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rizbiz Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2013 Posts: 19 Location: philadelphia
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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:26 pm Post subject: Early bus bumper steps |
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I have little steps that come off the bumper of my 67 westy wiith vw badges imprinted in the rubber...is this rare I don't often see them in photos... |
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j.pickens Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002 Posts: 9787 Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:47 am Post subject: |
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Pretty common accessory item. I have them on my bus, though they are relatively useless unless you're less than 5 feet tall. _________________ Founder and Chairman Emeritus, ECMSAS
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:31 am Post subject: |
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Not particularly rare, they've even been repro'ed. Several different manufacturers, different shaped and stamped "pads". How about posting up a good photo of your pads? I've got a set on my '67 Bus too.
Bill _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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thecrewcrew Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 93 Location: Acworth, GA
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Any photos of how to mount/install them? _________________ |o\#/o|
Eric Knight
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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thecrewcrew Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 93 Location: Acworth, GA
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks EB. I'd like to see a picture of the backside of the bumper with them installed if anyone has any. I know with the bumper on the bus it would be hard to take that picture but stranger things have happened. _________________ |o\#/o|
Eric Knight
'68 Camper Tin Roof
'68 Highroof (Vandito Burrito)
'71 Single Cab
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Mr Mike Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 766 Location: washington state
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Heres a view of my '63 bus with mounted bumber step |
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Mr Mike Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 766 Location: washington state
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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regular view from outside. Hope this helps |
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SCZ9-1-1 Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2003 Posts: 716 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:00 am Post subject: |
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Empi makes a set for about $115.00. |
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robin.richard Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2012 Posts: 493 Location: V. Beach VA
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 5:17 am Post subject: |
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If they were a common accessory why don't we see more on buses? Do they cause any potential damage to bumper/bumper bracket? Or, we're they of little use as previously stated in this thread?
I have a set but need a replacement for one of the rubber pads, any pads available? Repo pads?
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Big Bill Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2005 Posts: 1782 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:31 am Post subject: |
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I have always liked these steps but IMHO I dont think that bracket is strong enough to support the weight a step needs. Do any of you guys that use them have this problem?? I weight just a bit over 200lbs and I can just see that bracket folding down when I get my big a$$ on them. |
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Stanagon Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2003 Posts: 4186 Location: Boston, MA
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ezcamper Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2001 Posts: 896 Location: Atlantic Beach, FL
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Before the repop pads were out, I used type 3 brake pedal pads for replacing the cracked original rubber on my steps. They have a VW symbol on them. _________________ I make HWE style roof racks, Jim-Dandy racks, SO-33 metal parts, Dormobile racks, HWE style ladders, engine crank start handles, Westy rack tags, Binz tags, Sundial badges, State of California tags, steering lock electrical covers and single / double cab gate latch friction blocks.
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robin.richard Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2012 Posts: 493 Location: V. Beach VA
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:32 am Post subject: |
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Ex camper, where can you get the repo replacement pads?
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Stanagon wrote: |
Here is an old EMPI one on my '65 panel.
My younger kids used the step to get in and out, but they aren't really that functional for adults to use. That, and the fact that they stick out, might make them a less common accessory (i.e. something people would rather remove). |
They are for the lady to step up on while you hold the door.
I guess you aren't doing that? Chivalry is dead. _________________ How to Post Photos
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Everett, you're too funny
btw if anyone is looking, there are a bunch in the classifieds _________________ Wash your hands
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drpete Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 773 Location: NorCal
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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While we're talking bumper steps, can anyone tell me if these are steps for a VW? I got these with a bunch of stuff that was mostly VW. The letters "LIVY" are embossed into the metal.
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63crewzer Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004 Posts: 118 Location: North-central Oklahoma
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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My dc had a set like that when I bought it _________________ Fake rust is for POSERS! |
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