Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:10:11 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
In-Reply-To: <C8BD5F9E-351A-4831-9A57-A4F49A84FE70@gmail.com>
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Yes,
But I’m already contemplating a black hubcap with chrome bay window center to retro fit the look. If I can do that I will.
What I really envy is the amazing wheels on the yellow Walser bus, beautiful, 16 inch, and retro. He has it all!
Anyone out there make custom retro VW bus hubcaps?
Eric Caron
> On Oct 20, 2020, at 1:02 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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