Beetle ID

kromatized Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 21 Jun 2010, 8:18 pm

#786152

Hi,

Apologies if this question has been asked a hundred times already. I'm new in here and looking to get back into a Beetle resto after many years.

I have my eye on a couple of beetles, looking at them I'd say they are somewhere between 59 and the early 60's models.

How can I ID the exact year of the beetle? Is there numbers to decode some where on the body?

Any links or info would be appreciated.

Thanks

Lee...

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 21 Jun 2010, 8:21 pm

#786154

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/chassisdating.php

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kromatized Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 21 Jun 2010, 8:37 pm

#786159

Thanks, where do I find the VIN?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jun 2010, 8:41 pm

#786160

Hi

Be careful looking on US sites for VIN info, for period of time we had Oz only VINs, 1965 - 1967 actually.

The VIN is stamped on the centre tunnel near the battery, just near a removable cover plate for the gear shift coupling.

Steve