VW Beetle Identification

3 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 8 Feb 2009, 11:11 am

#694040

Hi all, I have recently purchased a beetle that I am looking to do up. I was wondering if anyone can help with year and model identification?? The numbers that I have managed to source from the rear floor and under the bonnet are as follows : Man# ( Chassis?) 119251084 and the following numberss are also on the plate installed under the bonnet/hood Type : 1-255A S43
There is one other number on this plate that I am not sure that it refers to? 1140162 Any help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Earl

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4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Feb 2009, 11:39 am

#694043

Its a 69, built in Septemberish 68.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Feb 2009, 2:08 pm

#694063

Yes
its a 1969 VW year model...
the VW year goes from 1st august 1968 to the 31st July 1969

probably made in late 1968...

the other numbers on the plate ??

Whats the engine number??

LEE

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Earl Pickerin Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 8 Feb 2009, 7:27 pm

#694110

Hi guys, thanks for the help with the year model. Being new to Dubs completely I may need some help along the line with the resto, will keep you all posted.
Where do I start to look for the engine number?? It all looks very compact in there!! Seller informs me that it is now sporting a 1600 so I am keen to get this info sorted as well. Gives me a start on a manual so that I can get started though so cheers.

Earl Pickerin

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1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 8 Feb 2009, 8:56 pm

#694135

The engine number should be on the flat part of the engine case just below where the generator/ alternator stand bolts to the case.

Mick.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Feb 2009, 9:49 pm

#694150

Earl Pickerin wrote:Hi guys, thanks for the help with the year model. Being new to Dubs completely I may need some help along the line with the resto, will keep you all posted.
Where do I start to look for the engine number?? It all looks very compact in there!! Seller informs me that it is now sporting a 1600 so I am keen to get this info sorted as well. Gives me a start on a manual so that I can get started though so cheers.

Earl Pickerin

You can't have too many manuals, I have over 10
different ones - workshop -owner - maintainence - owners handbook -
The Haynes ones are OK - also the Australian Gregorys/scientific publications one is also OK...

keep an eye on Ebay.. manuals always on there..

there is also the late John Muirs book - the idiots guide -
can be helpful - the Robert bentley [VW of america] manual...

keep an eye on 2nd hand bookshops too...

cheers

LEE

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

Earl Pickerin Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 9 Feb 2009, 7:26 am

#694185

Hi again guys, I have the engine number and looked on thesamba.com but cannot seem to locate anything that matches.
Engine number is D437414
Any ideas??

Cheers
Earl Pickerin