a message dated 1/22/02 12:36:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: > > Bumpers dont need to be heavy...
• FS: fiberglass front bumper $45
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:12:46 EDT
  ...fiberglass front bumper. fits all vanagons , but stock on all 88 up GL vanagons. $45 need some cracks fixed. i also have more fiberglass...
• Re: Winkler's website
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 09:48:53 -0000
  ...rear Carat bumper replacement or an extension for the rear Carat bumper (attaching to the bottom of the Carat fiberglass bumper)? Thanks in advance...
• Re: Bumper paint
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 18:30:43 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Sam Pacifico wrote: >The front bumper on my '91 Carat is scratched and needs refinishing. Does anyone know the paint code...
• Re: Pipe Bumpers in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:54:53 -0800
  Gary Shea wrote: > Those are nice bumpers! Can you tell from looking at them how the tubing > was bent (i.e., does it show...
• Re: Need Read Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 11:18:48 -0700
  > >Heck, Stan, those rear bumpers don't even come perfect from the factory. >You >must live in a rural area. Otherwise you wouldn't...
• Re: [vanagon] WTB: black painted steel rear bumper w/ trim strip holes...from a 90-91 NON-GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:48:27 -0700
  ...Or even better, buy one of the steel SA bumpers. They wrap around the sides w/o the plastic ends. BenT
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0600
  On Aug 26, 2009, at 8:20 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > And just where did you get that replacement bumper? scroll down for all...