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> >From: "Per Lindgren" <lindgre@online.no> > >>While the single carb engine was kept all the way through 73, it was > >>only sold in the 1600A models. These cars retained the single carb, they > >>had 1500 engines and they were swingaxle cars, not IRS. The interior of > >>the 1600A was pretty basic as well, with leatherette and rubber mats, no > >>clock and not even a passenger sun visor. I guess the AT wasnt available > >>for these models. It is possible that Simon Glen would know more about > >>this, but I havent seen him post anything here the last few months. > >> > > > Freddie Lochner wrote: > >Good summary, all except the swing axle part, at least in mine. > > From: "Per Lindgren" <lindgre@online.no> > The swing axles was retained on the 1600A, but maybe only in the > squareback version. You see, the panel version of the square was a 1600A > and it had an increased load carrying capacity together with the single > carb engine and swing axles. It was called Variant II in my owners > manual (compared to Variant I which was the regular 1600 like mine), but > that must not be confused with the Variant II produced in Brasil. That's > a completely different car. The van version of the square was available > both with and without windows! I know because I've seen a panel van with > windows here in Norway, about 8 years ago. Wow, more good info. It makes sense, because of its utilitarian nature, to make the panel version a 1600A model and to give it a swing axle suspension. But you'd think that in increasing its load capacity, they would've given it a more powerful motor. Hmm. The collective knowledge of this group of people amazes me more and more everyday. Just when you _think_ you've got something figured out, some who actually _knows_ comes along, straightens you out, and doesn't rub your nose in it. Not many groups are like this. Glad ours is. Freddie Lochner http://www.geocities.com/SixtyNineNotch ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/