I've checked my engine and chassis numbers on my '66 Beetle and confirmed that she's got the original 1300. However, there's no "1300" emblem on the back like I understand she's supposed to have. I looked on the underside of the lid and I can't see where there's any indentions or holes where maybe someone took it off and then filled them in.
So I'm wondering if some '66 1300s didn't come with the emblem? If they all did, then I'm thinking the lid isn't the original.
Thoughts?
Missing 1300 designation on deck lid?
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DeeJaye1970
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I find this to be a bit of an odd question. It is not inconceivable that at some point in the past 52 years the original rear deck lid got changed out ..perhaps due to a minor accident, etc. The fact that your current deck lid does not have the original 1300 emblem might not be much of a mystery at all ...
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Thanks for the info, Seibert66. I'll look into that.
Digger89L, why is that an odd question? I'm curious about the history of the car. Of course it could have been swapped at some point, but I'm only curious if some came out of the factory without the emblem. Apparently, it's a possibility.
If you don't ask, you'll never know. That's why we have a forum.
Digger89L, why is that an odd question? I'm curious about the history of the car. Of course it could have been swapped at some point, but I'm only curious if some came out of the factory without the emblem. Apparently, it's a possibility.
If you don't ask, you'll never know. That's why we have a forum.