Chassis Number

47 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 11 Apr 2011, 7:21 pm

#835211

Hey guys,

So I have finally bought my first type 1 beetle but I am struggling to confirm what year model it is! I was reading a book that said the first 3 digits represent the type then body shape then year so I cross referenced my number with what was in the book and the numbers didn't match.

Mine starts with 196 (1= type 1 / 9=??? / 6=66 model I think) can anyone confirm if this is right?

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Apr 2011, 7:28 pm

#835214

stifler001 wrote:Hey guys,

So I have finally bought my first type 1 beetle but I am struggling to confirm what year model it is! I was reading a book that said the first 3 digits represent the type then body shape then year so I cross referenced my number with what was in the book and the numbers didn't match.

Mine starts with 196 (1= type 1 / 9=??? / 6=66 model I think) can anyone confirm if this is right?

HI

You have a 1966 beetle the NINE means it was made in Australia... at Clayton Victoria by Volkswagen Australasia

this number is unique to Aussie made beetles...

behind the spare wheel there should be a BALM or Berger paints sticker and an identification plate ...

cheers

Lee

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

stifler001 Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 11 Apr 2011, 7:36 pm

#835215

thanks lee.....

Maybe you can help me with my next qusetion regarding the engine number?

I can't seem to find any reference to it in my books, it starts with DS (i have checked it a dozen times to make sure) any ideas what it would be 1200/1300/1500/1600?

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Apr 2011, 7:47 pm

#835227

Hi again
I can't find any engine numbers for beetles starting with DS..

maybe an engine out of something else...??

any chance of a few pics of your engine ??

what carburetor do you have??

SOLEX 34 PICT 3 or similar numbers..

Lee

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

stifler001 Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 11 Apr 2011, 7:53 pm

#835232

I don't have any picks just yet, it is missing a few bits (i.e. carby) so I pulled it out on the weekend. The thought was just to rebuild it to stock so I can get the car registered and drivable then start the rebuild and buy a 1600 dual port to work a little.

Maybe I am better to look for a second hand running engine (1500) just to through in it for now and get it registered?

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Apr 2011, 8:24 pm

#835243

Yes
the 1500 H0 engines are very good...

many are already 1600 nowadays...

measure the throat of the inlet manifold...

30-32-34mm that will tell us something...

cheers

LEE

My 1500 H0 engine is now a 1600 engine....

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

stifler001 Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 11 Apr 2011, 8:41 pm

#835249

Thanks for your help Lee, much appreciated

Brad

lowdown67 Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined May 2011 · 22 May 2011, 2:04 am

#842137

Hey. Instead of making a new thread for basically the same question. Hoping I could get some help to try and work out the month and year my beetle was made if that's possible? From what I can find it seems that it would be a 1967 made in December 1966.

Here's the vin: 197417845

Matt