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• Re: Quality of Work, NO VANAGON werds, was: German parts Was: Rear Bumpers Was: Hole in Ozone Was: Life & Times of Jacques Cousteau Was: Sally Jessie on Trial
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 15:11:03 -0500
  ...Rear Bumpers Was: Hole in Ozone Was: Life & Times of Jacques Cousteau Was: Sally Jessie on Trial >As another example, the computer I am...
• Re: ny to ca
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Thu, 15 May 2003 21:24:20 -0500
  ...Now I have a multivan with covered bumpers and they aren't going on that....maybe when I get a syncro... chris c > just...
• Re: WTB CHEAP fiberglass bumpers & side moldings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:11:17 -0700
  ...wrote: > I'm interested in getting a CHEAP set of fiberglass bumpers, > airdam and side moldings with all mounting hardware. > Obviously they wouldn't...
• vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 08:55:03 -0700
  ...weekender sofabed and flip out side table, 15" alloy wheels, fiberglass bumpers, doors, lites and lenses, etc..parting out 4 vanagons from 80-90...
• Re: FS: brush guard/bull bars for fiberglass bumpered vans..any interest?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 23:30:21 EST
  ...BenT bumpers
• Bull Bars
  Historical mailing list - Jon Seymour & Barbara Dykes
  Tue, 18 May 2004 10:20:01 -0700
  I have a set of 3" diameter dual tubular steel bumpers for sale. I bought them from the Volks Cafe, but never installed them...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:02:47 -0700
  B-but, are polymers, UC protectorants, and UV-stable pigments so very expensive? Surely the consumer isn't paying a premium because the stuff...
• Repairing Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:03:49 -0700
  Hi Volks, I did some mods to my fiberglass front bumper this weekend and I was amazed at how soft this materials is, how...
• 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...
• Building "PZ Bull-bars"
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 02:50:40 -0000
  I thought ya'll might be interested, with all of the talk about lust for those rad bumpers. I too lusted after these but...
• Re: ug back bumper
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:01:55 -0700
  Have a look at the bumpers we sell at http://www.fastforward.ca Lots of people are very happy with them. David Marshall Fast...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 5 Dec 2022 18:42:46 -0800
  ...There are 3 points to adjust the rear hatch... - The center latch mechanism (moving it in and out slightly) - The 2 rubber bumpers on...
• Re: Goodies from Europe!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 16:32:53 -0500
  ...I did carry the lower side molding as part of a kit that included the pictured front and rear plastic bumpers. The kit sold...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:38:07 -0600
  ...a split in half carat rear bumper > > held together with rope.., > > > > > > ever heard of fiberglass resin/matting? > fiberglass bumpers are easy to repair.. > > >chris
• Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:31:48 -0700
  ...four times now and on three occasion had work done (Big Bumpers, shocks, and replacement of a failing alternator) and the service was great...
• Re: rear bumper brackets fiberglass vs metal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 02:41:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...on) are the same for metal as well as fiberglass (deluxe) bumpers? >> they're not. the rear bumper brackets are essentially the same, but...
• Re: Ugh, it finally happened after @50K on new engine...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 14:43:56 -0700
  ...The damage was to bumpers. Fortunately both vehicles had sturdy bumper mounts,not the folding tinfoil and plastic of today, otherwise it would have...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:45:52 -0500
  The factory procedure is to base clear the bumper, as the body is painted. A flex agent in the clear will eliminate rock chips...
• couple of pics of H6 subie powered syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:29:13 -0800
  ...I'm not really taken by the go westy bumpers, and I was surprised at how low the oil pan appears. Might be just...
• Re: 1990 VW Vanagon - $5500 (redwood city)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 28 May 2008 14:56:25 -0700
  Seems legit, but there are a few things that don't fit, like the bumpers, mirrors and wheels look like an earlier than 1990...
• Re: Touching up GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Marc Hoelscher
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:28:17 -0700
  ...I contacted > them for tips on touch up for my bumpers and they recommended a Krylon with > a crinkle finish. BUT they also said...
• Re: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:32:10 -0400
  ...J O E The Bus Depot wrote: >>I bought two after market bumpers over the winter (chrome) >>from two different online vendors we all...
• Re: Bus wheel colors
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 03:02:27 -0400
  wheels and bumpers were painted white. Unfortunately, i cannot right now say what exact white for which year. off hand i'll say the...
• Re: Friday Trivia: was: Now: why is there a gap at bottom of lower grill?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:40:29 -0800
  ...fiberglass > bumpers, the fiberglass bumpers would almost touch the lower grille if it > extended lower. > > i think VW was planning the fiberglass bumpers since...
• H4 Lights, light harness and bumpers are now in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 13:09:46 -0700
  ...These are our �" walled tube, MIG welded bumpers with the 2.0" trailer hitch receiver - great for hauling trailers, bike carriers or greatly improved...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 23 May 2002 18:02:47 -0400
  >> > >> > The tow hitch is class 3. Can sbdy please explain what that means >> > in >> > layman's terms? It means you tow three times as...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat - $2500
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 10:59:14 EST
  ...auto/ac/cruise/power windows/pwr mirrors/pwr doorlocks, jumpseats, table, sofabed, alloys, fiberglass bumpers/bodykit, etc. etc. 145k. head gasket leak. tranny fine...
• Re: anyone ever had any experience w/ painting vinyl/rubber??
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 18:42:40 -0500
  ...do this as well as many products specially designed for trim, bumpers, etc. I got some paint to match my 85 Westy from them...
• Re: crybabies----please quit clogging the vanagon list about BusDepot
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:12:24 -0800
  ...Yes, I totally agree with Joy, DeFender of Justice and Bumpers. Shawn, I vote with my wallet. If a vendor can't meet my...
• Re: brush guard/bull bars for vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:58:30 -0400
  ...Fits all Vanagons with steel bumpers. www.msdsinc.com/vanagon_pbg.htm $275 (lists $354) See pictures 650 322-9652 Don't know this...
• Paint for black fiberglass bumper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:23:17 EDT
  Is it possible to repaint black fiberglass bumpers roughly the same color with a spray can? I realise it's sounds low-tech, but...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Carat for sale -
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:06:01 -0400
  ...that's the one with the cloth (tweed) interior and rubber floor mats.. (and chrome bumpers and no armrests or tach or side table...
• Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:02:59 -0700
  ...There are the heavy steel bumpers from GW and RMW, and heavy trailer hitches like Dennis makes. Any thoughts or experiences with these? Thanks...
• Re: Too Slow? Too Bad!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 15:52:30 -0800 (PST)
  And Tom Forhan thus wrote: > > If you find yourself with a view of the rear of my VW camper, the > bumpersticker message is simple...
• Re: cost of vanagon parts??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Bssell
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 19:12:52 -0400
  fiberglass > bumpers are fixable. at $400 each, new - they better be. I used fiberglass > matting, and resin to repair my back bumper on my...
• FS: vans, parts, engines, trannys, camper parts&MORE
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 2000 10:34:49 EDT
  ...parts, glass, camper side windows, complete westy poptop, seats, captains chairs, bumpers, windshields, hubcaps, more....etc.. for sale, '84 sunroof vanagon GL, 4spd '84...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:26:22 -0700
  >Killer rear tubular bumper with 2" receiver, Very heavy duty, bolts on will >do it again. >Bob Allen Well? Did you make your own...
• Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW dealer
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 02:18:50 -0800
  ...NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW > dealer >Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:00:48 +1300 > >>Carbon is lighter and...
• Re: [Syncro] volks cafe
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:10:09 -0400
  Mike, I contacted VolksCafe on August 8th about a pair of their "big bumpers", I heard back promptly. I had some further questions to...
• Bus models
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 12:11:24 -0500
  ...the basic Revell kit and a detail package >of rear fenders, bumpers, nose emblem, tires, wheels, etc. He says >the ad can be found...
• Re: Importing brand-new VWs to US
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 18:09:46 +0600
  ...for a host of other >things, such as taillight size/shape, bumpers, crash beams in doors, airbags/ >seat belts, trans locks for automatics, bigger...
• For Sale '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 97 09:20:36 CST
  ...Burgundy metallic with grey interior & grey bumpers. 54k orig miles. Alloys, Power door/mirrors, Table, Rear sofabed , two rear facing jump-seats.A/C...
• Cleaning out the garage
  Historical mailing list - Richard & Rose Greaker
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:57:31 -0400
  ...There's all sorts of items glass, mirrors, doors, bumpers, gas heaters (complete gas heaters!!), diesel parts, camper parts, Type 4 engine parts. You...
• Front bumper(steel gaurds) on project two's page
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 19:50:18 EST
  Where can we get those front bumpers that are made out of that heavy duty steel. I've only seen em on the trucks...
• Re: FS: brush guard/bull bars for fiberglass bumpered vans..any ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 01:28:54 EST
  ...no more cracked rear bumpers!! chris
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 22:29:27 -0700
  http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/kwsearch.php Try this John. They're located here in Salt Lake and I'm planning on going...
• towing with tow bar on newer Vans
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:24:07 -0600
  I was wondering if underneath the front fiberglass bumper on newer vans, there is still the structure where the older style bumpers bolted to...
• Re: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:21:33 -0700
  ...These bumpers will bend, but not collapse like the cheap aftermarket steel bumper I have. The most likely bump from behind will be in...
• sharing vanagon junkyard wealth
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:49:48 EST
  ...I saw at least two repairable rear fiberglass bumpers, two sets of electric mirrors, and lots of other things I've been coveting for...
• Re: Stock German Mud Flaps Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:20:25 -0800
  ...Kevin Mulligan <mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM Ron, will these fit the 86-91 Vanagons with the fiberglass bumpers? I seem to recall that their...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 18:54:16 -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: Black paint for bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:02:07 -0400
  I have an ex-paint shop guy working for me right now and we just painted a set of Westy Bumpers and the two...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 5 Dec 2022 21:04:35 -0500
  OK, Now I understand what plastic bumpers we are talking about! So, looking at those rubber and plastic stops, how do I adjust them...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 24 May 2002 08:56:24 -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: Vanagon vs Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:29:35 -0500
  ...Note that older SUV's have the bumpers at the "standard" height and that doesn't seem to affect their off-road abilities. That...
• PARTING OUT a bunch of vanagons, westys, carats, wolfsburgs, eurovan, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:25:03 EDT
  ...jumpseats, jumpseat tray, speedo/digi clock/tach cluster, power mirrors, fiberglass bumpers, fiberglass sideskirts, etc, etc 90 vanagon Carat same stuff as above - w...
• Re: Rear Bumper Needed - 1987 GL non-Wolfsburg (regular chrome w/rubber strip)(Northern California)
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:52:24 -0800
  ...I was rather bewildered by the choices of > > bumpers from Go Westy, Van Cafe, etc. > > Anyway, if anyone has a decent stock rear bumper...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Bumper Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:53:41 -0700
  ...sourced the fasteners that hold the rubber strip onto the chrome > bumpers? > > I've tried the usual suspects but either I'm not searching...
• Fiberglass Bumper Color
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:56:27 -0700
  Hi all, I am needing to freshen up my fiberglass bumpers on the 89 Westy. I read very good reviews on SEM Bumper Coater...
• Re: Tow bar question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 21:15:32 EDT
  ...I put mine on to keep those careless parallel parkers in San Francisco from banging up my nice chrome bumpers. It is actually more...