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• Custom Bumpers and Spoilers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 08:44:48 -0500
  ...In the US these bumpers just bolt on with holes right through the bumper. So you would have to get rid of the brackets...
• Re: Front bumper, homemade
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 17:23:46 -0700
  ...Mounted to stock sun bumper with stainless brackets. >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/vanagon-front-bumper-pics/ >> >> Alistair
• Front Licence Plate bracket
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Sat, 22 May 1999 11:45:47 -0400
  ...The thing is there are no holes in the bumper and I would rather not drill it. Is there a bracket that I can...
• Re: towing with tow bar on newer Vans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:48:59 -0500
  Since the bumper covers attach with 8mm bolts, I hope you are using much more than that for the tow bar attachment. The bumper...
• Re: Front Receiver Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:06:59 -0700
  ...They figured that ground clearance to the nearest mm, since I have never grounded out the front bumper without those brackets! My thought is...
• Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:41:46 -0800
  ...that would fit >between the brackets the bumper bolts to, and would fit inside of the current >flimsy bumper. He said he could weld...
• Re: License plate mount
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 22:11:20 -0700
  Find a bracket off of a early Rabbit or Jetta with the metal bumpers. This requires drilling two holes on the bottom of the...
• Light Duty Tow Hitch for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 20:04:23 -0700
  This unit clamps onto the 2 tow-hooks on the rear bumper brackets (kinda' neat actually). It's used, and comes with a 2...
• 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...
• Carat fiberglass cladding hardware
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:49:46 -0500
  I recently obtained the fiberglass cladding and bumpers to install onto my '85 Westy and, a preliminary inspection of the inventory shows that I...
• Re: foglight brackets
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:55:52 -0800
  ...foglight brackets Anyone know where I can get a set of OEM fog light brackets for an '87 (steel bumpers)? Thanks, Mark McCulley Seattle...
• seattle area garage sale..
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:39:16 -0800
  ...armrests 2 front chrome bumpers 1 rear chrome bumper jump seats, folding, gray from an 88 wolfsburg, with mounting bracket. no seat belt hardware...
• 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
  ...com> wrote: > If the bumper was badly BenT, you may need to replace the brackets > that hold the bumper as well. They tend to...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:12:52 -0700
  ...I plan to just span the stock brackets with some square tube and either project through the bumper or drop below the bumper. I...
• Re: fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts for sale: wasRe: vanagon 88-91 wrap around bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:56:56 -0800
  ...a few complete sets of vanagon fiberglass bumpers and fiberglass >sideskirts for sale w/ all mounting brackets if anyones interested. > >chris _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to...
• Re: Tow Loops
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:55:17 -0700
  ...bumper ( painted on mellow yellow I know ) .. >> and it's on stock bumper brackets.. >> there are two loops built into the bumper brackets.. >> >> can...
• Re: avoid Chris Turner (JordanVW)!!!! Boycott!! : bad dealings..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:13:28 +1200
  ...Do these bumpers have their mounting brackets? (note that Chris is far from the only one who doesn't answer questions fully enough... dealers...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:36:22 -0500
  ...part of the bumper/fender, and it is attached to the body of the van with a bracket. The bracket is around 3 inches...
• Front Bumper Trim Removal
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:15:00 +0000
  Hi, I'm going to remove the front bumpers on my 87 to put on a set of VW fog light brackets. I understand...
• Re: Wolfsburg bumper kit or rear black fiberglass bumper wanted
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 20:52:30 -0400
  > Does anyone know where I can get a used or good price on new > either Wolfsburg bumper kit or rear black fiberglass bumper with...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:57:53 -0700
  ...Compared to the steel tube bumpers I used to have, which front by itself weighed about 120 lbs, and rear only slightly less, I...
• Re: tow bar
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 22:45:07 -0600
  ...Two years ago I fabricated a tow bar bumper bracket that can be used for all Vanagons, regardless of the type of front bumper...
• Re: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:09:29 -0500
  ...Jim On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 3:50 PM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote: > When the bumper or brackets are to beffy...
• Vanagon 2.1 muffler and front fiberglass bumper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:38:21 -0400
  ...Bumper includes the steel mounting brackets. I'm looking for $125 plus freight for the muffler and $75 plus shipping for the bumper. I...
• Of Seat Recovering, and homemade bumpers
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 16 May 1998 09:15:08 EDT
  ...The person who wanted the bumper made would have to send us his mounting brackets, then we would weld the whole thing up and...
• Re: Vanagon got smacked :-(
  Historical mailing list - John Franklin
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 10:00:29 +0000
  ...Be sure to check behind the bumper for any hidden damage to bodywork or brackets before you agree on a price. There can be...
• Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 May 1999 21:34:42 -0400
  ...itself is obvious; you just remove the bumper > >brackets and slide it into the holes the brackets slid into, then put > >the screws back...
• Re: Rear Carat table installed in Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 9 May 1998 05:39:59 EDT
  ...what you have to do is grind off the rear seat backing brackets that are attached to the side. then just take your other...
• Re: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for hitches?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 07:40:54 -0700
  ...difference to the rear bumper or bracket mounting points in the > syncro vs. 2 WD models. My syncro bumper has a notch out in...
• '56 Kombi Update
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 01:59:09 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Did a test fit of new back bumper and brackets. BTW - I think this may be a pickup bumper, but I'm not sure...
• westy tent for the rat?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 03:25:08 -0400
  ...it has four brackets on the roof, and one on the front bumper. the rear bumper is gone, so i dont know if there...
• Re: Bumper repairs, fibreglass
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:53:55 -0700
  ...of the nuts that are welded to the inside of the bumper brackets had come loose. I Bremmelled off the bolt and then BJ...
• Paging Chris Turner
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 00:31:53 +1200
  ...Chris Do you still have 'em? Exactly what condition are these bumpers in? Do they have all the necessary bracketry etc to retrofit to...
• CAn't take it off!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 23:03:07 -0800
  I got this fiberglass bumper on the back and can't take it off. That big bolt that holds the bracket is spinning. I...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon/Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:19:44 -0400
  ...Go to http://www.roadmasterinc.com/bracketresults.mv for the brackets. Find a dealer that will give better price than the factory direct. (I...
• FS Syncro Parts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:06:06 -0800
  ...OEM drive shaft (needs new joints) Front brakes (complete w/ calipers, pads, rotor, bracket. Lots of life left in pads and rotor.) Rear bumper...
• FS: 4 TRAILER HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:52:44 -0500
  Um, yeah, are these made to replace the existing channel-type bumper brackets? mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> Date: Sep...
• ye olde PC debate
  Historical mailing list - Greg & Amy
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 14:52:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...I just bought a '71 Westfalia, and I love her! Anybody got a spare rear bumper bracket? Greg
• Re: Re- EuroVan Fog Light Switc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Oct 1994 07:08:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I figured I could cut the bracket, mount the cup to the fog light cut-out on the bumper, and then mount the fogs...
• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:08:49 -0700
  ...I need to remove the bumper by removing the bumper brackets that are held to the frame by 2 bolts each side. >The problem...
• 73-79 Bus items for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 08:01:42 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Roof Rack, 1/2 size all metal Trailer Hitch, bolts to the bumper bracket, the bumper then bolts to it. Front window channels, new...
• Re: '90 Bumper and cladding, removal time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 13:05:03 +0000
  ...Rears will be easier, if you are > dismounting the brackets with the bumper. > > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > > > On Jul 6, 2016, at...
• R Bumpers not same+Pwdr Coat Info
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 09:16:45 -0700
  ...Also look out for the subtle differences in methods used for attaching the bumper mounting brackets. Euro bumpers have two holes on the same...
• Bus Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 07:48:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...Copley thus wrote: > > > I installed some fog lights today; I made these brackets out of 1/4" > > steel and out them below the bumper...
• Re: more bus doings
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 07:46:50 -0800 (PST)
  ...fog lights today; I made these brackets out of 1/4" > steel and out them below the bumper, set back a couple of inches...
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:12:16 -0400
  ...It replaces your bumper brackets and attaches to the chassis with three bolts on each side. Great for holding bike racks, luggage carriers etc...
• Can't Find a Euro License Plate Holder
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:11:03 -0400
  Anyone have a line on the aluminum bracket part that bolts to the 2 small screw holes (app 1.5" apart) Vanagon bumper. The...
• Re: trailer hitch for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:27:33 PDT
  ...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: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 May 1999 09:53:26 -0400
  ...On the one I tried, the "odd-shaped" bracket seemed to match up to the plastic bumper just about perfectly, whereas I felt that...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:34:11 -0400
  ...When I tighten the brass thumbwheel screws that secure the lower brackets to the rack, they become very tight with about .4" remaining space...
• Re: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:01:38 -0700
  ...50 PM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote: > When the bumper or brackets are to beffy and not sacrificial, you > end up bending the...
• Re: Looking fer trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:15:03 -0500
  ...You remove your bumper brackets and this hitch pushes deep into the holes in the frame rails where the brackets used to go - except...
• Re: FOG LIGHTS......if I use the brackets from Fast Forward.......whi ch fog lamps are reccommended......porsche 911?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 07:15:57 -0400
  We've had Hella Rallye 1000's mounted above the bumper for several years. I don't know about FF's brackets, we didn...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 18:23:53 -0500
  I have a set of these brackets from Dave Marshall, but they will not work with the fiberglass bumbpers..... Please p-mail me if...
• WTB: Front Fiberglass Vanagon bumper
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:11:53 -0700
  ...I only need the front bumper, not any of the other pieces (nor do I have any to trade if you're hoping to...
• Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 17:06:22 -0600
  ...corners to my bumpers, & w/o the poles it allows the awning to bend down in the wind & bend the brackets on the roof...
• Re: Re-Post- No Help! Front license plate attachment 1984
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:17:39 -0700
  ...Is there a special > bracket for this? Do I have to drill holes into my bumper ? :-( > > Melissa Mourkas > 84 Westy >
• Re: Towing a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 25 May 2003 22:07:40 -0700
  ...It has two brackets that attach to the bumper- not the valance, and holes have to be drilled for the brackets. The bars then...
• Re: Front trailer hitch (for bike rack)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 19 Feb 97 16:34:06 -0500
  ...The way the mount on a 4" square bumper is with a square "exhaust clamp thingie". I will make some kind of bracket and...
• Giving Back to the List
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:07:15 -0500
  ...Working condition………$100 GoWesty Vanagon Hitch………………………………..…$100 Vanagon Power Mirrors……………………………………$350 Vanagon Bumper Brackets……………………………..…..$50 Vanagon Chrome Bumpers with Rubber Pads…………$200 Buyer pays...