Picked up a 69 beetle project today for my daughter and need help in identifying engine size. Eng No - D1086665. Single port and using a 30 pict carby. Any ideas? As far as I am aware it should be a 1500.
Cheers
Dave

Got some pics Dave?

Any movement on the square you picked up a little while ago?

Heres a pic - straight off the trailer.




The blue square went awhile ago, Matt.

where's its bum !

Here tis.




Dont know much about it - I am assuming it is a stocko 1500. Had not been running since 2003, but with a litre of gas and a few pumps it started no worries and even idlled fine.

what a yummy set of wheels!!!!

Turns out my daughter is not too keen on the wheels so I was forced to put them on my Fasty.

Nice type 3 fastback

has the beetle engine got blanking plugs in the fan shroud
fresh air dusts??
I can't tell by the pic

the heads look like they have been hot
paint peeled off...

make sure there is nothing in the fan blades

My list shows D1,000,001 to D1,115,873 1973 model
and all D are 1200cc engines ??

Very strange ??

Lee

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Thanks Lee. The chassis no, is 119 890974. According to the idiot book the engine no should begin with H 5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Are the barrels on a 1200 shorter? Is there any other way of checking what cc i have back there? No it doesnt have blanking plugs. Not sure if it has been hot though. Seems to run fine.
Cheers
Dave

Dave a 1200 measures about 51cms across at the exhaust ports ,centre to centre whereas a 13/1600 measures 54cms approx

Paul

Gday Paul, measures 51cm so guess it must be a 1200. Not a worry as it will be my daughters ride, jiust good to know for spares and such.

Thanks Fellas.

its hard to tell for sure cos of the photo angle but the bend of the inlet manifold going into the head also suggests 40hp but like most of the vws around its prob been fitted with 1600cc pistons or the bigbore 1400 that were availble for 40hp
thats not a 40hp carb which is the first clue that this is prob the case
the D prefix is 1200 but theres to many digits after

the tinware is a mish mash of colours id say the cylinder tin is just painted with ordinary spray paint which is why its peeled from heat
u also need to get that fuel filter out of the engine bay ideally under the fuel tank or next to the gearbox

Hi

The generator is fitted 90 degrees out as well, the wire should point off to the right. Looks like a good project. So if your daughter doesn't want those wheels what wheels does she like?

Steve

ahhh the fun part, making it all ur own!!! what plans have u/her got for it dave? fasty is looking good, rims look very good on it. what wheels does the nipper want? i have some globes here if thats what u r after..

steff...................

Steve lets just say she didnt like the wheels as much as me. I will probably put them back on the beetle when finished. Painting it Yukon yellow - very pale yellow, so the rivieras should finish it off nicely. The Fasty will go back to old man hubcaps and beauty rings.

As for the motor, the engine no is D1 086 665. More research indicates it is a 1200 from around 1972. The carby is the incorrect model for this size motor i think. Should still be ok though? And the filter will be relocated later. You are right about the cylinder tin - just ordinary paint.

Onto the interior - has anyone purchased the carpet kits from ClassicVW? Just checking on quality and fit. Does the oatmeal colour look any good? If so, would it match up with the two tone door cards - cream/tan and the exterior yellow colour?

Happy trails
Dave

im curious, whats my engine then? the engine number is - H 1 1 8 1 2 5 1 ... is it the stock 1500 or has it been changed?

yea NuZo thats a 1500 block
good chance its got 1600 cylinders in it tho like most of them as they bolt straight in and are cheaper than 1500s

ahh.. any way to really find out?

also.. whats the max engine size i can get with a 1500 block? is it possible to get 1916cc? i just want a decent upgrade!...

and soz if u think im hijacking, but this could be relevent for bigdave if he is interested in increasing his daughters engine one day rofl..

Are the 1200s a good little donk? It has a couple of the usual oil leaks so I will probably pull it out and fix these while the paint is going on. Thing is I can get my hands on a good 1600TP for a few extra $$$. Tossing up whether to go this way or just keep the 1200.

Dave

i was thikning the same thing dave, weather its better go stay SP and upgrade or buy the DP and upgrade that? ... mm intresting! lol

Making some progress with the bug. Have cut out all rust areas and welded in steel sections. Just checking on panel fit before it goes to paint, It has 4 new guards and new front and rear aprons. Has anyone fitted a rear apron section? See pic of engine above. Is it a weld in section or does it just bolt up using the rear guard bolts(it has slotted cut outs to suit)? Also the guards dont appear to be a neat fit onto the shell, but have not had a chance to have a close look yet. Will post some progress pics soon.

Cheers
Dave

This is how it is supposed to look when finished .....unless my daughter changes her mind..again.

Some progress pics. Bit scary cutting out the A pillar and bottom of guard for as a first tme rust repair but happy with the end result. The rust repair panels make alot easier. Have also cut out a couple of smaller rust areas. I have all new guards and front and rear aprons, so nearly ready for paint. I have a pair of rust free straight doors from a later model so I need to fill the strip holes as they are higher on than the 69 model. Whats the best way to do this? Weld them up or just use filler?

Cheers
Dave

Can we see a bit more with the nose cut off just want to see wats going on there before i cut mine :P

Sorry not sure what you mean by nose cut off?
Dave

as in front apron, (I may be seeing things)

Finally got the beetle off to paint on the weekend - primered and all of the inside bits top coated in VW Sunflower Yellow. Next weekend should see the top coat all over.

Latest pics. Outside nearing completion. Motor runs well and mechanicals finished. Actully drove it up and down the street today. Only inside to finish off.
Cheers

Latest pics. Headliner in, running boards on, bumpers on. Carpet and seats will go in this week hopefully. Hope to be on the road just in the new year.

Looking good Dave the little girl should be happy with the results,hhope she appreciates all the work that goes into it. Looks like she still has the wheels though, cheers Les