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• Re: 1991 Vangon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:28:51 EST
  it has the chrome bumpers because: a) the fiberglass ones were cracked and the PO was too cheapo to fix them so he put...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 02:26:46 EST
  ...an option 87 was first yr for fiberglass front and rear bumpers (only on wolfsburg pass vans) '87 last yr for sunroof model 88...
• FS: Fiberglass bumpers, front seats
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:22:57 -0700
  ...Thanks. *FIBERGLASS BUMPERS*. 2 Fronts and 2 rears. A. One front is in very good condition. Repainted black complete with side "extensions" that extend...
• Re: in need of new chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:03:46 -0400
  ...The aftermarket bumpers are decent quality but not quite as good as the originals I would say that a mint condition used original German...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:50:02 -0500
  ...Jim On Jun 23, 2007, at 8:34 AM, Jamie Auch wrote: > Hi Volks, > My '89 Westy has faded bumpers and mirrors. Can anyone...
• Re: bumper
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:33:14 -0500
  ...If you presently have plastic bumpers, you _will_ have to break off the mounting tab extensions to put a metal bumper on the front...
• Re: bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 15 May 2002 10:58:07 -0700
  ...below are listed on ebay as 1987 yet > they have different bumpers. Was 1987 a split year > for the newer bumper? Also, is there...
• Re: Should I buy '65 crew cab?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 03:24:03 -0500
  ...Does it run well, stop well, turn well? How much is it? Good bumpers, vw symbol? :)
• Parting out Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - SORIN BEJENARU
  14 Mar 97 21:10:24 EST
  ...I have no parts for Diesels and no bumpers or power mirrors at this point. I am located in Los Angeles, California but UPS...
• Staying in the black
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 13:28:22 -0800
  So what is the net.wisdom on keeping your bumpers black? I recall a note a week or so ago wherein the notable used...
• Volks Cafe Big Bumpers on eBay
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 20:04:01 -0400
  Looks like Volks Cafe has put their product on eBay. I paid WAY more than $200 for mine, with no reserve this could be...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:16:28 -0500
  ...I mounts up easily (with perhaps a bit of work if you have the fibergalss bumpers) and works perfectly. A sound investment IMHO. -Phil...
• Sighting today (DC)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:16:15 -0400
  ...Looked nice with 4 mudflaps and I think tube bumpers. I waved, but barely saw it as I was absorbed with my own driving...
• Vanagon sighting on the Gulf Coast
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:38:05 -0500
  Was it a list member in a white Syncro (maybe) with custom bumpers who flashed lights and honked as I passed in my red...
• Re: Example of Glossy Painted Vanagon Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:17:13 -0400
  >>http://auto-auctions.ebizautos.com/detail.aspx?iid=922399 << >>...POWERED BY A TREMENDOUS 2.1L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT IS...
• Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:06:50 -0500
  ...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: Painting Exterior Plastic
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:27:14 -0700
  ...I used Krylon flat black to paint both front grilles rear air intakes rear window exhaust vents trim on front/rear bumpers and the...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0600
  ...http://www.oeveedub.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=oe&Category_Code=vanagon-bumpers & It looks like the oem bumpers are now...
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Good Idea
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:21:07 EDT
  ...While I have little reason to climb on my bumpers, I am going to use your great suggestion and mount some just so that...
• Parting out 1991 Carat/Multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 19:29:27 -0400
  ...Ground effect (fiberglass bumpers) . All parts except motor are available.
• VANAGON PARTS FOR SALE 1980-1991
  Historical mailing list - SORIN BEJENARU
  17 Jan 97 02:37:07 EST
  ...Sorry, no fiberglass bumpers or alloy wheels are left. Sorin. E-mail: 103164.3373@compuserve.com
• 1980 - 1983 Vanagon Model Differences
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brasfield
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 20:40:36 -0400
  Can anyone give me specifics on the differences in same year Vanagons? Some have "L" designation, some have chrome bumpers, etc. Anything to do...
• Re: Rear-Ended !!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:22:36 EDT
  In a message dated 7/4/2003 8:15:21 AM Mountain Daylight Time, hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM writes: > After market bumpers suck. They...
• Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 08:32:07 -0700
  Any folks here had success in painting a fiberglass bumper from the late model Vanagons? We're thinking about using bumper paint from Kragen...
• Re: in need of new chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:59:16 -0700
  Wow, thanks for all the help and info. I am going to take the old ones off tomorrow and see if I can get...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 May 2011 20:23:34 -0500
  ...I know the bumpers on the > > > Vanagon are not strong enough to use to mount shackles to for unstucking > > > purposes. > > > > > > So are there sufficiently...
• 1990 Vanagon Plastic/Fibreglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 22:39:58 -0700
  ...to metallic, won't my van look "funny" IYO, with different bumpers front and back (the metal ones are smaller AFAIK)? Also, what costs...
• Re: Air dam value
  Historical mailing list - JonVO
  Wed, 25 May 2016 10:22:09 -0600
  ...I am running a stock airdam, bumpers & body cladding, but changed the springs from carat to stock height. I get about 22mpg on average...
• Re: anyone ever build their own bumpers? or who has them for sale
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:04:29 -0600
  ...over the idea of welding up some > big ol' tubular steel bumpers for "SQUEAKY" my 1984 'big brother' version > Vanagon.----If you have any...
• ubject: Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:37:44 -0800
  How did they get Volvo bumpers on a Vanagon?! I want to go swap mine ASAP.. but then what? Discard Volvo's shock absorber...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:35:13 -0600
  Not so much an upgrade but definitely a little more off road friendly set forapproach and departure, Go Westy plate steels. On Fri, Oct...
• Re: Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Mar 1990 18:14:10 -0500
  My 83 has chrome bumpers,cloth seats, carpeting, but no pinstripe. i have a semi-hard black plastic shift knob - oh yeah and five...
• 91 Carat (no engine) $1500
  Historical mailing list - J Frank Hammontree
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 15:01:17 -0500
  ...Both bumpers are perfect, five alloy mags, cumputer, 2 jumpseats, and everything else. 155K The engine is there, minus the heads, and debris is...
• Welcome to Sullivan's Vanagon Website
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:55:12 -0500
  ...This Vanagon has some real neat "Kangaroo" bumpers. Check it out ! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva) http...
• Some Van Content
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 10:24:44 -0600
  ...for the bumpers of our list "Republivans". BREAKING NEWS JOHN Kerry has named JOHN Edwards as his running mate. The latest bumper stickers can...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:57:26 -0400
  3 part urethane = urethane paint, reducer, hardener. Could be 4 part if you add flex agent. However, flex agent is more appropriate for urethane...
• Re: 1989 VW Vanagon - $1000
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:48:54 EDT
  ...SHAZAM! That thing's worth a grand for the fiberglass bumpers and alloys. Jeff 83.5Westy LA,CA
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:22:29 -0600
  ...Also, muffler tubing is not strong enough to be used for bumpers. Personally, I don't think anyone could produce for sale acceptable bumpers...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:41:58 -0500
  ...Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers > Anyone know if all of these bush guards or rear guards actually do > anything to protect the van in event...
• rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - Peter's Email
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 17:00:19 -1000
  I remeber seeing an article awhile back about a guy that built rear bumpers for vanagons out of steel tubing. Anyone remember who it...
• Help Me find San Diego Bumper guy!!
  Historical mailing list - VW Master
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 14:09:31 -0700
  i rem,eber a while back discussion about a guy in San Diego making tube style bumpers. Anyone else remeber this?? Anyone have a...
• Re: Has anyone fabricated a steel tube frontbumper?Bulli-bars?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:52:28 EDT
  Phil, Here's the URL for Michael Sullivan's Projektzwo bumpers with proper measurements. http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/projektzwo.html Ben ps...
• anyone know Michael Norden who owns a light grey Doka?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 08:51:06 EST
  sorry for the WOB...im looking for Michael Norden...he owns a light grey L345 Doublecab with the fiberglass bumpers and 15" SA alloys...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 10:39:21 -0500
  ...Before I took delivery of the bumpers I bought a syncro and quickly abandoned the idea of a spare up front (cooling concerns) but...
• For Sale: Fiberglass Bumpers and Side Molding (Clading)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 21:42:26 -0500
  I have a set of fiberglass bumpers and matching lower side molding, including mounting hardware. The molding covers everything except under the sliding door...
• Accident--Things to look for in repair...
  Historical mailing list - Kriss De Jong
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 02:02:19 -0700
  ...We have the awesome tubular steel bumpers which probably saved a lot of the back of the van, but the car that hit us...
• FS - 88 GL and/or 86 Westy GL - Dallas
  Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:06:51 -0500
  ...no missing little odds and ends, everything is accounted for chrome bumpers 168K 2nd owner - complete repair history from original owner and myself rebuilt...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 23 Mar 2016 02:00:14 -0400
  Nick, ol' buddy, did you lose my number already? ;) I can clue you in on a few things, and know of at least one...
• Bra-Spray on?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 20 May 2010 16:45:00 -0500
  ...Was wondering if anyone has ever used the spray-on bedliner as a bra? Might even work on the fiberglass bumpers? Just asking. Thanks...
• Re: Best Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:03:16 -0700
  ...any year after the tach replaced the clock ( 86?) and before the fiberglass bumpers appeared (89?). my $0.02 John McLean 87 Vanagon GL
• Bumperstickers again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 22:50:36 -0600
  I saw this one on a truck in Alaska There was a decal of a bull moose, a moose cow, and a moose calf...
• Vanagon sighting in North MI
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:59:04 -0400
  ...The paint and fiberglass bumpers looked new! It was parked in front of a small lakefront cottage in Mackinac (Mackinaw?) City. Was this a...
• tube bumpers again
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 22:38:27 -0700
  i dont think powder coating is strong enough.... was going to rhinoline it but not sure now..., now i'm wondering..., sterling 2 part...
• If you were a Vanagon, what would you be?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:29:30 -0400
  ...Syncro Westfalia with 16'' wheels, 3 diff locks, LP heater, and those fancy bulli bumpers -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:52:30 -0700
  ...no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink end caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . How's a girl to decide? -- Mike "Rocket...
• '57 Kombi(realone)FS~cheap
  Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 12:01:48 -0700 (MST)
  ...Rear bumpers of this type (in great shape) have recently commanded nearly $600 in AZ/CA/NM. The tail lights are worth around $300...
• Re: Need Read Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:11:12 EDT
  ...If you could really attribute it to parking by feel, you'd need as many front bumpers as you do rears, but as you...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:17:18 -0700
  ...i seem to remember at least one other listee who looked into having these style bumpers made up, and he was in the $600...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper Color
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:04:15 -0500
  ...I believe it was 2005 when I last painted my front grill and bumpers and afterwards, they looked stock and still look very nice...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 24 May 2011 17:16:59 -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...