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• Re: Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 21:08:37 -0400
  ...Does anybody have a > techique to > getting this #@!*#^ bumpers off?
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:00:30 -0400
  ...Front bumper is curved, rear is straight. > Are front and rear chrome bumpers interchangeable? > Happy Trails, Greg Potts www.pottsfamily.ca WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA...
• 1984 vanagon bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 17:19:01 -0700
  I have a�front and rear bumper in�good used condition I am willing to let them go for free to a good home...
• Re: User Friendly?? (was " you fixed it with what?!")
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:50:00 -0700
  Entity Ryan Mark Shankland spoke thus: > and the biodiesel bumpersticker and use makes > me feel a lot better as well, especially living near Boulder...
• Vanagon sighting (Bloomington, Indiana)
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:44:04 -0400
  I spotted a Westy w/tiger stripes(?) on the front and big tube bumpers in the Monroe County Main Library parking lot. Is that...
• busted your fiberglass bumper/skirts? i'll fix it!! also fiberglass bumpers FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:20:52 EDT
  ...i go thru the bumpers/skirts..clean them up, any crack is professionally repaired with fiberglass cloth and resin from behind, then repaired with...
• Bull Bar Bumper Order
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 10:48:03 EDT
  I already have three sets of Bull Bar Bumpers on order and was just wondering if anyone else on the list wanted to join...
• Re: Trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 08:53:06 -0700
  ...In addition to dressing up the van, >> the other reason for adding bumpers would be to get a 2 inch receiver. >> I'd >> like...
• Has anyone ever taken brush guards and made a custom mount for the van?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:08:02 -0400
  ...Steel Bumpers from GoWesty, Van Cafe, RWesty are all great but my concern is non only the lower front end but the upper area...
• Re: Bumpers, Chrome v. Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:23:43 -0500
  ...those will tell you if your van > used to have fiberglass bumpers...unless someone cut them off.. can you > send me pics? > > chris
• Re: Toyota Previa "Westfalia" ??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:03:37 +1300
  ...The differences between wide & narrow cars were in the center of the front floorpan, dash, seats, tailgate, front panels (including fenders) and bumpers as...
• 81 Vanagon Bumper Repair
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:49:12 -0400
  Has anyone sourced the fasteners that hold the rubber strip onto the chrome bumpers? I've tried the usual suspects but either I'm...
• Touching up GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:49:15 -0800
  I would think both POR-15 as well as Rust Bullet would be appropriate finishes for what you have in mind. Just google em...
• Re: what color?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 16:54:37 -0400
  ...White bumpers and hub caps (they had to be painted because of all the rust, sniff) Other than that it looks rather good. =:-) -- Ralf...
• 1980-1991 VANAGON PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - SORIN BEJENARU
  01 Jan 97 18:50:23 EST
  ...I have NO more fiberglass bumpers and alloy wheels. Sorin 103164.3373@compuserve.com
• Re: Bumpers and other oddities
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 01:44:28 -0500
  In a message dated 97-11-10 00:15:39 EST, malchik_2@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Why does my van have a nice metal...
• paint code
  Historical mailing list - Donald Dixon
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 23:09:30 EDT
  ...I know the paint code for the orly bl;ue, but need the code for the bumpers/rocker panels which are silver/dark gray...
• Re: Vanagon ala Coca Cola
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:30:51 -0600
  ...To remove rust spots from chrome Vanagon bumpers: Rub > the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil > dipped in Coca...
• Re: Painting the Exterior Fiberglass Body molding and bumpers- best methods, materials?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 20:51:25 -0400
  ...It's a perfect black for > the Westy fiberglass bumpers. Nice satin finish. Very easy to get an even > coat because of the low...
• Re: 1991 Vangon GL
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:04:07 -0800
  Wrong bumpers for that year though. Nevertheless, worth a look, especially since there's not too many of these around any more, even in...
• Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:02:53 -0400
  ...I plan to have >>>>> these put on my 1991 Vanagon GL instead of the stock bumpers. Does >>>> anyone >>>>> have a used set they >>>>> would...
• Re: Tire trouble all terrain tires/drum brake change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 22:24:54 -0600
  ...check out the cool bumpers on the very cool Yellow-bird Westy at the above site, and.....unless I'm mistaken, those are something...
• Re: Rare red '91 Carat-Wolfsburg on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:09:49 -0700
  ...Did you see that 90 t-red Hannover Edition for sale in OH a couple months ago? Color-matched bumpers, 5 spd trans, 17...
• Giving Back to the List
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:07:15 -0500
  ...I have a Dometic Fridge - works! Front and Back chrome Vanagon bumpers GoWesty Hitch Driver and Passenger Power Mirrors Price list (OBO for list...
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:21:04 -0700
  ...to the motor/tranny liekly) I would contend that since both bumpers will utilize the same mounting points, the damage to the frame/unibody...
• What does 'powder coat' mean when talking paint?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:18:02 -0400
  People keep mentionning this process when refinishing their wheels, propane tank, bumpers, wiper arms... What does it mean? Is it more durable or just...
• Re: Wrecked '88 Westy FS at the Auction
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:06:15 -0800
  ...There's a grand worth of wheels, tires, and bumpers on that thing, not to mention the rest. It will be interesting to see...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 07:47:35 -0500
  You didn't mention that you had a fiberglass repair kit made available by the Bondo guys. The message just referenced "Bondo" to repair...
• Re: fiberglass bumper - any vendor?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:15:29 -0400
  <snip> >i have like 4 whole body kits for sale and misc fiberglass trim > pieces/bumpers/brackets... <snip> Chris, how much do you want...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - James Demer
  Fri, 24 May 2002 06:28:59 -0400
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>I agree the price of these bumpers is very high. However it is not as simple as...
• Re: Front turn lenses '72 bus
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 09:31:39 +1000 (EST)
  ...The bumpers changed also over these years. The '73 had the square bumper while the '72 still had the rounded bumper. But the '72...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 17:36:59 -0700
  ...Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Friday, October 2, 2009, 2:13 PM > > > > > > don't know what ad you're...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille/side step
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:54:47 PDT
  ...they have something along the side which is lower than the front and rear bumpers (BMW being one good example, they have a dark...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:10:23 -0700
  I was juggling the bumpers on my 85 on Fri. the chromed, u-channel looking, bumper covers are held on with 6 bolts - 2...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:35:09 -0230
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > I propose that they are stock Westfalia bumper-bumpers, on at least a few > model years, that few have noticed. > > -- > Mike...
• 85 to 86 bumpers
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 06:50:52 -0800
  does anyone know if a chrome bumper from an 86 van is the same bumper as on an 85 van? thanks ===== Scott Wilson 85...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:31:13 -0500
  Volkscafe has one that looks just like the Projekttwo bumper, selling for $850/pair. http://volkscafe.com/ Chris '87 Westy Tiico _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is...
• Black Bumper Paint Code ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 16:27:18 -0700
  ...but only found a reference to Grey Bumpers. Looking for the paint code for the Black Fiber Glass Bumper and side panels? Seems to...
• Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 22:05:59 EST
  ...Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200303241124002287 >> that link goes to 68-72 loaf bumpers. benT
• Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 29 May 2007 00:15:24 -0700
  ...Silver bumpers, California plate, white repaint northbound on Oak Street. Hi Paul? -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: Example of Glossy Painted Vanagon Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:30:29 -0400
  Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Did you notice that it's a "SOHC" ? < Yeah, right. And 8 valve. Can't argue with their...
• Re: sink/stove lid bumpers are desolving
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:15:31 -0400
  ...The two brown rubber bumpers mounted on the underside of the sink & stove lid on my 85 Westy are turning to the consistency of...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 26 May 2011 17:27:43 -0700
  ...I know the bumpers on the > Vanagon are not strong enough to use to mount shackles to for unstucking > purposes. > > So are there sufficiently...
• vanagon stuff FS (seats, interior bits, wheelcovers, bumpers etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:52 EST
  ...chairs, with adjustable armrests, fit all vanagons -front chrome bumper, complete w/ trim strips and endcaps -front fiberglass bumpers -rear weekender sofabed, fits all...
• Re: Bull Bars
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:35:50 -0500
  ...aircooled.net> wrote: > > We offer a winch kit for our front bumpers, it's been in our catalog for a > year. Unfortunately I have...
• FS: 1989 Vanagon GL 2.1 WBX auto trans in SF $2500
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 17:42:38 EST
  ...Fiberglass bumpers front and rear. No side cladding. Test drives welcome. Proper Kirkland LT tires. Minor scrape behind slider. Little wave on driver's...
• 90 vanagon F/S
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 17:08:42 MDT
  ...grey lower cladding & fiberglass bumpers .. was a daily driver .. needs some body work .. $4000 ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www...
• Re: 1989 VW Vanagon - $1000
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:33:18 EDT
  ...COM writes: > SHAZAM! That thing's worth a grand for the fiberglass bumpers and alloys. > > i hadnt heard anyone say "Shazam" in 20 years :<)
• Re: Dennis Haynes Hitch with Fiberglass bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:45:46 -0400
  I've had my DH hitch on my van for about 6 years (w/ Fiberglass bumpers). I've had no rusting on the hitch...
• Re: Aircooled.net Bull Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:18:36 -0700
  ...Aircooled.net Bull Bumpers > Bob, > Your rig looks fantastic with the new bumper. I sure like the added lights > and the tow receiver. > I...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 24 May 2011 15:32:17 -0400
  ...I know the bumpers on the > Vanagon are not strong enough to use to mount shackles to for unstucking > purposes. > > So are there sufficiently...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:28:29 -0500
  ...Robert > NYC > 89 Carat > ---------- > > > Anyone had any experience with Fast Forward Vanagon Bush Bumpers?. Is there > a cheaper option available? > > Thanks > > Noel > 82 Westy
• Re: Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:34:57 -0700
  ...But according to my squirrel-sized memory, the bumpers on that thing appear to have been manufactured from 24-gauge pot metal. Not very...
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 15:10:08 -0500
  ...Thu, 2 Oct 2003, zolo wrote: > I was wondering if any of the vendors carry after market Vanagon rear bumpers and their parts. > Zoltan >
• vanagon fiberglass bumper color confirmed!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:30:00 EST
  ...anyway, i have done research and the color for the '90-'91 Carat/GL passenger vanagon fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts is: "Pewter Grey Metallic" LA7Y...
• Parting out 1980-90 wrecked Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  06 Apr 97 21:48:28 EDT
  ...Sorry no power mirrors or fiberglass bumpers. Sorin
• 1987 Vanagon Syncro F.S. in Conn.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:25:19 EDT
  1987 VANAGON "SYNCRO" 4 wheel drive, 5 speed, Carat Fiberglass Bumpers, Carat Factory Alloy Wheels, spare set Steel Wheels, Burgundy Exterior, Tan Interior, 7...
• FS: vanagon front chin spoiler/air dam
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 19:22:21 EST
  ...easy to install, mounts to ANY vanagon 80-91 with steel bumpers or fiberglass.. from a '90. $60 for the whole thing, all 5...
• THREE Vanagons sighted in NZ
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 01:22:23 +1300
  ...One was an older watercooled german camper; one was an early Doka; one was a later type with rectangular lights & plastic-composite bumpers.
• Re: List census
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 02:47:32 EDT
  ...1990 GL, White w/ silver & black Carat style fiberglass bumpers & trim, super clean and very stock (except for the Dexcool) 1998 GMC Sierra Extra...