Engine and Chassis Number Ref Please!

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 Mar 2005, 7:38 pm

#323746

I know its been on here heaps of times, but I can't find it now!

Can someone please direct me to the reference pages for chassis and engine numbers (beetle), I am looking at a buggy and want to see what I may end up buying.

Also, we think the chassis number is wrong, anyone good with deciphering possible numbers?

www.canberravw.com

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406 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 23 Mar 2005, 1:03 pm

#324183

Here is some info, but it only seems to cover up until 1967:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 23 Mar 2005, 4:42 pm

#324319

try this page
http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/year_model.htm

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 4:45 pm

#324322

If its a Buggy It could be anything.

Whats the chassis number ???

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 7:10 pm

#324453

Try this site: http://geocities.com/MotorCity/9468/

Also Rob & Bobs shade tree mechanics
have a good section for this....

Only problem with most of these, is that they are primarily for German made Beetles.....
Also Volkswagenwerk also did some odd things during production of the Beetle.....

Lee
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phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 23 Mar 2005, 7:23 pm

#324470

Thanks to all, I did some research and have worked out that the buggy I am looking at has a '61 chassis with an early 1600 engine. Cool!

Thanks again.

www.canberravw.com

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 10:35 pm

#324634

Good to see that You have worked it out...

Lee

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