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zodlaw
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I did get the first 3 numbers 183. I was trying to find a vin decoder but have not had luck on finding one like the have for the bugs 😎


183 would indicate a 1973 model. 1973 US model would not have Swing axles and redux gears.


Well that is good to know for sure.. From what I am getting it should have the bus tranny too?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Semper_Dad wrote:
zodlaw wrote:
I did get the first 3 numbers 183. I was trying to find a vin decoder but have not had luck on finding one like the have for the bugs 😎


183 would indicate a 1973 model. 1973 US model would not have Swing axles and redux gears.


Well that is good to know for sure.. From what I am getting it should have the bus tranny too?



My understanding was Reduction Gears were a factory order option through the full production line.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
He found this in the folder he got with the car and took a pick of the Birth cert. So it seems does not really say much, unless I am missing something. Its always cool to see these either way. When I did mine it took a while and $60-70 an it went with the 60 rag I sold. That one was more detailed as far as options go for interior etc.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think Apr/May 73 may have been about the time they switched from swing axle to IRS for Military 181's.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yup too bad too. Its going to be a lot of work if he wants to switch.
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