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• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:18:19 -0400
  ...I don't know about your jurisdiction but in mine (Ontario) you need the bumper caps to pass a safety inspection --- something to do...
• 1982 front bumper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 08:50:25 -0700
  Title sez it all, 1982 front chrome Vanagon bumper for sale with impact strips and blots. 1 end cap is there too. It has...
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 10:45:10 +1000
  Sounds like the Australian aftermarket rear bumpers that were available years ago. Big heavy duty alloy channel, like that used for bullbars, also great...
• Re: removing front bumper
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 11 May 2005 11:05:35 -0400
  ...The impact strips pull straight off the bumper (careful not to damage the plastic clips) and reveal the two bolts. Tim At 10:46...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Bumper Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:15:20 -0700
  I would buy one, the flimsy aftermarket bumpers are $150 last time I checked. Make sure the plastic end covers fit though. I have...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:12:23 -0700
  ...Mike Finkbiner : > Like a lot of other Vanagon owners, my rear bumper is bent, so I would like > to build a replacement rear bumper...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:36:38 -0700
  ...Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest Lets see who can come with the most appropriate VW, Vanagon bumper sticker. Don't elaborate, just the few words...
• Re: Shipping Heavy / Bulky Parts ... "Hand Off"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:03:58 -0500
  Frank and list, I have successfully shipped bumpers from other cars that were larger and more vulnerable than bus bumpers. I always make a...
• Re: Plastic Back to Black?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:21:22 -0700
  I used Dupli-color gray “Bumper Coating” on my front bumper (‘89 Westy) which was just Ok, but used it in black on the...
• WTB: front bumper black plastic late style
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 09:26:38 -0400
  I am going in to repair my front bumper again but sooner or later I'm going to want to start over with a...
• Bumper re-enforcement & Power window kits?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:51:13 PDT
  ...I was looking at a Westy where the owner had put in a steel bar somewhere along the rear bumper to guard against serious...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:33:37 -0800
  ...The gas charged KYBs were to stiff and the rear > of the van bounced when I went over a bump. I heard the AC...
• Re: VWs for sale, Washington Post
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 23:23:09 -0500
  >'68 Karmann Ghia, 1500cc engine, good condition, new >seats/tires/battery, original chrome brass plated bumpers, VA >inspection, $2200, 703-378-4273. >original chrome...
• Re: BUMPER END PIECES
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:34:00 EDT
  In a message dated 4/10/02 3:54:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > HOW MUCH ARE THE BUMPER END...
• 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...
• WTB: Black Rear Bumper for 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:02:43 +0000
  I am looking for a black rear bumper for the 1990 Westy that I just purchased. It is the black fiberglass type which has...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 25 May 2011 07:12:30 -0700
  ...this is related to the > original post in that the vanagon bumper is too flimsy in itself to attach > anything to. It is a...
• 1986 Vanagon - parting out
  Historical mailing list - Russell O. Gunter
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 17:33:43 EST
  ...Auto Tranny: $375 (less linkage) Linkage and shifter: $35 Auto Door locking and auto window system: ($150) Rear bumper: $10 Front bumper: $50 Bumper...
• rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:41:43 -0500
  Hi listers, Can someone tell me the steps for removing the rear bumper? I often end up removing bolts and such that end up...
• Hitch Question - 69 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 95 14:32:09 CST
  ...Also, would a pickup-style step-bumper be feasible as a bumper/hitch point for a VW Bus? Richard Kurtz rmk@sky.net
• Re: WTB: rear bumper, 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 15:52:32 -0700
  ...rear bumper, 84 Vanagon > > The chrome on mine is in good shape but the PO bumped into something and > it's pretty bent. I...
• Re: FS: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat MV- Blue - On ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:11:28 EST
  ...It's a weird texture, > matte but with some tooth to it. > > I got a back corner bumper replacement and sanded it for prime...
• rear tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 10:21:40 -0700
  ...chrome bumpers or B. painted bumpers what say ye?
• more rear weight for snow traction / tube
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:38:50 -0700
  Since the other day I saw three inch tubular bumperes installed on a vanagon in the rear.. with the original carat bumper still installed...
• Re: Anyone towed a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:18:19 -0400
  ...The bumper is to weak and is only held on with 2-8mm bolts. You should use a dolly or flat bed. If towing...
• Re: Tow hitch needed - the kind that hides behind the bumper, or is integrated with the bumper.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 May 2017 13:21:16 +0000
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• Need r. bumper splash pans for '67 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 09:06:05 -0700
  I need splash pans that go between the rear bumper and the body of a '67 Westy. Does anyone have a set that are...
• Reply to: Re: Bent my bumper
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  21 Nov 96 21:07:28 EST
  >> I've got a chrome bumper from an '84 (w/no rubber trim stip) that's in great condition. Are you interested? << Sure! How...
• Re: 1990 bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 01:39:40 EST
  ...Time, todd@LARKBOOKS.COM writes: << You could convert to the chrome bumper for $200, >> theyre cheaper than that...... i think ron sells em for...
• WTB: center fiberglass for rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 08:50:56 -0800
  Hi all, Looking for black center fiberglass section for the rear bumper on a 90 syncro westy. Anyone have one, and what's your...
• Re: Dennis Haynes Hitch with Fiberglass bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:45:46 -0400
  I've had my DH hitch on my van for about 6 years (w/ Fiberglass bumpers). I've had no rusting on the hitch...
• Rear Bumper Needed in Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:35:15 -0400
  I am trying to find a decent rear bumper for my '85. It does not have to be perfect, but I need to be...
• bumper repair was Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:39:15 +0000
  You can't use fiberglass to repair the bumpers, it won't hold--unless the repair is cosmetic and still I wouldn't use...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 18:21:31 -0600
  ...The three main differences that I know if >between them and the original Projektzwo bull bar bumpers are: >The Pzwo bumper had a very...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:49:50 -0700
  ...These special bumpers are not in stock and will need about 1 week for us to have specially prepared. I always have these bumpers...
• Re: Bumpers needed
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 29 Dec 1996 09:17:54 -0800
  ...I slowly spun into the guard rail around South > Bend and whacked both my LF and LR sections of my bumpers. I hit it...
• Epilogue: Bent My Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  13 Dec 96 08:05:19 EST
  ...The new front bumper to my '86 GL arrived safely yesterday. Not a scratch or dent anywhere - must have taken you quite a while...
• "Zwo" Bumper$, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 22:13:40 -0500
  Vellow Vanatics, I was just curious, so I called VWSportUSA (703) 461-8511 to price the Projectzwo bumpers and foglights which I covet. They...
• Re: 91 Vanagon bumper
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:04:21 -0800
  ...Either from the Busdepot (which fits inside the bumper if still available), or just get the standard vanagon hitch that bolts onto the towing...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?.....Have your welder make one
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:14:04 -0500
  > If someone designed a front and rear bumper blueprint > and posted it free (just download) Then one could just > take the plans to a...
• Re: carat bumper caps and side panels for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:01:19 EST
  ...if you buy the fiberglass sideskirts/bumpers new, from the dealer, its almost $3000 for everything.. not including the brackets... if you are interested...
• Re: fiberglass rear bumper on a single/doublecab??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:01:10 EST
  ...Lots of fiberglass work required. > > so what kind of bumpers do tri-stars have on the rear? fiberglass or steel? chris
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 10:32:02 -0500
  ...The three main differences that I know if >>between them and the original Projektzwo bull bar bumpers are: >>The Pzwo bumper had a very...
• Re: Bump bump bump
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:54 -0700
  ...During the first 5 miles a noticeable bump, bump sound >> >>> eminates from the rear of the vehicle. Not sure if it’s the CV...
• Re: Front license plate attachment 1984
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:40:16 -0500
  ...but I don't have much experience with the earlier bumper. I'm sorry I replied so hastily, and hope you can get an...
• Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:19:40 -0400
  While I have my rear bumper apart, I'm thinking I might fabricate a square-receiver hitch. Don't want to do any serious...
• Who hijacked this thread? was Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:54:43 -0700
  ...but, the are > made > to be inserted into the inner side of the rubber bumper guard strip, and > then inserted into the appropriate slots...
• Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:54:19 -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...
• Best way from bumper mounted lights to under dash?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:26:40 -0500
  My next step in installing bumper mounted fog lights is to get them grounded and get wiring into the under-dash area. Who has...
• Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 11:41:31 -0400
  ...Once the rubber is off it is a simple job to remove the bumper. Derek '87 Syncro
• Re: The BEST bumper sticker
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 19:55:49 -0800
  Absolutely, bar-none, the very best bumper sticker ever seen on a VW belongs to WetWestian Bev and her well traveled hardtop, auto-trans...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:02:00 -0400
  I colour coded my bumpers when repainting my 90 Westy. I used epoxy primer and the same urethane 3 part paint as the rest...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:22:09 -0700
  Another option is to drill and tap a tubular bumper to become an integrated airtank/bumper. We used to do that back in my...
• Re: bumper build update
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:09:32 -0400
  ...They > did a really nice job in the design of the panels, curves intersecting to > make the bumper look strong but not clunky. > > I...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 10:44:09 -0800
  Scott, remove the bumper and you will see 4 groups of three holes on the submount. These are the stock aux. light mounting spots...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:30:08 -0500
  ...anybody that has any hustle could build both the front and back bumper in four hours and hand them to you to haul to...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 10:10:41 -0500
  ...More or less fit my measured > model. > > Then more computer modelling , time wasting . > > The main part of the bumper is quite fast. Cnc router...
• Re: Another bumper built update
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:04:28 -0500
  ...something like that into the beefing up process of my tubular bumper I got from VC. Thanks for the ideas. I haven't tried...
• FS: Fiberglass bumpers, front seats
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:22:57 -0700
  ...The door side pieces are excellent and repainted in the matching black to the bumper. Great clean but used bumper. B. The other front...
• Re: Bull Bars
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:59:00 -0500
  next time you have that front bumper off to polish it.. (4or2 10mm bolts wrench size not thread size) you will know that it...