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CAlex Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 100 Location: Orlando,Fl
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:45 am Post subject: Bumpers |
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My rear bumper is pretty beatup, can anyone give me some info on where can I get a rear bumper for my '65 bug, I want it to look as original as the factory one that it has on now.got a used one for $100 but it has some plastic spacers between the joints so im going to returnit back . checked online and it lookslike it came from JBugs, dont likeit.thanks |
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diablosandwich Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2012 Posts: 471 Location: Illinois
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flyboy161 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2009 Posts: 2091 Location: Perry, GA
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CAlex Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 100 Location: Orlando,Fl
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Bumpers |
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Thanks guys for the info,think im going to keep mine for a little bit.looks like Wolfberg is yhe way to go but no cheap like you said plus shipping is not going to be cheap eather,there in Cali im in Florida... |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Bumpers |
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Honestly I would consider wading through the classifieds here again. I've seen some that are pretty nice looking in the $150-200 range. Unless you're looking at show quality.
Check out swap meets. I know the big show down in Dade City is coming up within the next few months and I would imagine it will have a huge swap meet. Also, there is a guy in Daytona that may have something as well, Daytona Aircooled IIRC. Think there's also a swap meet coming up in that area soon too. Whereabouts in Orlando are you? |
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CAlex Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 100 Location: Orlando,Fl
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Bumpers |
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Im in the east Orlando area,going to the Daytona VW show on Sep,24 maybe someone will bring a spare bumper with them.if not ill just keep mine till i comeup with the big bucks to order one.no im not really looking for a show bumper,found one at Sun Bugs in Dade City,some dents onit,but it didnt look nearly close to the original one,was giving it to me for $125 very good price but ot looked very aftermarket. |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:41 am Post subject: Re: Bumpers |
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I'm up near Lake Howell HS if you need any assistance. Maybe contact Triangle and see if they have any used ones around? I know Jr over there is always working on something and maybe he has one that's in better condition than yours? Is yours rusty, peeling, dented or all of the above? have some spare upright pieces that hold the towel bars on, but they are dented a bit. Not much rust, just dented. If youre just looking at surface rust have you tried scrubbing them with steel wool and coke? Cleaned up my rear pretty well. |
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CAlex Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 100 Location: Orlando,Fl
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Bumpers |
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Wasup sharp64,yea i know Junior,going to swingby on friday and see if they have any used ones laying around and also chekout there new ones too..trying to get my 65 ready for Daytona VW show on Sep.24 |
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16758 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Bumpers |
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If you dont mind going euro blade, its a lot cheaper, but you should do front and rears. I did that on my red 65. But the bumper guards cost as much as the bumper. And X2 or Wolfsburg West. Too bad you are not close, I just bought a 67 with a REALLY nice rear that I am considering selling.
_________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
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There's more, but not keeping them... |
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