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Rear hatch emblem clips
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Clips that hold the rear hatch emblem in place
- rear
- hatch
- emblem
- clips
Rear hatch wiper motor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electric motor powering the rear hatch wiper
- wipers
- motor
Rear hatch emblem
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Emblem located on the rear hatch of a Vanagon
- vanagon
- emblem
- accessories
Rear hatch seal
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seal for the rear hatch of the Vanagon/T25
- vanagon
- t25
- seal
Rear hatch screen
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A screen used to cover the rear hatch of a vehicle
- exterior
- accessory
Napolean Hat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sheet metal part forming the hump where the forward bulkhead rests
- chassis
- body
Ambulance
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Special model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.
Barndoor
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Buses made before mid-1955, whose major characteristics are the oversized engine lid and the lack of a rear cargo hatch. These also did not have the ventilation eyebrow above the windshield/windscreen.
EuroVan
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Any of the Volkswagen Transporters from 1992 to present. some were sold in Europe in 1991. generally characterized by their engine located in the front of the vehicle, driving the front wheels, and their very rounded shape and huge rear hatch.