Date:         Tue, 6 Jul 1999 20:32:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: Replacement Bumpers.
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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I purchased a set of the Black Painted bumpers (front and rear) from Ron, and
installed them on my 1984. I am very pleased with the quality, fit and finish,
the holes do match up, and I like the way they look on the Van. I also
purchased the front spoiler and installed it, I am as well pleased with this
product.

Ron Semko
Orlando, Fl
1984 Vanagon with 200,000 plus miles

The Bus Depot wrote:

> > > Does anyone have any experience with chrome
> > > replacement bumpers, is there more than one type? is
> > > one better than the other? I've heard they tend to rust rapidly.
>
> > OE are tres pricey, last way longer and have bumper-strip mounting holes
> > pre-drilled. In the North Bay area they cost circa $500.
>
> I have seen Vanagon bumpers from Mexico, Italy, and elsewhere.  Most lack
> the holes for the impact strip, fit poorly, and are noticably flimsier than
> stock.  Judging from their generally poor quality I would not be surprised
> if they also rusted out quickly. I don't sell them.
>
> The ones I sell are distributed by Dansk (Denmark), although I am told that
> they are actually made by the O.E. supplier to Volkswagen.  These do have
> the holes drilled and fit correctly. I can't say that I've held one up
> against an original one to confirm that they're exactly the same guage but
> they are close, and certainly heavier than the aftermarket ones I've seen.
>
> I believe they're on the website at $129 at the moment.  My cost fluxuates
> wildly on this item, depending on where I have to get them, but I try to
> keep the price under $150.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   http://www.busdepot.com
>   (215) 234-VWVW