Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window
Forum Index -> Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
c9c
Samba Member


Joined: June 27, 2018
Posts: 5
Location: Alpharetta, GA
c9c is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:59 pm    Post subject: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

Ok experts please help me out to tell me how my numbers decode.

Chassis/Vin 1-1953194

Body 19519

Engine 1147066

Thanks in advance for the assistance!!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
type4split
Samba Member


Joined: May 23, 2007
Posts: 679
Location: Hamilton, Indiana
type4split is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:43 am    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

check here

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
_________________
'67 deluxe bus w/the little windows
'52 beetle
'55 convertible
'50-something convertible (*need ribbed 'vert quarter panel )
'63 "milo" beetle
Part, parts and more parts
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Facebook Gallery Classifieds Feedback
c9c
Samba Member


Joined: June 27, 2018
Posts: 5
Location: Alpharetta, GA
c9c is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:49 am    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

Appreciate the link but I am still trying to figure out the numbers as I do not see the Chassis Vin # corresponding or the Body # which mine is 5 digit #.

Maybe I am just having a brain freeze here but any help is appreciated.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
56Cabrio
Samba Member


Joined: May 22, 2008
Posts: 1896
Location: San Fernando Valley, CA
56Cabrio is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

c9c wrote:
Appreciate the link but I am still trying to figure out the numbers as I do not see the Chassis Vin # corresponding or the Body # which mine is 5 digit #.

Maybe I am just having a brain freeze here but any help is appreciated.[/img]

1-1953194 is stamped on your tunnel ?
19519 is stamped below your vin plate behind the spare tire ?
Pics for reference
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
F#CK CANCER
Make a donation

1956 Rag Top owned since 1988
1956 Convertible owned since 2000
1963 Hard Top

RIP Dad 4/20/1951 - 2/4/2023
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
c9c
Samba Member


Joined: June 27, 2018
Posts: 5
Location: Alpharetta, GA
c9c is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

@56cabrio Yes, pics attached.
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
56Cabrio
Samba Member


Joined: May 22, 2008
Posts: 1896
Location: San Fernando Valley, CA
56Cabrio is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

c9c wrote:
Ok experts please help me out to tell me how my numbers decode.

Chassis/Vin 1-1953194

Body 19519

Engine 1147066

Thanks in advance for the assistance!!!


You typed a 1 instead of a 0, your vin is 1-0953194
That makes your car Aug 1955 but it a 1956 model
as for the body number its strange its only 5 numbers, it is what is is though.
My 56 vert was built on Aug 9 , 1955 per the birth certificate
My Vin is 1-0924xxx ( i don't remember the last 3 as i don't have it in front of me) Body # 15-24586 its a vert that's why it starts with 15-
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
F#CK CANCER
Make a donation

1956 Rag Top owned since 1988
1956 Convertible owned since 2000
1963 Hard Top

RIP Dad 4/20/1951 - 2/4/2023
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
c9c
Samba Member


Joined: June 27, 2018
Posts: 5
Location: Alpharetta, GA
c9c is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

Yes, I am an idiot. That makes sense now. Possible their is a 6th digit on that body number at the end that is not showing through the paint...I'll look closer tomorrow;

Last question, what website do you order the Birth Certificate and how long did it take to get? Thank you!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
obus Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: March 08, 2001
Posts: 11040
Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
obus is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=398
_________________
July 1959 Mango Standard Bus aka Obus L346 L347 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=256592&highlight=
June 1973 Pumpkin Orange Thing aka Othing L30H
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=711775&highlight=
1960 Paprika Red Karmann Ghia Convertible aka Schatze L452 built 5/20/60
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
66 21 window bus built 8/31/65 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=777273
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Facebook Instagram Gallery Classifieds Feedback
c9c
Samba Member


Joined: June 27, 2018
Posts: 5
Location: Alpharetta, GA
c9c is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

Thank you, ordered Birth Certificate
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
h~moto
Samba Member


Joined: November 19, 2008
Posts: 316
Location: Northern Virginia
h~moto is offline 

PostPosted: Yesterday 10:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Decoding VIN, engine and Body numbers on my '56 Oval Window Reply with quote

Is your Engine number 1147066 or is it 1-1147066? If it is 1-1147066, you very well might have the original engine that came with the car. Have you already sent a request for the birth certificate? When you send for the certificate, they will NOT tell you what the number of the original engine was, but if you provide them the number to the engine that you have, they WILL tell you if it is the original or not. If you have already sent for the certificate, you might want to see if you can add your engine number to the request. I have heard that others were able to do that.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.