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chev10 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#733164
Hi,
I have just purchaced an early Bug to fix up and give to my daughter. I would like to know the actual year the car was manufactured. previous owner said 62 or 63 !!. The vin# is 195026567. There is no Australian compliance plate. Well not that I can find anyway. Did find some rust!
I'm sure someone here can help.

Thanks.

I've got a 73 bay that I will hopefully get a start on once I finish this bug, Owned a splitty when I first got my licence. many many years ago cost me $800.00 Wish I still had that now.$$$$

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#733204
Hi

Thats an Australia only chassis number from 1965.

Steve

chev10 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#733244
Hi,

Thanks for that. Does that explain why there is no Aussie comliance plate on the bug.

I'm sure the body is original to this chassis, but is there a way of confirming this ? ie changes to body or fittings etc.

Thanks

John.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#733251
chev10 wrote:Hi,

Thanks for that. Does that explain why there is no Aussie comliance plate on the bug.

I'm sure the body is original to this chassis, but is there a way of confirming this ? ie changes to body or fittings etc.

Thanks

John.

Hi John
there should be a plate under the bonnet..
behind the spare wheel...

they didn't use compliance plates back then...
the chassis and engine number were checked.... and still are..

cheers

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

chev10 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#733255
Thanks Lee,
I have looked every where, that was the first place I looked. I hope this wont be a problem when I go to get it registered.
I'm also replacing the old engine (stuffed) with a 1600 twin port. do you think this will be an issue ? I know I have to clearance the bell housing to suit the flywheel.

Thanks,

John.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#733492
Hi

Depending on the people who register the car, you should have front disk brakes if your fitting a motor that size.

You need to fill in your location on your profile so that advice can be offered suitable to where you live.

Steve

chev10 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#733567
Hi Steve,

Thanks for the reply.

Actually didn't think about that (disc brakes)! Yeah I think if my little girl is going to drive it, then it "must" be a safe as I can make it.

Would adapting disk brakes be a straight forward change out set up , or is it more involved ?
Any advise on how to and what to do etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

John.