Bumper Overrider Impact Strips

[limon]

I need to replace one of the rubber strips on my rear bumper.

I'm told that these were never an option and that I can use the "Fat" rubber blocks @ $80 ea. which is more then I'd like to spend.

I checked bug bumper rubber but it's too small - maybe a bus?

Has anyone else seen these? Thanks in advance,

[Ron Domeck]

Can you post a close up. VWoA had 2 types. One was steel with a pad that bolted on, that looks like yours but could not see for sure and the other was the square rubber type.

[limon]

Ron, You are correct; mine is steel with a "pad" that has 4 screws to hold it to the metal part (sorry I don't have a better picture).

Let me know if you have a source.

Thanks,

[Ron Domeck]

Beetle pads should be the same. TTS had these.

[limon]

Ron,

Beetle pads look exactly the same (So Cal Imports #707197), but they're about 1/2" narrower and the 4 screws in the rubber are spaced closer together.

Pomona Swap-meet's next weekend, maybe I'll get lucky and find one.

[Ron Domeck]

OK, but the aftermarket parts may not be the same. Are these listed for a 68 and later bug?

[Ron Domeck]

I see they say they are correct but they are aftermarket.

[74 Thing]

The Thing Shop used to sell them, but I am not sure if they still do. I recently flipped mine upside down since the tops were cracked. Both sides have VWoA embossed on the upper parts.

Please post if you have any luck finding replacements.

[ach60]

My best guess is for a thing use the Bus part number for the thing.

Part #: 211-154-L/R
RUBBER, BUMPER GUARDS FRONT OR REAR, BUS 1968-72
https://www.westcoastmetric.com/product/211-154-L%2FR/rubber_bumper_guards_front_or_rear_bus_196872


Part #: 113-153-L/R
BUMPER GUARDS WITH RUBBER, FRONT OR REAR, SET OF 2, STD BUG 68-73, GHIA 1971 (No indent for horizontal deco strip)
https://www.westcoastmetric.com/product/113-153-L%...deco_strip
_________________
Good Luck
Al

[74 Thing]

The bumper guard rubber for Type 2's are a bit different with only three mounting screws compared to four with the Thing (see photo).

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1609040

Pretty darn close though!

[Ron Domeck]

I have always used the beetle pads. Not aftermarket. When you find VWoA pads they will fit. I bought a set of NOS beetle complete guards just so I could take the pads and use on the Thing guards.

[limon]

I didn't have any luck at the Pomona Swap Meet.

I think I'll "patch" my bad one with Sugru (my thing's no show car),and just keep my eyes open.

[limon]

Well, I put the old bumper uprights back on, and if you look closely; the one on the right is a little closer to center then the driver's side. I guess they weren't stock afterall...

[[email protected]]

This might have been done if there was a spare tire carrier on there
The carrier won't allow the overrider as far out as the other side
_________________
Michael Basso
http://www.thingparts.com
New and Used VW Thing Parts Free advice
CALL 518 630 0173