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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#400337
I think this has been discussed B4 but carnt find it

Does anyone know the identity number for a 76 Beetle

Like the 1302 and 1303 models ???

dont forget it a flat screen and torsion bar front end.


:beer:beer:beer:beer
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akean1 Remember To Love

1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#400368
the 3rd number in the chassis id (under back seat of beetles) indicates what year it was manufactured ,obvious differences in body shape should stop confusoin between 60's and 70's. if its a 76 the chassis no. should start with 116

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#400370
Dont think they ever had numbers like the Super beetles???

Akean1 - the unber you are talking about is the serial or vin number.
My 1975 L bug has 135######, but that is different to the 1303 model designation.
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akean1 Remember To Love

1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#400371
im learning every day, cheers bizarre 😊

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#400430
Yeah I am talking about the body / chassis model designation, in terms to the 1302 n 1303 etc etc

I wonder what weird name / term the pommies have for this model eg Samba, Bay window, Razor etc
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BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#400608
They also had a hump above the tail pipes, which was to accept a catalitic convertor.
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#400668
BUGBOY wrote:They also had a hump above the tail pipes, which was to accept a catalitic convertor.
My 75L has the hump as well.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#400671
Surely there must b so pommies on here to give us there wisdom
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#402147
So can anyone come up with a nickname ??? nn[ Edited on 28-8-2005 by vw54 ]
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#402160
Hi

I dont think they even had anything written on the decklid, Ive always called them 76 beetles. Did other countries end up getting these as well, I mean with the IRS, disc brakes, 1600 etc?

Steve

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#402169
Yeah other countries got them but they only had 1200 or 1300 engines as a performance option

surley we must have some crazy pommy names ???
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ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#402180
You could call it a "1500 Mk 2"

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ACE_76

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#402249
The 1976 beetle here was supposed to be a unique AUSTRALIAN model. Some references call them the "Best Beetle Ever", or "the model with no name". I think I read in abook that they do actually have a model number, but that no-one seems to know what it is! One year's supply was sent to Australia and assembled here. They sold on into mid 1977 apparently. They are supposed to be the only bug to have no "VW" or "Volkswagen" name or badge anywhere on the outside (except for hubcap emblems) -- possibly the worst ever attempt at anonymity!

The "Best Ever" name is a reference to the unique combination of beam F/end, 4-joint rear end, latest/best 1600 engine (at that time), and disc brakes all round. (All US models had drum brakes all round; not sure about UK). I had an argument with an insurance co. once who insisted mine didn't exist as it wasn't in their guide. Ended up calling it a '76 L bug to satisy them. I think they may be fairly rare, but don't know how many where imported.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#402252
OK yes "" Best Ever "" would suit the car model well.
As most guys doing a modified bug go for the Torsion bar front end and IRS rear end

So it could be a "" BE ""

Although i suspect the pommies have a name up there sleeve... LOL

It has the model desiginator 112 on the ID plate
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