Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:02:53 -0400
Reply-To: Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
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> 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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