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1302S & 1600S, What\'s the difference?

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#396560
Hey,
Does anyone know the difference between a 1971 1302S and a 1971 1600S? I drive a 1600S and also keep a 1302S in the garage to farm dust with and I'm just wondering if there's any major difference between the two that I haven't realised.
Thanks.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#396689
No difference except they called them 1302s in Europe and UK
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

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#472103
Then why are there 1302S's all over the joint?
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#472105
they were badged volkswagen S in australia not 1302s
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#472109
Okay, so either my bug has a non-standard decklid/badge, or it was imorted somewhere along the lines?
-Staggers. (I guess I should do a VIN check?)
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#472113
It has lowbacks if that helps?!?!
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#472141
like dave said 1302S was the technical name for them
each country seemed to give them a name
Uk stuck with 1302, usa went superbeetle and australia went superbug
the badge was probably put on after someones holiday to europe...lol

Joel

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#472147
Yeah, probably!
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#472180
How do you mean? My '71 '1302S' has the same body as my '71 Volkswagen S, even down to the 4 vent decklid and all.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#472189
Either way, I'm going to bed!
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#472248
Hi

The 1302 had Volkswagen S script on the engine lid and the 1303 Volkswagen L script on the engine lid. 1302 & 1303 is the official factory designation. They really didnt name the Beetles except as a 1200.

Volkswagenboy1 your 1971 should have a 2 vent engine lid, but the 4 vent would work better were you live.

Steve