The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

My 66 is all original including the engine so I Chose to leave it as a 6 volt system. If the engine wasn’t original I probably would have opted for a dual port 1600. That being said I get plenty of power from the 1300. Now as far as the six volt system, it definitely has its draw backs. Had mine com...

This place might have it:

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Very nice looking beetle, congrats!

Java Green, I just got lucky that this car was so original when I purchased it. However, that being said the six volt system is not the greatest thing in the world, but I don't see myself changing it.

https://www.1966vwbeetle.com/images/1300%20Engine.JPG

The above link will take you to a picture of mines as well.

Welcome to the Forum! I'd hang onto the original engine if I were you! A Matching Engine is a rarity these days!

Very Cool, I’d leave the deck light lid too!

Welcome to the forum!

I’m not sure what you found out but would be curious. I’ve always heard that it’s bad to be below 100 on a compression test.

Beautiful!!!

Would love to see it! What a great history!

Beautiful! Is that color Sea Sand? Sea Sand always seems to take on different colors depending on the lighting.

Beautiful 66! I totally understand about the heat. I live in North Texas and am very reluctant to drive mine during these triple or close to triple digit temperatures.

Hi Karl, Welcome to the forum. Thats quite a list of VW's - I'm envious!

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