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BlazersTimbers503
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| I installed this one almost two years ago on a late-model, square headlight grill with the larger emblem. It installed easily and perfectly, and it still looks great. Very happy with it so far. |
Does that emblem fit on an 87? I'm looking to replace mine as well.
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pomfritz
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The emblem on my grill was missing when we got the van. Saw this at GW. Wanted to add my personal touch to it so found a tie dye vinyl decal on etsy.
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shadetreetim
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:20 am Post subject: Re: '91 Vanagon front emblem |
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| Doug Spohn wrote: |
Hey Shade Tree Tim -
You used a Jetta emblem on the front grill of your blue Vanagon? Is your Vanagon a 1991?
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Sorry I didn't see this when you posted it Doug. As Kam has posted, mine is an '89, but it's the same as a '91.
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indytriple
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bluntlunchbox
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Just put on my new grill logo from www.metalmanparts.com. Shipped to my door in 2 days1 Wow! $16 with freight!
Mine fit great and it really dresses up the front grill. |
Thanks for the tip!! Just placed my order for this beauty 
http://www.metalmanparts.com/product.sc?productId=137
Can't believe it's so affordable and easy to swap out.
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CessnaJon
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Just put on my new grill logo from www.metalmanparts.com. Shipped to my door in 2 days1 Wow! $16 with freight!
Mine fit great and it really dresses up the front grill.
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: '91 Vanagon front emblem |
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| Doug Spohn wrote: |
| You used a Jetta emblem on the front grill of your blue Vanagon? Is your Vanagon a 1991? Mine is... I was told I need the 'larger' emblem. Is that what you ordered and used on your Vanagon? |
As previously mentioned, the '88-'91 Vanagons all use the same grille and emblem. So, yes, the Jetta IV emblem should fit if your van still has its original square-light grille (see previous posts with pics). If wanting an OEM emblem, yes, you need the larger version offered by the van vendors. 
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16CVs
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I Am running the offshore large emblems on both of my vans . I had to cut the web as well . These look like OE ,if they aren't they are very nice .
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Doug Spohn
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:46 pm Post subject: '91 Vanagon front emblem |
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Hey Shade Tree Tim -
You used a Jetta emblem on the front grill of your blue Vanagon? Is your Vanagon a 1991? Mine is... I was told I need the 'larger' emblem. Is that what you ordered and used on your Vanagon?
Any help would be appreciated!
Doug, Olympia, WA
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S4VAGE
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Took the plunge on the NB emblem idea.
Mission successful but a little torn if I want this permanently. I can't decide if my brain is saying it doesn't belong, or if I'm just not use to it. Looking at anything except my tired, crusty, sorta silver emblem for a couple years my have messed with my eyes. Good news is that it's easy to pop something else in if I change my mind.
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Ladybird
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| would this 12 dollar chinese emblem fit a 1989 german van caravell carat |
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shadetreetim
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Half a year later and I still "Enjoy" my "eBay cheapie" emblem.
It is still nice and shiny like when I put it on.
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Yeah, I was noticing mine just yesterday while working around the van. It still looks as good as new.
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syncrodoka
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| I just installed my Chinese front emblem. |
Like the man sez, pix or it didn't happen. |
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r39o
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The eBay cheapie copies will tarnish within months and the chrome looses its look quick.
Dealer quality emblems are much better and yes twice the cost.
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| I just installed my Chinese front emblem. No tabs were broken but it was a bit tighter fit than my old emblem. I took my time pushing the emblen in all even around. Looking good! We'll see for how long it remains shiny. |
Half a year later and I still "Enjoy" my "eBay cheapie" emblem.
It is still nice and shiny like when I put it on.
By law Chinese built cars must have 80% locally produced parts. These parts are OE VW and not cheap junk but are produced in China by the same companies that make them for German, Brazilian, African or anywhere else production. As normal the parts we are getting are production surplus. Same as always for parts we buy on the open market.
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madspaniard
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Bought one from ^that guy (thanks for the link; can't beat $12). The emblem I got was made in China. Top tab broke upon installation (and I wasn't pushing all that hard)... go figure.  Was able to slide the busted tab into place with emblem in the grille and then glued it. Seems to be holding okay.
Also applied some Meguiar's Ultimate Black (new product and can't get Forever Black around here); not as good as painting the grille, but it worked pretty good. |
I just installed my Chinese front emblem. No tabs were broken but it was a bit tighter fit than my old emblem. I took my time pushing the emblen in all even around. Looking good! We'll see for how long it remains shiny.
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kuleinc
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mrlimbo
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Was there a VW emblem on the back door of a 82 Vanagon?
Thanks,
Matt |
No not originally. Just the badges at the bottom of the door. It wasn't until 88-89 that VW put the emblem on the hatch.
If you can still get a replacement hatch from VW you'll have to buy an emblem, because all the replacement hatch have the indent for the emblem. ETKA has an 'ALSO USE' list of parts when replacing the rear hatch on an older Vanagon. You'll also need to replace the seals for the lock cylinder too.
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:53 am Post subject: |
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| Was there a VW emblem on the back door of a 82 Vanagon? |
Nope; instead, the early models had a "Volkswagen" badge on the back. In '84/'85, the badges changed a bit and included a small VW emblem next to "Volkswagen".
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onemat
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Was there a VW emblem on the back door of a 82 Vanagon?
Thanks,
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kamzcab86
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Bought one from ^that guy (thanks for the link; can't beat $12). The emblem I got was made in China. Top tab broke upon installation (and I wasn't pushing all that hard)... go figure. Was able to slide the busted tab into place with emblem in the grille and then glued it. Seems to be holding okay.
Also applied some Meguiar's Ultimate Black (new product and can't get Forever Black around here); not as good as painting the grille, but it worked pretty good.
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1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
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