1973 Daf 66

ozzienpg · Aug 17th, 2007, 16:07

Hi all,

long time lurker, first time poster.

I am looking to find a manufacturing date for my 1973 daf 66. as volvo purchased DAF, would volvo be the right people to contact?

To cut a long story short, the date of first registration on the vehicle is april 1973, so if it was built more than 4 months earlier I may be able to change the taxation class to historic/tax exempt

Thanks for your time.

john h · Aug 17th, 2007, 17:19

Hi,

Welcome to (posting on) the forum.

Volvo in Sweden can supply key codes for Volvos from your VIN/chassis number.

Try Global Customer Relations: gcr@volvocars.com

However, Volvo didn't own DAF (cars) then so it depends what records were transferred.

Of course, DAF is still going strong as a truck manufacturer. Have you tried their head office? A bit doubtful, but it has to be worth a try.

Any pictures of your DAF? Is is saloon, coupe or estate? Or a Marathon (I think that's what they called the one with the go-faster stripes).

Good luck

John

ozzienpg · Aug 17th, 2007, 17:42

Hi John, Thanks for the quick reply,

Here are some pictures....

http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00023na6.jpg

http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc00024ns9.jpg

john h · Aug 17th, 2007, 17:50

Of course, I meant to say build date, not key code! (Just being lazy and cutting and pasting from another post)

What are your plans for the car?

Cheers

John

torsten · Aug 17th, 2007, 19:45

you should try the Daf owners club, very active and enthusiastic:
http://www.dafownersclub.co.uk/
Was that on ebay a few weeks ago, it looks like one I saw in Herne Bay that I was going to go for and then stupidly forgot!

ozzienpg · Aug 17th, 2007, 20:24

Hi Torsten,

Yes it is the one from Herne Bay, Was not expecting a lot of car for the princely sum of 35 pounds, but she is in a lot better condition that I thought. Only apparent mechanical issues so far are some sticky brakes, as it has been sitting for a few years

She has come up a treat with some t-cut.

I even found a field mouse nest, complete with a very long dead mouse under the back seat.

Somebody has had a very bad attempt at touching up the odd scratch with cherry red paint.

I intend to use her as my day to day motor after giving her a long-overdue service!

Aug 17th, 2007, 16:07	#1
ozzienpg New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ashford, Middlesex	1973 Daf 66 Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster. I am looking to find a manufacturing date for my 1973 daf 66. as volvo purchased DAF, would volvo be the right people to contact? To cut a long story short, the date of first registration on the vehicle is april 1973, so if it was built more than 4 months earlier I may be able to change the taxation class to historic/tax exempt Thanks for your time.

Aug 17th, 2007, 17:19	#2
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi, Welcome to (posting on) the forum. Volvo in Sweden can supply key codes for Volvos from your VIN/chassis number. Try Global Customer Relations: gcr@volvocars.com However, Volvo didn't own DAF (cars) then so it depends what records were transferred. Of course, DAF is still going strong as a truck manufacturer. Have you tried their head office? A bit doubtful, but it has to be worth a try. Any pictures of your DAF? Is is saloon, coupe or estate? Or a Marathon (I think that's what they called the one with the go-faster stripes). Good luck John

Aug 17th, 2007, 17:42	#3
ozzienpg New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ashford, Middlesex	Hi John, Thanks for the quick reply, Here are some pictures.... http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00023na6.jpg http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc00024ns9.jpg

Aug 17th, 2007, 17:50	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Of course, I meant to say build date, not key code! (Just being lazy and cutting and pasting from another post) What are your plans for the car? Cheers John

Aug 17th, 2007, 19:45	#5
torsten Junior Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 00:04 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sligo - London	you should try the Daf owners club, very active and enthusiastic: http://www.dafownersclub.co.uk/ Was that on ebay a few weeks ago, it looks like one I saw in Herne Bay that I was going to go for and then stupidly forgot!

Aug 17th, 2007, 20:24	#6
ozzienpg New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ashford, Middlesex	Hi Torsten, Yes it is the one from Herne Bay, Was not expecting a lot of car for the princely sum of 35 pounds, but she is in a lot better condition that I thought. Only apparent mechanical issues so far are some sticky brakes, as it has been sitting for a few years She has come up a treat with some t-cut. I even found a field mouse nest, complete with a very long dead mouse under the back seat. Somebody has had a very bad attempt at touching up the odd scratch with cherry red paint. I intend to use her as my day to day motor after giving her a long-overdue service!

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