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• Bumpers, Chrome v. Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:47:51 -0500
  ...I thought that everything T3 came fiberglass by '90! Most of the chrome on the current bumpers (mainly rear) is peeling off, and the...
• in need of new chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:37:40 -0700
  ...It has some pretty banged up chrome bumpers. I have been looking around at the aftermarket ones which seem reasonable (although I am unfortunately...
• stock front and rear bumpers for 87
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:00:17 -0800
  HI I am looking for stock front and rear bumpers for our 87 Westy still in the process of getting it back together ed...
• 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...
• are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:32:02 -0400
  I bought two after market bumpers over the winter (chrome) from two different online vendors we all know. Although they looked like cheap plating...
• 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: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:58:09 -0800
  ...Bumpers >> >> >> > Was just looking at the new "big bumpers" from Van Cafe' and then >> > comparing them to Go Westy's bumpers. There's a...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:19:46 -0800
  How much do these GoWesty bumpers weigh? I get that pound for pound adding weight in a certain area obviously effects handling. The number...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:55:19 -0700
  ...Utility rear bumpers ? We've got a 86 Sycro Westy that has been the family windsurf mobile since new. We've been through 4...
• 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: 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...
• 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...
• Re: Bumpers - VanCafe HeavyDuty ~or~ GoWesty PlateSteel
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:18:08 -0500
  Craig are you talking about the cheaper gowesty $100ea black steel bumpers or the heavier duty $350ea plate steel bumpers. I have the heavier...
• Re: How to remove balky plastic bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:37:47 -0800
  ...How to remove balky plastic bumpers? >I have purchased a set of fiberglass bumpers from someone in the US > (yes, he's reputable). He...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:43:24 -0700
  ...Where are the good rear >> bumpers??? >> >> I posted three good chrome front bumpers on the Samba. >> $65 each + shipping. >> >> dylan
• tube bumpers without the U ..
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 07:29:10 -0700
  Regarding those tube bumpers sold at http://www.Aircooled.net What say you about the idea of getting the front bumper without the upside...
• RE: bra's
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 21:28:59 UT
  Ron, Wolf had a different bra for later Vanagons with plastic bumpers. The one for metal bumpers also clipped on in front of the...
• Re: replacement bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 09:49:09 -0400
  ...I actually just replaced my badly magled rear bumper and my near-perfect front with a pair of black Transporter-style bumpers (no rub...
• Re: bumper repair was Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:41:47 -0600
  ...tube bumpers > >there's no telling what sort of crap >resin system VW used on those FG bumpers. It looks like a chopper >gun...
• 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: 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: Are there any rear bumpers left? Anywhere?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 03:35:15 EST
  My local parts dealer just picked up the remaining sets of South African steel wrap-around bumpers at the local importer. Installation is different...
• 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?
• Re: bra's
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 18:17:22 -0400
  ...Volkswagen bras, > Ron, > > Wolf had a different bra for later Vanagons with plastic bumpers. The one for > metal bumpers also clipped on in front...
• Re: body shop recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:18:06 -0700
  I have a set of the volkscafe Big Bumpers on my 84 Westy and I am pretty happy with them. Never have compared to...
• 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: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:37:09 -0400
  ...are all after market bumpers created equal? I bought two after market bumpers over the winter (chrome) from two different online vendors we all...
• Do all bumpers (especially projektzwo) fit all vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 11:28:01 -0400
  ...If someone were test fitting the bumpers to a later van would they still fit on my 80? Thanks, Chris
• Re: What's the Carat bumper color paint code?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:52:37 EDT
  '87-88 Wolfsburg and '89 Carat fiberglass bumpers - Jade Green Met. LN6V 90-91 Carat/GL fiberglass bumpers - Pewter Met. LA7Y y'all might...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper Color
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:03:38 -0600
  Carats with fiberglass bumpers used a medium silver called cloud grey I think. If it isn't cloud grey, it's the lighter one...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:21:19 -0600
  ...Vanagon bumpers are simpler. > But them again these folks are asking $1300 each for the 914 bumpers. > Who knows? Maybe someone is in love...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:41 -0800
  ...Bumpers >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> > Was just looking at the new "big bumpers" from Van Cafe' and then >>>>>> > comparing them to Go Westy's bumpers. There's a...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:33:27 -0700
  ...Has anyone thought about rhaving the SA steel wrap-around bumpers chromed? It might be an interesting retro look. -- BenT
• replacement bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 05:48:38 +0000
  Hi, I'm thinking about replacing the bumpers on my 85 Westie which seem a little flimsy even compared to later models. Anyone know...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:24:27 -0700
  ...New Bumpers I put on the Van Cafe bumpers in the late Spring of 2002. With the plate insert on the front. And have...
• Re: 87 Syncro w/ bluestar interior and bumpers
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:23:23 -0700
  ...87 Syncro w/ bluestar interior and bumpers Location location location. Where are you? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 14:45:49 -0000
  ---snip--- So, anyone out their have a source of "tube" bumpers, "bull bars", etc. that can be used to replace the wimpy stock bumper...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:17:57 -0600
  ...http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-bumpers/95-57-95-2.html YMMV, Mr. BZ On Mar 16, 2010, at 8:14 AM, Ken...
• Re: Best vanagon ?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 21:55:02 -0600
  Our '85 (built in "84) Westfalia has a tach and a small digital clock on the dash, it also has the nice chrome bumpers...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:27:58 -0800
  Hey Scott-- From my point of view, the fiberglass bumpers look best. I even got some for my bus and started restoring them. I...
• Re: What's the difference in front bumpers? stock crome
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 13 May 2002 18:11:49 -0400
  > What's the difference in bumpers being sold my list vendors right now? > Rear Crome from an 84 vanagon. > Bus Depot: 140$ > Vanagain.com...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:42:03 EDT
  ...on vanagon mirrors, bumpers, grilles, doorhandles etc. never had a problem. its all about proper prep work and application know-how. chris ************** Looking for...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:14:07 -0400
  Chris, chrome bumpers for the Vanagon are one of those parts that has always been a pain for everyone involved. The customer has the...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:12:11 -0800
  ...As for replacements that would reduce your approach angle the only ones I know of are the bumpers from GoWesty. The tube bumpers from...
• vertical bars for bumpers almost ready to hit the road
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:07:06 -0700
  Does any one know of vertical bars for the stock bumpers Our 87 lives on the street here in Venice mucho traffic and I...
• Re: silver bumper color
  Historical mailing list - Adam
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:06:58 -0600
  > i think the 2 colors for the bumpers are Wolfram grey and flash silver. > These are colors for the body I do believe, as...
• fiberglass bumpers for sale was:Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:30:36 EST
  ...A FRONT BUMPER FIBERGLASS > i have some front fiberglass bumpers for sale.. also can fix yours. email if interested chris
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:47:40 -0400
  '88-'91 campers had black fiberlgass bumpers. the passenger vans had the silver/grey bumpers In a message dated 7/14/2017 4:46...
• WTB: '50s Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:47:13 MST
  Friends, I'm looking for a source for the proper bumpers for the '57 Deluxe. Right now it has 60's (w/uprights) on...
• Re: Not for the squeamish..
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:05:21 -0800
  Didja notice it's a South African big window body with wrap around steel bumpers? Thinking the big windows were only on the 2...
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:08:06 -0500
  ...Somebody might have adapted one for the other, but the back bumpers are nearly flat, while the front ones have a pronounced curve to...
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:48:25 -0500
  ...Might start considering tubular bully-boy bumpers. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 10:22:50 EST
  ...a split in half carat rear bumper > held together with rope.., > > ever heard of fiberglass resin/matting? fiberglass bumpers are easy to repair.. chris
• Bumpers and years
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:33:36 -0500
  Did all non-westy Vanagons have the large fiberglass bumpers and side skirts after '87 or was that the GL and Carats only? -- Thanks...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:48:37 -0400
  We all can agree that the factory bumpers are just trim pieces, not bumpers. The front trim piece is mounted to a detailed frame...
• Re: tube bumpers/GoWesty Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:18:16 -0700
  ...I've collected a number of photos of bumpers on Vanagons (mostly on Syncros). Some have hitches. Take a look in the Bumpers album...
• "Hankerin' for fiberglass Carat Trim & Bumpers"
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 17:46:07 EST
  ...1) Does anyone have the bumpers and trim from a Carat/Wolfsburg for sale. 2) Has anyone had any experience with the Winkler Kit...
• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:18:01 -0800
  ...John, The mounting points of the fiberglass bumpers are slightly different from the metal bumpers. The two front bolts need to be replaced with...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:56:42 -0500
  ---- MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I was juggling the bumpers on my 85 on Fri. Michael, April Fools Day, right :-). I'd sure...
• ghia for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:30:05 EDT
  ...panels, rubber, etc lots of chrome, new non stock chrome bumpers (stock bumpers available w/purchase) no engine problems solid body excellent condition asking...