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Sbishop
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Joined: January 25, 2021
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Location: Paducah, Ky
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 Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:27 pm Post subject: New Guy Questions |
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First off, sorry for the New Guy Questions!
Just bought a GT-12 Avenger(I think) kit car.
Found chassis number and 1st 3 numbers are 119.
I think it is a 1969 beetle. Can anyone verify that ?
Transmission is still in car, found the stamp AH1543737.
Can anyone help on those numbers. Would like to know what it is, year, and what engine will adapt.
I have an engine that came with it separately. Where would I look to find #’s and what would they mean?
I probably will have a lot of other questions but this would help for know.
Thank you in advance!!! |
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stevemariott
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vwracerdave
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Joined: November 11, 2004
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Location: Deep in the 405
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: New Guy Questions |
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Welcome to The Samba.
Yes 119 indicates it is a '69 chassis. Many states require a kit car to be registered as special construction so a title may have a different year on it.
AH1543737 would be a IRS transaxle from 69-72 It originally came with a 4.12 R&P gear with 3.80/2.06/1.26/.89 1-4 gears. Because it is 50 years old if it has ever been rebuilt then those gear ratio's could have been changed. You need to look at the throw-out bearing to determine which clutch & pressure plate you need to use. 69-70 used early T/O & P/P and 71-72 used a late T/O & P/P. This thread will help you determine what you need https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=148307
All year 1200, 1300, 1500, and 1600 Bug engines used the same mounting holes and will bolt up to the transaxle.
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brianbernal71
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: New Guy Questions |
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We always love pictures!
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Wolfgangdieter
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: New Guy Questions |
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You can also use a later Type 4 engine as used in a Porsche 914 (1.7, 1.8, 2.0L) or from a VW 411/412 and a Type 2 (VW Bus) - years approximately 1970-1976 (bus in 1972 up and 411 from 1969). The are a more modern air cooled engine with more initial power.
A 1.8-25L Subaru water cooled engine can also be used - 170-230 hp.
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calebmelvin
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Sbishop
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:03 am Post subject: Re: New Guy Questions |
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| Thank you all for your help. I will try to figure out how to post some pics. Already have body off and floor pans out. Fun build so far! |
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:25 am Post subject: Re: New Guy Questions |
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Best of luck. I am hesitant to admit that my Avenger was the kit build that made me swear off building any more kits. It might have been that I went a little overboard with flush Corvette door handles, power windows, custom power front and rear hatches, Corvette rear lights, etc.
It was a nightmare!
But have fun! 
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