RUBBER BABY BUGGY BUMPERS

by John Thawley

Because of their small size and relatively low placement, the stock bumpers on a Volkswagen usually come out second-best when put to the test. Part of the problem comes from a slightly higher bumper overriding the VW bumper when the two should chance to meet. A set of four hard-rubber and steel bumper guards goes a long way toward staving off bends and breaks in the fender area. Superior Industries of Van Nuys, California, manufactures the product illustrated here. They are made for the ’68 and later VW sedans — which brings up a point. Make certain, when buying accessory bumper guards for a VW, that you acquire the set which will fit the intended bumpers. VW bumpers come in several different shapes, and those designed to fit the 68’s-and-later won’t…

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Hot Rod (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 1969

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