At 11:18 PM 11/5/95 -0600, you wrote: >my behind the seat plate reads: > >11 09 1 >377 101 130 >UP 241 BGR SR 761961 > >November 4, 1961 production date >modifications 377 , 101, and 130 (hinged windshields) >UP (?) type 241(vw micro-bus deluxe, LHD), Beige GRey/Sealing-wax Red >color, chassis # 761961 > >in Martin Skielboe's >__________________________ >27 02 1 >315 180 >SD 221 GRGRUEN 739175 >__________________________ > >GRGRUEN is sea gull grey/ Mango green paint colour scheme > >to Mark w/'62 Kombi, what is the divided cab partition? Is that the same >as walk though front seats instead of a bench seat? > >does anyone have a list of modification codes handy? > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ I think I got this off of the Gopher server at lenti, but I don't remember for sure. It should have everything you need. Of course, the plate behind the passenger seat in my '67 Kombi doesn't jive with either of your plates nor does it jive with this list but oh well... Bob. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------
Back 2 Basics Facts and Figures by Keith Seume Volksworld, Winter 1994
With the current upsurge of interest in early Type 2s, we thought it timely to take a look at some facts and figures relating to chassis numbering of these vehicles. In addition, we'll take a look at the various colour combinations that were offered and the numerious model options that were available to the would be buyer.
Restoring any old vehicle to original specification can be difficult but, where Type 2s are concerned, the problem is compounded by the fact that many such VWs were modified throughout their working life. A good example is something like Peter Nicholson's old Grossraum Kastenwagen ... that's a high-top van to the English-speaking world ... that we featured in Volksworld's Issue No. 4. It began life as a workhorse without any side windows or interior fitments, would have been painted blue and almost certainly have been purchased by a clothing retailer who needed a high roofed van to carry dresses on hangers. When the van was rediscovered, it had been repainted numerous times and converted into a camper, with windows fitted to each side and a home-built interior.
A look through the files shows that the vehicle was a model 211 (VW delivery van with double doors on right, LHD), equipped with option M222 (high roof delivery van). It had also been fitted with M175 (export bumper guards), M502 (lining - side panel, hardboard) and M75 (mudflaps). The original colour was L31 Dove Blue.
This is just a single example of the endless hours of fun you can have by identifying what options your old Kombi or pick up might have been fitted with at the factory. However, to start with, let's take a look at the various model designations offered by the factory up until the end of 1967, the last of the "Splits".
MISSING LINKS You will notice from this list that there is a certain logic about the numbering, but that same logic leads you to realise that there are some obvious omissions from the range. For example, there is not model 222 which would surely have been a RHD Micro Bus with the double doors on the right? Clearly the factory did not feel there was a market for such a vehicle and consequently didn't offer one in its line up. However, the gap in the model numbers suggests that it might have been open to persuasion at a later date.
MODEL 211 Delivery Van (dbl door right, LHD) 213 Delivery Van (dbl door left, LHD) 214 Delivery Van (dbl door left, RHD) 215 Delivery Van (dbl door left and right, LHD) 216 Delivery Van (dbl door left and right, RHD) 221 Micro Bus (dbl door right, LHD) 223 Micro Bus (dbl door left, LHD) 224 Micro Bus (dbl door left, RHD) 225 Micro Bus (dbl door right, sliding roof, LHD) 228 Micro Bus (dbl door left, sliding roof, RHD) 231 Kombi (dbl door right, LHD) 233 Kombi (dbl door left, LHD) 234 Kombi (dbl door left, RHD) 235 Kombi (dbl door right, sliding roof, LHD) 237 Kombi (dbl door left, sliding door, LHD) 238 Kombi (dbl door left, sliding door, RHD) 241 Micro Bus Deluxe (LHD) 244 Micro Bus Deluxe (RHD) 251 Micro Bus Deluxe (7-seater, LHD) 261 Pick-up (side panel lid right, LHD) 263 Pick-up (side panel lid left, LHD) 264 Pick-up (side panel lid left, RHD) 265 Pick-up with dbl cab (cab door right, LHD) 267 Pick-up with dbl cab (cab door left, LHD) 268 Pick-up with dbl cab (cab door left, RHD) 271 Ambulance (dbl door right, LHD) 273 Ambulance (dbl door left, LHD) 274 Ambulance (dbl door left, RHD) 281 Micro Bus (7-seater, dbl door right, LHD) 285 Micro Bus (dlb door right, sliding roof, LHD)
CHASSIS NUMBERS So to chassis numbers. Successful use of VW parts listings depends upon the customer knowing the chassis number for his or her vehicle and identifying the true age of a Type 2 is similarly reliant on this information. The chassis number of a split-screen Type 2 is located in one of four places according to age:
Up to chassis number 20-117 901 (March 1955) it can be found on the vertical surface to the right of the engine.
>From chassis number 20-117 902 until chassis number 469 505 (June 1959) it is above or below the identification plate on the vertical surface to the right of the engine.
>From chassis number 469 506 until chassis number 1 200 097 (late 1963) it can be found on the engine cover plate in the engine compartment (adjacent to the battery).
>From chassis number 1 200 098 (late 1963 onwards) the chassis number can be found located on the identification plate situated on the right hand side of the air duct.
TAKE NOTE Notice how the numbering system changed in format over the years. The first change was made for the 1956 model year and the second in August 1964. The list that follows shows chassis numbers at the end of each production year. The monthly entries relate to a significant model change that year (for example, fitting larger engine).
CHASSIS NOs October 1952 20-035 112 1952 20-041 712 March 1953 20-047 102 January 1954 20-069 409 1954 20-069 604 March 1955 20-117 902 1955 20-160 716 1956 223 217 1957 315 209 August 1958 374 811 1958 423 156 June 1959 469 506 1959 551 631 May 1960 614 456 1960 705 619 August 1961 802 986 1961 882 314 August 1962 971 550 1962 1 048 085 August 1963 1 114 282 1963 1 222 500 August 1964 to 1 328 871 from 215 000 001 October 1964 215 036 651 1964 215 082 480 August 1965 216 000 001 1965 216 083 207 August 1966 217 000 001 August 1967 to 217 148 459
COLOURS GALORE When it came to colour choice, the Type 2 has always fared well compared to other commercial vehicles, with a reasonably wide range of paint and trim colours being available. Models 211-216, 231-238 and 261-274 were only available in a single body colour, whereas models 221-228, 241-251, 281 and 285 were sold with two tone paint schemes.
Some of the colour combinations on the two-tone models have become classics in their own right ... who can deny that an early bus in two- tone Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown looks absolutely beautiful?
Remember, all commercials came unpainted on the internal bodywork: greyish primer is all you got from the factory.
TWO-TONE MODELS (221-228, 241-251, 281, 285): March 1950 to February 1955 (up to chass no 20-117 901) Body (below) L75 Light Beige L221 Stone Grey L53 Sealing Wax Red (above) L76 Brown-Beige L221 Stone Grey L73 Chestnut Brown Upholstery Beige* Beige*/Black** Black** * Models 221-228, 281, 285 ** Models 241-251
March 1955 to July 1958 (from chassis no 20-117 902 to 374 810) Body (below) L311 Sand Green L260 Sand Grey L53 Sealing Wax Red (above) L312 Palm Green L260 Sand Grey L73 Chestnut Brown Upholstery Soft Green* Light Brown Light Brown** * Models 221-228, 281, 285 ** Models 241-251
August 1958 to February 1961 (from chassis 374 811 to 749 000) Body (below) L346 Mango Green L21 Pearl Grey L53 Sealing Wax Red (above) L347 Sea Gull Grey L21 Pearl Grey L472 Beige-Grey Upholstery Caramel Brown Caramel Brown* Blue Grey** Blue Grey** * Models 221-228, 281, 285 ** Models 241-251
March 1961 to July 1964 (from chassis 749 001 to 1 328 871) Body (below) L380 Turquoise L325 Mouse Grey L53 Sealing Wax Red (above) L289 Blue-White L87 Pearl White L472 Beige-Grey Upholstery Como Green Basalt Grey Basalt Grey* Silver Beige** * Models 221-228, 281, 285 ** Models 241-251
August 1964 to July 1965 (from chassis 225 000 001 to 225 190 000) Body (below) L289 Blue-White L289 Blue-White L472 Beige-Grey (above) L360 Sea Blue L512 Velvet Green L53 Sealing Wax Red Upholstery Mesh Grey Mesh Grey Mesh Grey
August 1965 (from chassis no 226 000 001) Body (below) L360 Sea Blue L512 Velvet Green L555 Titian (above) L680 Cumulus White L87 Pearl White L472 Beige-Grey Upholstery Mesh Grey* Mesh Grey* Mesh Grey* Papyrus White** Mesh Platinum** Mesh Platinum** Body (continued) (below) L282 Lotus White (above) L282 Lotus White Upholstery (continued) Aero Balearic* Mesh Grey* * Models 221-228, 281, 285 ** Models 241-251
SINGLE-COLOUR MODELS (211-216, 231-238): March 1950 to July 1958 (up to chassis no 374 810) Body Upholstery L21 Pearl Grey Black L22 Medium Grey Black L28 Grey** Black L31 Dove Blue Black L62 Ivory** Black L73 Chestnut Brown Black L76 Brown-Beige* Black * Up to chassis no 46 563 ** From chassis no 46 564
August 1958 to July 1963 (chassis nos 374 811 to 1 144 281) Body Upholstery L31 Dove Blue Grey L53 Sealing Wax Red* Grey L62 Ivory Grey L87 Pearl White** Grey L345 Light Grey Grey L380 Turquoise** Grey L456 Ruby Red** Grey * Up to chassis no 835 178 ** From chassis no 835 179
>From August 1963 to July 1964 (chassis nos 1 144 282 to 1 328 271) Body Upholstery L31 Dove Blue Grey L62 Ivory Grey L87 Pearl White Grey L345 Light Grey Grey L380 Turquoise Grey L456 Ruby Red Grey
>From August 1964 (chassis no 215 000 001) Body Upholstery L31 Dove Blue Mesh Grey L87 Pearl White Mesh Grey L345 Light Grey Mesh Grey L512 Velvet Green Mesh Grey L567 Ivory Grey
When you ordered your basic Type 2, it was possible to specify a multitude of options, ranging numerically from M16 (pick-up with double cab) to M623 (fully suppresed electrical equipment for police use). In between was a whole host of options which could be ordered thereby transforming the bare VW into what amounted to a custom-built vehicle. However, not all options were available in every market or on every type vehicle. After all, you could hardly order a high-roofed delivery van option for your pick-up. Here then is the full range of options ... or 'M' numbers that could be specified on pre-'68 Type 2s.
If this doesn't keep you occupied for a few minutes, nothing will! Happy Hunting.
M OPTIONAL EXTRA TYPE MARKET M16 Pick-up with double cab 265-268 M20 Speedometer in miles 211-274 Export M24 Sealed beam headlights/ 211-274 USA, Canada red tail lights M30 coupled headlight flasher 211-274 Austria and license plate light M33 with additional rear flashers 211-274 Italy, Austria M36 Warning light - parking 211-274 Italy light, indicators, modified handbrake lever M46 with side flashing indicator 211-271 Denmark M47 with reversing light 211-274 M56 with steering/ignition lock 211-274 M70 Tilt for pick-up 261-264 M72 Roof lining (leatherette) 221-228 M75 Mudflaps 211-274 M80 Divided cab partition 211,213,215, 231,233,235,237 M81 Divided cab partition 221,223,225,241 M90 Laminated windscreen 211-274 Export M92 Gear ratios for mountainous 211-274 Export regions M106 Heavy-duty shock absorbers 211-274 M113 Hinged (Safari) windscreen 211-274 Export M114 Six hinged side windows 221-244,271-274 Export M119 Eberspacher petrol heater 211-244 M123 with suppression equipment 211-274 Export M124 Yellow headlights 211-274 Export M127 Rear panel without window 211-238 M132 Hinged (Safari) windscreen - 211-274 Export laminated M140 Fire truck 231,235 M142 Laminated side windows 221-238 Export M143 Laminated side windows 241,244 Export M144 Laminated side windows 271-274 Export M145 with safety lock for sliding 211 door M150 Ambulance to German spec 271 DIN 75 080 M151 Eberspacher petrol heater 271-274 M152 Rear panel lid with extension 271-274 M155 Air cleaner with additional 211-274 Export filter M165 Larger air filter 211-274 Export M161 Sliding door 211,213,214 M162 Sliding door 215,216 M163 Sliding door 221-228 M164 Sliding door 241,244 M168 with 88Ah battery 211-274 M169 Sliding door 231-238 M172 Visible location of reservoir 211-271 Benelux M175 Bumper guards 211-244,271-274 Export M176 Bumper guards 261-264 Export M178 Speed limiter for 1200 engines 211-274 M183 Divided cab partition 214,216,234,238 M184 Divided cab partition 224,228,244 M194 Larger outer mirror 211-274 M196 Headlamps for left-hand traffic 211-274 Export * M199 Swiveling driver's seat 211,213,214,Camper M200 Pick-up with extended platform 261-264 M201 Pick-up with enlarged wooden 261-264 platform M203 Eberspacher petrol heater for 265-268 dbl cab M207 Tilt for double cab pick-up 265-268 M208 Vehicles with trailer 211-274 M215 1 tonne payload and 1.5-litre 211-216,231-238, engine** 261-264 M216 1.5-litre engine** 211-274 M220 limited slip differential 211-274 M221 High-roof delivery van with 213,214 sales flap M222 High-roof delivery van 211,213,214 M240 Engine with low compression 211-274 pistons M502 Lining - side panel (hardboard) 211,231,235 M503 Lining - roof (hardboard) 211-216,231 M620 12v electrical system*** 211-274 M621 Emergency light relay 211-264 M623 12v electrical system 211-271 Police (suppressed) * Markets such as UK, etc. ** Standard from October 1964 *** Standard from August 1966
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