{"product_id":"jp-group-rear-bumper-rubber-molding-impact-strip-vw-beetle-1975-1979-super-beetle-1975-1980-oe-113-807-425-b-jp-8495-0","title":"JP Group Rear Bumper Rubber Molding (Impact Strip) | VW Beetle 1975–1979 \u0026 Super Beetle 1975–1980 | OE 113 807 425 B (JP-8495-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Rear Bumper Rubber Molding (Impact Strip) | VW Beetle 1975–1979 \u0026amp; Super Beetle 1975–1980 | OE 113 807 425 B (JP-8495-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8495-0 is the black rubber impact strip (bumper molding) that runs along the rear bumper of the 1975–1979 VW Beetle and 1975–1980 Super Beetle. EMPI lists it as the rear bumper molding for those cars. It replaces OE 113 807 425 B, JP Group reference 8184400202. Rubber strip only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8495-0 · OE 113 807 425 B · JP Group 8184400202 · UPC 707924528305\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\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle sedan and convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear bumper. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle (incl. 1980 convertible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear bumper. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle \/ Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: those bumpers have no impact strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: the front strip is a different part (front centre 113 807 221 B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group, checked against the OE number. EMPI's description lists \"VW Classic 1302, 1303 and Type 1\", the European names for the Super Beetle and Beetle.\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8495-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 807 425 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8184400202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924528305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (not stated by EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 18 x 18 x 4 in (estimate, coiled)\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne rear bumper rubber molding (impact strip)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolding clips (OE 171 807 249 A, JP-8487-0); fit new ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBumper bar and brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront bumper strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rubber strip on a 1975–1979 Beetle rear bumper is there to take parking knocks. After forty-plus years in the sun most are cracked, shrunk away from the ends, hard as plastic or missing altogether. A shrunk or split strip lets water sit against the bumper and rust starts behind it. A new strip finishes the back of the car and protects the bumper paint or chrome again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches, sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, with EMPI as its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW OE number and JP Group reference so you can check it against your parts book before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old strip and all old clips. They usually break; plan on new clips in every hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and treat any rust on the bumper face before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the strip in the sun or a warm room so it lies straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart at the centre, press the strip onto the clips and work out to each end. Soapy water helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1978 Beetle convertible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1975–1979 Beetle rear bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1974 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1974 and earlier bumpers have no rubber strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront or rear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRear only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 113 807 425 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists JP-8495-0 against 113 807 425 B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew molding clips, JP-8487-0 (OE 171 807 249 A), one per hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group rubber.\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 class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® model names are trademarks of their owner. 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