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Lind Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 9905 Location: idaho
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:28 am Post subject: Re: KD Code |
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AC Mack wrote: |
Without staring a new thread. I posted this here. Maybe the moderators can move it otherwise.
I searched and can't find an answer. Can someone decipher the meaning of KD as shown on this M Code Plate. My first thought was Canada , but no KD code listed for Canada .
Beings this Bus is an 8/63 build it has no day/month stamped.
231 Lhd cargo doors right 2 in reference to paint type.
4949 Primer / 83 mesh grey interior. And the 77 ( hand stamped) also shows up as primer code ?
Does KD mean Complete Knock Down ?
Thanks for any info.
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I have seen a few oddball M-code plates, but WOW this one is the wierdest yet.
was this once an NOS body? that is all I can come up with.
KD is seen stamped onto early factory rebuilt engines, etc. perhaps KundenDeinst or something like that. _________________ .
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Clara Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:04 am Post subject: Re: KD Code |
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That is a very unusual M-code plate! Thanks for sharing.
Just wondering why do you say the bus is 8/63? Pics? |
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C.Moore Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2008 Posts: 75 Location: Willits, Ca
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Clara if you are doing the SST-15 this year, you will can see this bus in person, the weirdest bus ever. |
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sled Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6171
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:42 am Post subject: |
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while it is difficult to follow up that m-plate, here is one of mine which is pretty cool.
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5463volks Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2006 Posts: 134 Location: Bradenton, Florida
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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My 67 walk thru Deluxe, Not that special.
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425 081 114 130
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western auto Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2013 Posts: 293 Location: yuma,az
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Did u find any info on that strange m code plate I'm looking at buying a rough 21 window bus and it has the exact same plate as yours , the only difference is a 13 instead of a 77 stamp and its a 2412 |
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C.Moore Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2008 Posts: 75 Location: Willits, Ca
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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MR western auto
I have the other odd m-code plate. you have removed your phone # . PM me and give it to me, I'll call and tell you what I think I know so far. |
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2736 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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not mine but from Canary Islands
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Erik G Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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velvetgreen wrote: |
not mine but from Canary Islands
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GTV Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 2084 Location: Si'ahl
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:42 am Post subject: |
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I saved a couple pics for the thread
M-code plate:
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175 181 240
364 013 056 092 106 156
KJ 2312 414183 7005666
Some of the interesting codes:
240 - Engine with dished pistons (low compression) for low octane fuel - Engine Code 'L'
056 - Steering/ignition lock
092 - Lower gearing for mountain travel
106 - Heavy duty shock absorbers
KJ = Canary Islands
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:25 pm Post subject: '62 SO33 |
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UT...Tourist Delivery, SO33
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chris henry Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2004 Posts: 867 Location: porterville ,CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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I found a bus today. it's definitely a 59 so-23 westy. The m code plate is strange with no westfalia designations and no wesy paint code. it reads like this
30-09-9
372 139 156
231 L Grau
474186
I know it's a may of 59 production. Definitely an uncommon color for a so-23. Pretty simple code for a so-23 though. Any thoughts on what this is. Didn't even know they made westy's in light gray |
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GTV Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 2084 Location: Si'ahl
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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chris henry wrote: |
I found a bus today. it's definitely a 59 so-23 westy. The m code plate is strange with no westfalia designations and no wesy paint code. it reads like this
30-09-9
372 139 156
231 L Grau
474186
I know it's a may of 59 production. Definitely an uncommon color for a so-23. Pretty simple code for a so-23 though. Any thoughts on what this is. Didn't even know they made westy's in light gray |
It's definitely a 1960. September 30th 1959. _________________ EMPI Power Rules! |
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chris henry Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2004 Posts: 867 Location: porterville ,CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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GTV wrote: |
chris henry wrote: |
I found a bus today. it's definitely a 59 so-23 westy. The m code plate is strange with no westfalia designations and no wesy paint code. it reads like this
30-09-9
372 139 156
231 L Grau
474186
I know it's a may of 59 production. Definitely an uncommon color for a so-23. Pretty simple code for a so-23 though. Any thoughts on what this is. Didn't even know they made westy's in light gray |
It's definitely a 1960. September 30th 1959. |
That was a typo 30 05 9. sorry my bad |
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chris henry Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2004 Posts: 867 Location: porterville ,CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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i was under the impression that westys all had sk paint codes. this bus is missing the interior for the most part but it is definitly an so-23 ( sub hatch, tent mounts, wired for clam shells, childs cot mounts, ETC) |
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:40 am Post subject: |
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if it has no destination code then it could be a german delivery bus that was taken to westfalia for the conversion later?
does it have the hand painted westfalia tan paint in the back? _________________ drive your split. |
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chris henry Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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sled wrote: |
if it has no destination code then it could be a german delivery bus that was taken to westfalia for the conversion later?
does it have the hand painted westfalia tan paint in the back? |
No I don't believe it does. I have a 61 so-23 so i know what you are talking about And i dont remember seeing that paint in the rear area. |
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western auto Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:05 am Post subject: |
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GTV Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:32 am Post subject: |
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That's mysterious.
What does the stamped 13 signify? _________________ EMPI Power Rules! |
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