In a message dated 97-01-05 12:31:25 EST, gmillang@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca writes: > Has anybody done any mild customizing to their Vanagons? I'm > looking for tasteful bolt-on dress up things like chin spoilers, ground > effects (do the fiberglas rockers from '88 on fit the older vans?) Yes. They'd fit, but unless you discover a special source for them, they're very expensive. > and wheels. I've looked for cast wheels locally, and from the Tire Rack, but > the best I could do were older Mercedes replica wheels (uglier than my > current VW wheel covers) or the 5 spoke VW Weekender wheels (gorgeous, but > $500 cdn). These can be found used occasionally. They typically sell for $100-$150 each for ones in good condition. I heard that Campbell-Nelson had them. Mark reported in March 1996: "A dealer in the Seattle had a number of brand new four-spoke alloys for $150 each. Lug nuts run another $40 per wheel. The dealer is Campbell Nelson VW, used parts department, phone 206.778.1131. Used alloys are very difficult to find. - Mark McCulley" Good luck, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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