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Bill Leary

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Jul 30, 2009, 8:17:17 PM7/30/09
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Where might I locate a set of Euro type bumpers for a 1987 16V Scirocco?

- Bill

Homer

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Jul 31, 2009, 5:22:01 AM7/31/09
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"Bill Leary" <Bill_...@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Where might I locate a set of Euro type bumpers for a 1987 16V Scirocco?

ebay.co.uk and ebay.de if you're looking for used ones.

Bill Leary

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Jul 31, 2009, 8:40:32 AM7/31/09
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"Homer" <feckin...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Would prefer new, but used in good shape would be OK.

I expect shipping to the U.S. would be expensive, though.

Still, I'll have a look. I hadn't thought of going "to the source," so to
speak.

- Bill

Nate Nagel

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Jul 31, 2009, 6:22:19 PM7/31/09
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I found a set of Scirocco euro headlights that way. If you can manage
to type a little pidgin German, you may be able to find a seller willing
to ship.

nate

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PeterD

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Aug 1, 2009, 8:21:18 AM8/1/09
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On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:22:19 -0400, Nate Nagel <njn...@roosters.net>
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Google Translate is your friend!

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Google Translate ist Ihr Freund!

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SFC

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Aug 1, 2009, 11:25:33 AM8/1/09
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Search for: Stossstange on the german ebay. They are not cheap, about 150$
for one bumper.

SFC


PeterD

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Aug 2, 2009, 11:23:17 AM8/2/09
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I'd consider $150 for good ones not that bad, but anything outside the
US will be a boat load for shipping. <g>

Bill Leary

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Aug 2, 2009, 8:48:31 PM8/2/09
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"PeterD" <pet...@hipson.net> wrote in message
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> I'd consider $150 for good ones not that bad, but anything outside the
> US will be a boat load for shipping. <g>

It's $150 for one. $300 for a pair. Plus shipping. Still not an awful
price, from what I've been told (I've been expecting $350 to $400 for a
pair). But I'm guessing shipping from Europe would be a lot.

- Bill

PeterD

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Aug 3, 2009, 8:49:42 AM8/3/09
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On Sun, 2 Aug 2009 20:48:31 -0400, "Bill Leary" <Bill_...@msn.com>
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Well, we can be sure they won't fit in a flat rate box! <bg> Just in
the US shipping of big things is incredible. I got some plastic covers
for the convertible top on my Saab the other day. Weight about 10-15
lb, dims were about 1.5 x 1 x 4.5 ft. Cost to mail: almost $60! At
first I thought the seller had gotten 'suckered', then I checked it
with my account and got basically the same rate. Big items are getting
very expensive to ship.

Homer

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Aug 3, 2009, 1:02:02 PM8/3/09
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"Bill Leary" <Bill_...@msn.com> wrote in message
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I'd expect you'd get a couple on ebay.co.uk for around $50 if you keep
checking, the Mk2 Scirocco aren't that popular here.
Postage from Interparcel.com for an 8kg 170cm x 40cm x 10cm package is about
$100. I'm assuming you're just looking for the plastic part, not the heavy
metal beam too?

Bill Leary

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Aug 3, 2009, 10:00:40 PM8/3/09
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"Homer" <feckin...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Bill Leary" <Bill_...@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:McidnYTH-55IruvX...@giganews.com...
>> It's $150 for one. $300 for a pair. Plus shipping. Still not an awful
>> price, from what I've been told (I've been expecting $350 to $400 for a
>> pair). But I'm guessing shipping from Europe would be a lot.
>
>
> I'd expect you'd get a couple on ebay.co.uk for around $50 if you keep
> checking, the Mk2 Scirocco aren't that popular here.
> Postage from Interparcel.com for an 8kg 170cm x 40cm x 10cm package is
> about $100. I'm assuming you're just looking for the plastic part, not the
> heavy metal beam too?

This was prompted by the guy restoring my '87 discovering that the metal
parts in the rear bumper are badly rotted out. I have a parts car here with
the metal parts no anywhere near as badly rotted, but still not great. Say
"good" at best. We haven't been able to find any in any better shape than
this one.

That being the case, I was considering the euro style. I'd do front and
rear because I want them to match.

I need the entire bumper. Unbolt the rotted out one from inside the trunk,
pull the old one off, put the new one in.

- Bill

PeterD

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Aug 4, 2009, 8:19:09 AM8/4/09
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On Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:00:40 -0400, "Bill Leary" <Bill_...@msn.com>
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>"Homer" <feckin...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

Bill, I'd venture a guess that importing will be expensive as the
dickens, mostly for shipping charges. Size/shape/weight are a major
issue.

One thing to consider is someone who is doing an (almost) full
container load and seeing if you can have them shoved in there with
that person's stuff. It would take weeks or even months to finally get
them, but would be much more cost effective.

Jim Behning

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Aug 5, 2009, 9:46:45 AM8/5/09
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There are a few parts dealers for TDI stuff that get containers every
so often. You might check with them. Most of the guys are regular guys
that might be able to help. I know I have seen at least one of them
that has stuff from the German salvage yard. Now if you asked me for
specific vendors that might be more challenging. Peter at tdiparts or
Aaron at boraparts would be the first two guys to ping. For some
reason I was thinking that mjmautohaus was another vendor that does
container imports.

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