r/Vanagon

Hey everyone - full disclosure upfront: I run a small shop that makes T3/Vanagon body parts, so this is a vendor post, not a random find. Mods, happy to follow whatever self-promo rules apply here, just let me know if this needs a different format.

We just finished a new production batch and wanted to share it with people who'd actually appreciate it. Everything is built in-house from original T3 parts - some pieces are straight reproductions, others we modified slightly to clean up fitment or add a bit of style without straying from the classic look.

What's in this batch:

• Front grille panel w/ yellow fog lights 4mm ABS, left + right cases, smooth and paint-ready. Comes with a pair of H3 55W fog lamps on a standard 12V circuit. No install manual included - most owners hand it to their regular shop for a clean fit. Worth checking your local lighting regs before road use. Only 2 left in this batch.
• Front grille panel w/ standard (non-yellow) fog lights Same 4mm ABS panel and left/right case setup, just clear lens fog lights instead of yellow.
• Fender kit (6 pieces) 3mm ABS wheel arches, original-style fitment for T25/T3. Some trimming/prep is normal before install - usually done with adhesive tape + aluminum rivets, professional install recommended. Only 2 left in this batch.
• Sliding door trim 4mm ABS threshold/sill trim for T3 models with a raised floor (Multivan and other step-floor variants). Direct replacement for cracked or missing original trim - protects the threshold from shoe-sole wear. Black finish, brand new, not refurbished. Only 3 pcs left.
• Rear light blend panels ABS panels that clean up the rear light area on a T25/T3. Mounts with tape and bolts. Last one left in this batch.

Limited stock across the board, made in small runs rather than mass-produced.

Happy to answer fitment, install, or material questions in the comments - and if you've got a build thread, would genuinely love to see how these end up looking on your van.

Links to each part in case anyone wants specs:
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-yellow-fog-lights
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-fog-lights
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-vanagon-t3-fenders-kit
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/sliding-door-trim-vw-t3-vanagon-multivan-transporter
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/rear-lights-blends-panels-vw-t3

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