The Vanagon Dictionary
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Sidelight
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting on the side of the vehicle, often for visibility
- light
- sidelight
Sliding side windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windows that slide open on the side of the vehicle
- window
- side
- sliding
Rear side window
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Window located at the rear side of a Vanagon or T25 vehicle
- window
- side
- vanagon
Side door hinge pin
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pins that connect side doors to the vehicle body
- doors
- hinges
Side panel repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Replacement panel for the side of the vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
Sidewall upholstery
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The material or fabric that covers the interior sides of a vehicle
- interior
- trim
- upholstery
Side and head airbags
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of airbag that provides protection for occupants' heads and sides
- safety
- restraint
Side repair panels
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Replacement parts for damaged vehicle body sections
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
Side impact bars
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Structural components that enhance door rigidity and energy distribution
- safety
- structure
Aussie Flash Trim
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Australian accessory side trim
- trim
- australian
- accessory
A-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Roof support metal on either side of front windshield
- roof
- windshield
tire diameter
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
distance from one side of a tire to the other
- tires
- wheels
Lateral Gradient
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Car's angle of incline sideways when driving across a slope
- incline
- slope
C-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vertical structural element in a vehicle, typically at the side
- vehicle
- structure
Panel
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A model of bus that has no side windows behind the front doors. usually a commercial model.
Pop-outs
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Side windows that are hinged to swing out for ventilation.
- window
- ventilation
Sliding door
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A door that slides open, typically on the side of a van
- vanagon
- t25
- door
Elephant Ear Mirror
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Larger accessory side mirror used on Split-Window and Bay-Window Buses
- mirror
- accessory
Beltline
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The horizontal line defined by the lower edges of a vehicle's windscreen, rear and side windows and pillars.
- body
- interior
Check rod
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Flat piece of metal on hinge side of door that prevents the door from opening too far out
- door
- hinge
Kombi
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.
Deluxe
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A model of early buses that had the highest level of interior features and trim levels. Usually with the small sight-seeing windows in the roof and either 21 or 23 side windows. Also a HUGE fabric sunroof was available as an option.
CCA
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.