59 Splitty front bumper

jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 19 May 2005, 8:07 pm

#359333

Wanted .. front bumper for 59 model bus. Do they make reproduction or am after one in really good condition. Have already tried Roy.

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 9:13 am

#359561

Ribbed bumpers are really hard to get.
I had a set of them that took me 3 years to get hold off, sold them a year ago.
I think classic are doing repros from Schofield.
Good luck, at least its not the rear they are impossible to get.
Cheers
Dave

Stealth Ich Leibe mein Kastenwagen!

1,021 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 10:14 am

#359583

59 Bumper would be a slash style. Is this what your after??

I have a front bumper that needs front irons, bar only. Straight, but would need a clean up and one side bracket replaced.

u2u me if your interested. Problem is, it's in Melbourne :o

STEALTH

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 10:52 am

#359594

Sorry, I thought it was still ribbed till 59.
Must be 58 the last year of the ribbed.

Cheers
Dave

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 20 May 2005, 10:59 am

#359601

There are lots of changes around this time and some 59's has the ribbed (extra pleasure) and others had the slash...

Cheers
Marc

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 20 May 2005, 11:32 am

#359613

57kombi wrote:Ribbed bumpers are really hard to get.
I had a set of them that took me 3 years to get hold off, sold them a year ago.
I think classic are doing repros from Schofield.
Good luck, at least its not the rear they are impossible to get.
Cheers
Dave

Dave its the other way around now.
I have rear repro ribbed bumpers coming in on the next container. Also the early split slashed rear bumpers.
Front ones are only available second hand. But we are still searching

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 20 May 2005, 11:35 am

#359614

Early 59 Ribbed
Late 59 rounded with slashed ends, 60 by the time they were registered.

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 11:55 am

#359621

Didnt think I was wrong about a 59 having ribbed, but I was willing to accept another opinion.

God something must be wrong with me,

I will have to stop being nice.
Back to being a grumpy bastard

Cheers
Dave

Stealth Ich Leibe mein Kastenwagen!

1,021 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 4:49 pm

#359754

Not saying who's right or who's wrong but i have never seen a 59 with ribbed bumpers. Can anyone shed some light on this??

STEALTH

kombi_mad Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 20 May 2005, 4:52 pm

#359757

Roys got a 59 with ribbed, havnt ya Roy?

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 20 May 2005, 4:57 pm

#359761

I am having the numbers checked out through Germany.
I was told it was a 59 but since found out it could be a 58.
All I know for definate is that its bloody old

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 5:02 pm

#359763

Roy, what is the chassis number, I will let you know

Beers
Dave

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2005, 5:03 pm

#359766

Also I thought the bumpers changed with the rear lights at 60,
I will have to get the bible out(david eccles, Transporter 50-67 guide)

Cheers
Dave

Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 20 May 2005, 5:05 pm

#359768

in australia the 58 did have a ribbed bar and the big change was the slash back in 59...some of the 58 ckd kits may have carried on to 59,but generally this is the quick check..eg b/bar type fitted determinded the year model cheers dsk steve

jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 20 May 2005, 6:56 pm

#359827

It's the slash bumper i am after. I have the brackets but need a real good bar. I was hoping i could get repo from somewhere. If not real straight original.

type2nut Officially Full-On Dubber

223 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 20 May 2005, 9:05 pm

#359884

I might be able to help.
Before I take a photo for you, can you be bothered trying to get it to you from Ceduna???

jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 20 May 2005, 10:09 pm

#359940

Thanks u2u sent

jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 2 Jun 2005, 8:14 pm

#366375

Has anyone come across a repoduction front bumper for a spliity yet. How about you roy !😀

Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 2 Jun 2005, 9:04 pm

#366413

59BUS whats the one in my garage?I think your van was built october 1959

57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!

1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 4 Jun 2005, 9:29 pm

#367328

Shiiping shouldn`t be an issue. I use Bus Freight to ship big stuff (that Aust. Post can`t ship).
I`ve sent bumpers before from Adelaide to Melb. and also to Sydney. Cost about $30 delivered to the door.
Won`t find cheaper than that!
Cheers
Graham.

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jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 Jun 2005, 2:23 pm

#367526

Thanks graham, would you possibly have any details on bus freight so i can contact them.

Thanks Aaron

57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!

1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 6 Jun 2005, 11:25 pm

#368352

Try..............

http://www.busfreight.com.au/

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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 7 Jun 2005, 11:42 am

#368532

I know of a 59 ribbed here in Tassie, u2u volma1 he has it for sale, or u2u me for his fone number..

Andy

They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

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jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 7 Jun 2005, 9:40 pm

#368852

Thanks but it is actually the slash style bumper I'm after!

jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 17 Jun 2005, 8:57 pm

#373337

Still chasing a good slash front bumper or a new repoduction (ANYONE)

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 21 Jun 2005, 10:09 pm

#375130

Saw Roy's rear slash bumpers, noice...I'm in for a front if he's (anyone) has got 'em - to go on a 60. I've got okay ones, just would like new ones ... c'mon Roy, you the man these days...

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Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 22 Jun 2005, 8:23 am

#375203

This was taken off a 1959

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Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 22 Jun 2005, 8:24 am

#375204

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Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 22 Jun 2005, 10:08 am

#375241

Make one ?

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jaksc Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 22 Jun 2005, 7:36 pm

#375490

are you going to part with this bumper or are you just teasing?