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english1111
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 Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:08 am Post subject: Re: Vin number/engine number--how close to the end of production |
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Please forgive me as I'm new to this. I'm VW dumb and a rookie. I purchased a bus. I really don't know what. I can't figure out how to create a form Q/A but found how to reply to one. This is semi-related. Can anyone help?
Chassis stamp reads 253831. Does this mean I have a 57?
engine stamp reads 7862586 is this engine a 63?
Also, where can I find the front axel stamp?
ANy suggestions on who to chat with re: value or sale? |
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John Moxon 
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:04 am Post subject: Re: Help in Bus ID - What do I have |
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Post a couple of different angle photos of your Bus and perhaps a photo of the vehicle identification plate from the VW factory and one close-up photo of the engine number stamping on the crankcase so we can better help you identify what you have...
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EverettB
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:32 am Post subject: Re: Vin number/engine number--how close to the end of production |
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| english1111 wrote: |
Chassis stamp reads 253831. Does this mean I have a 57?
engine stamp reads 7862586 is this engine a 63?
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VIN listing on the site
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/chassisdating.php
A 253831 chassis/VIN # is from May, 1957 so Yes, 1957
7862586 - Yes, this is a 1963 40hp engine
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Also, where can I find the front axel stamp?
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It's on the front axle "arm" that comes out, by the right front wheel
Example:
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| ANy suggestions on who to chat with re: value or sale? |
You can get replies here but we would need pics of the Bus
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volkswagen60
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Vin number/engine number--how close to the end of production |
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We need photos. Intrigued. I have a January 57 by the way so I need to see your 57. 
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Thompson2
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: Vin number/engine number--how close to the end of production |
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| english1111 wrote: |
Please forgive me as I'm new to this. I'm VW dumb and a rookie. I purchased a bus. I really don't know what.
ANy suggestions on who to chat with re: value or sale? |
You just bought it, so I’m guessing the value is pretty close to what you paid and are you looking to sell it already? There’s a classified section for vehicles.
And pictures will help ID what you’ve got and what sort of condition it’s in and what areas you should address first... |
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