Date:         Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:03:29 -0600
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
Comments: To: "VW~AlistairBell" <albell@SHAW.CA>
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        Mighty Nicely Done Mr Bell,,, Only additional custom bit I might request would be that the EndCaps

extend all the way to the WheelWells & then possibly Turn 90º inward to provide a solid MudFlap Mount ~



> On 12 Aug , 2022, at 9:45 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Adam, but I just tried as much as I could, to copy the stock steel bumper. So design credit goes to VW.
> 
> the endcaps were the hardest part to do.
> 
> I’m in a bit of a quandary though. The stock bumper is held to the mounts coming out of the frame rails by 2 m8 bolts. I did same , but added some blocks ( look like rubber bumpers but they are aluminum) to spread the bolt load. The bumper is 1/4” aluminum with some gussets spaced along, so it’s pretty solid mount. But I’d like a stronger attachment to the mounts. I might have to add something behind there.
> 
> But then again, it’s not meant to be a bruiser of a bumper. As is, it’s pretty stiff and goid for stepping on to get to roof rack, whatever.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Alistair 
> 
>> On Aug 12, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Adam Grove <roverini@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> What a great looking bumper.  I would argue that it is the best aftermarket version I have ever seen.  I like the syncro specific touch!
>> 
>> Adam
>> 
>>> On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 7:23 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> I’m happy with this first go round. Lots of details to fix in the next one, I’ll admit to being a little sloppy on matching weld lines on the endcap to the main part, but overall I think it works.
>>> https://shufti.blog/2022/08/11/vanagon-rear-bumper-done/
>>> 
>>> Alistair