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• Re: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:20:17 -0400
  > I bought two after market bumpers over the winter (chrome) > from two different online vendors we all know. Although they > looked like cheap plating...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:24:27 -0700
  ...New Bumpers I put on the Van Cafe bumpers in the late Spring of 2002. With the plate insert on the front. And have...
• Re: What's up with this rubber bumper strip?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 13:08:23 -0500
  ...I recently acquired a brand new rubber bumper strip for the rear chrome-style bumper. Part number 251 807 421. From the rubber side...
• Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:28:57 -0800
  ...Check the archives for those names as� they relate to bumpers. BenT B. Umpehr
• Re: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:50:19 -0700
  When the bumper or brackets are to beffy and not sacrificial, you end up bending the body. Some amount of give is always a...
• Chrome Bumper Sale Over (sorry)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 22:02:53 EST
  I am sorry to report that the rear chrome Vanagon bumper sale that I posted just few short days ago is now over. All...
• 91 Vanagon bumper
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:09:56 -0600
  ...After inspection I realized the fiberglass bumper easily cracked. The pole sunk far enough into the bumper to just kiss my back door and...
• Re: [vanagon] WTB: black painted steel rear bumper w/ trim strip holes...from...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:28:07 EDT
  ...Or even better, buy one of the steel SA bumpers. They wrap around > the sides w/o the plastic ends. > > ben, how far do...
• Re: Rubber Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:30:13 -0700
  On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 7:26 AM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Why would you remove your bumpers at Lowes? > Don't...
• How do you replace the bumper caps?
  Historical mailing list - ScotiaWesty
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:21:08 -0600
  ...I thought I'd spend an hour this morning and replace my old bumper caps with nice new ones. HA HA HA! Can someone...
• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 01:13:54 EST
  ...as well as other fiberglass bumper/sideskirt pieces and whole bodykits. p-mail me for info.. and i can fix yours too, if youd...
• Repairing Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:03:49 -0700
  Hi Volks, I did some mods to my fiberglass front bumper this weekend and I was amazed at how soft this materials is, how...
• tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 00:08:33 -0500
  Anybody know any sources for tube bumpers for vanagons, preferably with integral hitch? -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www.cybershamanix.com Hoka hey!
• Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:55:03 -0400
  ...Reasonably strong -- we've been bumped a few times with no visible changes. After a while the paint faded some, and they've gained...
• Re: ug back bumper
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:01:55 -0700
  Have a look at the bumpers we sell at http://www.fastforward.ca Lots of people are very happy with them. David Marshall Fast...
• VW molded bumper repair was
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 09:09:25 -0600
  ...tube bumpers > > there's no telling what sort of crap� > resin system VW used on those FG bumpers. It looks like a chopper� > gun...
• Re: Bumped from the list again
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 21:34:45 -0400
  I too was just "bumped" from the list. This is my second time in the last week and a half. I'm using @home...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:15:04 -0700
  ...I do like the ball ends of the PZ bumpers vs. flat end caps on the US-made bumpers. -- BenT
• Re: wrap around metal bumpers.Was:Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and s....
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:03:23 EST
  Jeff, The SA wrap-around metal bumpers has been imported commercially and are now in the distributors catalog. I tried to order one but...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:45:52 -0500
  The factory procedure is to base clear the bumper, as the body is painted. A flex agent in the clear will eliminate rock chips...
• Re: Bumper build update
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:06:13 -0800
  ...I posted some progress on my blog > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/vanagon-rear-bumper-build-news/ > > still a ways to go...
• Fwd: Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 19:44:09 -0400
  ...Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers > >--------------------- >Forwarded message: >Subj: Re: bed conversion, bumper questions >Date: 97-07-22 18:48:46 EDT >From: JordanVw...
• Re: Rear-Ended !!
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 06:44:43 -0700
  Wow your bumper did a good job, im on my 2nd chrome bumper, they all were sub 10MPH accidents. These bumpers just flatten out...
• Re: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:32:10 -0400
  I just install a front bumper that was "make in Denmark" . This look like the same quality work that make the exhaust systems manufacture...
• Re: Need a rear bumper filler
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:12:29 -0500
  ...It >is about 1" inch wide and over a foot in length that fits between the >fiderglass bumper and the rear body. It needs...
• Re: (?) rear bumpers same on '63 and '66?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 10:11:52 -0400
  as far as i know the back bumper should be the same between 63' and 66', either that or the changes are so small...
• FW: Bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - Reiter, Donald E
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 06:22:14 -0800
  ...Bumper repair > > Both front and rear bumpers are damaged (cracked) on my 86 wolfsburg. They are the fiberglass type. Has anyone had success at...
• Re: Bumper/Foglights...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 11:12:36 EST
  ...I see two bolts, one on each end of the bumper... Is this the only thing holding the bumper on? If so it wouldn...
• Re: Bumped from the list again
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:49:55 -0700
  I've been bumped twice also. Am an AT&T@Home subscriber also. Has any one of you worked with them on this?. I...
• prices for vanagon fiberglass stuff, seats etc
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:31:53 -0700
  ...fiberglass bumper front, complete $300 fiberglass bumper rear, complete $375 fiberglass bumper rear, middle section $225-250 fiberglass rear bumper end caps 85 ea...
• FS ebay fiberglass front bumper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 14:53:28 EST
  ...I just saw a fiberglass Vanagon front bumper for sale on ebay. It's in Connecticut according to the ad and in good condition...
• Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:52:24 -0700
  I'm finally getting to repair the rear fibreglass bumper. Both corners had been damaged by a PO. I need to remove the bumper...
• Need moulded front bumper for an 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 10:16:02 -0400
  Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get a front bumper for my 89? Thanks, Louis
• Paint question (bumper)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:43:28 -0700
  Can anyone tell me the paint code for the black part of the fiberglass bumper. (The rub strip) Thanks Todd '88 Westy
• Fast Forward Vanagon Bush Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Noel Sachkowsky
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 19:23:04 EST
  Anyone had any experience with Fast Forward Vanagon Bush Bumpers?. Is there a cheaper option available? Thanks Noel 82 Westy
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 08:19:20 -0700
  ...steel bumper. > Got one made well enough to powder coat and use. > https://shufti.blog/2022/08/01/vanagon-making-another-aluminum-bumper/ > > Alistair >
• Re: Go Westy plate steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:18:03 -0700
  I love my GW bumpers. Heavy? Yes. But very well made. My 1990 2.1 doesn’t seem to mind the added weight. Mike...
• Heavy duty steel bumpers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:53:51 -0400
  ...Talk about expense! The bumpers on this vehicle are not pretty and need to be replaced. Wondered if any of you might have any...
• Re: CAn't take it off!! (removing fiberglass rear bumper)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:11:40 EST
  In a message dated 2/13/06 12:40:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET writes: > I got this fiberglass bumper on...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:36:02 -0400
  ...Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers > >> > Anyone ever purchase and install those large tube bumpers and > rear/front end >> > (Like the ones used on SUV1s that...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:11:19 -0600
  New plastic bumper thingys that fade to grey after 10-20 years are only $10+- apiece at your favorite Vanagon vendor. & they can be...
• Bull bar style bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 20:56:31 -0500
  ...They have a metal trim plates that cover both the space between the two bumpers bars and the top so it can be used...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:41:23 -0600
  ...BZ > > Same time ago, Overland was offering an aftermarket bumper which was > of thicker gauge than the factory chrome/black bumpers. They only > offered...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 24 May 2002 14:13:37 -0700
  Way back in the mid-70s, there was much outrage at auto manufacturers charging a few hundred bucks extra for crashworthy bumpers. One of...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Bumper Needed
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 09:07:20 -0400
  ...Vanagon Rear Bumper Needed This may not be such a good Idea. Having a real strong bumper on any car means, in a real...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 01:29:06 -0500
  I don't know of a good aftermarket utility bumper that has any asthetics to it, but this brings to mind an idea I...
• Re: Rear bumper mods???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 20:16:49 -0400 (EDT)
  I saw a rear bumper that was made from a piece of 4" square pipe. The pipe was sectioned so that it was roughly...
• Re: Wolfsburg/Carat grey bumper paint code
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:08:27 EST
  Actually there are two different shades of grey/silver on the Wolfsburg or Carat bumpers. Noticed this when a list member brought a Silver...
• fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts for sale: wasRe: vanagon 88-91 wrap around bumper?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 13:19:01 EST
  ...The side skirt bumper, is that a special > addition only on Carats? because I'd like to get them for my soon to be...
• Re: Vanagon bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:19:06 -0500
  I have van-cafe bumpers with front and rear 2" receiver hithces and I love them. Gary Lee makes a winch mount compatible with...
• Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:02:59 -0700
  I'm now considering a bigger bumper or trailer hitch to give my Subaru investment some extra protection. I was hit from behind in...
• For Sale One 3 Bolt Frame mounted receiver hitch with Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:02:46 -0700
  Hi and sorry for the cross post, I have one frame mounted 2 inch receiver hitch with Chrome bumper located in Western Mass (01073...
• Junkyard bumper stickers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:29:38 -0700
  Junkyard bumper stickers These are from a junkyard in Baltimore.You can say you have "made it" when you print your own bumper stickers...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
  Fri, 18 May 2007 11:20:36 -0700
  ...My front pass side spring squeaks over slow bumps as well. On 5/18/07, Larry Word <larry_word@yahoo.com> wrote: > > What causes...
• Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 11:03:58 -0800
  I'm looking for a source of List Bumper Stickers .... Is Poor Richard or any other vendor with them out there listening? Thanks DDF
• FS: complete front chrome bumper w/ caps&strips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:47:10 EST
  for sale: complete chrome front vanagon front bumper w/ endcaps and rubber trim strips. nice shape $99 chris
• Bumper paint code?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:46:43 -0700
  I can't find anywhere the paint code for the Carat bumper. It is that gray color with the black stripe. Anyone? Zoltan
• Re: Chrome Rear Bumper Needed - (regular chrome w/rubber strip...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:59:15 -0600
  ...That kept the face of the bumper from having > small new dents as a result of the procedure. > > when I put the bumper back...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 11:43:45 -0700
  ...See this page for bumper brackets: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/bumper/bumper.htm When I last had a motorcycle, I was...
• NON-DELIVERY of: Re: List Bumper Sticker?
  Historical mailing list - Lotus Mail Exchange
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 14:00 EST
  ...List Bumper Sticker? Delivery Failure Report Your document: Re: List Bumper Sticker? could not be delivered to: CN=Brian Gapco/O=Federal-Mogul @ Federal...