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   10/22/08*

1966  Chassis numbers : 8/65=116 000 001 - 7/66=116 1021 300 and Motor Number started with "F"
* 1300cc/actual 1285cc * 77mm bore/69mm stroke * 7.3:1comp ratio * 94.5" wheelbase *  1500cc SP started in 1967
* Curb weight... Sedan = 1720 lbs. Convertible = 1808 lbs. Ghia = 1830 lbs.
HP was increased to 50hp from 40  & displacement from 1200cc to 1300cc
Ball joint front end replaces King pin front suspension as of  8 / 1965
Needle wheel bearings replace ball bearings.
1st year for ventilating wheel slots & flat hub caps.
Emergency blinker switch was introduced.
New headlight dimmer switch mounted on turn signal.
Center- dash defroster outlet showed up.
Semi-circular horn ring was introduced.
1st year of  30PICT/1 carburetor.

1966 still head 6-volt electrical system. 12-volt did not start until 8/66 
Swing Axle Transmission but with new longer axles, same 4.375 Final Gear Raito, 5-bolt 205mm Wheels Bolt 4-lug wheels did not start until 8/67  , 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. and listed motor size "1300" on rear deck lid. Engine still used the small 77mm bore but stroke was increased from 64mm to 69mm and compression raised from 7:1 to 7.3:1  Collectors especially like the older type headlights & the 1300cc emblem on the rear deck lid.
IRS didn't start until 1968

Chassis Number stamped on frame tunnel under rear seat.
Motor Number stamped under generator support, 66-on used code letter preceding number.

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 Information 66/67   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.