On Mar 16, 2010, at 10:52 AM, BenT Syncro wrote:

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> On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
> wrote:
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> I looked into having it done, & it was about or more than the $390 I
> paid OEVeedub- shipping can be an issue tho as the blade weighs 76#
> +- & I think it was $40-50 to get it from Colorado to Utah.
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> YMMV,
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> Mr. BZ
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> Let us know how well your bumpers do as far as the chrome.

It's been on for about 2 years, & still looks good, even w/ moi having
to cut the bottom to fit my VW trailer hitch thru it.
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> Another alternative for those who love that chrome look is stainless
> steel.
> There's a vendor selling stainless steel versions of the Porsche 914
> bumpers.
> Those are a more complicated pressing. Vanagon bumpers are simpler.
> But them again these folks are asking $1300 each for the 914 bumpers.
> Who knows? Maybe someone is in love w/ the chrome bumper look enough
> to pony up that kind of cash.
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Using my standard 4 to 1 Porsche to VW cost rule, $390 VW Bumper x 4 =
$1560, the 914 bumper at only $1300 is a bargain in Porsche standards?

Mr. BZ-another reason no P-cars in the Garage at the moment

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> BenT