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• WTB: Misc 86 Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:58:09 -0500
  ...ECU and bracket under rear seat Good used metal rear bumper (2 needed) Driver's side power mirror mirror (can remove via lever along...
• Winkler Prices (Finally!!!!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:55:12 EDT
  ...50 (comes with brackets) Rear spoiler with brake light $376 (the one without brakelight is discontinued) Front bulli bar bumper $849.90 (8 week...
• Re: Renting a tow-dolly for vanagon core-HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 16:50:25 EST
  ...It's bolted to the front bumper (chrome cover removed first) and extra metal brackets are attached to the left and right lower control...
• Trailer hitches and food for spring meet
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:20:33 -0700
  ...The way it will work is that the hitch will be welded between the two stock bumper brackets. The stock bumper will have to...
• Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 00:58:03 -0700
  ...with support brackets 2 telescoping rails 2 load reinforcement bars which extend support from the basic rack to the vehicule bumper Thanks in advance...
• Re: brush guard/bull bars for vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 09:49:58 -0700
  The bumpers that I have build have the tubing running parallel to the frame of the vehicle. I use some thick L bracket to...
• Re: minor accident PICS
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:10:24 -0700
  ...You're going to need a rear bumper and brackets. The brackets > will definitely have deformed with that impact. I'm not a body...
• Re: South African Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 23:16:12 EDT
  ...So I > constructed a simple bracket with a piece of angle iron that allowed me to > bolt the mud flaps to the wheel wells...
• Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 21:37:23 -0700
  ...corners to my bumpers, & w/o the poles it > allows the awning to bend down in the wind & bend the brackets on the > roof...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:22:48 -0400
  ...2-jump seats 275.00 for the pair all brackets 74- bug front bumper 20.00 black glove box 5.00 2-jump seats...
• Re: Gearing up for cross-country!
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 01:32:52 EDT
  ...I use a bow and stern line one attached to the front little loop under the bumper and one through one of the loops...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 3 Aug 2022 09:49:22 -0400
  Bumper dreams, Not practical but I always loved the way the early Bay window bumpers curved around and became a step to get into...
• Re: SA Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:56:04 -0400
  ...There were indeed two sets of angle brackets - that would mean there were 8 different mounting options... (2 brackets) * (this-way-or-that-way...
• sell or trady my 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:08:22 EDT
  ...Have all the brackets and seatbelts to install. Have large table and two mounting brackets. Rear bench seat and rear trunk pad in very...
• Re: CAn't take it off!!
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:23:23 -0800
  ...got this fiberglass bumper on the back and can't take it off. That big bolt that holds the bracket is spinning. I guess...
• Re: Where does front license plate hang?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:30:29 -0400
  ...Then fashion yourself a custom bracket for next to nothing. (Use stainless fasteners for best effect.) I did this same thing when we moved...
• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Tue, 2 May 2006 18:21:32 -0700
  ...The next step is to go to a local junk yard to find a good bracket. But for now something more important ! We're...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:56:19 -0800
  ...wrote: > > > re > > > > "And the rear bumper mounts are not that strong. The bolts do shear and > > those > > brackets do not put up that much...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:14:42 -0800
  ...brackets > $100 > > Headrest insert cushions in gray > as new �$50 > > New dash carpet dash cover in gray > $25 > > Front end bra for metal bumper...
• Re: FREE trailer hitch: Syncro(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:11:05 -0800
  ...Bolts into bumper bracket eyelets and then forward > to the > Syncro crash guard under the engine. Could be adapted to 2WD with > additional work...
• Re: Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:20:08 +1200
  ...I'm >thinking about attaching Hella 550 driving lights to the front bumper. Is >this a bad idea? I already purchased the VW fog...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 19:31:35 -0400
  ...Front grills look ok as does the front bumper. I > > managed to save the mounting bracket from the pass side jumpseat and > > after I...
• Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:59:54 -0400
  Yesterday, I had the front bumper off my van, and noticed what I assume are factory foglight bracket mounting holes in the top surface...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 3 Aug 2022 09:56:12 -0400
  ...Looking forward to hearing how the orange bumpers look on the bus! eRic > On Aug 3, 2022, at 9:49 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96...
• Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 07:04:17 CDT
  ...One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. 1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also intake manifold...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Aug 2022 07:32:03 -0700
  Eric, My previous hime made aluminum bumpers do have broader endcaps to make standing on them easy. This time I slimmed them down. You...
• Newbie seeking '85 Vanagon Muffle Brackets and Water Input Housing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:10:35 -0700
  ...I noticed some brackets above it that look like they are missing something. Are there supposed to be brackets holding it. I can't...
• My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
  ...Straightened rear bumper . Replaced bumper end-cap . Replace rear door weather seal . Repaired front grill mount ELECTRONICS . Added Cruise Control - Audiovox CS-100 . New...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:47:33 -0700
  ...or intake runner side of the alt. bracket.. and the lock nut is toward the rear bumper. there is one other feature of the...
• TIICO... It's Alive!!
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:52:49 -0700
  ...bit of bending of the rear valence near the passenger side bumper bracket. Oh well, when I was putting it in I noticed the...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:19 -0600
  ...you as much as the hold down ropes to the vanagon bumpers, & those aren't too bad IMHO. Pax, Mr. BZ > > > Alistair > > > On 28...
• Re: minor accident PICS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 20:24:41 -0700
  ...You're going to need a rear bumper and brackets. The brackets will definitely have deformed with that impact. I'm not a body...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:15:29 -0700
  So with tape measure on cardboard and tape threaded through engine fairly straight, taking into account cardboard thickness and bracket at rear exhaust cross...
• Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:46:31 -0800
  ...To carry four bikes you need a bumper support (available from Paulchen dealer). I purchased only the frame with the bumper support and I...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Aug 2022 07:34:36 -0700
  ...My second van has GW steel bumpers, but the front one had no holes for a from License plate. >> >> I’d recommend two holes...
• Re: Need a trailer hitch in BC...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:02:10 -0700
  ...I plan to re-infornce the bumper bracket to > frame mount to be safe. I have the '88 FG bumpers, and don't see...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:31:22 -0700
  ...brackets on my mod Welded on a couple tie points for load carrying Still on drawing board spare tire carrier Modify front bumper for...
• Re: Tow Loops
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:07:59 -0700
  ...use. > > there are two in the rear of course, on each bumper bracket. > those are pretty strong , especially when used together. Male Pattern Blindness...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests f...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:42 EST
  ...brackets > $100 > > Headrest insert cushions in gray > as new $50 > > New dash carpet dash cover in gray > $25 > > Front end bra for metal bumper...
• Pics Of The Sink Cabinet
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:52:23 +0000
  ...I also added a pic of the rear bumper I made using 3" square tubing, the stock bumper brackets and 2" hitch. I bolted...
• TO BUY 87 GL Westy SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 06:37:49 -0500
  ...It is grey, with steel rims and chrone bumpers. The van came from PA. There is considerable amount of rust on the brackets and...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:02:20 -0500
  ...I currently have a hitch > that replaces the bumper mounts, but doesn't have a removable > reciever. > > Jason Ewing > 84 Vanagon - soon to be...
• 84 GL Parts Van For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 02:17:45 -0500
  ...It can be easily towed, especially by using my custom crafted Vanagon bumper bracket and my almost new U-Haul towbar and trailer lights...
• Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
  ...One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. 1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also intake manifold...
• Re: Carat moldings on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 10:00:00 -0700
  ...Any other reason that this may be an >>> impossible feat? >> >> Apparently so...see Sorin's rental Westfalia picture (w/matching >> bumpers and cladding) at...
• FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
  ...Wolfsburg suspension spring set- great shape $160 2 rear bumper mounts for fiberglass bumpers- excellent shape $35 One 2.1L head has some corrosion...
• driveway parts give-away/sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:54:13 -0700
  ...Set of fiberglass bumpers, pretty good, not perfect, $150 to anyone who will come get them. Waterboxer 2.1, running condition no leaks, with...
• Re: Fog light set up and switch used.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:52:41 EST
  ...i had to make a custom bracket to position them into the opening from behind. ************** Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try...
• Re: Prompt response please...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:54:38 -0700
  In addition, wire up the muffler or tailpipe to the bumper with coat hanger while you drive around so it doesn't fall off...
• Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:20:36 -0800
  ...To carry four bikes you need a bumper support (available from Paulchen dealer). I purchased only the frame with the bumper support and I...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 3 Aug 2022 14:23:17 -0400
  ...My second van has GW steel bumpers, but the front one had no holes for a from License plate. >>> >>> I’d recommend two holes...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:16:05 -0700
  It mounts to the two tow loops that hang down from the rear bumper and a flat bar extends forward from the center of...
• Re: SS header
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 08:13:29 -0400
  ...hook bumper hitch? > > Ed Henckel > 86 Westy > 72 Bug > Mt Bethel, PA ED: If you remove the cat, my guess is the brackets for...
• Re: re.class 2 hitch, motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:42:46 -0800
  ...if I removed the stock bumper and > welded a custom made > motorcycle carrier directly to the two bumper > brackets it would be stiff > enough...
• Re: KYB Shocks Wont Fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:34:37 -0700
  Strange, the brackets on my 84' both measure 1-5/8" gap, not wide enough for my new KYB's. I looked on my...
• 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:48:41 EST
  ...brackets $100 Headrest insert cushions in gray as new $50 New dash carpet dash cover in gray $25 Front end bra for metal bumper...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:48:37 -0400
  ...The rear does not seem to have as much engineering back there and what is there seems to rely on the bumper brackets alone...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Wed, 3 Aug 2022 09:08:05 -0800
  ...My second van has GW steel bumpers, but the front one had no holes for a from License plate. > >> > >> I’d recommend two holes...
• Re: MORE ROOF RACKS
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 11:13:31 -0500
  >The solution is to 1) ignore their weight limitations as being put there for >insurance reasons, 2) reinforce their basic bracket by adding some...
• Re: Does a FORD F150 F250 F350 BRONCO SMITTYBILT fit a front of a a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:03:59 -0500
  ...or maybe it was a Ford Ranger bumper? Or would that bee too small/narrow? DM&FS At 01:56 PM 7/16/2007...