> But, I’m working hard to balance original look, function, weight, and price.
Says Eric as he gets 17” alloy wheels from Dennis! LOL!
Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2020, at 12:57 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Yes, > > I’ve seen several sets at events and also the Rocky Mountain ones. > > I like the shelf idea and being able to step on them to get to luggage rack. > > But, I’m working hard to balance original look, function, weight, and price. > > It is fun to see them in action though. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto with original bumpers. Rear slightly dented from PO > > > > >> On Oct 20, 2020, at 11:55 AM, George Gaudette <gcgaudette@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Oh I bet several do. I've had them since 2007. They seem fine. >> Reasonably strong -- we've been bumped a few times with no visible >> changes. After a while the paint faded some, and they've gained a >> little surface rust (I'm in Massachusetts and have done some winter >> driving.) I wish I had the model that accommodates a trailer hitch - >> mine predate that option. >> >> The best feature is that they're flat on top, so that's an outdoor >> shelf front and rear - park your camp chair nearby and set your >> beverage down. >> >> -George >> >>> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 11:41 AM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> GO ahead and be a Guinea pig, I doubt anyone here on the list has >>> a set of Go Westy bumpers. >>> >>> >>> Stacy, >>> >>>> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 8:31 AM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I looked into the Gowesty bumpers but decided to go with the van cafe high >>>> peaks bumper. I just think it’s a better product. Good luck with getting >>>> the bumper you want. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 10:46 PM John H. Lauterbach < >>>> john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Has anyone tried these? There are supposed to become available soon at >>>>> GoWesty. I plan to have >>>>> these put on my 1991 Vanagon GL instead of the stock bumpers. Does >>>> anyone >>>>> have a used set they >>>>> would like to sell? >>>>> >>>>> Thank you, >>>>> >>>>> John >>>>> >>>>> Macon, GA, and Deland, FL >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. >>> Oldest son is an Eagle scout. |
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