Posted by: Boris1966 - 03 November 2010 20:27:23
Hi everyone, I've just bought a 67 bug with 1493cc engine and factory 12volt. I would like to swap the speedo for an MPH version. Is it a straight swap? Or not so straight forward? Cheers Leane

Posted by: JD - 03 November 2010 21:11:30
Just make sure you find the correct year for your car - they are usually (or even always?) date stamped on the back, so it´s easy to tell if you´ve found the right one. But, yes, it´s an easy swap. You only need a screwdriver to do it.

Posted by: Boris1966 - 04 November 2010 17:52:27
Thank you. The numbers on the reverse are as follows: 111957023E 1.66 Written in blue ink is: 36 1.66 My beetle is a "D" registered (registered on 7th Nov 1966) so a 1967 model. I have asked a few questions about the speedo to the seller but don't think he knows much about beetles. He us advertising the speedo as a 1966 year. Do you think the serial numbers match to my car? Cheers Leane :0)

Posted by: JD - 04 November 2010 18:26:50
The blue ink will be it. Jan 66. The stamp confirms it too. I´m sorry, but I don´t know if they changed between 66 and 67, but I suspect they may have. Mr Oakley?

Posted by: Boris1966 - 04 November 2010 19:09:18
Thanks for the info so far. The item is for sale on eBay - 1966 spedometer beetle - Yes...... Mr. Oakley can you advise!! :0)

Posted by: JD - 04 November 2010 20:50:43
A bit of googling tells me its the same 90mph unit as in 1966, but I´d check if I were you.

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 04 November 2010 22:52:13
66 and 67 speedos are the same.

Posted by: Boris1966 - 05 November 2010 18:53:53
Thanks for the responses :0)