Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:42:26 -0600
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From: Jon VO <jondvo@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
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Unfortunately, I have to work on the van outside, as it will not fit
through my low garage door. Getting too old to work outside in the
winter, much..
On 3/18/2015 9:24 PM, Miguel Pacheco wrote:
> It's safe to say that it's a race to the finish! Some are
> contemplating the purchase of these. Others have purchased and
> contemplate installation. It must still be winter...
>
>
> */Miguel/*
>
> */The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically
> because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. /*
> */- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary/*
>
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> On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 7:55 PM, Jon VO <jondvo@gmail.com
> <mailto:jondvo@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I've got a set for front & rear, yet to be installed. They are made of
> relatively thin and flexible plastic, not sure how these will be
> installed, definitely not "snap-in". Seem similar to the fender
> liners
> on my 2003 Jetta. There are different shapes front vs rear; when
> installed, will take photos. These should help with stone & debris
> affecting the gas tank hoses, and wheelwell (for 2wd).
> Jon
>
>
> On 3/18/2015 3:25 PM, Edward V Barger wrote:
>
> Have been looking at these wondering if the top side was
> fitted with noise damping paint or other material would it
> help with road noise dampening
>
> I am thinking of only the front wheel wells seems like a lot
> of road noise comes up through the front wheel wells
>
> ed
>
>
> On Jan 6, 2015, at 7:08 AM, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE
> <mailto:ray@V6BUS.DE>> wrote:
>
> http://www2.vwbus-online.org/forum/forum_entry.php?id=1610110
>
> Lots of Photos. Not really snap in, but still very
> professional.
>
> Am 06.01.2015 um 04:24 schrieb Eric Caron:
>
> Hi John,
>
> Please keep me posted on your progress and
> findings. I played with them a little but it is too
> cold here right now to really do much. I was hoping
> that when they said “snap In” they really did without
> drilling and such. I’m not sure how I expected that
> to work but why not, my rain and wind deflectors just
> fit in with no special attachments.
>
> Let me know how it goes and how you find they fit in
> the van wheel wells.
>
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 gL Auto Westfalia
>
>
>
> On Jan 5, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Jon VO
> <jondvo@GMAIL.COM <mailto:jondvo@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>
> Eric,
> Just ordered a set of those, as I was thinking
> about how nice it would
> be to protect the new fuel line in the wheel
> well...I suspect they are
> held in by the wheel arch lip and perhaps some
> strategically placed
> screws. There are a few spots where plastic
> retainer nuts could be
> added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll
> see when I get them.
> Jon
>
> On 1/4/2015 3:08 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> In a moment of madness I purchased
> the Bus Depot set of 4 snap in wheel fender
> liners. Sadly I’m not aware of any
> instructions and the last thing I want to do
> is put these in then have them come flying out
> unexpectedly!
>
> Is anyone using them and able to give
> a description of how they “snap in?” they
> come with no hardware and of course if there
> are pictures that doesn’t help this blind van
> care taker orient them and know they are
> correctly and firmly in place.
>
>
>
> tips greatly appreciated!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>
> Edward V Barger
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> <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>>
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