1990 T25 Autosleeper front bumper

[timjwharton]

Hi folks,

An elderly gent drove in to the front near-side corner of my van yesterday: much damage to the front bumper and the side panel under the door. I've had a quick look online and seen that VW Heritage and Just Kampers only sell the metal bumpers. My van, however, has the moulded (fibreglass?) one.

So a couple of questions:

(1) The large fibreglass ones do seem to be available, but the only ones I've found are very, very expensive (£850...). Are they available any cheaper?
(2) Do the black metal ones look any good on AutoSleeper conversions? I spent a lot getting the van back to exactly how she was when new (including paintwork, AS livery etc.)
(3) Any other thoughts, comments?

Thanks in advance,

Tim

[kevtherev]

Yes they look ok... I have metal bumpers
But if you're going to go with metal bumpers then all the plastic planking will have to come off..including the rear...and you may want to change the lights to round so it all "looks" right

Second hand plastic bumpers appear irregularly on e-bay, but there is always a good selection available at VW shows.. like bustypes Busfest etc
generally the price indicates the condition

[Plasticman]

err am i missing something ??? elderly gent hit you .assume he has insurance ?
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[timjwharton]

Thanks Kev. Had a real result, actually; guy who breaks campers near me had a lovely bumper and side pad from a 1990 T25. I'm all sorted for £150.
Tim

[Plasticman]

good result, was the gent happy
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