Tinware writing, Was this on all cars…?? Options

[Clubsport32]

Hi All

Have seen this on an unrestored car…does anybody have anymore details…? I assume the 022 refers to the 1.7L but what about the other number?

Any insight would be appreciated…thanks

Andy

[davep]

I do not believe these were stenciled; it looks more like a stamp to me. Look at the 0 in post 6 above. the center of the character is pretty much void of paint and the character is mostly seen in outline. If you press a stamp hard, you squeeze the paint to the edges and you get an outlined character.

[wonkipop]

I do not believe these were stenciled; it looks more like a stamp to me. Look at the 0 in post 6 above. the center of the character is pretty much void of paint and the character is mostly seen in outline. If you press a stamp hard, you squeeze the paint to the edges and you get an outlined character.

i think you are right. they do look like stamps don't they.

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i found a thread dating 2006 on this site.
maybe that @StarBear mentioned.
interesting read.

lots of speculation as to purpose.
suggestion about them being inventory stock numbers for engine tin batches.

i looked closely at these photos i had on file from wikipedia.
originally from Bundersarchiv.
VW engine plant at hanover.
looks like engines for 411/412.
photos are low res but you can see just enough.
the stamps appear to go on in the later stages of engine assembly but are not present on tin early in engine build?

doesn't look like its an engine builder team stamp.
seems to be a moving assembly line of overhead slung engine stands moving along.