Date:         Tue, 28 Apr 1998 02:03:46 EDT
Reply-To:     SyncroHead <SyncroHead@AOL.COM>
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From:         SyncroHead <SyncroHead@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Syncro Bumpers -Update
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Hi all,
I've been slower to provide pictures and more info on the Syncro bumpers than
I'd hoped.  Been incredibly busy, but here's a quick update.

I finally took some pictures of the rear bumper and sent them off for
development.  When they're ready, I'll post a few on the internet and let you
ll know where to see them.  The cost looks to be a bit more than I'd
estimated, but I think they're still a good value.  Right now, I still need to
remove the rear bumper and have it powder coated, as right now it just has
spray pint on it.

Updated cost estimates:
Front: $400. ea
Rear: $350. ea
This is for a group purchase of 5 bumpers.  A bit less if there are 10 takers.
This includes the integral 2" receiver for a hitch with safety chain loops,
and a pair of 5/8" shackles for pulling or being pulled.  Without these, a
simpler bumper would cost less.

Regards,
Jim Davis
Here's what I previously had to say:
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I've designed new & stronger Vanagon bumpers & I'm having a pair of made for
my 87 Vanagon Syncro.  I thought I'd see how many other are interested in them
as well.  The shop makes a lot of bumpers for Jeeps and the like but my design
is their first Vanagon bumper.

The main portion of the bumpers are made from a 5" x 2" thick wall (3/16" or
1/4") tubing providind an overall height much like the original sheet steel
bumper.
The rear bumper is one straigh piece and has an integral 2" reciver hitch,
safety chain attachments, & a pair of yank-strap shackles.  The 2" reciver is
recessed into the face of the bumper and is flush with the surface - no knee
banging!  The bumper includes new mounting rails that extend into the body
about 3 times as far as the original and include places for 4 mounting bolts
instead of the original 2.  These rails are made of 2" x 1", 1/4" thick
channel.  The top is covered with diamond plate steel up to within about 1/2"
of the body.  Great for standing on.  The ends have 1/4" steel panels that
extend forward to cover the portions of the body where the old plastic end
covers fastened.  If you were rear ended with this baby, the van's body would
give out before it would!

The front bumper is made of 3 smaller straight sections to conform to the body
shape.  Most other features are the same as the rear, except for a different
mounting arrangement, and the 2" reciever type hitch is mounted above the main
bumper section instead of through it.  I haven't had the front built yet
though.

I'll be showing off the rear bumper at the Syncro Safari next week.  Soon
after, I'll get a picture of it posted at my website to look at.

These cost about $300 for the rear and $350 for the front.  Shipping extra.

Interested?
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