>>> Brad Snyder wrote:
>Hello, my wife was parking the Vanagon by the braille method and
>banged up the rear bumper pretty bad. Luckily there is no body damage.
>We priced a new bumper from the VW dealer and the price was over
>$400.00. That seems like a lot of money for the thin piece of chromed
>metal that makes a bumper.
>
>Is there any chance of finding a good bumper in a junk yard? Or is
>there a better source of new bumpers?

Wives.... he he :)

The Bumper Mart in Dallas, TX (214 or 972(not sure)263-3676)will straighten and
re-chrome your bumper for about $150. plus shipping. They did ft and rr of mine
- my wife had nothing to do with it :( - and they look better than the factory
finish .

Eric Small
'86 GL