Stainless Ghia bumpers

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'74 Ghia Vert SOLD

[Mscdman]

I think I've seen you driving around the highlands. I had the white convertible Ghia. Welcome.

I think the issue with SS bumpers from Harrington is for the early style ones, not the fat chick bumpers. Glad to hear the last model ones fit.

[NOVA Airhead]

[bhartwell59]

Looks like you needed to add the black tape/impact strip?
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'74 Zambezi green Ghia vert, autostick, 101k
'87 Jeep Wrangler, 4.2, 330k

[rbsurfguy]

Hello all, I have read this entire thread, and sounds like I was lucky before I made any purchases. I have a 71 Vert, body off resto that I am beginning to reassemble, and have been thinking about new bumpers. It doesn't look like any real positive opinions have been posted about these SS bumpers, so I will hold off and perhaps see if I can find a good re-chromer in the VA/MD/DC area and keep my originals (any recommended companies?) All these forums are great, thanks everyone for your expertise and opinions!
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1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold


See my build on The Samba at:
Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight=

[NOVA Airhead]

[rbsurfguy]

Thanks for the info Bro. Yeah I will check around. There is a restoration shop in Woodbridge that I have contacted to see if they can recommend anyone they use, so when/if I get an answer I will send back. Good to hear your SS bumpers worked out, but I have so much reassembly to do, I don't feel like trying to modify something I pay over $1k for that should fit correctly. Love the area you live, hope to cruise out that way again soon in my Vert!
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1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold


See my build on The Samba at:
Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight=

[VeloMikey]

Here is a quote from Van Nuys Plating for a bumper that was really rough!

2 bumper ends $300.00 each
1 bumper center $275.00
2 guards $150 each
3 pc overider tubes $200.00 set
5% environmental surcharge added to the total
ETA 4 weeks

14611 Bessemer St
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone: 818-785-5885
E-Mail: [email protected]


Here is a quote from Restoration Chrome...

Hi - the estimate to redo your parts will be around $1150 and shipping. If you are interested you can send the parts to the address below along with your name, address, phone number, email and what it is you are sending in and we will contact you, or you can call the number below. Please make sure all brackets, bolts, license plates, etc are removed before shipping and please do not use packaging peanuts. Thank you

Restoration Chrome
11610 N Morrill DR
Mead WA 99021
509-939-3447
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'58 Ghia 2387cc with a Berg / Folts 5 Speed

Ghia Build Thread https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768748

[CiderGuy]

[VeloMikey]

[theghiagirl]

[vr6this1]

Hey all just tried putting bumpers on my ghia today and seems a little small/short? they look great and went together pretty well. The holes all seem to meet ok but the ends don't wrap around the front corners very well..

is there a difference in american and euro sizes? styles?
looks like mine is around 62in and sg bumper is 58in?

I have a 68 ghia, hopefully I can send back or swap for difference size?

I got them from SG bumpers about a week ago, and help or suggestions?

thanks!

[kgj]

See the post on June 21st 2016 on this thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8122345#8122345 ...Same problem. User found a fix, all be it for the Euro version.
It may help.
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1958 coupe

[PeteSC]

^Yeah, that's me. Vr6this1 is having the same issues I had. Basically the bumper has too much arc, which makes it too short (you can see it in the comparison photos in his post). It's fixable, the bumper just needs to be persuaded to flatten out that arc some...hopefully that post helps describe what to do. Good luck.

[harrycrackerdog]

Purchased some bumpers direct from Harrington late last year, just got around to fitting the front one. After reading 32 pages on this thread kind of knew what to expect

Yes the angles on the 8mm wing bolts were way off and a completely different angle.

I fitted the bumper up loose and marked what angle i needed from the wing in tape on the bumper piece then went to the vice.
With longer 8mm bolt in 30 secs later and tentatively the angles looked good fitted back up everything seems ok.

So a few days of head scratchin and giggling I am pretty pleased, but why they dont make with correct angles is beyond me.

[Mellow Yellow 74]

I am doing the bodywork on my ghia resto and most of the repro panels need modification to make them fit (some significantly). Given the amount you pay for them it would be nice if they fit properly without modification but they don't, however you can make them fit ok after a bit of screwing around.

I put the stainless repro bumpers into the same category. NOS body panels are better than repro panels and rechromed original bumpers are better than stainless repro bumpers, but you need to be able to justify the $$$$ and for many of us the repro option is a more cost effective solution despite the issues.
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1962 Karmann Ghia
1974 Deluxe Microbus
1985 Caravelle (Vanagon)

[kgj]

My half penny's worth....
Despite all the previous I too pulled the trigger in full knowledge of the issues.

I ordered a set of Euro style for my lowlight and they arrived well packaged about 3 weeks after placing the order.

Here you can see the afore mentioned fault with the angle of the front corner mount, seen here compared with my original.

And as advised a little pressure using an adjustable spanner as a lever and the mount itself flexes without affecting the outer surface.

And now it should fit. We will see in a few days.

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1958 coupe

[John Moxon]

[kgj]

Harrington.
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1958 coupe

[KGCoupe]