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71lovebug Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:09 pm

is it correct that the VIN on my bug is only 10 numbers???? arent they something like 17 numbers now?? what does each number stand for and all that. is there a thread on here or something, i tried looking with no results, and i havent been able to order my manuals and stuff yet.

quattlebum Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:15 pm

check it: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=107513&highlight=vin+number+location

Glenn Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:17 pm

Modern VINs can be decoded and have alot of info.

The 10 digit VIM has the first 2 the model, the 3rd digit is hte year and the remainder is the sequantial number.

71lovebug Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:20 pm

so what does it mean by "model 13" is that saying its a super? im guessing thats what it is. and its a 73. my number is 1332684616

Glenn Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:21 pm

Exactly.

My 74 Standard starts with 114.

71lovebug Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:21 pm

quattlebum wrote: check it: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=107513&highlight=vin+number+location

i dont really see how that helps, but i will be able to use it later for sure!

71lovebug Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:24 pm

71lovebug wrote: quattlebum wrote: check it: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=107513&highlight=vin+number+location

i dont really see how that helps, but i will be able to use it later for sure!

i always thought u could figure out original paint color and more from a VIN? ohwell....will check the motor stamp and all that tomorrow to pull together all the info i can.

quattlebum Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:26 pm

if you have the vin and everything u can order a birth certificate that will give you all the OG info...

i forgot to add to my original post, the 4th post in the search tells you where to find the vin and what it means...

71lovebug Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:41 pm

quattlebum wrote: if you have the vin and everything u can order a birth certificate that will give you all the OG info...

i forgot to add to my original post, the 4th post in the search tells you where to find the vin and what it means...

there is not a fourth post on that thread.

quattlebum Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:46 pm

71lovebug wrote: quattlebum wrote: if you have the vin and everything u can order a birth certificate that will give you all the OG info...

i forgot to add to my original post, the 4th post in the search tells you where to find the vin and what it means...

there is not a fourth post on that thread.

today is retarded day and I'm retarded... sorry...lol

kakarottt Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:25 pm

Glenn wrote: Exactly.

My 74 Standard starts with 114.

odd, how is it the model number.. yours a standard, mine is a super, and my number is 111..? im confused

Glenn Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:29 pm

kakarottt wrote: Glenn wrote: Exactly.

My 74 Standard starts with 114.

odd, how is it the model number.. yours a standard, mine is a super, and my number is 111..? im confused

Is your's a 71 Super?

71 and 72 Supers are 11. 73-79 are 13.

71lovebug Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:34 pm

why is yours a 14?

Glenn Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:36 am

71lovebug wrote: why is yours a 14?

114

11 - standard Beetle
4 - 1974


A 14 is a Ghia



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