{"product_id":"jp-group-side-cowl-trim-molding-set-aluminum-left-right-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979-incl-convertible-oe-133-853-265-jp-8376-0","title":"JP Group Side Cowl Trim Molding Set, Aluminum, Left \u0026 Right | VW Super Beetle 1973–1979 incl. Convertible | OE 133 853 265 (JP-8376-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Side Cowl Trim Molding Set, Left \u0026amp; Right — VW Super Beetle 1973–1979 (JP-8376-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8376-0 is a two-piece aluminum front side panel (cowl) trim molding set, left and right, for the 1973–1979 VW Super Beetle sedan and Convertible. It replaces OE 133 853 265 and the matching right side piece. JP ref. 8180550110. Sold as a 2-piece set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8376-0 · VW OE 133 853 265 (left reference; set covers left and right) · JP Group 8180550110 · UPC 707924527117\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\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle Convertible (1303 Cabrio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI: front left\/right, Cabrio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle sedan (curved windshield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFitment confirm\u003c\/em\u003e — the side cowl trim is shared with the sedan per other suppliers; EMPI's note mentions Cabrio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle (flat windshield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — no curved-dash cowl trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1946–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard (torsion bar) Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\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-8376-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133 853 265\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8180550110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924527117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront side panel (cowl, below the rear of the hood), left and right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 2 (left + right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published — shipping estimate 1 lb\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: two moldings, one left and one right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: trim clips or seals; reuse or replace the clips from your car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved-windshield Super Beetle and the late Super Beetle Convertible carry a short aluminum trim strip on each side of the front quarter (cowl) panel, just below the back corner of the hood. It finishes the body line between the hood and the door. Originals get dented, scratched and pitted, and they are easily bent when removed for paintwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched new pair is the quickest way to make a freshly painted Super Beetle look finished. Mismatched or missing cowl trims are one of the details judges and buyers notice on a restored 1303. This set replaces both sides at once so the finish matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Beetle trim is not the same as standard Beetle trim. Confirm that your car is a 1973 or later Super Beetle with the curved windshield before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old molding carefully with a plastic trim tool so you do not damage the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the clip holes for rust; treat any rust before fitting the new molding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit new trim clips where the old ones are broken. Clips with sealer help keep water out of the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the molding onto the clips evenly from one end. Do not hammer it — aluminum dents easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit before final paint so you can adjust any clip holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1974 Super Beetle sedan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery likely. Other suppliers list the 133 853 265 cowl trim for the 1973–1979 Super Beetle sedan and Convertible. EMPI's note mentions the Convertible, so compare the photo with your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI sells JP-8376-0 as a 2-piece set, left and right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 133 853 265?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 133 853 265 as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a standard Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is for the curved-windshield Super Beetle only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrim clips, if your old ones are broken or rusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group aluminum trim.\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-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW 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":67100875653235,"sku":"JP-8376-0","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8180550110.jpg?v=1793698956","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-side-cowl-trim-molding-set-aluminum-left-right-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979-incl-convertible-oe-133-853-265-jp-8376-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}