(ID Chassis N0. Manx..) SORTED It\'s a 66 (Now Box Swap, Will Disc Brake Rear be a Problem?

Marineboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

168 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 2 Mar 2004, 5:46 pm

#146040

Can Anyone help me out getting an ID for this Chassis Number... It is a Manx so I only have the Chassis to go off...
I am trying to Work out the type of bug it came from so I can match parts...

VIN; 196662753

I think it is a 56... but cannot be shure..
It has a SwingAxle rear..

Thanks for ya help..
Avagooday..

[Edited on 4-3-2004 by Marineboy]

[Edited on 4-3-2004 by Marineboy]

fetid_swamp Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 2 Mar 2004, 6:37 pm

#146053

try
http://www.mickmotors.com.au/vwchassisnumber.htm

Mad Manx KombiKroozin

456 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Mar 2004, 9:05 pm

#146142

Oz built 1966 beetle I think from memory-
correct me if im wrong😀

- '71 Kombi (Died 24/11/05😢 ) - '65 manx (smick) -'63 beetle (bent) -'73 Singlecab (new to the stable)

Marineboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

168 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 4 Mar 2004, 1:53 pm

#146831

So it is settled... I have a a 66 floor Pan..

Now my next Question, will any SWINGAXLE box (1500 for Strenth/Ratio's)
fit in the chassis, with regards to the Shift linkage and or 'NoseCone'...

ALSO, there are DiscBrakes on the rear so it I score a 'Drum to Drum' replacement Box, will it be straightforward to swap out the Drums for the Disks...

Will I have to Swap over My Tunnels and Axles onto the New box..?

I will be getting a Manual in the next day or so but I am sure there will not be much info concerning the brakes considering I am guessing that these DiscBreaks are a MOD...

So I am almost there.. just need the Car to arrive at my place and to fing a Box..!

BTW, The engine is a Subaru so no probs there,

Thanks again for all the Help..