Date:         Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:29:01 -0800
Reply-To:     pokey@VANAGON.ORG
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Christopher Gronski <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Mouse Plate (front bumper)
Comments: To: inua@HIWAAY.NET
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I can't use a plate but I'd buy a frame for a plate. It does sounds like a cool idea, but Ontario requires front plates. If you make 'em you could also put the URL for www.vanagon.com on 'em.

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertibe
'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer

On Sat, 25 November 2000, John Rodgers wrote:

>
> I may be able to get my hands on some decorator plates with the
> venerable VW mouse on them. These could possibly be in color, and would
> mount on the front bumper of our  vans. This plate would be of a durable
> plastic type, designed to withstand the sun and weather, but would need
> to me installed in some type of a metal frame, the type found in the
> automotive catalogs, etc.
>
> If interested, let me know.  I have a connection through which these can
> be made. There will be some cost involved, but until I can gather more
> info about how many might be wanted, I won't be able to get a price
> quote. I need to begin with how much interest there is, and how many
> might be wanted.
>
> Also, suggestions for the design of the plate, besides just the mouse,
> are solicited. Please throw in all questions and concerns as well.
>
> I certainly would appreciate all input and any help with this. My best
> contribution is that I have the access (This has to be confirmed when I
> know more as to how much interest there is)  to the facilities to get
> the plates made after all the other considerations have been through
> exhaustive review.
>
> Looking forward to hearing from the list.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver