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by bhp
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Height
Replies: 2
Views: 2155

I have been to the Samba and downloaded a bundle of specifications - 59.1" seems to be the number, but is that the same for a convertible?
by bhp
Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Height
Replies: 2
Views: 2155

Height

Can someone tell me the height of a stock 66 convertible - from the ground to the top of the top? I thought I had read it to be around 60 inches. It does not have to be right down to the exact quarter inch. I am building a loft in my garage and want to make sure if I ever purchase a beetle again, I'...
by bhp
Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:28 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Anyone heard of this type of VIN
Replies: 8
Views: 4994

I received this from the seller - I think it checks out.

http://www.inerd.it/index.php?option=co ... &Itemid=32
by bhp
Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Canada and "Branding" on title
Replies: 0
Views: 12269

Canada and "Branding" on title

Possibly purchasing a '66 convertible, the title says "Brand" - "None" I have read why they do this, but do all used cars in Ontario (or Canada) for that matter have a brand on "none" on them?


thanks!
by bhp
Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Anyone heard of this type of VIN
Replies: 8
Views: 4994

Says it a '66. I have a buddy who has a book and says 156 000 001 to 156 1021 300 are convertibles - is he right?
by bhp
Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Anyone heard of this type of VIN
Replies: 8
Views: 4994

Not that I know of.
by bhp
Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Anyone heard of this type of VIN
Replies: 8
Views: 4994

Anyone heard of this type of VIN

Hello,
I am interested in purchasing a '66 however the VIN starts with a 156. Its a convertible from Canada. All my literature and web searching says it should start with a 116 or 117. Any help you could offer?

Thanks in advance