{"product_id":"jp-group-rear-bumper-corner-left-chrome-karmann-ghia-1955-1971-jp-8635-0","title":"JP Group Rear Bumper Corner, Left, Chrome — Made in Denmark | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1971 | Ref 40495-1 (JP-8635-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Rear Bumper Corner, Left, Chrome — Made in Denmark | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1971 | Ref 40495-1 (JP-8635-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8635-0 is the left rear chrome bumper corner (end blade) for the 1955–1971 VW Karmann Ghia blade-style bumper. It is made in Denmark. The Ghia rear bumper is built in three pieces, a center and two corners, and this is the left (driver-side) corner. Ref 40495-1, JP Group 8184400370. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1955–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia coupe \u0026amp; convertible (Type 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear left, blade bumper, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKarmann Ghia — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig one-piece energy bumpers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear right or front corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot this part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS-spec Ghias up to 1971 often have a towel-rail overrider bar. The corner is the same blade piece; the overrider and towel rail are separate parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8635-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair panel reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40495-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8184400370\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924535846\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\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark (per EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear left corner\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 lb (EMPI published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 15 x 21 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne left rear chrome bumper corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear bumper center piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight rear corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBumper irons, bolts, overriders, towel rail or seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karmann Ghia's three-piece rear bumper is one of the car's signature details. The corners take every parking bump, and the chrome pits and rusts from the inside where water sits behind the blade. A dented or rusty corner spoils the look of an otherwise good car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood used corners are scarce and rechroming is costly. This is a new, Danish-made chrome corner that bolts on in place of the old one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the old bumper bolts with penetrating oil first. They are often seized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit new bumper seals between the corner and the body so the paint is not damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnug all bolts loosely, line up the corner with the center piece, then tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not over-tighten the bolts against the chrome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax the chrome and the inside of the blade to slow corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual (Bentley) for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1966 Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1955–1971 Ghia, rear left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1973 Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1972–1974 Ghias use one-piece energy bumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right — how do I tell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the left rear corner, the driver side on a US car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chrome-plated steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is chrome, made in Denmark per EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre bolts and seals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Reuse good hardware or order new bumper seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New JP Group part, sold through EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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