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Era Vulgaris
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 Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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I have no idea if those are the same company. I would assume not since they are different sites, but who knows. You have to email or message PTT and pay via paypal after telling them what you want. You can also send a PM to helen_nguyen from several posts above.
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66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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helen_nguyen
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| Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:09 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
I have no idea if those are the same company. I would assume not since they are different sites, but who knows. You have to email or message PTT and pay via paypal after telling them what you want. You can also send a PM to helen_nguyen from several posts above. |
No, they are no same company. Please note this. Please pm me if you need |
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helen_nguyen
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| Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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Hello all my friend
PTT bumper company have discount 10% for all bumpers such as volkswagen, volvo, mercedes, BMW, Ford, ....etc
so please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in
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helen_nguyen
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| Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2025 12:59 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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Dear all my friend
PTT bumper company have big promotion. If you buy 10 sets bumper, we will give you one set for free.
so trying to ask someone to buy them together. you will have one item for free
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2025 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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I ordered a set of Euro bumpers from Helen. They were $450 plus $170 shipping to California then she threw on a $29 PayPal fee. Not bad for $649! I will update this thread once they are fitted.
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| VeloMikey wrote: |
I ordered a set of Euro bumpers from Helen. They were $450 plus $170 shipping to California then she threw on a $29 PayPal fee. Not bad for $649! I will update this thread once they are fitted.
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You'll need to source some additional hardware if you're using the bumper spacers that were on factory bumpers. The bolts they supply for the overriders only work if you're not using the spacers, which leaves one of the connection points on the body-to-bumper bracket unused. IIRC the bolts I used for the overriders were 70mm long, or in that area. Also see my post on the previous page, here https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10319810#10319810 on how to install these bumpers without having to cut and modify the spacers.
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Currently own:
66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| VeloMikey wrote: |
I ordered a set of Euro bumpers from Helen. They were $450 plus $170 shipping to California then she threw on a $29 PayPal fee. Not bad for $649! I will update this thread once they are fitted.
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You'll need to source some additional hardware if you're using the bumper spacers that were on factory bumpers. The bolts they supply for the overriders only work if you're not using the spacers, which leaves one of the connection points on the body-to-bumper bracket unused. IIRC the bolts I used for the overriders were 70mm long, or in that area. Also see my post on the previous page, here https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10319810#10319810 on how to install these bumpers without having to cut and modify the spacers. |
Thanks for the heads up!
Jason likes to dive in head first. He assembled the bumpers on the bench and fitted them to the car. The rear bumper went on easy and the gaps are really good. The front bumper had to have the driver's side tab cut, relocated and rewelded.
There are more pics in my build thread.
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helen_nguyen
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| Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:18 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| VeloMikey wrote: |
| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| VeloMikey wrote: |
I ordered a set of Euro bumpers from Helen. They were $450 plus $170 shipping to California then she threw on a $29 PayPal fee. Not bad for $649! I will update this thread once they are fitted.
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You'll need to source some additional hardware if you're using the bumper spacers that were on factory bumpers. The bolts they supply for the overriders only work if you're not using the spacers, which leaves one of the connection points on the body-to-bumper bracket unused. IIRC the bolts I used for the overriders were 70mm long, or in that area. Also see my post on the previous page, here https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10319810#10319810 on how to install these bumpers without having to cut and modify the spacers. |
Thanks for the heads up!
Jason likes to dive in head first. He assembled the bumpers on the bench and fitted them to the car. The rear bumper went on easy and the gaps are really good. The front bumper had to have the driver's side tab cut, relocated and rewelded.
There are more pics in my build thread.
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'40's guy
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| Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:25 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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VeloMikey,
It looks like Jason fitted up the new bumpers a couple of weeks ago, at this point do you both have a feel for the quality of the product? I am thinking about buying a set of Helen's U.S. spec bumpers for my '58 coupe. Given how perfect your car is, if you and Jason are satisfied with the fit and finish I know I will be too.
I am plodding through the tedious body work on my car, and I sure wish I had Jason's skills as well as his shop, tools and attitude  !
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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VeloMikey,
It looks like Jason fitted up the new bumpers a couple of weeks ago, at this point do you both have a feel for the quality of the product? I am thinking about buying a set of Helen's U.S. spec bumpers for my '58 coupe. Given how perfect your car is, if you and Jason are satisfied with the fit and finish I know I will be too.
I am plodding through the tedious body work on my car, and I sure wish I had Jason's skills as well as his shop, tools and attitude !
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I can't speak to the fitment of the US spec bumpers but the Euros fit really good. There shouldn't be any difference as the overriders and supports don't really affect the fitment to the body. Jason and I had several conversations about using them instead converting my OG US spec bumpers into Euro bumpers. I just couldn't justify modifying my bumpers and still having to pay for rechroming when these are so inexpensive and look so good.
Jason is very knowledgeable and has seen his fair share of hackery. He liked the fit and finish off the car. After he assembled them, he was impressed with how well the rear bumper fit without any modifications. The front bumper needed a little persuasion but alll in a days work for him.
I think for the price and the quality you are getting for it, you won't be disappointed at all.
Thanks for the kind words about my car. I never really thought of it as being perfect but I guess it is kind of getting there. Jason does exceptionally good work that is perfection.
Good luck with your build and start a build thread. We need more early Ghia content!
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wheel607
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| Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| Dont those bumpers have that STAMPING that is visible when these are installed. Please speak to that. It looks horrible whoever is doing it. |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| Dont those bumpers have that STAMPING that is visible when these are installed. Please speak to that. It looks horrible whoever is doing it. |
Mine did not. Mine also fit great out of the box. I talked to several Ghia owners prior to ordering mine asking about fitment and quality, and theirs did not have the stamping either. I've only heard of one instance of this from the guy earlier in this thread.
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66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2025 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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| Dont those bumpers have that STAMPING that is visible when these are installed. Please speak to that. It looks horrible whoever is doing it. |
Look at all the pics of the pieces and the installed finished product. Do you see a stamping?
I don't know what you are referring to.
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1960bus
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| Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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After watching my two rear corner pieces corrode 5 years after buying them I decided to take the plunge on PPT. I paid a fortune for supposedly high quality chromed pieces from a well known supplier. All the original chroming lasted far longer. I think I’ll keep the originals and rechrome them at some point but new chrome in the UK isn’t viable nowadays.
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sputnick60
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| Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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I recommend spending the $3k+ to rechrome real Ghia bumpers, I give these ZERO Stars, sure they look great in theory off the car but I would recommend locking whomever is making these abomonations in a room with a set of their "bumpers" and a factory straight Ghia with no food and water till they can actually bolt onto a real life car, they fit TERRIBLE!!! the bracket mounts are nowhere near where they should be, all the angles are wrong the overrider grommets can't fit due to wrong cross section of the end of the pipes, mine came with visible WRITING "DATDUONG 302" STAMPED Into the top side of the left rear overrider pipe! I'm sure that will "buff right out" though, the amount of hours you will spend trying to gete these to fit would be better spent pulling out your own fingernails or plunging punji sticks into your feet, I just don't understand how VW could produce millions of cars and parts that fit like a glove for decades and yet we are being duped into buying all of this horrible poorly fitting repro garbage:
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Maybe he’s referring to this complaint from billmetric a few pages back.
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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This has become a very divisive subject, simply because nobody seems to know who is supplying which. Some are better than others but without identifying their origins, it's become a lottery.
The "stampings" subject is not one I've noticed before the "billmetric" report. Sure some have had their fitting issues but most have found them to be relatively easy to overcome.
Jason, who is working on VeloMikey's Ghia set's a high standard of work and most people here who have been following his restorations will find his opinion on the Euro Spec bumpers of value. These are the ones "helen_nguyen" supplies: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10330526#10330526 |
Well said John!
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'40's guy
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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I had been considering buying stainless steel bumpers for my '58 coupe for some time. I received a sudden shot of motivation earlier this month when I read that Vietnam was one of the countries that were to be hit the hardest with tariffs. I emailed "Helen" at PTT Bumper to place an order. She responded very quickly (given the 14 hour time difference) and took my information. It felt a little odd to order from a representative when we have become so used to ordering from a website, but it all went smoothly and she maintained communication until the bumpers were sent out. I was astonished that it only took 7 days to arrive all the way from Vietnam!
It's like jewelry!
The bumpers are U.S. spec, so they include the bows and taller overriders. Extremely inexpensive at $600, plus $174 for shipping from Ho Chi Minh City and a $35 PayPal fee. Best of all, it looks like I avoided the tariffs  ! |
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tommu
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| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Ghia bumpers |
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Call me clueless - but how does it work now if we order a set. As the importer - do we get sent a bill from Donald to cover the tariff cost?
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ovalboy
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Well, I bit the bullett and bought a set of the Harrington stainless bumpers. I spoke with Mike at H.O.G. and he was very helpful. After weighing my options, I found a vendor that offered a 14 day money back guarantee on the bumpers, so I bought them. I have to say I am very pleased with the bumpers. Fit was dead on, there were no issues with bolt holes not lining up to the holes in the body. The issue Thom had with the inner radius of the front bumper not being centered on the nose of the car was NOT an issue with my bumpers. The components of the bumper fit so well together that I chose not to use the rubber grommets/gaskets that fit on a stock bumper. The ONLY minor issue I had was on the front bumper, where the blades bolt together, I had to re-drill one hole on each side to make the bumper brackets fit (if you want more info on that, please P.M. me). So, overall, I'm very happy with my stainless bumpers. Here are a couple shots of them on my car this weekend at the Cincy VW show. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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18 years later….still look good
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