Kevin's 1966 Beetle - Bay Area
mine is a US 1966 and says 1300 on the deck lid as that was the only year the 1300 used on the lid. The 1500 was used from 67 on with Volkswagen on the deck lid. Either way his bug is too cool!
From Resource.com:
1966 (1 Aug 65 to 31 July 66)
Chassis 116,000,001 - 116,1021,300
Engine D 0,000,001 - D 0,095,049 1200 34bhp (DIN)
Engine E 0,000,001 - E 0,006,000 1300 37bhp (DIN)
Engine F 0,000,001 - F 0,940,716 1300 40bhp (DIN)
Note new engine numbering system. The prefix determines the engine type.
1300 engine introduced.
"1300" badge on engine lid.
30PICT/1 carburetor.
Cam bearing added to engine.
Emergency blinker switch.
Ventilated wheel slots and flatter hub caps.
Bigger rear view mirror.
Headlight dimmer moved to turn signal lever.
Centre dashboard defroster outlet.
Horn ring - semi circle.
Ball joint front suspension replaces king pins.
Improved torsion bars and shock absorbers.
Needle wheel bearings replace ball bearings.
Outer door handles changed from square pushbutton to round pushbutton.
Locking front seatbacks were introduced.
1967 (1 Aug 66 to 31 Jul 67)
Chassis 117,000,001 - 117,999,000
Engine D 0,095,050 - D 0,234,014 34bhp(DIN)1200
Engine E 0,006,001 - E 0,014,000 37bhp(DIN)1300(US-M240smog)
Engine F 0,940,717 - F 1,237,506 40bhp(DIN)1300
Engine L 0,000,001 - L 0,019,335 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M240smog)
Engine H 0,204,001 - H 0,874,199 44bhp(DIN)1500
1500 engine introduced - similar to earlier type 2 (bus, kombi) engine, but without the rear cross member mounting point.
"Volkswagen" badge on engine lid.
12 volt electrics.
Generator increased from 180 to 360 watts.
Voltage regulator moved from generator to under rear seat.
Rear track increased with wider swing axles to 1350mm.
Clutch diameter increased from 180 to 200mm on 1300/1500 models.
130 tooth ring gear (flywheel) replaces 109 tooth.
Dual brake cylinder system (drum brakes).
Front discs (single circuit) on 1500 models to some countries (but not US).
Outside door handle has push button.
Inside door handles recessed.
Two speed wipers.
Back-up lights (on US models).
Vertical headlights replace sloped glass.
US models get sealed beam headlights (other countries retain bulb-and-reflector).
Locking buttons on doors.
Driver's armrest on door.
Slimmer chrome trim on outside.
Driver's outside mirror becomes standard.
Rear anti-sway bar added.
From Resource.com:
1966 (1 Aug 65 to 31 July 66)
Chassis 116,000,001 - 116,1021,300
Engine D 0,000,001 - D 0,095,049 1200 34bhp (DIN)
Engine E 0,000,001 - E 0,006,000 1300 37bhp (DIN)
Engine F 0,000,001 - F 0,940,716 1300 40bhp (DIN)
Note new engine numbering system. The prefix determines the engine type.
1300 engine introduced.
"1300" badge on engine lid.
30PICT/1 carburetor.
Cam bearing added to engine.
Emergency blinker switch.
Ventilated wheel slots and flatter hub caps.
Bigger rear view mirror.
Headlight dimmer moved to turn signal lever.
Centre dashboard defroster outlet.
Horn ring - semi circle.
Ball joint front suspension replaces king pins.
Improved torsion bars and shock absorbers.
Needle wheel bearings replace ball bearings.
Outer door handles changed from square pushbutton to round pushbutton.
Locking front seatbacks were introduced.
1967 (1 Aug 66 to 31 Jul 67)
Chassis 117,000,001 - 117,999,000
Engine D 0,095,050 - D 0,234,014 34bhp(DIN)1200
Engine E 0,006,001 - E 0,014,000 37bhp(DIN)1300(US-M240smog)
Engine F 0,940,717 - F 1,237,506 40bhp(DIN)1300
Engine L 0,000,001 - L 0,019,335 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M240smog)
Engine H 0,204,001 - H 0,874,199 44bhp(DIN)1500
1500 engine introduced - similar to earlier type 2 (bus, kombi) engine, but without the rear cross member mounting point.
"Volkswagen" badge on engine lid.
12 volt electrics.
Generator increased from 180 to 360 watts.
Voltage regulator moved from generator to under rear seat.
Rear track increased with wider swing axles to 1350mm.
Clutch diameter increased from 180 to 200mm on 1300/1500 models.
130 tooth ring gear (flywheel) replaces 109 tooth.
Dual brake cylinder system (drum brakes).
Front discs (single circuit) on 1500 models to some countries (but not US).
Outside door handle has push button.
Inside door handles recessed.
Two speed wipers.
Back-up lights (on US models).
Vertical headlights replace sloped glass.
US models get sealed beam headlights (other countries retain bulb-and-reflector).
Locking buttons on doors.
Driver's armrest on door.
Slimmer chrome trim on outside.
Driver's outside mirror becomes standard.
Rear anti-sway bar added.
Although my engine isnt a 1300 I would rather have the correct badge since it is one of those one year only dealsdarzoom wrote:mine is a US 1966 and says 1300 on the deck lid as that was the only year the 1300 used on the lid. The 1500 was used from 67 on with Volkswagen on the deck lid. Either way his bug is too cool!
something i didnt want to deal with was the lower defrost hoses, but they were toast. if anyone has hints or tips on replacing the hose without chopping holes in the body or opening up holes inside the car please let me know
kinda cool, but found what seems to be the original key.. too bad i do not have the original ignition cylinder
kinda cool, but found what seems to be the original key.. too bad i do not have the original ignition cylinder
there is usually a hole in the kick panel that you can use to help get the defrosters on. Another option is to use hard pipe (copper) and insert in the areas between outer and inner quarter to the pipe out of the pan. Then use the silver flex pipe from the end of the pipe. As it is hidden in the between area, it would be hard for the purist to detect.
Also you are probably right that the previous owner put the Volkswagen script on the hood. Sometimes you have to work with what you have.
Also you are probably right that the previous owner put the Volkswagen script on the hood. Sometimes you have to work with what you have.