On 27 Apr 2006 at 21:32, robert shawn feller <feller@CARBONCOW.COM> wrote:

> I bought two after market bumpers over the winter (chrome) from two
> different online vendors we all know. Although they looked like cheap
> plating when I got them they would suffice for my need as a finish my
> restoration this week.
>
> Upon installation I'm appaled at the fit of either bumper. End caps don't
> fit well, holes don't line up well and required additional drilling and all
> around suck in my opinion. Are the all buying from the same crap source to get
> us affordable bumpers?

I notice the aftermarket end caps have holes for carriage bolts for the centre of the bumper
edge, yet my '82 bumpers do not have holes here. Maybe later stock bumpers have these
holes?

As for your new bumpers, how far off were the holes? On the rear at least, if you loosen or
remove the brackets from the frame, you should get some wiggle room.

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'82 Diesel Westy 1.6NA
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA