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Date:   Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:41:23 -0600
Reply-To:   Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:   Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
Comments:   To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:   <ccafde091003160933y52eac19fw9b2bd2f1c0badece@mail.gmail.com>
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On Mar 16, 2010, at 10:33 AM, BenT Syncro wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> > wrote: > OEveedub has a great variety-the OEM ones at $719 are sold out, but I > did get the $390 Denmark version that has been rechromed in the US, & > I am satisfied w/ it. > > http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-bumpers/95-57-95-2.html > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ > > > You've just answered part of the question I was about to ask Ken. > What would it cost to get the aftermarket bumper rechromed when they > are still new?

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.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ > > Same time ago, Overland was offering an aftermarket bumper which was > of thicker gauge than the factory chrome/black bumpers. They only > offered it in a Hammerite finish. I have not seen them for some time > though. At one point, I thought they were perfect candidates for > rechroming. > > Third thought: Has anyone thought about rhaving the SA steel wrap- > around bumpers chromed? It might be an interesting retro look. > > > -- > BenT


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