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         1963

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    10/20/08*

1964  Chassis numbers : 8/63=5 677 119 -7/65=6 502 399     Sedan Price was $1595 & Convertible $2095
.and Motor Numbers from  #3959304 to #3972440 started with-out a prefix Letter.  Motor was called 1200cc / 40hp actual was 1192cc
77mm bore/64mm stroke * 7:1comp ratio * 94.5" wheelbase *  "1300cc Started in 1966" & "1500cc started in 1967"
* Curb weight... Sedan = 1720 lbs. Convertible = 1808 lbs. 

Crank-operated sliding steel sunroof replaces the fabric sunroof - Aerated vinyl material replaces nonporous leatherette seat upholstery - 
Horn actuated by two thumb buttons; formerly by half-ring - Larger license plate light.

1964 still head 6-volt electrical system. 12-volt did not start until 8/66      "King & Link front end used  Ball Joint started in 8/1965"
Swing Axle Transmission still had short axles, same 4.375 Final Gear Raito, 5-bolt 205mm Wheels Bolt 4-lug wheels did not start until 68  , Older type dual glass head lights and the smaller tail lights. Gas Filler under front hood, no back up lights & still used short seat back. No lock on glove box. 

Chassis Number stamped on frame tunnel under rear seat.
Motor Number stamped under generator support, Code letter preceding motor number started in 1966.

Parts are very easily changed so we recommend you keep track of the part numbers from the Carburetor (normally on the side of the carb) Distributor (9-diget number on the distributor body), Engine Number (just below the firing order under the Gen/Alt Stand) and know if it's 6 or 12 volt and if you 12v system is Gen or Alt.     Note: Alternator replaces Gen. in 8/73   Timing 61/64 information   and Wiring Information

The Above information holds true mainly for the US export models that were shipped to the United States, since the VW was produced and sold all over the world please use with caution. VW often made changes in the 8th month so it is best to determine the year from the chassis number.