{"product_id":"jp-group-front-bumper-chrome-brazil-vw-beetle-1974-1977-super-beetle-1974-1979-energy-absorbing-style-jp-8480-0","title":"JP Group Front Bumper, Chrome, Brazil | VW Beetle 1974–1977 \u0026 Super Beetle 1974–1979 | Energy-Absorbing Style (JP-8480-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Front Bumper, Chrome — VW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle 1974–1979 (JP-8480-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8480-0 is a chrome front bumper blade made in Brazil for the 1974–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle (US-style later bumper). It replaces the original front bumper on cars with the 1974-on mounting. Panel ref. 950707, JP ref. 8184100406. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8480-0 · JP Group 8184100406 · ref. 950707 · UPC 707924528152\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974–1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle sedan (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront, per EMPI (listed 1974–1979)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle \u0026amp; Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront, per EMPI (listed through 1980)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — different bumper and brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot this part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8480-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8184100406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950707\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924528152\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil (per EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published — shipping estimate 15 lb (oversize)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: one front bumper blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: bumper brackets, bolts, end caps, rubber impact strip or bracket seals — reuse yours or order new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1974–1979 Beetle front bumper is the large US-style bumper mounted on long brackets. The chrome pits, rusts from the inside and gets bent in parking bumps. A rusty, dented bumper is the first thing people see on a Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new chrome blade transforms the front of the car and is much cheaper than re-chroming an original. Brazilian-made bumpers are a common, budget-friendly replacement; fit and finish may need small adjustments compared with German originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that your car has the 1974-on bumper mounting. Earlier cars use different blades and brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the bracket bolts in penetrating oil before removal; they often seize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old bumper with brackets attached, then separate the blade from the brackets on the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit new bracket seals where the brackets pass through the body to keep water out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer or replace the end caps and impact strip, then refit and align the bumper before final tightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat the inside of the blade with wax or rust-proofing to slow corrosion from the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1975 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists it for 1974–1980 Super Beetle and 1974–1979 Beetle, front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 1972 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1968–1973 Beetles use a different bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it front or rear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFront only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrazil, per EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre brackets included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Reuse your brackets or order new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBracket seals, end caps or an impact strip if yours are worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new chrome bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100883550323,"sku":"JP-8480-0","price":158.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8480-0.jpg?v=1793699298","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-front-bumper-chrome-brazil-vw-beetle-1974-1977-super-beetle-1974-1979-energy-absorbing-style-jp-8480-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}