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• Re: Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:28:32 -0500
  ...I was installing a cylinder in the block in the car when I spotted something odd-looking in the grille below the rear bumper...
• Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:56:03 +0000
  ...From practice and experimentation this set actually works well for towing as long as the bracket mounting bolts are tight. Where this set up...
• Re: SOURCE OF HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:37:42 -0800
  ...The real advantage of my hitch is the replacement of the bumper brackets with the three bolt extended mounting. BTW towing an un-braked...
• Fwd: It' been quite a day.....
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:18:22 -0400
  ...Need now to get acouple of headlight adjusters, repair and reinstall the rear bumper and then I can get it inspected. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From...
• LiMBO want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 06 Apr 96 20:14:08 CST
  ...replaces bumper brackets and adds an additional bolt to each side. fits under rear bumper. requires only 2 slots to be cut in bumper...
• EV toys and projects
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 06:54:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...I had originally thought that the "rectangle" in the corner piece of the rear bumper was the exact shape for the rear fog....its...
• Re: Racks on a poptop - 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:25:47 -0700
  ...Anyway I asked if tearout of the brackets from the > fiberglass was a problem and he said no. The brackets could hold much more...
• more bus doings
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 20:49:37 -0800 (PST)
  I installed some fog lights today; I made these brackets out of 1/4" steel and out them below the bumper, set back a...
• Re: Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:43:02 -0700
  ...I have the Burley hitch similar to Dennis' design but it's behind the bumper so I have to cut a square hole. https...
• Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:21:42 -0700
  ...and if anyone want's to buy a vanagon or camper vanagon where ever last screw and bracket is precisely where it belongs, and...
• TONS OF VW STUFF/CARS/PARTS FOR SALE! (REVISED)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:49:23 EST
  ...late chrome hubcaps (bug, bus, van, type 3, ghia, etc) -rear bumper brackets, split bus -dash section w/ uncut radio hole for '67 bus...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:21:43 -0700
  ...I do see that one of the transmission studs that attaches it to the trans mounting bracket had stripped threads which I need to...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:32:17 -0800
  ...Ended up using a ~ 2.5" x 7" piece of scrap > stainless sheet for the "hidden" bracket behind the bumper (as per > Alistair's...
• Vanagon Radiators - A cautionary note.
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 12:33:20 -0300
  ...It was coming out through the lower grill and from under the bumper of my 84 Westy. I had it towed to my mechanic...
• Re: 1991 or 92 Carat Panic Sale
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 15:24:49 -0500
  ...Engine compartment has some rusty brackets, but nothing serious. However, the transmission case (I know its aluminum alloy) looks for all the world like...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:46:03 -0700
  ...current plate on the passenger side of the bumper. There used to be a bracket which I gather is NLA, suggestions? Currently it's...
• Westfalia for sale 1971
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:51:23 -0500
  ...Rear bumper in relaxed position from broken bracket. This car drives and stops OK, you could buy it and drive it home. Bad green...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:48:19 -0800
  ...The only thing that marginally helped was installing extra driving lights on the chrome bumper. They are not pretty. Now the plastic adjusters are...
• Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 14:32:15 -0700
  ...It was a plastic rod attached to 'u' shaped bracket which was attached to the lic plate door with one of the plate screws...
• Home at Last... My very own 87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:33:33 -0400
  ...the carpets need cleaning, there are two spots of seam rust to deal with,the wheels need a repaint and the bumper has a...
• POR Patch Report - (For Plastic Repairs!!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:53:31 +0100
  ...I also used it last week because I have my fiberglass rear bumper off to install a trailer hitch... I saw that the brackets...
• LiMBO stuff for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 14:17:26 CDT
  ...Mike (209) 847-6823 ***parts & stuff <edited>*** Receiver type Trailer Hitch for Vanagon (NY) replaces bumper brackets and adds and additional bolt to each...
• Re: Towing and Rock Damage
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:25:48 -0500
  ...does the trailer still have the "stake" holder brackets on the front and sides? 2x4s in the 2 front ones and the forward ones...
• Revised Westfalia for sale 1971
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 May 2001 16:13:26 -0500
  ...Rear bumper in relaxed position from broken bracket. This car drives and stops OK, you could buy it and drive it home. Bad green...
• Towing a Boat?
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 16:36:27 -0400
  ...The hitch, which is not yet installed, is a substantial unit that bolts permanently to the bumper brackets. I don't have to use...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Fri, 19 May 2006 09:04:23 -0400
  ...Which leads me to wonder if it might be worthwhile to arc weld a special bracket which would bolt right to the tow bumper...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:02:25 -0700
  ...current plate on the passenger side of the bumper. There used to be a > bracket which I gather is NLA, suggestions? Currently it's...
• Lady engineer???: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 23:10:43 -0400
  ...My van has a receiver that I made from square and rectangular tubings, welded to the existing bumper brackets. It all tucks up under...
• '87 Wolfsburg Ed. Parts Available
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:20:17 -0400
  ...It still had the front and rear fiberglass bumpers (scuffed witha crack or two but entirely repairable), the engine (with no holes that I...
• Adjusting shifter
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sat, 26 May 2007 21:52:47 -0700
  ...Bentley says '83 should have a rubber bumper where the rail is. Not clear whether I use the 19, 21, or 22mm spacer to...
• Re: Fan noise?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:39:36 -0400
  ...Note; I recommend removing the front bumper and dousing the 4 radiator mounting bracket bolts/ tinnerman nuts with penetrant before attempting to remove the...
• Re: making sense of "M codes" ?? (vanagon option codes) MIL STD
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:19:48 -0400
  ...It doesn't appear that there was ever any provision for the rear canopy - no brackets or evidence of such. No evidence of rifle...
• Re: "Towing" a two wheeler
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 22:02:36 -0700
  ...For stability, we attached a couple of tie-downs to the handle bars and to the Audi bumper brackets. To reduce wear and tear...
• Advance notice to listees: I'm going to sell my beloved '84 Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 May 2004 11:22:21 -0700
  ...The paint and bumpers are in good shape too (top has been repainted and rubber replaced). There is a lot of life left in...
• Re: SOURCE OF HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:51:26 -0900
  ...The real advantage of my hitch is the replacement of the > bumper brackets with the three bolt extended mounting. BTW towing an > un-braked...
• Re: Looking fer trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 23:26:30 -0800
  ...It is really is mostly a locator bracket for the rest of the hitch - and shares some of the tongue load (pulling 1200 pounds...
• FW: 1991 Vanagon GL W/ 4 Large Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:28:52 -0500
  ...And I welded up the light bar and bolted it to the bumper. Regards Cyrus On 12/03/06, Robert wrote: > A visitor to...
• Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:20:43 -0400
  at one point VOA was doing a recall and there is an updated bracket for the housings Bob Donalds ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Wellhouse...
• Parting out 2.1 1991--everything
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:44:53 -0600
  ...It is a southern car, no rust except mild on exhaust mount bracket. Exterior Orly Blue, interior grey. No tears in any interior stuff...
• Re: Receiver hitch for westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 07:48:32 -0700
  If we are all looking for a decent bumper with a 2.0" reciever I will have some in by the end of the...
• Re: Inquiry about Shady boy awning; question about VW emblem on back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:20:48 -0400
  ...Three holes per bracket. * As usual with small manufacturing shops the installation instructions were absolutely terrible. Also, there are NO setup instructions, you have...
• Re: Porta-potti Privacy Curtain?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:04:51 -0500
  ...Would love to design a TP bracket to hang from the collar and then of course the shirt will need a logo. "S**t...
• Re: Towing a Boat?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:17:27 -0700
  ...The hitch, which is not > yet installed, is a substantial unit that bolts permanently to the > bumper brackets. I don't have to use...
• FS: parting out '87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:46:14 -0500
  ...I was going to have to make brackets to hold it up, so you probably won't want it. The rear bumper is dented...
• Re: SURVEY - How much would you pay for a rear spare tire carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:56:21 -0700
  ...The brackets all apear to fit the body and bumper of the Vanagon perfectly, and it opens and closes without sagging or catching. And...
• Re: New Cheap South African Grills are Here! (Also Cheap Mud Flaps)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:55:41 -0400
  ...After examining the contents, it became apparant that the trailer hitch included one set of brackets for metal bumpers and one for plastic bumpers...
• FS: Lot of Vanagon parts,2 engines in Southern Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 16:44:21 -0500
  ...brackets and seatbelts from '90 Carat (pair) rear full-width folding bench from 90 Carat with 3 headrests (gray, good shape) chrome front bumper...
• vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
  ...late chrome hubcaps (bug, bus, van, type 3, ghia, etc) -rear bumper brackets, split bus -dash section w/ uncut radio hole for '67 bus...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Fri, 19 May 2006 20:10:15 -0400
  ...Which leads me to wonder if >> it >> might be worthwhile to arc weld a special bracket which would bolt right >> to >> the tow bumper...
• Re: [Syncro] Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 21:44:52 -0800
  ...I'm a bit better on aluminum, and I did the aluminum brackets on the muffler. But I am practicing every day, after a...
• More and more parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 18:43:07 EST
  ...87-91: $50 Alternator, $40 Power steering pump w/ hoses and bracket: $60 '84 Engine harness with ECU connector: $25 '87 Engine harness with...
• Re: Oil leak, dip stick seal?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Apr 2023 19:11:12 -0400
  ...Then there is reliance on the shape of the tube and the alternator cross bracket to hold that tube firmly in place. A sealant...
• Re: SURVEY - How much would you pay for a rear spare tire carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:53:25 -0700
  ...The brackets all apear to fit the body and bumper of the Vanagon perfectly, and it opens and closes without sagging or catching. And...
• Re: SOURCE OF HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:03:49 -0500
  ...The real advantage of my hitch is the replacement of the bumper brackets with the three bolt extended mounting. BTW towing an un-braked...
• Re: FS: Bluestar/Whitestar interior, leather steering wheel, factory subwoofer etc
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:03:07 -0800
  ...i even cut off the rear sofabed side mount > brackets. also have the original leather wrapped steering wheel, and > this model > also came with...
• '56 Kombi Expense Report
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 21:50:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...01/95 turn signal covers & rubb $25.00 05/30/95 Bumper Brackets $25.00 05/13/95 Window Seals $120.00 05/05...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 May 2008 19:42:06 -0500
  ...Front grills look ok as does the front bumper. >>>>> >>> I >>> >>>>> managed to save the mounting bracket from the pass side jumpseat and >>>>> after I...
• Re: fan blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 May 2000 14:21:16 -0400
  ...I found >one of those bumper brackets you sent me in my three year old's wagon, after >searching for about 45 minutes. It...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:24:26 -0700
  ...2 tables/arms. > > Nice Curtains Body has rusty seams but none on top of > > front bumper. Nice Pop Top/Canvas. Sony Stereo. Could > > be...
• Re: alternator posts, dip stick tube, OXS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 15:01:23 EST
  ...ring at the base and the clamp holding it to the bracket...5 minutes #3 How do I reset the oxygen sensor light? >> Get...