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Buck bug Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Jun 2016 ·

#1027352
Hi all I need a photo of the spec page from an original beetle workshop manual for 1968 bug as I need to prove original weight for my conversion. I called the transport department modification line and they don't have a listing (stupid) so they said I need at least a photo or copy of original workshop manual listing vehicle weight to show the engineer and the bloke doing the mod plate confirmed that so if anyone can help out that would be awesome thanks.

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1027355
I think i've got one from a 69 bug, would that work for you?

Buck bug Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Jun 2016 ·

#1027360
Might do. So far I've seen weights listed at 740kg 790kg 800kg 840kg and 960kg for a 68 bug I need to find an accurate original vehicle weight.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1027365
This was on the Samba

Buck bug Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Jun 2016 ·

#1027369
Thanks bud.

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#1027383
I was pretty sure they were about 820kg and this seems to back it up.

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1027407
Buck bug wrote:Hi all I need a photo of the spec page from an original beetle workshop manual for 1968 bug as I need to prove original weight for my conversion. I called the transport department modification line and they don't have a listing (stupid) so they said I need at least a photo or copy of original workshop manual listing vehicle weight to show the engineer and the bloke doing the mod plate confirmed that so if anyone can help out that would be awesome thanks.
Hi
Do You need a light weight or a heavy weight???
I have lots of manuals to look at...
1968 and 1969 should be identical.....

min unladen weight 800kgs
max weight laden 1180kgs

this is from Autobooks VW BEETLE 1954-1978

i CAN CHECK OTHERS IF YOU LIKE AND CAN EMAIL THEM TO YOU

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

Buck bug Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Jun 2016 ·

#1027720
Unladen bud the lowest I've seen so far is 760kg
But that's fine as it still allows me the conversion I'm doing.
Thanks for your help fellas.