*HELP* my new Bug is titled as a 1967, but..

[60ragtop]

65 body, no center defrost, dimmer on the floor
hole behind grill on the left is for speaker
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ASA certified in 1987
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[KTPhil]

[branman71]

67 interior door locks have the button on top. Not in the handle.

[arizonabuckeye]

So now that you know it's not legit the question is What are you going to do about it?

You said the seller was willing to take it back if you found it was not correct... But you do still have a pretty clean car there. If you really wanted a '67 and paid a premium... otherwise I would still see if you could get some money back from the seller. Just remember it may not have been the most recent PO's doing.

[pb_foots]

Can't imagine why it matters unless there's a reason you wanted a 67?

That's a nice looking car, I'd just drive it proudly and not worry about the year.

[hitest]

[notsnarb]

The body looks older than '66 as the dash is missing the center vent added in '66

oops now I see 60ragtop has already covered it

I vote for '65 body with earlier front turn signals

[60ragtop]

does it have ball joint or king & link front end
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Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986

[jhicken]

It is a '65 body on a '67 chassis. Not a real big deal. Like I said before, legally it is a '67. The numbers match the paperwork so you are ok there. If you had your heart set on a '67, then you might reconsider your purchase. But if you are fine with the way it looks and drives, keep it. You could always put on the later front turn signals and complete the picture. If anyone ever asks the year, just tell them it's a '65. The only other discernible would be the front end and if it has a '67 trans it would have long axles. But most folks wouldn't realize that immediately.

-jeffrey
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[Dynaflash]

If I sold a car that looks that good and the new owner came back wanting money, I would tell him to jump in the lake. That looks better than a 67 any day. If it is not right for then get rid of it because you will probably only hate it more later. Personally I love it.

[stale air]

The body is pre 66, as there are no air vents on the upper dash.


For reference......

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[grandpa pete]

Another thing to check is weather or not someone changed the numbers on the tunnel....Take the inspection plate off and feel under the numbers for sighns of welding...Easy to finnish off the top but if someone welded in new numbers it will show on the bottom....
YES I have seen this done !
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66 sedan delivery Type 6

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569619&highlight=sedan+delivery

[Mr. Mike]

It could be pre-'67 on a '67 pan, PO might have not known/bought it that way. Not uncommon to put an earlier body on a later pan.

It could be a pre-'67 on a 67 pan and the PO is aware and trying to pull a fast one on you.

Or, it could be something criminal. Try to determine if the VIN number is stamped into the pan or if it's bet cut and welded into your pan. Where is that VIN plate? It should be in the bonnet under the washer bottle and brake fluid reservoir.

Here's a like on the 1967 one-year-only stuff. Try to see if you can use it to determine if the pan really is a '67 the engine may give you some clues too.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=187814&highlight=1967

From the pics you've posted, it looks like a nice car.

Cheers!
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1964 Sedan 6 volt

[hitest]

Here's a novel idea - see if the pan's VIN has been cut and rewelded...
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[60ragtop]

[SoFloLivin]

Thanks for all of the responses.