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       1969

       1971

   10/22/08*

1970 Chassis numbers : 8/69=110 2000 001 - 7/70=110 3100 000 and Motor Number started with "B"
Production = Sedan: 366,790 & Convertible: 11,432 & Price = $1839  Convertible: $2249
* 1600cc/actual 1584cc/96.7 c.i * 85.5mm bore/69mm stroke * 7.5:1comp ratio * 94.5" wheelbase *
* Curb weight... Sedan = 1808 lbs. Convertible = 1918 lbs. Ghia = 1918 lbs.
HP was increased to 57hp from 53 the year before and last year for single port heads. "1972 HP was decreased from 60hp to 46hp/48hp due to lower compression to meet US emissions."
Dual Oil Relief replaced the single 8-1970 
Air intake slots added to engine lid.
Second full year for IRS Transmission and still using 4.375-1 final gear ratio. 
First year for larger front turn signals combined with side marker lights.
Reflectors mounted on rear bumper & side reflectors built into taillight housing.
Speedometer started showing tenths of mile on odometer (actually started in late 69)
Seat head restraints were reduced in size & 1st year for door buzzer and key in ignition reminder.
Second full year of the IRS rear suspension and first year for glove box lock. 

1970 IRS Final Gear Raito increased to 4.375 from  4.125. 
 
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
Dished Cam 1st started in 8/71 along with matching Oil Pump. (Most aftermarket cams are 3-bolt so check before replacing oil pump.)

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. 
  1200cc produced in Europe had an Engine number starting with "D" & 1300cc used "AB"
"AD" were 1600cc with 50hp and in Aug 1970 "AE" was used for the 50hp S.B.  Timing Beetle Manual Trans 69-70  and  Wiring 69-71
1600 USA Wiring Aug up to 69        A1600 USA ug 69-on