Date:         Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:16:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Restoring Vanagon Emblems
Comments: To: Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com>
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On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 9:48 AM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote:

> Patti,
>
> The front and rear VW emblems are readily available, $20 to $28 or so
> for each. Bus Depot sells a Vanagon L emblem for the rear, which can
> be used in place of the Vanagon or Vanagon GL emblems, which are no
> longer available. The rear emblems, I think, use two grommets each to
> attach. If I were ordering, I would go ahead and order the grommets.
> The old plastic tends to be brittle and breaks easy. At least this is
> what I've found with other plastic parts; I haven't replaced my
> emblems yet.
>
> Marc Perdue
>
>
>
>
BTDT -- purchase the two grommets for the rear emblem when you order the
emblem.  The old ones on my '91 were very brittle.  If I remember
correctly, the rear emblem I ordered also came with a new gasket.

Harold

Harold Teer
1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
Harrisonburg, VA