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• Original bus paint questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:45:55 EDT
  ...Also, when I pulled the overriders from my bumpers, I found what I think is the original bumper paint-a very light silver/grey...
• Fwd: Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 19:44:09 -0400
  ...Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers > >--------------------- >Forwarded message: >Subj: Re: bed conversion, bumper questions >Date: 97-07-22 18:48:46 EDT >From: JordanVw...
• Re: 87 weekender for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 03:12:22 -0500
  ...MY van has plastic bumpers that have the wrap around side pieces that match the bumpers also side pieces that match the bumpers and...
• Re: wanted: one 14" vanagon OEM alloy wheel - aka "carat wheel"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:48:55 EDT
  ...and they give away their fiberglass bumpers too.. who knows.. i think that's because they put 15" and 16" wheels , and steel tube...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer-Edwards
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:11:55 +0000
  ...Utility rear bumpers ? >Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:48:27 -0400 > >Just to give you some more ideas about what is possible. This...
• Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 12:04:06 -0800
  ...Nope, my '87 Wolfsburg has chrome bumpers. ===== Tim Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http...
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:57:21 -0700
  ...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: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 22:13:50 -0400
  ...and had to be replaced. > >> > Most of the shock absorbers on bumpers can be pulled back and do just fine > without having to forego...
• WTB: Carat Bumpers and Trim
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 05:02:53 -0800
  OK, one more thing on the to-do list for the Westy - Carat Fiberglass bumpers and trim. Anyone have a complete set they'd...
• bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:46:26 -0600
  Are front and rear chrome bumpers interchangeable?
• Fwd: Of Seat Recovering, and homemade bumpers
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 16 May 1998 17:47:58 EDT
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• Vanagon Syncro Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 23:37:05 -0000
  I would love to find some bumpers like the ones on the Syncros at the Projektzwo Web page <http://www.projektzwo.de/> Has any...
• Re: Aftermarket Bumpers & Class III hitches
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:38:40 -0700
  >Hi All, > >I'm on the lookout for aftermarket bumpers and a hitch (class III style) >with a 2" receiver. If you want to...
• Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 12:41:58 EST
  ...and wolfsburgs from '87 up have > > fiberglas bumpers too. > > Nope, my '87 Wolfsburg has chrome bumpers. > > > > tim, you know what i mean :<) i was...
• 87 Syncro w/ bluestar interior and bumpers
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:10:41 -0700
  ...I also have an complete fiberglass bumpers and side cladding and complete BlueStar interior to go with this van. I don't have time...
• Re: Bumpers needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Delozier
  Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:07:06 -0500
  ...I slowly spun into the guard rail around South > Bend and whacked both my LF and LR sections of my bumpers. I hit it...
• Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 18:04:36 -0800
  ...So, anyone out their have a source of "tube" bumpers, "bull bars", etc. that can be used to repace the wimpy stock bumper? Thanks...
• FS or for Parts: '90 Carat (alloys, jumpseats, pwr mirrors, fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:31:30 EST
  ...has all the fiberglass bumpers and body trim. any interest as whole? or for parts? will try to get it running. chris [text/html]
• Damaged fiberglass rear bumper... can it be repaired?
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Sun, 7 May 2000 15:17:28 -0800
  ...I've got a '91 Westy Multivan with the black fiberglass bumpers. Someone rearended my van. The replacement cost for a rear bumper at...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:30:08 -0500
  ...I've owned and operated every piece of equipment required to turn out a set of bumpers like the Projektwo jobbies. Then there is...
• Re: Anybody have an extra moulding strip?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 04:23:35 +0200
  ...The Cs (like mine) had black strips, no chrome around windows and black bumpers, while the CLs and GLs had chrome strips, chrome around...
• Fwd: 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition for parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 02:12:54 EST
  ...88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition for parts > > what color? rust? mileage? auto or 4spd? alloys? bumpers cracked? > >> [message/rfc822]
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 13:30:43 -0400
  On Fri, 3 Oct 2003, TJ Hannink wrote: > I would contend that since both bumpers will utilize > the same mounting points, the damage to...
• Re: DIY trailer hitch - $22.00
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 19:53:29 -0700
  ...DIY trailer hitch - $22.00 > Nice work Frank, > It looks like you have the fiberglass bumpers. Would the location > of these parts still work...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:21:32 -0700
  ...The bumpers were a bit of a lark. I suppose the main reasons I made them was to have something that was a bit...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - RiffOil
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:10:55 -0700
  ...BZ >> >> Same time ago, Overland was offering an aftermarket bumper which was >> of thicker gauge than the factory chrome/black bumpers. They only >> offered...
• Re: Your going to love this!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 00:36:35 -0800
  ...I bought these big plate steel bumpers (front and back) from a company in CO. I feel very sorry for anyone who hits me...
• Re: Replacement Bumpers.
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:57:34 -0400
  Tromper (tromper64@YAHOO.COM) said on the date of 7/6/99 12:51 AM >Does anyone have any experience with chrome >replacement bumpers...
• Re: Westy Xmas presents
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:53:43 -0500
  ...that will look real nice with the black bumpers. At 10:08 AM 12/8/2005 -0600, Maggie Dew wrote: >In case anyone asks...
• Re: Bumpers - VanCafe HeavyDuty ~or~ GoWesty PlateSteel
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:39:28 -0500
  ...Apr 22, 2014 8:25 AM, "Frank Lee" <techedteacher@gmail.com> wrote: > Can anyone give experience with - or - comparison of these 2 bumpers? > Frank >
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:34:41 -0400
  ...Painting Fiberglass bumpers > At 09:34 AM 6/23/2007, Jamie Auch wrote... > >>My '89 Westy has faded bumpers and mirrors. Can anyone recommend...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 08:35:48 -0700
  also look at the Rocky Mt Westy bumpers � http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/VanagonBumpersandSkidplates.htm Danny C. '84 Westy (Vanny) '90 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 � --- On...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 09:46:19 -0800
  ...the truck. > >So, anyone out their have a source of "tube" bumpers, "bull bars", etc. >that can be used to repace the wimpy stock...
• Re: ISO '90 or '91 Carat <MORE>
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 17:06:00 -0700
  ...One > last question to hopefully satisfy my ongoing Vanagon curiosity. > > (1) Can the very visually appealing body moldings and matching bumpers be > applied to...
• Re: Carbon Fiber vanagon bumpers!!! yeah!! lets do it!Re:
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:30:58 -0700
  ...And the simple fact that Vanagon bumpers made of CF would probably cost around $1200-1400 EACH should end this discussion. I'm as...
• Re: Bumpers, Chrome v. Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:17:35 EDT
  ...those will tell you if your van used to have fiberglass bumpers...unless someone cut them off.. can you send me pics? chris
• Re: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:11:47 -0800
  ...Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers >In a message dated 11/22/99 11:07:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, dave@251.ORG >writes...
• Just installed BusDepot mudflaps - a FYI
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:30:53 EST
  ...they look great, but here is a word of advice for those installing them on vanagons with fiberglass bumpers... they are designed to fit...
• Re: What kind of vanagon '90--'91 NON-GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:46:54 EDT
  ...yours appears to have the bumpers replaced, since the 90-91 non-GL's had black METAL bumpers. chris
• Re: Wolfsburg bumper kit or rear black fiberglass bumper wanted
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 20:52:30 -0400
  ...The front and rear bumpers are plastic like the Wolfsburg ones and come painted black, but of course can be painted to match. They...
• Re: [vanagon] aero to steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:01:02 EST
  ...The rear bumper brackets are different for the fiberglass bumpers and the steel bumpers. So you'll need the correct rear brackets for the...
• Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Sun, 22 May 2011 13:51:05 -0400
  Hi all My 87 GL has just been painted and I am going to install Fiberglass Front and Rear Bumpers and the Front AirDam...
• Re: Aftermarket Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 20:50:38 -0800
  Bob, I have some tube style bumpers with the 2" trailer hitch receiver at http://www.fastforward.ca The square bumper with storage sounds...
• Re: What's the difference in front bumpers? stock crome
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 13 May 2002 13:36:22 -0700
  ...Can I send you an old TI calculator that still works? tim >What's the difference in bumpers being sold my list vendors right...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 18:01:56 -0500
  ...They have discontinued selling these bull bar bumpers (it is my understanding that they didn't actually make them, just marketed and sold them...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 10:32:02 -0500
  ...Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Ken, > >Thanks for the comments and clarifications. I guess my biggest concern would >be the...
• show me your Home Made bumpers and racks
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 17:08:05 -0700
  I was thinking of making some tubular bumpers and a rack as winter projects but perhaps square or rectangular might be a good option...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 01:29:06 -0500
  ...Utility rear bumpers ? > We've got a 86 Sycro Westy that has been the family windsurf mobile since > new. We've been through 4...
• 83 Diesel price advice
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 95 21:39 AST
  ...Complete bumpershe bumpers 4. Good seats 5. Original radio 6. Rebuilt engine 7. Original manual and maintenance records 8. Signal lights work in perfect...
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:47:01 -0400
  ...It is shown on a later model Vanagon > with plastic bumpers (image courtesy of a customer) but looks/works the same > on one with...
• Re: Tow bar question (f)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 03:14:29 EDT
  ...I installed new bumpers on my 87. It lasted less than 3 hours before some mother $%^^# of some kid at my daughter's school...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:47:02 -0500
  ...Volks Cafe Big Bumpers > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >You are talking just like a man that has never welded > anything, owned a > >pipe...
• Re: Stud vs bolt / Merits of Macho Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 18:12:25 -0800
  HMMM....I have a spare set of the older Volvo 240 heavy aluminum bumpers. I think that they have oil shock struts as mounts...
• 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
  ...fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts for sale: wasRe: vanagon 88-91 wrap > around bumper? >Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 13:19:01 EST > >In a message...
• Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 13:27:20 -0700
  ...Me, I'd like to have a set of those big band-steel bumpers you see on Jeeps and UPS trucks. Those are bumpers...
• bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 15 May 2002 07:59:12 -0700
  Both vans listed below are listed on ebay as 1987 yet they have different bumpers. Was 1987 a split year for the newer bumper...
• 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...
• Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 18:52:40 -0400
  --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:52:07 -0500
  I vote for BUMPERS! please? Chris.
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:14:15 -0400
  ...you made bumpers from 2'' exhaust tubing and filled it with expanding foam after welding. Well, OK, forget the foam unless it cuts down...