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Jalousie Windows
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Louvered windows found on Westfalias or other VW campers
- windows
- louvered
- westfalia
pop-out windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windows that can be removed or popped out of their frames
- windows
- seals
- frames
Sliding side windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windows that slide open on the side of the vehicle
- window
- side
- sliding
Window winders
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanisms for rolling up or down vehicle windows
- windows
- winders
1-Piece Windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Larger window replacing standard roll-up and wing window
- window
- slang
Safari windows
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A type of front windshield that tilts outward for additional ventilation. found only on Microbuses , and usually only on on those in equatorial/tropic countries.
frames
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The metal structure surrounding the window glass
- windows
- frames
- rust
rubber
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flexible, waterproof material used for seals and gaskets
- windows
- seals
- rubber
Jail bars
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows
- deluxe
- bus
- rear
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.
Samba
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Usually refers to the Microbus Deluxe Station Wagen, with 21 or 23 Windows and a Sunroof.
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
Small Window
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Term referring to smaller window sizes used in VW vehicles from 1958-1964
- vw
- windows
Panelvan
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.
- bus
- model
- variant
Carat
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.
- vanagon
- variant
Door window dividing bar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bar that divides the door window, for fixed vent windows
- door
- window
- vanagon
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
Plexiglas
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of clear plastic material used for corner windows in Barndoor era deluxe buses before glass was used.
- material
- window
- barndoor
Piano Hinge
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for the vent wing windows on 1952 and earlier Buses, characterized by their hinge design.
- bus
- window
- hinge
Vanagon
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1980-1991, distinguished by squarer body contours and extremely large windows and windshield. Also known as T3 Transporters , or Caravelle.
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.
Wolfsburg
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Wolfsburg Editions are models with a higher level of trim, and are probably intended to stimulate sales late in the model year. In addition trim upgrades, they usually include some options without any extra charge (power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows, etc.) The true Weekender is usually also offered as a Wolfsburg Ed. (It's believed that the Westy Weekender only came as a Wolfsburg Edition.)