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• 87 westy FS custom bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:44:29 -0400
  Doesn't mention the bumpers in the listing, but they don't look original to me. Actually they look like they're made from...
• List Bumper Sticker Graphic
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 Mar 1995 08:43:57 -0600
  If someone can email me a vw logo in a graphics file, I can work on a graphic for a bumper sticker '84 Vanagon...
• Bumper Website
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 21:56:19 -0700
  Dear List Members I once saw a really good description of a home made bumper. I have lost the url... anyone know what I...
• WTB: Rear bumper with end caps.
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 10:34:48 EDT
  I am looking for a straight rear bumper with endcaps for my 87 Westy. Any help would be appreciated. Justin ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free...
• Rear bumper glass wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:22:07 -0600
  Hi all, 90 westy syncro, with wraparound bumpers. I seek the rear center and right rear sections of the fiberglass. Anyone have them? tx...
• Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:27:44 -0800
  --- Dave Vickery <davevickery@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > My understanding, the vanagon bumpers aren't fiberglass. Carbon-Fiber aren't they???? Malcolm __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL � Something to...
• bumper brackets
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:58:45 -0800
  where can i find the longer bumper brackets? i saw them online once but i cant remember where thanks jonathan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Kreuzer
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:06:52 -0600
  ...Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Lets see who can come with the most appropriate VW, Vanagon bumper >sticker. >Don't...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:13:07 -0700
  Well, waste of Chris's time and everyone else's not to just tell me the difference between a bumper and a fender. (Though...
• Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:57:04 -0700
  ...Thursday, January 17, 2002 7:16 AM Subject: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker? Is there a "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker out there? I read that...
• Chrome Bumpers .... for trade
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 11:09:56 -0800
  Folks, Just pulled the Chrome Bumpers off my 85 Westy. Would love to trade them for: 2 Matched Window Screens or 1 Dash Rocker...
• Re: Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 11 May 2005 15:57:02 -0600
  The bumper on the vanagon is nothing but a decoration in the front and the rear. The difference between the front and the rear...
• For sale: Front bumper, chrome, '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:27:07 -0700
  ...If you want, I can also include a free (pretty bent) back bumper. Philippe
• 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...
• vanagon trailer hitches for sale.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 20:36:31 EST
  ...mounts to tow eyes on bumper brackets. also protects your ass if your van gets bumped in the butt. chris allentown, pa
• For those who MUST have a potty in their Westy (F)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 14:19:19 -0800
  ...http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm Brent Christensen Hopeful future 87-91 Westy owner
• Re; step bumper hitch
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:17:07 -0500
  Tom, The bumper is so light, I wouldn't pull a radio flyer wagon behind it. You almost for sure have to tie into...
• Re: BUMPER END PIECES
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 15:01:21 -0400
  HOW MUCH ARE THE BUMPER END PIECES WORTH IN GOOD USED CONDITION? Since they're only ten bucks apiece new at the Bus Deopt...
• Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW dealer
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:26:28 -0700
  ...fender is around $400, I don't think many Vanagon owners would be willing to pony up $2k for bumpers. john Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 24 May 2002 09:05:58 -0700
  ...If the bumper is built hell-for-stout, and the energy of a collision has to be dissipated somewhere (rules of physics, here), to...
• Bumps on the roof
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:44:21 -0500
  ...That bump is really 3 -- for some reason it doesn't go straight across but instead, it breaks up with 2 small bumps on...
• Re: Need Reciever Hitch 82 Diesel Westy For Hitch Haul Basket
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 17:04:47 -0400
  ...I had the hitch builder EXTEND the bumper mounting flanges 2" and shorten the reciever to 4 1/4". This means that the bumper...
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:29:41 -0800
  What a great looking bumper. I would argue that it is the best aftermarket version I have ever seen. I like the syncro specific...
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:04:42 -0600
  ...I will pull the bumper and give the body a good inspection. While it is off. I will go ahead and repair the bumper...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:55:52 -0500
  ...Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Lets see who can come with the most appropriate VW, Vanagon bumper >sticker. >Don't...
• Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:36:37 -0500
  I have seen a couple tow bars made for vanagons that involve removing the front chrome bumper. A plate with bolts into the bumper...
• Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:58:09 -0700
  ...At the suggestion of someone who had similar set-up in his Westy I went about to cut the bump- stops on my front...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:34:40 -0500
  ...b) cutting the bumper and welding on some heavy brackets on the underside that were mainly hidden from view by the bumper, which would...
• Re: 87 Westy front bumper rubber strip
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:19:47 -0400
  Ed, You can get the bumper strips and clips at Van Cafe: http://www.van-cafe.com/smartlist_846 I would recommend getting more...
• 91 vanagon FS Birmingham, AL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 21:58:16 CST
  ...1991 Vanagon GL, maroon, with silvered plastic bumpers and side molding, 103,550 miles, grey cloth interior (looked good), automatic transmission, power mirrors, air...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:05:21 +0000
  Nicest Tube Bumpers I've seen yet, are sold by a company in UT. called Aircooled, I believe. JC -------------- Original message -------------- From: neil N...
• Re: Pop-up Roof & Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 21:35:31 -0700
  > > Since the AL rear bumper is so weak as to give almost no protection at > all, and now minor taps have bent both ends...
• Re: 1990 Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 11:13:33 -0500
  ...You told them you were looking for a bumper for a mythical van... no wonder they didn't have it. *L* Sorry, I couldn...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 11:36:07 -0400
  ...Volks Cafe Big Bumpers >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > >With the SA parts hitting Santa Cruz shortly, I am seriously >thinking about getting a...
• 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...
• Re: Bumpers and other oddities
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 01:44:28 -0500
  ...HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Why does my van have a nice metal bumper up front and a fiberglass one in the back? >> cheap PO ;<) chris
• favorite bumper stickers
  Historical mailing list - Dean Forshee
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 14:33:32 -0800
  ...but as far as favorite current bumper stickers... "Visualize using your turn signal" is pretty good. That and "Hang up and drive" "My karma...
• Get a load of (or under) this! (F)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 09:39:20 -0500
  What do you think, should I sell this as an accessory for my trailer hitches? :-) http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm - Ron Salmon The...
• Wanted: Rear bumper and tailites
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 20:39:18 EDT
  ...Does any one have a good rear bumper and both taillights for an 82? Thanks, Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1...
• Camping Toilet....BUMPERDUMPER
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:16:06 -0600
  ...you can be preparing for Thanksgiving, by shooting a local turkey! Two stone's, one bird!! Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL http://www.bumperdumper.com/
• 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: Bumper Stickers (a bit of a rant)
  Historical mailing list - Peder
  Wed, 15 May 2002 15:30:46 -0500
  Well, if you're driving in the Twin Cities area and see a nice brown '84 Westy with a "Plumbers are beautiful" bumper sticker...
• Wanted: '89 Vanagon rear bumper, Westy front table
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 18:51:04 -0800
  I need the center fiberglass section for a rear bumper, '88-on Vanagon, and the front table and leg in gray. Anyone have these...
• Finally repainting bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 12 May 2006 00:09:59 EDT
  I'm finally repainting the fiberglass bumpers satan black--uh I mean satin black. After some repair, cleaning and light sanding, does one need...
• Wanted to Buy: 82 GL Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - suunytoday7
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:05:42 -0700
  Hi All- I'm looking for a complete front bumper for '82 GL. I'm located in Northern California near Santa Cruz. Any body...
• Re: front bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:48:29 -0400
  ...Armed with this info, I have discovered that the "hoop" comes off of the posts, which could stay on the bumper. The one I...
• Re: crash damage, Van front end
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 10:28:53 -0600
  ...I bought a slightly damaged rear bumper for $40. Commercial 2: The Bumper Mart (214-263-3676) in Dallas, TX. straightened and rechromed my...
• Shocking Dilemma...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:07:59 EDT
  ...The KYBs with the stock springs tend to be too jolting over bumps. The van bounces with the bump rather than the shock absorbing...
• Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:02:53 -0400
  ...They seem fine. >> Reasonably strong -- we've been bumped a few times with no visible >> changes. After a while the paint faded some, and...
• Re: Chrome Rear Bumper Needed - (regular chrome w/rubber strip...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:43:53 -0500
  > I was under the impression that no new vanagon bumpers were > available anywhere. anyone ? > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=bumper...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:05:00 -0700
  ...Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >Lets see who can come with the most appropriate VW, Vanagon > bumper > >sticker. > >Don't...
• Re: busted your fiberglass bumper/skirts? i'll fix it!! also fiberglass bumpers FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:28:40 -0700
  ...busted your fiberglass bumper/skirts? i'll fix it!! also fiberglass bumpers FS folks..did your SO back into that pole at the gas...
• Front bumper, crash cage, Can you help me find a source?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 22:30:11 +0300
  Can you tell me a source for these front bumper, crash cage (deer catcher)? Can you point me in the right direction? As described...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 01:26:07 EDT
  In a message dated 99-07-07 00:45:00 EDT, bpremack@WAVETECH.NET writes: << Your 91 should have the fiberglass bumper covers. Remove...
• finding auto parts on the side of the road..wasRe: Also Cheap Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 23:27:38 EDT
  ...it was a vanagon fiberglass rear bumper endcap (with half of the cracked center bumper section still attached).. no kidding.. any lister with a...
• Vanagon 2.1 muffler and front fiberglass bumper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:38:21 -0400
  ...The other is a front fiberglass bumper from my 1988 Vanagon GL. It will fit an 88 - 91 Vanagon. There is a repairable gouge...
• Camping Toilet....BUMPERDUMPER
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 04:54:49 -0600
  ...unit is a better deal than the funnel urinal !! :>) Check it out, at the site listed below!!! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL http://www.bumperdumper.com/
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 07:47:35 -0500
  ...The message just referenced "Bondo" to repair the bumper. You have a resin / mattiing repair kit your on the right page.
• 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: rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:10:56 -0700
  At 6/5/2008 09:17 AM,John Coney wrote: >I'm also in the market for a new rear bumper or one that...