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• Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics... exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:36:19 +1300
  ...As I've >seen they are black (not chrome) and appear to be more streamlined than the >USA bumpers. The SA metal bumpers have...
• Re: vw dealer prices for fiberglass bumpers and body mouldings NEW
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 12:38:59 -0800
  ...i called the local VW >dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body >claddding/rocker trim for the...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:12:11 -0800
  ...Was that an "upgrade" done by one of the P.O's? What are my > options > regarding the bumper? The fiberglass bumpers were stock...
• Re: Miller and SA spare tire bumper mounts, was Re: bumper build - weld up done
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 21:29:04 -0700
  ...No body mount, had members above and below bumper. Anyone have a pic of this? > > alistair >
• Re: trailer hitch for sale...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 10:06:54 -0400
  > hey what do these look like once installed? I have the carat fiberglass > plastic bumpers... Is it aesthetically nice looking once > installed? Or is...
• Air Lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 18:21:32 -0600
  ...At least in the 82 there is this bumper thing that is inside of the coil. There is only about 3 inches between the...
• Re: Paint Codes for Bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:16:26 EDT
  ...Grey Metallic) > L0V7 N04 the fiberglass bumpers w/ painted on black strip and the all black bumpers are the same color. they fade to...
• Motorbike bumper carrier
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:16:06 +0000
  Looking to purchase a Honda Navi, and would like to carry it on the bumper of the Westy? Any ideas? Sent from Yahoo Mail...
• Westy bumper motorbike carrier
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:21:32 +0000
  Looking to buy a Honda Navi and would like to put it on the front bumper? Any ideas? Thanks Sent from Yahoo Mail for...
• bumper trim snapon connectors
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:46:53 -0400
  anybody have a part number for a FLAPS ALTERNATIVE for the nylon pieces that snap into the bumper and hold the rubber strip? thanks...
• Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:34:15 -0400
  Hi Volks, My '89 Westy has faded bumpers and mirrors. Can anyone recommend and good paint to spruce them up? Thanks! Jamie The Kooky...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:02:21 -0600
  Once you remove your bumper you will see that the underlying structure to which the bumper is attached has two oblong holes on top...
• Re: Shocks??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:53:39 EST
  I had the KYB's and they caused the van to be harsher over bumps due to the pressurized gas shocks. I switched to...
• Subject: Re: 91Gl Fiberglass Bumper Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:55:29 -0700
  That "rubber" strip is actually fiberglass and molded as part of the bumper, like the rest of the bumper parts. Gregory Smith '88 Vanagon...
• Bush Bumper from Fast Forward?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:16:41 -0400
  ...I would like to have a receiver hitch, and my rear bumper is pretty much trashed. I am trying to understand better what some...
• FS: brush guard/bull bars for fiberglass bumpered vans..any interest?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:20:13 EST
  i am going to be making my own brush guard/bull bar for my fiberglass bumpered van. ive come up with a design that...
• Re: How to remove balky plastic bumpers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:29:36 EST
  ...He says he has removed all of the bolts, but > the bumpers are still firmly stuck in place. > > I have suggested that there may...
• Vanagon got smacked :-(
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:05:06 EDT
  ...The rear bumper is bent pretty badly, and contacts the rear apron. The bumper contacting the apron caused the apron to bend ever so...
• Re: Fixing the glass bumpers(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:43:48 -0800
  ...Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers > > >>Does anyone know the paint code for 87+ gray fiberglass bumpers? This >>is on an 87 Wolfsburg, the...
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:26:32 -0700
  ...I did same , but added some blocks ( look like rubber bumpers but they are aluminum) to spread the bolt load. The bumper is 1...
• sink/stove lid bumpers are desolving
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:46:16 -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...
• sink/stove lid bumpers are desolving
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:24:21 -0500
  The two brown rubber bumpers mounted on the underside of the sink & stove lid on my 85 Westy are turning to the consistency of...
• Rear bumper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 12:09:00 -0700
  ...After I removed the rear bumper so that I could change my oil I noticed that the bumper is slightly beefier than beer can...
• Fiberglass Front Bumper and Air Damn
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:25:11 -0800
  While the subject of the fiberglass bumpers is up, can anyone tell me if the lower fiberglass air damn or spoiler has any advantage...
• Another bumper built update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 20:15:25 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/vanagon-yet-another-bumper-build-update/ Alistair
• fiberglass front bumper $25 needs repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 10:29:25 EDT
  i have a fiberglass front bumper for sale, its all there, just needs some repair. $25 must pick up in southeast pa [text/html]
• FS: front bumpers fiberglass or chrome
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Dec 2001 12:26:04 EST
  i have a few front bumpers for sale, complete. chrome ones w/ trim strips, and endcaps, and also fiberglass ones. pmail me if interested
• Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gellman User
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:32:53 -0500
  Hello all Does anyone have any suggestions for driving lights? And the placement of them...on top of the bumper, below the bumper? How...
• Looking for passenger rear bumper fiberglass end-cap for a 88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - khgo50
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:20:11 -0400
  Hi folks I'm looking for passenger side rear bumper fiberglass end-cap for a 88 Wolfsburg Khalad
• Re: trailer hitch for sale...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:04:29 -0400
  ...Included are two sets of bumper brackets, one for metal bumpers and one for Wolfsburg plastic bumpers. It is neccessary to bend (metal bumper...
• Re: FOG LIGHTS......if I use the brackets from Fast Forward.......
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 08:15:01 -0400
  I have some pictures of the brackets for the steel bumper and the Hella XL driving lights here: http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos...
• Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Sun, 22 May 2011 13:51:05 -0400
  Hi all My 87 GL has just been painted and I am going to install Fiberglass Front and Rear Bumpers and the Front AirDam...
• Re: Bumped from the list again
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:33:40 -0400
  I've been bumped twice, too. I read an article in the newspaper today that Excite is having financial difficulties, and I suspect perfidy...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:20:11 -0500
  And just where did you get that replacement bumper? Jim On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 3:16 PM, Tom Buese<tombuese@comcast.net...
• Tow hitch needed - the kind that hides behind the bumper, or is integrated with the bumper.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Thu, 4 May 2017 21:48:18 -0500
  Hi all, Does anyone have experiences they can share with either Burley Motorsports or Rocky Mountain Westy’s concealed tow hitches, or bumpers that...
• Who needed early bus rear bumper?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 6 May 1995 18:31:25 -0700 (PDT)
  I remember someone saying they needed an early (195?) bus bumper. Today in the paper there was advertised a '63 bus rear bumper "with...
• Body Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - JohnR
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 11:24:09 -0600
  Hello, I have a 90 Multivan with the body panel trim that matches the fiberglass bumpers. I am in need of the right rear...
• Front License plate
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 20:05:33 -0500
  Where does the front license plate go on a '86 GL (black bumpers.) Mine doesn't have anything on the front bumper. I also...
• Re: Bumpers needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Delozier
  Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:07:06 -0500
  ...As I had mentioned > both bumpers need replacing, the LF corner behind the bumper got crushed > but only up to the seam that's...
• Re: rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:02:24 -0500
  ...finally I balanced the bumper on my knees and finger turned the bolts and removed my dented bumper. Success! In the shop I looked...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:03:06 +0000
  I redid a whole set of carat bumpers back to original colors some time back. For small pocks and nicks, a good tube of...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:29:30 -0700
  If you are looking for a replacement rear bumper I have some here for $200 USD that are made out of "schedule 40" tubing...
• Big Bumper/brush guards from Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:19:52 -0700
  Anyone have first hand experience with Rocky Mountain Westy and their bumpers? Please p-mail me. Andrew Bainbridge Island WA campahvan@earthlink.net
• Coolant change/ Rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:33:41 -0800
  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: Syncro Bumper Pictures Posted, Finally!
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Thu, 14 May 1998 01:47:32 EDT
  Those are really nice bumpers...sure beats the original ones. How much did they cost?? Thanks for any info Tim G 87 gl syncro...
• Re: Removal of 1980 Westy front bumper rubber
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 17:29:59 -0700
  ...strips covering the > 13mm > bolts on 1980 Westy front bumper. > See picture at Bumper guards > <http://zzyzx.org/rubberbumperguards/rubberbumperguards.jpg> > TIA > Steve Fingernails...
• Bumper Stickers (revisited)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 15:46:39 -0700
  howdy - There was a thread a bit ago about creating bumper stickers (sort of like a passive 'secret' handshake). I was cleaning out my...
• cheap chrome bumper wanted
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 20:55:28 -0400
  anyone know where i can get a cheap chrome bumper for an 84 vanagon? it diesnt have to be perfect, i just need a...
• "FREE TIBET STICKERS" on Vanagons ???
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:41:48 -0400
  Hello from Atlanta....It seems that many Vanagons my wife and I see have the yellow and red "Free Tibet" bumper sticker prominently displayed...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Fri, 24 May 2002 10:42:02 -0500
  ...The Volkscafe bumpers don't have it. The Projektzwo bumpers do, and I've seen them for sale somewhere on the web for about...
• Re: vanagon trailer hitch FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:18:24 EST
  ...replaces your bumper brackets and mounts up into your frame, then you mount the bumper to the hitch (mounts like it would mount to...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 22:34:36 -0600
  ...He usually has a bumper or two of the fiberglas persuasion. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Montgomery Groff wrote: > Hi Gang, > Does anyone know...
• Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:49:10 -0700
  I think he just used a cheap aftermarket bumper. The one that was on there was beyond repair. What it seems like it's...
• Bumper/Foglights...
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:29:46 -0500
  ...I see two bolts, one on each end of the bumper... Is this the only thing holding the bumper on? If so it wouldn...
• What type of bra do you use....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Mon, 7 May 2001 23:55:16 -0400
  ...Second, the lower 'straps' go between the bumper (fiberglass) and the body. I ended up damaging the bumper because it snagged (their really isn...
• Report: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:56:54 -0800
  ...I cleaned the broken sleeve and bumper surfaces with brake parts cleaner, roughed up the surfaces then used Goop to re-attach the dust...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:30:42 +1000
  ...Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers > > > Anyone ever purchase and install those large tube bumpers and rear/front = >end > > (Like the ones used on SUV=B9s...
• Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:57:25 -0400
  ...Eric Caron 85 GL Auto with original bumpers. Rear slightly dented from PO > On Oct 20, 2020, at 11:55 AM, George Gaudette <gcgaudette...
• Re: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:33:09 -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: Shipping Heavy / Bulky Parts ... "Hand Off"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 20:23:58 -0500
  ...But the real point of this is about shipping bumpers. Even thought they have been heavily dissed in recent threads, UPS's shipment limits...