Classic VW BuGs The 1966 Beetle Features and One Year Options
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- Опубликовано: 3 апр 2019
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In this short video I discuss some of the features and characteristics of the 1966 Beetle. The last year of the 6v system bug. There are many one year only features on this year bug that make it an interesting year.
The 1966 Beetle showcased in this Video can be found here of the complete build.
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Chris Vallone
We Germans pronounce Volkswagen as folkswagen , v is sometimes a f in the german grammar .
Every time he said “motor”, my mind overwrote motor with engine. Every time he said “block”, my mind overwrote block with crankcase.
I have a very stock looking '66 sitting in a storage unit. Your video makes me want to finally get around to restoring it!
I have a restored 66 Beetle. It is worth mentioning this is the last year with the 6 volt flywheel. The 6 volt starter does work with the 12 volt conversion, however they can burn out under heavy cranking. The 12 volt flywheel has more teeth (bigger), so the transmission case would have to be machined to manage a 12 volt flywheel and starter. The 6 volt starters are sometimes hard to get. There are trade offs when trying to keep it "original". Thanks Chris. Great videos.
I remember the 66 Bug when it came out, and thought it was pretty nice. However, I never saw a 66 with that horn ring, only 64s and 65s. The 66, I thought, went back to the 60 - 63 style half circle horn ring. Also, while carpet was an option in 66 and 67, not many cars had it. The vast majority of Bugs had rubber floor matting. Also, there is no need to convert to 12 volt. Just use thick enough battery cables. For this small 4 cylinder, 2 gauge is big enough. You can not use chain auto parts store 4 gauge battery cables with 6 volts. You just can't. There are also 8 volt batteries available. They are available in the same group sizes as 6 volt batteries. The only thing you will have to do is re-calibrate the voltage regulator. Everything else will work fine on 8 volts.
I have a all original 66 beetle with red leather interior, she's beautiful. I get alot of thumbs up when driving her.
I have a 1966 beetle that has 1967 door handles which I thought were wrong for the car. While reading in the Bentley manual it states that that some very late 1966 production cars had 1967 door handles. Being a one year part makes them more difficult to find. Luckily I started collecting VW parts in the 1970s and have been able to buy several over the years. I still have the 1966 sun roof car that I bought in1990. Some of the less common parts (pop out windows for one ) have gotten pricey.
The Beatles...
In 1966 all new cars sold in the US had to have 4 way flashers.
I didn’t get the chance to read all the comments, so just in case it’s been mentioned, I apologize for repeating it….mine has the red interior that you show, but where the seat back release lever area is, I have a red cover over the whole seat frame area on the outboard side, which hides it all pretty nicely….might have been an option, but I’m not sure….I also have an ivory knob cigarette lighter,(6v), on the right side of the ashtray, which also might have been an option, as it matches all the rest of the knobs and retainers….my parents bought it,(I was with them), when the car was turned in by an older couple who wanted to trade it for a type three only after 3mos, we were there, and my parents grabbed it, and it’s been mine now since 1979….
Thanks again Chris, for your world class videos. I just picked up a 66 last week and this vid in particular is a massive help. Thanks so much, keep up the amazing work.
Hi. Congrats for your video. I have been a VW enthusiast since I was 15 years old and I have restored several Bugs, including a ‘66. In addition, I a big fan of THE BEATLES. I will be 67 years old in October. VW’s and The Beatles will never die.
The 66 is really nice year! Thanks for sharing Chris! =)
The thing i love the most on the 66 bug is, the ball joint beam and the 1300 engine which you can easily swap in a 1600 or those strokers
Excelent Chris i am rebuilding a 66/67 australian beetle and a lot of my work has been learnt from you. Thanks
Great coverage of the 66 model. I had an F code 1300 6V in my 57 when I was 16 years old and later I owned a 66 beetle in what I called toothpaste green- (Bahama Blue). The F code 1300 had more than 40 hp, I always like to believe it had 50 hp due to the angled intake manifold flange meeting the new style heads. F Codes Rule!
I bought a 1966 VW in Fresno California in Jan. 1966. It was Panama beige, had beige interior and cost $1965. Having one just from the factory was a great experience. The car was unfortunately totalled with less than 5,000 miles on it in a triple highway rollover. Amazingly my passenger and I were uninjured. I always regretted losing that car in brand new condition. Great to see you guys doing such high level restoration on these cars.
Hi Chris, Cool video like always! My dad had a '66 bug equipped with dealer a /c , he purchased the car way back in '72. I have owned my '66 bug sunroof for over 30 years. It was the pigalle model in L87 pearl white with red upholstery :seats , carpet , seat frames and floor mats rear floor kick panels. The front heater foot well slide doors came in red aswell ,car featured a walnut shift knob and a spare tire chain lock which was a '66 option. This car is an October '65 production so it still has the early pedal assembly and square push button door handles . The '65 and early '66 outside door handles are actually wrapped in a stainless steel cover unlike the chromed plated '60-'64 types. This early production also featured the center dash defroster & 4 way flasher unit with solid red "88" knob & black steering wheel & slotted wheels with flat hub caps.
Chris I appreciate for posting your many video. Wish Your Tube was invented in 1960’s when I was young.. it would save my time and fix where it needs to be fixed or replaced. I ALWAYS ENJOY every video. Million thanks!!! 👍🏼
Volkswagen beetle was favorite car of Pakistan's army officers in 60s.