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Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:10 am

Kirk wrote: Hell I want webwalkers bumper now....

Note that this is not mine, merely a reference photo I found in the gallery.

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Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:18 am

Kirk wrote: Hell I want webwalkers bumper now....

I agree. Anyone in north Texas want to fab some up? It could be a bumper building weekend.

Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:48 pm

I voted for the Hurst Bumper because I have always wanted this bumper on a split.
Now that I know that I can have one on my LowLight I'm stoked.

Where does one go about getting one of these in Texas?

Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:26 am

Does anybody repops these Roo-Bars? I would love to get me some!!!

Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:31 am

Kirk wrote: Hell I want webwalkers bumper now....

not far behind ya...thats awesome!

Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:01 am

Its personal preference. not something I would use myself, but not because of any issues with them. I have seen them in person, & if you like the look, you cant beat it. they are exceptionaly well built, and very sturdy, & good quality. project vw stands behind their work.

Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:14 am

Hurst bumper all the way. Both the Roo Bar and Hurst have there own styling points, but the shape and design of the Hurst is far better.

Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:56 am

[quote="Kirk"]For the record, the red bus is mine. Use the pic all you want. I put the Roo on for looks only, and think it does fine for me, for that reason.

They didnt have hursts when I bought mine, or I might have done that

What kind lowering kit did you use to lower your bay window?

Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:57 am

[quote="Kirk"]For the record, the red bus is mine. Use the pic all you want. I put the Roo on for looks only, and think it does fine for me, for that reason.

They didnt have hursts when I bought mine, or I might have done that

What kind lowering kit did you use to lower your bay window?

Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:08 am

Well, I guess my bus now will be called "ugly" by some here on the forum- but actually I don't care. This weekend I mounted the ProjectVW "Hurst" bumper to my 77 Bay and we really like the look.
No, we did not add it for safety in a crash. We added it because I really think it adds personality to our bus.
Not for everyone, but for us, a nice addition. We are eventually moving to Montana, and it will certainly fit right in there!

There are a few more photos of this on my website-

https://www.enginesinback.com

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Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:38 am

Nice, looks great!

I mounted a Bush Bar as I was in a crash that killed my 73 Panel back in the early 90s and don't like the spare being mounted up front.

Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:17 am

I should have added this in my first post...

Brent at ProjectVW is great to work with. The late bay window version is his design, quite sturdy, and easy to install.

Thanks Brent!

Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:46 am

Shonandb wrote: Nice, looks great!

I mounted a Bush Bar as I was in a crash that killed my 73 Panel back in the early 90s and don't like the spare being mounted up front.

what is that one off of? or is it a generic 4x4 bush bar?

I was thinking about building one, but that looks good

Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:56 am

W1K1 wrote: Shonandb wrote: Nice, looks great!

I mounted a Bush Bar as I was in a crash that killed my 73 Panel back in the early 90s and don't like the spare being mounted up front.

what is that one off of? or is it a generic 4x4 bush bar?

I was thinking about building one, but that looks good

Not sure what it was originally on as I bought it off of Craigslist. The brand is Aries I think.

Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:14 pm

Not exactly the topic, but here is my take on a Jeep-style bumper stinger. I welded studs to the top of the bumper bracket to mount it.

More details here: https://youtu.be/XtwiHhn2KQE

Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:00 pm

[email protected] wrote: Not exactly the topic, but here is my take on a Jeep-style bumper stinger. I welded studs to the top of the bumper bracket to mount it.

More details here: https://youtu.be/XtwiHhn2KQE

funny, last night :shock: i saw a local jeep with a long stinger on the front that stuck out about 3 feet

that looks good, I'd be tempted to add some loops on the sides out to surround the headlights off that for some extra deer protection. Those crazy buggers love to jump in front of vehicles around here

Thu Jun 06, 2024 10:37 am

I almost bought a bumper off a Jeep that had the integrated Bush Bar on it but opted to look for an aftermarket bar that came in handy last month when a large newer SUV backed up into me.

this 2nd one was a bit too much but

His bumper would have ridden up and over my bumper and crunched my nose if I hadn't had the bar installed. The guy had a back up camera and travelled more than 3 feet to hit me so I have no idea what he was doing not to be paying attention as we were at the local Rec Center & Pool and there were kids all over the place. Luckily no one was walking between us at the time.

Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:34 am

Shonandb wrote: I almost bought a bumper off a Jeep that had the integrated Bush Bar on it but opted to look for an aftermarket bar that came in handy last month when a large newer SUV backed up into me.

the later bumpers would easier to replace with something aftermarket than the early wrap around with the step for sure.
that center bar is pretty beefy on that top one.

you don't see many deer along the highways in you travels in BC ?
they can do some major damage leaping out of the ditches around here

Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:31 pm

W1K1 wrote: Shonandb wrote: I almost bought a bumper off a Jeep that had the integrated Bush Bar on it but opted to look for an aftermarket bar that came in handy last month when a large newer SUV backed up into me.

the later bumpers would easier to replace with something aftermarket than the early wrap around with the step for sure.
that center bar is pretty beefy on that top one.

you don't see many deer along the highways in you travels in BC ?
they can do some major damage leaping out of the ditches around here

We see a lot of deer in the Interior and have to drive defensively but so far I've managed to avoid them. However, it's the other drivers I have to worry about, especially those with higher bumpers.

Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:31 am

W1K1 wrote:
that looks good, I'd be tempted to add some loops on the sides out to surround the headlights off that for some extra deer protection. Those crazy buggers love to jump in front of vehicles around here

well looking at the website for that stinger, adding some loops would give it an angy bus look :twisted:
https://www.oakesfab.com/shop
it would be cool to have that shop local, and come up with a weld together "kit" of tubing for a bus push bar or even the whole tube bumper assembly.