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Split
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The Microbus , made from 1949 to 1967. also called a Split-Window.
Split-window
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
First mass production run of the Beetle with split rear window
- split-window
- beetle
Split-case
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Non-synchromesh transmission with straight-cut first gear
- transmission
- split-case
Splitty
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Nickname for 1949-1967 VW Transporter with a two-piece divided windshield
- bus
- vw
Split-screen
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Term referring to VW Type II vehicles with a divided front windshield, manufactured before 1968
- bus
- vw
EDL
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System helping to start on split-friction road surfaces
- traction
- stability
Low Hinge
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
position of door hinges on Split Bus body
- door
- hinge
T-piece
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that splits a hose into two branches
- fuel
- hose
Elephant Ear Mirror
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Larger accessory side mirror used on Split-Window and Bay-Window Buses
- mirror
- accessory
Microbus
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1949 to 1967, characterized by a split (two-piece) windshield and rounded body contours. all were powered by beetle Type 1 engines and all had 'reduction gears' on the half-axles. known also as T1 Transporters . This term is also used by VW SA for the present 5 Cyl. (Vanagon-style) van without exclusive options.