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Subject:Re: bump/dent strip
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Thu, 6 Dec 2007 08:44:01 -0800

Dixie has that too, but I don't know where to get replacements.

You might drop by your local body shop, one that's been around for a while.
Talk to the older guys.   :)

On Dec 6, 2007 7:36 AM, Joe Federici <joefederici@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Anyone know of a source for the metal bumper strips used on some of
> the vans in the 80's and 90's. It used to be popular but now it's
> been replaced by stick on type. I've tried a number of the body shops
> in my area and all the suppliers say it's no longer available. I need
> a few pieces of the plastic that was inserted in to the track.
> Thought someone might know of a source  as it was used a lot in the
> 80's and 90's on all type of cars and vw or american.
>
> You can see it in this picture below of Miguel Pacheco's AW. It's
> running along the seam about 3/4 down the door.
>
> http://www.roadhaus.com/images/Calendar_2008/All/210.jpg
>
> JFF
>

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