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• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests f...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:07 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: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:07:05 -0400
  ...dome-shaped rubber "bumpers" about the diameter of a > quarter that are mounted on the tank brackets, fitting between the > brackets and the tank...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:58:12 CDT
  ...2.1 crossover pipes, collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. 3. Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight buckets and wiring pigtails to convert...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:07:19 -0600
  Although I'm also a fan of trailers, I can vouch for quick 'n 'easy brackets as well. Have had some for--jeeze, 30...
• EV mudflaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:58:55 -0800
  ...Only 8 holes were drilled thru metal (inside both front wheel wells) Four holes were drilled thru the rear plastic bumper Replacing the flaps...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -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: Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:59:34 -0500
  ...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: Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 16:10:12 -0700
  ...I have > removed the alternator, > and, lo and behold, the two studs that hold the > bottom bracket to the engine > block have broken off...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:33:47 -0800
  ...I could see the AC bracket was off-angled , twisting the belt sideways . The black rubber powder was also evidence that the pulley was...
• Re: (f) Recipe for "Bus Roll" (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Fri, 06 Sep 1996 19:46:27 -0700
  ...The right front turn signal was busted out, from a perfect shot by the marker, the front bumper brackets were bent, as was the...
• Re: Ideas on shipping/towing from Nova Scotia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 20:37:20 -0400
  ...Don't buy >the brackets >>direct from Roadmaster. They will be discounted at their >dealers. I use >>these brackets and the Falcon 5200 tow...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:33:52 -0800
  ...The compressor bracket was also twisting under the pull of the belts. The last straw happened when it left me on Hyw. 34 at...
• Re: TIICO... It's Alive!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 15:57:10 -0400
  ...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: kayaks on roofs (was RE: How Far can a ....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:51:57 -0400
  ...ratcheted tie-down form the front of the canoe to the bumper and tension it to ease the effect of the wind......... Cheers, Doug...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, ...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:30:33 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: SOURCE OF HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:08:04 -0500
  ...The real advantage of my hitch is the replacement of the bumper brackets with the three bolt extended mounting. BTW towing an un-braked...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:05:50 -0800
  ...Ended up using a ~ 2.5" x 7" piece of scrap stainless sheet for the "hidden" bracket behind the bumper (as per Alistair's...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:53:46 -0400
  I am at a loss as to why the engine would need to be lowered to repair the alternator bracket. If the rear only...
• Eurovan mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 17:34:44 -0800
  ...Only 8 holes were drilled thru metal (inside both front wheel wells) Four holes were drilled thru the rear plastic bumper Replacing the flaps...
• Re: jump seat mounting hardware
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 00:23:10 -0500
  ...The bumper on mine is clearly molded for an European plate, and the PO had drilled two holes with plastic expansion anchors for his...
• Re: CAn't take it off!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:27:06 -0600
  ...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: lights dim since 6 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 14:11:33 -0500
  ...The same junkyard that has brass-era headlights should also have a few hand-cranks lying around; open a hole in the rear bumper...
• Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:06:30 -0400
  ...about it...weld up a bracket that > would bolt into the existing mounts for the rear bumper brackets. The > only drawbackis that you would...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:02:08 -0700
  ...current plate on the passenger side of the bumper. There used to be a bracket which I gather is NLA, suggestions? Currently it's...
• Introductions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin G. Moore
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 16:43:07 -0400
  ...I will also trade for green plaid upper bunk fabric/thermostat bracket/parts for my 1976 Westfalia. Parts are located in Spring Lake, Michigan...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
  ...2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. 4. Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight buckets and wiring pigtails to...
• Major Junkyard Score
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 13:43:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Well, for $65 (actual $32 - we split the cost) we got: (you're not gonna beleive this!)_ Early ribbed _rear_ bus bumper, with brackets...
• FS: 15" Whls, Hitch, & Wasser Mtrs in KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:50:35 -0800
  ...Replaces rear bumper brackets and mounts far inside rear subframe. Very well engineered and built. $120 & shipping (can go UPS grnd). 1 85 1...
• Re: Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:39:30 -0800
  ...pmail me if you are interested. > 2 load reinforcement bars which extend support from the basic rack > to the vehicule bumper This comes as...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:31:15 -0400
  ...With the spacers missing the mounting bracket may be bent. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:32:15 EST
  ...this is why they REDESIGNED the jumpseat floormount brackets for the '93 up eurovan - the eurovan floor brackets are much more substantial, and comprise...
• Re: BRIGHT backup light for camping
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 13:52:31 -0400
  ...http://tinyurl.com/ohvcgm7 Nilight® 2 X 18w 1260lm Cree LED Spot, Driving, Fog Light, Led Work Light.Bar Mounting Bracket for SUV Boat...
• Re: Syncro's spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:38:32 -0800
  ...under the front of the van, roughly centered behind the front bumper. It's a round, tire-shaped pan if you look up into...
• Re: Does a FORD F150 F250 F350 BRONCO SMITTYBILT fit a front of a a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:56:29 +0000
  ...Either > that or some creative rewelding of the mounting brackets. > > > Route 66 Rider! > Ramon Hill > Live Long and Be Free > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:19:09 +0000
  ...threaded through engine > fairly straight, taking into account cardboard thickness and bracket > at rear exhaust cross pipe, (which may be "level" with the engine...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:34:13 -0400
  ...Excellent condition. > > > > > >One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. > > > > > >1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also...
• ** FS: '82 Westy- No Mechanical Repairs Needed/Good Body/Interior **
  Historical mailing list - C. Stafford
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 10:15:00 -0800
  ...Just needs some minimal bodywork (door) and either the rear bumper hammered out, or replaced.. - if you'd like to take a gander at...
• Re: Tow Loops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:18:33 -0700
  ...there are two in the rear of course, on each bumper bracket. those are pretty strong , especially when used together. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From...
• tons of VW stuff for sale!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 13:17:10 EST
  ...late chrome hubcaps (bug, bus, van, type 3, ghia, etc) -rear bumper brackets, split bus -dash section w/ uncut radio hole for '67 bus...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:17:41 -0800
  ...The only thing that marginally helped was installing extra driving lights on the chrome bumper. They are not pretty. Now the plastic adjusters are...
• More parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:30:49 EST
  ...20 ea Fiberglass bumper end, R/R, grey, excellent condition: $75 Alternator $40 Power steering pump w/ hoses and bracket: $60 '84 Engine harness...
• Ever seen a Syncro TD tow truck?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:33:57 -0400
  ...the hitch is one of the common simple ones that bolts to the eyelets of the rear bumper brackets, tow bar a common available...
• Re: making sense of "M codes" ?? (vanagon option codes) MIL STD
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:05:46 -0600
  ...This comes through a cut-out in > the face of the rear bumper (not under it). Includes 7-pin wiring socket. > > Maynard > '86 DoubleCab...
• Re: PartsPlace catalog Offer (repost from rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 1995 20:35:31 -0800
  ...The catalog showed used rear bumper brackets for my Bus for $9.95. I wanted two. "Sorry" I was told, "the price on those...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights for a 1991 GL
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:35:52 -0700
  ...bumper. I used the single bolt mounting technique described in the instructions and it held on strong. A picture of this single bolt bracket...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
  ...Wheeled out all paint, and touched up nicks > > .          Straightened rear bumper > > .          Replaced bumper end-cap > > .          Replace rear door weather seal > > .          Repaired front grill mount...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:43:37 -0500
  ...2 tables/arms. > Nice Curtains Body has rusty seams but none on top of > front bumper. Nice Pop Top/Canvas. Sony Stereo. Could > be...
• new westy!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 06:37:52 -0500
  ...No pop top, and the awning is missing, though there are brackets on the roof and front bumper. All the wood panels were painted...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:53:16 -0400
  ...you as much as > the hold down ropes to the vanagon bumpers, & those aren't too bad IMHO. > > Pax, > > Mr. BZ > > > >> >> Alistair >> >> >> On 28...
• South African grills fitted finally
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 23:24:07 +1200
  ...the two small inner high-beam-only headlights are attached to galvanized sheetmetal brackets which hook under the grill mounts and do not locate...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:18:38 -0600
  ...The only > thing that marginally helped was installing extra driving lights on the > chrome bumper. They are not pretty. Now the plastic adjusters are...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:17:59 -0700
  ...I do see that one of the transmission studs that attaches it to the trans mounting bracket had stripped threads which I need to...
• Re: Fiamma bikerack owner question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 18:07:07 -0700
  ...A longer cable could go through the bumper or tow eye; I have done that in the past. But, in any case, it would...
• Re: auxillary low beams?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:22:51 -0700
  ...What caught my attention was the fact that these were symetrical with both right and left brackets for adjusting screws as well as a...
• 85 Weekender For Sale $600
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 01:45:54 -0500
  ...If someone is interested, I have a custom made bumper bracket and towbar (and light kit) that will allow this van to be easily...
• Tow Bar - Custom Made for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 02:46:13 -0600
  ...After this initial tow, I discovered that my tow bar bumper bracket will fit earlier Vanagons, even those with different appearing bumpers. It is...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:10:34 -0400
  ...for the pair all brackets (all parts are included to mount these into your vanagon) 74- bug front bumper 20.00 2-jump seats...
• "Hankerin' for fiberglass Carat Trim & Bumpers" (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:30:53 EST
  ...There is no way to attach them in the stock manner (with brackets, etc) so you need to use some countersunk screws, countersink some...
• Re: fixed mount hitch vs receiver and bicycle carrying ideas
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 10:41:44 -0700
  ...a 2" receiver above the pintle bracket. The reciever is available through a cutout in the plastic bumper shell and the pintle mount was...
• used vw parts
  Historical mailing list - rudi schafner
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:29:32 -0800
  ...with switches and xv111 am saphire radio $ 100.00 vanagon rear bumper brackets $ 10.00 ea. t-1 autostick starter $ 40.00 t-1...