Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:58:09 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
Comments: To: MW575@aol.com, vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-11-17 21:05:32 EST, MW575@AOL.COM writes:

<< Are the non-carat bumpers used in the late 80's or 90 (looks
 like black rubber from a distance - I haven't been close enough to examine)
 any better supported than the cheap stuff used in the early 80's? >>

all bumpers '88-'91 are fiberglass, exept the '90-'91 non gl van, which has
the same metal bumpers as the '80-'87, except theyre painted black.
bottom line-
ALL Vanagon bumpers are worthless as far as impact protection...
want security? make your own bumper out of a steel I beam.

chris

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