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  • Re: Chassis number
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 10:28:34 -0400
    > Where can I find the Chassis number on my van? On our Links/Resources page you'll find info on how to extract your...
  • Chassis number
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 08:59:34 -0500
    Where can I find the Chassis number on my van? Thanks, Blake 84 westy
  • Chassis number
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 09:23:02 -0800
    Anyone know where the chassis number is located? Got the VIN, is it part of that? Mike
  • Re: Chassis motor number
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 02:24:26 -0400
    Every time I keep looking around my bus for the chassis number, I can not find it! Am I blind or something? The only...
  • Q: Where is the chassis number on a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Sun, 4 Jun 2000 08:21:14 -0400
    Hello from Atlanta---I need a starter for one of our '81 air cooleds--Bus Depot needs chassis number to sell me correct unit...
  • Chassis motor number
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jun 1996 22:32:11 -0400 (EDT)
    Every time I keep looking around my bus for the chassis number, I can not find it! Am I blind or something? The only...
  • Re: Deciphering German Part Deux ;-)
    Historical mailing list - Brian L. Zahn
    Thu, 7 Sep 1995 22:23:02 -0500 (CDT)
    ...226163526 - Someone said this was the VIN others say it is > the chassis number. If it is chassis number it starts with the 1...
  • Re: Chassis number
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:30:01 -0600
    ...02 -0800 mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> writes: > Anyone know where the chassis number is located? Got the VIN, is it > part of > that? > > Mike >
  • How to read ETKA dates, chassis numbers?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 20:58:22 -0800
    ...01 01 8>>* " Is it referring to a production date or chassis number? What does the "G" stand for? What does the asterisk mean...
  • Re: front wheel bearings...chassis # location?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 25 May 2009 22:35:43 -0400
    ...http://busdepot.com/links.jsp#DECHPHER It shows you how to decipher your chassis number from your VIN number (found on your title, registration...
  • Re: Q: Where is the chassis number on a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 00:55:38 +0200
    ...Nichols" wrote: > Hello from Atlanta---I need a starter for one of our '81 air cooleds--Bus > Depot needs chassis number to sell me...
  • NEATO page updated w/ Chassis & Engine numbers
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Thu, 18 Apr 1996 12:46:03 -0400
    I updated the NEATO Technical Data Page to include some chassis and engine numbers. These numbers came from some scraps of paper I keep...
  • Last Call!!! Museum Certificates
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 May 1998 12:49:15 -0400
    ...If you are interested in a suitable-for-framing Ownership/History certificate from the VW Museum in Wolfsburg (listing chassis number, engine number, original...
  • Volkswagen part numbers
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Sat, 29 May 2004 19:12:58 -0400
    ...for example all of the vw part numbers that start with 025 appear to be parts that were made exclusively for the vanagon chassis...
  • Re: Last Call!!! Museum Certificates
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Sat, 9 May 1998 15:06:57 EDT
    ...If you are interested in a suitable-for-framing Ownership/History certificate from the VW Museum in Wolfsburg (listing chassis number, engine number, original...
  • Re: Chassis number
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 10:02:17 EDT
    ...Where can I find the Chassis number on my van? IIRC, outrigger piece facing forward under the front passenger wheel well. In other words...
  • Re: front wheel bearings...chassis # location?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 25 May 2009 21:15:42 -0400
    ...BD does mention a chassis number to check to see >which i need...where do i find this on my westy?\ It's your...
  • Re: Chassis number
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:06:10 -0500
    ...My '85 has an "F" in there and is 053XXX at the end. (Chassis 53,XXX.) Good to know, as VW will make major...
  • Re: front wheel bearings...chassis # location?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Tue, 26 May 2009 04:52:28 -0400
    in addition to the comments you have already received the chassis number is printed in a white paper sticker. the sticker should attached to...
  • Re: How to read ETKA dates, chassis numbers?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:22:27 -0800
    ...How to read ETKA dates, chassis numbers? Where it says something like this in a part description... (see below, in quotes) " G >> 31 12...
  • Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:11:40 -0400
    ...chassis number stamped on the frame, the last half of the VIN on the > dash will be the same (or not). > The Vanagon chassis...
  • Transaxle Numbers Was: Wear Index
    Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
    Wed, 16 Nov 1994 07:04:36 -0600 (CST)
    ...Once I find the numbers, where can I look for the year? The books that I have include chassis and engine numbers but not...
  • Re: '57 Samba or '58?!
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Thu, 2 Nov 1995 12:00:27 MST
    ...According to the chart here, do I have a '58??? The year (Baujahr) is blank! > 1957 Chassis Number 223-217 - > Engine Number 1-678...
  • Anyone VW Museum Certificate?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:19:59 -0400
    ...The certificate lists the current owner's name, the chassis number, the model, engine number, paint number and color, option codes, build date, date...
  • Re: Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Apr 96 19:24:30
    ...numbers on the plate behind the cab seat on the bulkhead? The right bottom seqence should be 7 numbers - a repeat of the chassis...
  • Re: Volkswagen part numbers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 29 May 2004 16:26:16 -0700
    ...for example all of the vw part numbers that start with 025 >appear to be parts that were made exclusively for the vanagon chassis...
  • Bad Battery Cable- Check the ground! Response was blocked.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:44:38 +0000
    ...Add a number 4 ground from close to the alternator to the chassis. Dennis
  • Front wheel bearing differences
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:55:02 -0400
    ...I also noticed that the Bus Depot seems to list different chassis numbers that correspond with the mid-year change of wheel bearings- they...
  • A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
    Unca Joel sent me this when I was shopping for a bus, it was extremely usefull. >Explanation of Chassis number: for model years 1968...
  • Re: Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 1996 12:12:08 -0400
    ...Your VIN number is 1 308 189. The 1964 model year started with VIN number 1 144 282 and the 1965 model year used...
  • Re: FS: 1966 Type 221 MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Sun, 17 Sep 1995 08:54:01 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Are you sure your not looking at the chassis instead of the serial number? The type is in the serial number and the date...
  • Owners of aircooled Westfalia Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Tue, 6 Feb 2007 07:48:30 -0800
    ...if possable,and/or the chassis builld date. Is suspect that a 1981 Westy will have a serial number begining with B, an 82...
  • Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:56:37 -0700
    Anyone here interested in this might ask the seller to send them a pic of the chassis number stamped on the frame, the last...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal/ Beetle Mexicano
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 10 Nov 2004 05:18:56 EST
    ...The only Mexican Beetle I have seen firsthand, simply had the original chassis numbers removed and the new numbers stamped on the tunnel. Also...
  • Re: Front wheel bearing differences
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:39:51 -0400
    At 10:55 PM 10/20/2010 -0400, Ed Duntz wrote: >I also noticed that the Bus Depot seems to list different chassis >numbers...
  • re: What kind of bus do I have?
    Historical mailing list - Bob
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
    ...The chassis number of a split-screen Type 2 is located in one of four places according to age: Up to chassis number 20...
  • Re: vw's alpha numeric chassis designations
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 17:27:10 -0800
    ...another country OR another chassis continued on but all the others were the next number up (Convertables/Carbiolets = A1 chassis while the Golf/Jetta...
  • Re: Grill fasteners
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:46:59 -0400
    ...tell me a source/part number for the clips which hold a '90 >Vanagon grill to the the chassis? 251 853 696 http://www...
  • Re: Front wheel bearing differences
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:10:14 -0700
    ...chassis numbers that correspond with the mid-year change of wheel bearings- they list the same month and year, but different chassis numbers. It...
  • Splittie Chassis Number Help
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Apr 1996 20:08:48 -0400
    >From the data plate on the vent box: 22-1308189 Anybody know what year this is? (I know about the plate behind the seat...
  • bullet turn signaldates
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 May 1996 04:11:42 -0400
    ...for the chassis numbers... -------- the magic book say, 5 Aug 63 Front turn indicator - now larger and with yellow glass chassis # 1 144 303...
  • Deciphering German Part Deux ;-)
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Wed, 6 Sep 1995 16:39:52 -0500 (CDT)
    ...226163526 - Someone said this was the VIN others say it is the chassis number. If it is chassis number it starts with the 1...
  • Re: Coolant Hose Help Requested
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:57:52 -0700
    ...important thing for your question is: (25) = Vanagon , (D) = 1983, (87511) = chassis number within the year's production Mark Dave Baker wrote: > > I need...
  • Re: Transaxle Numbers
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 16 Nov 94 9:01:03 PST
    ...Once I find the numbers, where can I look for the > year? The books that I have include chassis and engine numbers but not...
  • Re: Help deciphering German
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Sep 1995 12:27:30 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Typ 22 = type 22 Fahrgest-Nr. = chassis number -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu http://wuecon.wustl.edu/~samid/
  • early or late 81? (looking for starter)
    Historical mailing list - chris
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:36:18 -0700
    ...How are the early and late 81 starters actually different? My chassis number, I think, is 25B045694 does this make mine a 'late 81...
  • Re: Plate vs Chassis VIN - was - Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 20:55:24 -0800
    ...The chassis VIN number of every North America spec Vanagon that I have seen always has wv1zzz24z--123456 - there are no Zs in North...
  • screwy numbers and '59 Singlecab Status
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jul 1996 00:58:14 -0400
    ...the chassis number for dec 58 is 416 082. hmm- that doesnt jive with your number. the parts list (updated to 73)production survey...
  • front wheel bearings...chassis # location?
    Historical mailing list - pepperd
    Mon, 25 May 2009 17:57:06 -0700
    ...up Vanagon, from 11/83 production date".� BD does mention a chassis number to check to see which i need...where do i find...
  • Re: Deciphering German Part Deux ;-)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Sep 95 10:15:42 +0200
    ...is short for Fahrgestel-Nummer, this means literly Chassis-Number, 100% sure. 226163526 Unique to your vehicle.(maybe there's still something hidden in...
  • Re: Mystery single cab splittie!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:56:51 -0400
    ...and the number 672483 would be later than '60 - according to the NEATO data at http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis.html Tom F.
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal/ Beetle Mexicano
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:10:55 -0600
    ...The only Mexican >Beetle I have seen firsthand, simply had the original chassis numbers removed >and the new numbers stamped on the tunnel. Also...
  • Re: Old splitty camper
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:34:40 -0500
    ...Nice! There is a body number on the passenger side behind the front seat, which approximates the chassis number and would tell the year...
  • WTB: Owners Manual for '66 Bus
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Tue, 5 Sep 1995 14:15:30 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Sorry, don't have the chassis number handy.. just a standard Bus.. not a deluxe, panel, or westy.. \/ John T. Croteau {Network Engineer} {98...
  • Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:07:00 -0700
    ...chassis number stamped on the frame, the last half > of the VIN on the > > dash will be the same (or not). > > The Vanagon chassis...
  • Re: Front wheel bearing differences
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:23:47 -0400
    ...chassis = > numbers that correspond with the mid-year change of wheel bearings- they = > list the same month and year, but different chassis numbers. It...
  • Coolant Hose Help Requested
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:06:29 -0500
    ...Our on line vendors, when listing cooling system components, speak of VIN or chassis numbers as follows: 83-85 Vanagon (VIN 25-D-87511...
  • Re[2]: Mystery single cab splittie!
    Historical mailing list
    30 Apr 96 21:17
    ...and >the number 672483 would be later than '60 - according to >the NEATO data at http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis.html Over here...
  • Re: VW Part application guide needed LVC
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:27:57 -0500
    Well I searched in the old old old WAWD book and found 803-611-051A is audi 100 from 4/72 chassis # 21 289...
  • Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:14:41 -0500
    ...My chassis number is 053314? It has the late throttle switch design and vacuum hose layout? Is this the correct airbox for a 2...