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number 6
15 years ago
hi,

ive just got myself a 66 project with plenty of bits missing and plenty of work required, what im after is information to begin with,

example: the bug has ball joint front suspension and 4 stud brakes all round, i was under the impression that pre 67's were king and link pin with wide 5.

could it be a cross over model thing or that someone has 'upgraded' at some point?

thanks in advance

andrew
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54 Gertie
15 years ago

hi,

ive just got myself a 66 project with plenty of bits missing and plenty of work required, what im after is information to begin with,

example: the bug has ball joint front suspension and 4 stud brakes all round, i was under the impression that pre 67's were king and link pin with wide 5.

could it be a cross over model thing or that someone has 'upgraded' at some point?

thanks in advance

andrew

number 6 wrote:



Hi Andrew! :d

Your right, pre 67 cars should have 5 stud king and link pin beams! That is apart from 67 1500s, unless im mistaken! Unless your car is a 67 year model (changed from 66 year model in august) car then it could have these bits!

What reg is your car? E or D?

Will :beer:
William
harveypj
15 years ago
king and link pin was up until 1965.
your 66 is correct with ball joints.
should have 5 stud wheels though.
5 stud wheels remained until 67. 1966/7 had slotted rims with flat hub caps.
Stock......the new custom
54 Gertie
15 years ago

king and link pin was up until 1965.
your 66 is correct with ball joints.
should have 5 stud wheels though.
5 stud wheels remained until 67. 1966/7 had slotted rims with flat hub caps.

harveypj wrote:



Ahhhhhh! :oops: I thought they ended in 67! You learn something new everyday!:d

Heres a pic of a 66/67 wheel!:d


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William
number 6
15 years ago
thanks for the replies

its a D registration.

really wish it had the wide 5's as they look so much better.
does anyone know if its just a case of changing the drums, or is it a lot more than that?
crazydaze
15 years ago

thanks for the replies

its a D registration.

really wish it had the wide 5's as they look so much better.
does anyone know if its just a case of changing the drums, or is it a lot more than that?

number 6 wrote:



Some really late build '66's on D plates had the 67 model 4 studs. I have a couple of mates with these features as per factory.

Alex.
JD
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  • pre67vw Junkie
15 years ago

thanks for the replies

its a D registration.

really wish it had the wide 5's as they look so much better.
does anyone know if its just a case of changing the drums, or is it a lot more than that?

number 6 wrote:



IIRC its simple enough to swap back to wide five drums. Direct swap with the correct parts. `66-67 rear drums are a little wider, so don´t try to use earlier ones.
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number 6
15 years ago
thank you all for the replies.

will certainly consider changing to wide 5's even if it did come from the factory as it is now.
Rach66
15 years ago
Any pics of your '66? Always interested in pics:d
number 6
15 years ago
hmm..... its barely recognizable as a beetle at the moment, ill try and get some up at the weekend
number 6
15 years ago
can anyone tell me which side striker plate this is please

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im missing the opposite side to this one
Rich Oakley
15 years ago
Offside (driver's side)
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
number 6
15 years ago
Excellent thank you for that.

are you the same mr oakley off the earlybay forum?
Rich Oakley
15 years ago

Excellent thank you for that.

are you the same mr oakley off the earlybay forum?

number 6 wrote:



Could well be. :wink: I get everywhere.
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
GKL 7
15 years ago
And he really does mean EVERYWHERE.
heb623
15 years ago



Could well be. :wink: I get everywhere.

Rich Oakley wrote:



Don't think so![-x

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I only regret the good things I did for the wrong people!
Boris1966
15 years ago
Hi Number 6,
I too have a 1966 beetle. it's the 1966 model/ july 1966 manufactured so has wide 5 wheels, ball joints etc. Are you going to keep the car 6 volt? If so.... i might have some parts you may need as i have converted mine. Also have some seals/ other bits.
Leane 🙂
number 6
15 years ago
wow thanks for the offer, i hadnt even considered it being 6 volt:oops:
all my others have been 70's you see!

can you pm me a list of what you have please

thanks in advance
andrew
Dubster
15 years ago

wow thanks for the offer, i hadnt even considered it being 6 volt:oops:
all my others have been 70's you see!

can you pm me a list of what you have please

thanks in advance
andrew

number 6 wrote:



It would have been 6 volt as standard, my car is a December '66 ('67 model) and it is 6 volt. Many have been converted to 12 volt over the years.

Please post some photos of the car 🙂
December 1966 UK 1500 Beetle
Rich Oakley
15 years ago



Don't think so![-x

:twisted: ET

heb623 wrote:



I avoid Belgium on purpose :wink: :lol:
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
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