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DeMinimis Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:23 pm

This whole VW thing is pretty new to me. Are there paint and interior codes desigated in the VIN number or anywhere else? Thanks again.

I pick up my silver '79 tomorrow!
:D DeMinimis

kermitkuhn Thu Nov 25, 2004 7:05 pm

The vin doesn't have anything to do with the vehicle color or interior. There should be a metal plate next to the hood latch with the paint code on it. It is painted the same color as the body is supposed to be. There is a site that you can find out what color it originally was if you have the code off the plate and it has interior color combinations also. I think it might be vintagebus.com but not sure. It has bug colors also.

TaoDude Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:43 pm

I still have yet to see a convertible with that plate. if it hasn't been repainted the sticker might be on the inside passenger strut mount

kermitkuhn Fri Nov 26, 2004 4:33 am

I have a 71 SB Vert and can't find the place either. It has never been painted. Wish i could find it. I think mine is Iberian Red.



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