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Melissa & Jim wrote: > If you have ever seen the VW microfilm or one of the original parts > books you would know that they consist of a series of numbered > illustrations and a corresponding list of parts with the appropriate > applications. I'm just guessing, but it sounds like this is just a > collection of the illustrations with the index numbers on them, but > it is lacking the list of part numbers that would allow you to > actually figure out the part number that you need. > > It would, however, allow you to talk intelligently with your dealer > over the phone. You know, "I need item 27 on illustration 11," which > just happens to be the "cool tin" that was being discussed here a few > weeks ago. > > Jim > There has been some discussion of what this catalog really is. Well I think Jim is correct. These are the *same* illustrations as the Micofiche, same reference numbers (ie. the cooling tins numbers match Jim's reference above). The main flaw is the lack of VW part #'s like the fiche. Here are some ideas in order: #1 By all means, scan in the real fiche and numbers info. (can you scan fiche, who's got it, how much disk space for Greg/vwtype3.org?) #2 Scan in this illustrated/ref. numbered catalog (good if used as Jim above) Better than nothing. #3 I'll talk with my brother in Germany and get a dozen "catalog" copies for distribution if they are a nominal cost (less than $10?). Then, post the just the part numbers "text" on the site. I think I'll persue getting some catalogs anyways. Maybe I can find and add the real part numbers somehow. FYI N.O.N.A. has reproduction parts lists (pre-70?) for sale for $75. Peter Parker '66 Square; Phillip Portland, OR