> But, I’m working hard to balance original look, function, weight, and price.

Says Eric as he gets 17”  alloy wheels
from Dennis! LOL!

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> On Oct 20, 2020, at 12:57 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes,
> 
>        I’ve seen several sets at events and also the Rocky Mountain ones. 
> 
>        I like the shelf idea and being able to step on them to get to luggage rack.
> 
> But, I’m working hard to balance original look, function, weight, and price.
> 
> It is fun to see them in action though.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto with original bumpers.  Rear slightly dented from PO 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 20, 2020, at 11:55 AM, George Gaudette <gcgaudette@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Oh I bet several do. I've had them since 2007. They seem fine.
>> Reasonably strong -- we've been bumped a few times with no visible
>> changes. After a while the paint faded some, and they've gained a
>> little surface rust (I'm in Massachusetts and have done some winter
>> driving.) I wish I had the model that accommodates a trailer hitch -
>> mine predate that option.
>> 
>> The best feature is that they're flat on top, so that's an outdoor
>> shelf front and rear - park your camp chair nearby and set your
>> beverage down.
>> 
>> -George
>> 
>>> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 11:41 AM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>        GO ahead and be a Guinea pig, I doubt anyone here on the list has
>>> a set of Go Westy bumpers.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>                                                  Stacy,
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 8:31 AM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I looked into the Gowesty bumpers but decided to go with the van cafe high
>>>> peaks bumper. I just think it’s a better product. Good luck with getting
>>>> the bumper you want.
>>>> 
>>>> On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 10:46 PM John H. Lauterbach <
>>>> john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Has anyone tried these?  There are supposed to become available soon at
>>>>> GoWesty.  I plan to have
>>>>> these put on my 1991 Vanagon GL instead of the stock bumpers.  Does
>>>> anyone
>>>>> have a used set they
>>>>> would like to sell?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>> 
>>>>> John
>>>>> 
>>>>> Macon, GA, and Deland, FL
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>>  1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels.
>>>   Oldest son is an Eagle scout.