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• Re: Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:44:18 EST
  ...The shop > doesn't think they can fix it this time... > > which pieces do you need? the rear fiberglass bumper is in 3 sections...
• bumpers
  Historical mailing list - eric ley
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:48:04 -0400
  Can anyone tell me if the newer fiber vanagon bumpers will bolt up to the 85 vanagon without a problem ???
• FS: chrome front bumper complete
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:15:20 EST
  for sale: front vanagon chrome bumper w/ endcaps and trim strips.. p-mail if interested chris
• Re: Bumper sticker
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 05:35:39 EST
  My bumper sticker contributions : Re-cycled Porsche When I grow up I want to be a Winniebago Steve
• Wanted: rear bumper, '88-on
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:47:45 -0700
  Need a fiberglass rear bumper, complete or just the middle and right end. Anyone? Thanks. Karl
• 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Steve Esayian
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:49:31 EST
  Can anyone advise where I might locate a 91 Carat from bumper? Thanks for your help. Steve
• Re: Tow hitch needed - the kind that hides behind the bumper, or is integrated with the bumper.
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Fri, 5 May 2017 09:27:22 -0400
  ...Mine works with the original style bumpers > and the cross bar sits just under the bumper. Noting goes under the van or > attaches to...
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:20:40 -0400
  ...remove your old bumper but salvage the parts that slide into the bumper mounts pocket, have your new welder friend shorten the 2" rigid...
• Re: Need 2 "Retainer" brackets that holds it to the rear & left side fibergla...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:44:49 EST
  ...there are 3 brackets that attach the rear bumper fiberglass endcaps to the body. there is one big wide one that is bolted to...
• Re: bumper build update
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 04:24:34 -0400
  ...Still much work to be done but it is nice to get this far > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/vanagon-bumper-build...
• Re: Needed: Rear Chrome Bumper for 86 Sy
  Historical mailing list - FLEMING JOHN
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 8:16:13 -400
  The bumper looks good without the strip. I'm trying to find some chrome bolts as the original fasteners are now exposed. fit was...
• rear bumper for 83 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 00:21:33 -0500 (EST)
  A friend of mine here in Orlando has a 83 vanagon that does not have a rear bumper. I told him one of the...
• Re: FW: Bumper repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 23:59:41 EST
  In a message dated 99-01-29 09:28:31 EST, Donald.Reiter@PSS.BOEING.COM writes: << Both front and rear bumpers are damaged...
• Anyone towed a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 11:23:22 -0400
  ...Supposedly these things clamp around the bumper. Will this work on a '87 GL Vanagon bumper? The U-Haul place says it won't...
• Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 May 1999 21:51:32 -0400
  ...Fourth, the bumper brackets (metal bumper) have slots in them for mounting the bumper. Unfortunately the slots are just about one bolt-width too...
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:03:29 -0600
  ...I did same , but added some blocks ( look like rubber bumpers but they are aluminum) to spread the bolt load. The bumper is 1...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:13:20 -0800
  On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com> wrote: > I've certainly notice that short bumps are...
• Re: Favorite Modifications 5000lb Capacity Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:08:30 -0700
  ...I notched my bumper to clear the receiver tube which extends about 1/2 inch past the bumper. My set up cost $100 including...
• Wanted: bumper for '87
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 11:45:15 -0400
  ...If this is the case, then I need another chrome bumper with all the little accessories that adorn it (you can keep your bumper...
• vanagon fiberglass bumper color confirmed!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:30:00 EST
  a while back we determined that the '87-'89 vanagon Carat/Wolfsburg fiberglass bumper/sideskirt color was "Jade Green Metallic" ... but it was uncertain...
• Re: Another bumper built update
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 09:37:38 -0700
  ...Another bumper built update > > Been a long slow project, but did get some work done today. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/vanagon...
• Re:Model Summary for 1987 Van
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 22:49:56 EST
  ...These bumpers are metalic grey and >there are no matching rocker panels. Maybe they just slipped up for mine, but there ain't any...
• Re: wrap around metal bumpers.Was:Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and s....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 05:10:02 EST
  ...There is a picture of the wrap around metal bumpers on the red South African Microbus at Vanagon.com...click on the "info" link...
• Re: Front bumper, homemade
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 11:59:34 -0700
  My stock steel bumpers (Euro spec T3) came with those. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Aug 5, 2015, at 11:36 AM...
• Re: BUMPER END PIECES
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:52:50 -0600
  Entity Rob Wilke spoke thus: > HOW MUCH ARE THE BUMPER END PIECES WORTH IN GOOD USED CONDITION? 7$???
• stuff needed
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:43:08 EST
  Wheel bolt front carat 'mag' wheel. two real carat nuts, rear wiper motor, bumper end caps-chrome bumper. sid vicious
• After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 19:27:17 -0700
  I was wondering if any of the vendors carry after market Vanagon rear bumpers and their parts. Zoltan
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:27:05 -0700
  I posted three good chrome front bumpers on the Samba. $65 each + shipping. dylan
• Re: HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Sep 94 02:13:42 ADT
  ...Make sure your bumper is attached firmly, all 4 big bolts on bumper brackets to frame, and good bolts holding bumper to brackets, as...
• Re: Bush Bumper Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:36:47 -0800
  Have you seen my TriStar's bumper? Now you see why we are revising the design! ;-) David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel...
• Re: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:37:09 -0400
  ...are all after market bumpers created equal? I bought two after market bumpers over the winter (chrome) from two different online vendors we all...
• What's up with this rubber bumper strip?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 11:57:43 -0600
  I recently acquired a brand new rubber bumper strip for the rear chrome-style bumper. Part number 251 807 421. From the rubber side...
• need parts will trade
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Delozier
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 19:57:11 -0500
  ...I need a rear fiberglass bumper and the right side bumper extension, the side moulding behind the right rear wheel. I also need the...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Probst, Tom
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 10:37:33 -0500
  ...That's a good idea, although we're not especially eager to spend the bucks on the bumper right now. I'll probably touch...
• Re: Transport Q: 4 those familiar with GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:03:36 -0700
  ...I have fit one Vanagon > front fiberglass bumper in the Prius with no problem. > > My question is: Is there anything about the GoWesty bumpers...
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:05:43 -0400
  ...bumper swapping? > Are front and rear chrome bumpers interchangeable? >
• Bras that cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 09:57:25 -0400
  Has anyone bought the GoWesty bra that is one piece and also covers the bumper? I saw the picture (wasn't very easy to...
• Re: Bush Bumper Design Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:31:40 EST
  ...david, how about a brush guard/bull bar for those of us who have fiberglass bumpers and want to keep them? its prolly be...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:55:34 -0500
  ...no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink >>>>> end >>>>> caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . >>>>> >>>>> How's a girl to decide? >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Mike "Rocket...
• Re: please help - bumper bolt
  Historical mailing list - dbeierl
  Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:29:57 -0400
  ...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: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for hitches?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:30:31 -0700
  I have an OEM hitch which is essentially separate from the bumper. He downside with the European hitches is availability of accessories. The bolt...
• Re: Bumper end cap how to?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 16:52:47 -0800
  I've never been able to get at that bolt without removing the bumper, but you might get lucky! My '85 as rubber strips...
• re. tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:21:05 -0600
  ...The OD of the tubing on the bumpers made by the other two vendors (patterned after the original German Projektzwo bumpers) is larger, 2...
• Bumper types
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:51:31 -0700
  This is a really nice bumper - one like it runs $400 on vendor sites. I put a 2" x 6" on the bumper mounts...
• FS: vanagon metal bumpers, some painted, some chrome
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 11:57:08 EDT
  for sale: vanagon metal bumpers, some painted, some chrome. email with needs. chris [text/html]
• Re: Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 21 May 2002 02:17:44 EDT
  i am done with this bumper sticker topic, it was fun, now it's done.....sad, ok, what next? jeff
• fiberglass bumper caps and trim
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:09:33 -0700
  A while back someone had a source for fiberglass bumper caps and the side trim... Anyone? Thanks, Brian
• Re: Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:19:47 -0500
  ...I futzed around for a while with the front bumper, and finally decided to take off the rear bumper and attach it to the...
• <all vanagon> Bumper hitch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 13:55:28 -0300 (ADT)
  ...My current hitch is fully inside the bumper, with heavy tow loops etc. just like stock. Bumper bolts back onto hitch in stock position...
• Wtd: Chrome/stainless front bumper in LA area
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 22:01:09 +1200
  Anyone have a spare chromed (or is it stainless?) front bumper, suit an 84, with bolts and black plastic endcaps? The type with a...
• Re: 87 westy FS custom bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:01:55 -0700
  ...GoWesty steel plate bumpers with integrated hitch. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Aug 10, 2013, at 12:44 PM, Project Pat...
• Re: late model body kit on early van?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 09:53:34 EDT
  ...ive got a few good chrome front bumpers $45 ea, busdepot has rear chrome bumpers for sale new, reasonable.. [text/html]
• FS: fiberglass front bumper $45
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:51:23 EDT
  ...Vanagon front bumper, fiberglass '88-'91 "aero" style but fits earlier vans too (i have a set on my '84, looks nice) needs some...
• Re: fiberglass Bumper paint
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:34:45 EDT
  In a message dated 6/12/03 10:43:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, samhp@YAHOO.COM writes: > The front bumper on my '91...
• Re: Rear Bumper Needed - 1987 GL non-Wolfsburg (regular chrome w/rubber strip)(Northern California)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:38:29 -0800
  ...I am now driving > around with no rear bumper. I was rather bewildered by the choices of > bumpers from Go Westy, Van Cafe, etc...
• Re: Coolant change/ Rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 10:26:06 -0200
  > Who can direct me to step by step info on changing coolant for 84 Westy water-> cooled camper and rear bumper purchase and instalation...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:51:22 -0700
  FWIW -- I've had one of Ken's rear bumpers on my Westy for 10+ years and it still looks great. The holes line...
• Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:58:02 -0800
  ...Check the archives for those names as they relate to bumpers. BenT B. Umpehr
• Re: rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:45:41 -0800
  ...don�t forget to pop the cover caps and remove sheet metal screws on the bumper end caps (one on each end cap). Do...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:26:06 -0700
  ...Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings > > > > Mannnn, a month ago I studied the drawings and > > discussed this bumper in wreck scenario with some > > welders...