The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I am restoring a 1966 VW Beetle with a 1967-1969 1600cc engine. It must be compatible with a 1500cc through 1600cc engine made between the years listed above. I really need these headers but I can't find anything online. If anyone has the parts I need, know someone who does, or knows a place I could...

I have a 1966 VW Beetle with a not original transmission and I need to know what year it is to find out if it is compatible with my refurbished motor. There is a number on the bottom that reads, "113 301 173 A" and another number on the side that reads "19 113 301 103 C." in the ...

My GOODNESS!!! That is a beautiful orange!!!

Thanks. I was kinda thinking that's when it was made but wasn't sure.

I was looking at the vin number codes for a 1966 beetle and I'm not sure if this is right. I was looking on the samba and I think it says my Beetle was made in November of 66' but I'm not sure. The VIN number is 116381718. Any information would be helpful. Thanks

I not looking for a original color but if the color is good i wouldn't mind using it. For the blue I'm looking a maybe a lighter, brighter blue maybe but also like the kinda "Deep See Blue" Types of blue. But with the orange I kinda like a lighter more factory standard orange, not some shi...

I'm looking for books and video documentary's about the vw beetle. I read "Thinking Small" and would highly recommend it but now need something else to read (or watch). Please let me know about anything good. Thanks.

I am not sure what color to paint her. I want to paint her blue or orange but i know that there are a million different shades of each color. I need to know what are some good shades. Thanks

Yea, I really love this forum. Its great to have a site like this to get help, get parts, and get lots of great info.

Ok thanks for the info

So do you think its not the original or did someone just upgrade it?

She looks really great. Keep her origional.

Thanks for the info.

Also my beetle is a 1300cc but she has dual ports and a larger exhaust system. Anyone know what this is all about?

I really wanted a bug to restore over the summer so i started searching craigslist. At first I saw a 71' super beetle and it was love at first sight (or so i thought). When I went to look at her i found out she was in horrible shape. The motor didn't run and it needed new everything. So I passed. A ...