Bumper guards..

cc79westie · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: Bumper guards..

I see some pictures of busses/campers with vertical rubber bumper guards. Was this a option? Thanks..

VWsArent4Hippies · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

Yes
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VDubTech · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject:

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vw76westy · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject:

yes they were an option at the time that not many people got. there are two types. with a notch or without a notch for the rubber that would go in the middle of bumper (the rubber only came in deluxe models with chrome bumpers i think not sure) anyways bumper guards are rare since they were only a option & no one makes it aftermarket.

the ones that have that notch for rubber are super rare hardly anyone with the crome bumpers & rubber upgraded for bumper guards at the time.

i say that because ive been looking for a pair for a year now!!!

mattcuddy · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

vw76westy · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject:

im looking for a pair that has the notch for rubber but if you say there aftermarket & thinner i could try to put a notch in myself with a nibbler.
and if i ruin them i wont feel bad because there aftermarket i would not attempt on og parts

mattcuddy · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing they are aftermarket. No markings of any kind, though theres lots of surface rust, so who knows. Anyone ever seen them before? Hell, they might not even originally be for a VW. Though the bumper profile is spot on....

Saiboogu · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:55 pm Post subject:

I've got them on my '70. Only problem is, the bolts / brackets fastening the rubber to the metal uprights are badly rusted and they are peeling off. I had thought of buying replacements, but if they are that rare -- Maybe time to pull them off and try some DIY repairs. I'll snap pics soon.

Mr. Loaf · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:06 am Post subject: Bumpers

I have seen reproduction rubber inserts for for the over riders but unfortunately I can not remember where. I have also seen shorter over riders than the white ones shown above. Where the short ones original VW? My 72 has all 4 over riders with the original rubber still intact. I suppose that I should hang on to them if they are becoming hard to find.
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sped372 · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:39 am Post subject:

We also have those taller ones on our '70... they took a bit to get used to but now I actually really like the look. It sets it apart because you see so few of them, plus, they make for a really convenient spot to hang your hat while you're digging around inside the engine compartment!

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vwbusbusvw · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:38 am Post subject:

I's gots them, too.

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vwcadets · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject: my other wifes a fatchick!

Fatchicks LOVE accessories!...dressem up and takem out....overriders are my personal favorites!....and they come in real handy if you ever have to push another bus with your bus! Sad

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vw76westy · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

so i guess there is more than 2 types.

who knew..

VWsArent4Hippies · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:02 am Post subject:

Bus Boys sells the replacement rubber.
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vwbusbusvw · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:36 am Post subject:

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Hippopotabus · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:53 am Post subject:

Hard to find but way nice to have in a city. I've avoided so many dings to my main bumper becauase of the overriders. Funny thing about these buses is that every single nut, bolt and part has a real time purpose (unlike these plastics cars they make today Rolling Eyes

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are they rare?
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VWsArent4Hippies · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:23 am Post subject:

chrisradioman · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject:

I want a set here's my bumper without, it was standard on my model to have a rubber trim on a white painted bumper, over here the only chrome bumpers I have seen are aftermarket ones.

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jereandjess · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject:


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