Date:         Sat, 19 Sep 1998 09:49:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob O'Shaughnessy <vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Bob O'Shaughnessy <vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacement bumpers
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Rick Ferguson (rfergus@RICHMOND.INFI.NET) said on the date of 9/19/98
1:48 AM

>Hi, I'm thinking about replacing the bumpers on my 85 Westie which
>seem a little flimsy even compared to later models. Anyone know the
>best place to get them or how much an upgrade wiould cost? Also any
>alternative suggestions would be welcome,
>Cheers,
>Rick

     Actually Rich, your bumpers are just as good as the late model ones.
 They are actually a bit better, as they don't have expensive fiberglass
trim all over them for when you back into poles and such.

     I actually just replaced my badly magled rear bumper and my
near-perfect front with a pair of black Transporter-style bumpers (no rub
strips) from RMMW.  $75 each.

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Bob O'Shaughnessy,         Columbus, OH
vanagon@columbus.rr.com
85GL with basic Westy interior
74 Bus (Dad's)
72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid