wtd replacement bumper: 71 bug

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 1:59 pm

#265719

Anyone know my options re: a replacement front bumper for the bug? The one on it is a crap one that's rusted to the sh$thouse. It's so aweful to have something so ratty on the front of the bug. Was quoted $220 for a fully rechromed german one - seemed a bit steep

I'm in Melbourne if anyone has one for sale.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 2:02 pm

#265723

get the one you have rechromed it would be cheaper

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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 17 Nov 2004, 2:26 pm

#265727

I had mine rechromed in triple plate for $160 if that helps.

Yogie

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 2:40 pm

#265734

i was told that the one i have is the crappy brazilian one so it wont rechrome properly - as compared to the original ones?

I'll post a pic later

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 17 Nov 2004, 3:21 pm

#265744

if you rechrome, i was always of the opinion they were acid dipped first? wouldnt matter what type of bumber?

nick

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 6:09 pm

#265863

here's the front bumper:

and the rear's starting to go too:

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 6:46 pm

#265891

Find a good S/H German one at a Swap meet then get it straightened and re chromed worth the wait

Or buy a new Brazilian one and take it straight to the chromers

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 28 Nov 2004, 8:24 pm

#271655

Things are looking up for now:

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 28 Nov 2004, 8:37 pm

#271663

$220 is a good price if the Chrome is good
We can get these that have been chromed in the UK to old VW standards, these have one year warranty on them and better than the triple chromed stuff - priced at $480 each
or the brazillian for $70.
There is a chrome spray protecter that you can buy, apparently it is a must

sax Insano Dub Head

846 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 28 Nov 2004, 10:30 pm

#271718

There was one at the swap meet for $40, brazilian tho.