VW Badge location & body numbers, Challenge to determine beginning & end Options

[davep]

I require help with my research.
Typically, the VW badge was riveted to the right headlight bucket up to the end of 1974 and made its way to the right upper corner of the fuel tank bulkhead in 1975. Also, the body number was originally stamped into the rear trunk floor and made its was to a black riveted tag on the support below the right headlight bucket, as well as being found on the Karmann badge. At some point the body number base changed from xxy95zz to xxy90zz.

I require everyone to help with changeover VIN, and body number for each of the changes. Please add paint code and date code from the compliance decal as well.

[davep]

Please be very specific in your replies. Check both front and rear trunks for the number. It should be in one of the two places. Please state which place you find it.

It seems to me that woobn8r may have some panels replaced since there is no evidence of the VW AG Made in Germany tag anywhere including rivet holes for it.

My VIN 4742915759 body # 1149545 so we have proof here that the tags started after week 11. Sorry Jon, better look for trunk floor replacement?

Here is my body number stamping, note that it is in front of the right taillight (and the bolt for the rear bumper) and next to the rear sway-bar reinforcement:

[woobn8r]

It seems to me that woobn8r may have some panels replaced since there is no evidence of the VW AG Made in Germany tag anywhere including rivet holes for it.

Dave I sent you another pic as requested....
I am confused....I had a friend (Porsche bodyman of 20+ years) look at the panels and here's the consensus....

there is no evidence of panel replacement...we looked for at scenarios from a headlight bucket to an entire front clip. The paint is consistant. The seams are consistant...nothing looks out of place save, the missing rivet holes...

IF there has been any panel replacement...

a ) it is a "TOP Quality" job...possibly done at the factory (possibly if the chassis was damaged prior to paint and assembly ).
b ) If done after production, it must have been shortly after... as the patina and condition are homogenious...it is unlikely panels have been replaced as the quality, care and attention to detail would have taken so much time in this generally "unseen area" for this type of repair, it would cost an inordinate amount of time and money. An industry acceptable repair (even for a PORSCHE) would be detectable.

However unlikely it seems that panels might have been replaced....it IS possible.

Sean