Date:         Fri, 25 Aug 2000 08:59:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Mudflaps are Back!  $94 for all 4!
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <ron@netcarrier.com>
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Ron,
I remember hearing about mud flaps that were hard rubber/plastic... are
these hard or soft/flexible rubber?
Thanks,
Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "The Bus Depot" <ron@netcarrier.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 8:21 AM
Subject: Vanagon Mudflaps are Back! $94 for all 4!


> I've received a new shipment of the South African mud flaps that were so
> popular on the list last year.  Price is $94.95 including listmember
> discount, for a set of all four (front and rear).
>
> These are Genuine Volkswagen parts, designed specifically for the Vanagon.
> They are black, and have a white VW emblem on the rears (also an embossed
> emblem on the fronts, but since it is black like the mudflaps it isn't
very
> noticable).  They are designed to clip on to the wheel well.  One pair
> (fronts, I think) requires one hole to be drilled inside the wheel well
for
> a bolt, while the other pair merely clips on.  Hardware and instructions
are
> included.  You can also fabricate a bracket for them using a short piece
of
> metal if you want to make the installation more "permanent" that just
using
> the clips, which is what I did on my van.  These look very sharp and are
> easy to install.
>
> Part number is 6881.  It will be back on the website by the end of the day
> or tomorrow, or of course you can order toll-free by part number at
> 1-888-819-DEPOT.  Website price will come up slightly higher, but if you
> mention in the comments section that you're a listmember you'll get the
> lower price. I have about 50 sets, and probably will sell out relatively
> quickly.  Not yet sure how soon I'll get more once they're gone; last time
> they were backordered for about 6 months.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   http://www.busdepot.com
>   (215) 234-VWVW
>