HELP PLEASE

6 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Aug 2009, 2:56 pm

#728852

G'Day all, it has been a long time since ive been in the VW area. Have just purchased a 71 beetle but dont know exactly what i have if anyone can help it would be great.
OK the Vin number is 1113036981 and engine number is AD469684, Plate says it is a 12/71 build.
on the outside it is a Yellow beetle with a Center Rag top(Aftermarket). I live on the northside of Brisbane and the bug needs some work (the dreaded Rust) and interior etc.
If any one can help out there i would appreciate it.
Thanks Whip Wilson

James WHIP Wilson

Bookwus Seriously Crusin Dubber

120 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 12 Aug 2009, 4:00 pm

#728857

Hiya one,

Just what exactly would you like to know?

Your VIN is compatible with the build date. So, you most definitely do (or should) have a 71 standard Bug

The "AD" series engine is also compatible with a 71 having been produced from 1971 through 1973. Your engine serial number would indicate that this particular engine is from the 1972 production run and not original to this car. In its original configuration the "AD" was a 60 hp SAE/50 hp DIN dual port 1600.

Mike

1970 AS Bug
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Aug 2009, 7:32 pm

#728920

Mike its most likely a superbeetle
our standards in aus only had AB 1300 engines and they didnt sell in big numbers

the supers had the 1600 AD engines and sold alot more

Whip, you didnt pick it up off ebay recently by chance?

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 12 Aug 2009, 7:58 pm

#728933

I can help with interior 👍

Send me a PM and let me know what you are wanting to do and we'll sort something out.

Mick.

oneproudaussie Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:29 pm

#728943

G'Day everyone - Yes i picked it up off ebay just this week and want to have a little fun with it.
I wasnt sure if it was a standard bug or a super. I want to get the rust cut out, Im not sure to keep it original or do some customizing i am open for suggestions. I cant send PM's yet until i post more. As for the interior it needs a new roof lining the seats re done and carpet the door panels seem to be in good nick but would like to get rid of the vinal maybe.

Thanks for your info.
Are there any meetings in the brisbane area?

James WHIP Wilson

oneproudaussie Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:31 pm

#728944

opps i also forgot where is the best place to get parts.
in brisbane if that is possible

James WHIP Wilson

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Aug 2009, 8:35 pm

#728947

you just need 2 more posts
if its the yellow one im thinking of with the sardine tin rag then yea its an Sbug

if the spare tyre lays down flat its an Sbug if it sits upright its a standard

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 12 Aug 2009, 10:25 pm

#728990

I have a spare body (flat spare well 72 plated
nice liner and some belts commemmorative badged glove box and am northside toooooo lol
guards, doors etc are great. email if u want someting is dark yellow (mustard)
coming thru regularly so no postage
whole shell is nice cept ususal rust beside the rear airvent drvrs side

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

71dub Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 13 Aug 2009, 3:52 pm

#729094

try micks for parts in brisbane