The Vanagon Dictionary

A tool used to help install the window

• tool
• window
• installation

Side windows that are hinged to swing out for ventilation.

• window
• ventilation

A frame made of aluminum used to hold the window in place

• frame
• window
• aluminum

A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.

• ui
• ux
• wiring

Rare combination of Deluxe roof clip on Kombi or Standard model Bus

• deluxe
• kombi

Another name for the buses made from 1968-1979. So called for the large single-piece windshield.

Larger accessory side mirror used on Split-Window and Bay-Window Buses

• mirror
• accessory

Slang term for the vent wing windows on 1952 and earlier Buses, characterized by their hinge design.

• bus
• window
• hinge

A type of clear plastic material used for corner windows in Barndoor era deluxe buses before glass was used.

• material
• window
• barndoor

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.

Fabric hangings used to block light or provide privacy

• interior
• window

The Microbus , made from 1949 to 1967. also called a Split-Window.

A flexible, waterproof material used for seals and gaskets

• windows
• seals
• rubber

Type of glass that is transparent and clear

• window
• glass

Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows

• deluxe
• bus
• rear

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.

Usually refers to the Microbus Deluxe Station Wagen, with 21 or 23 Windows and a Sunroof.

A model of bus that has no side windows behind the front doors. usually a commercial model.

Area on a Beetle from the bottom of the rear window downward

• body
• beetle

Rubber seal between the glass and the window frame

• rubber
• glass
• frames

Rubber seal between the window frame and the vehicle body

• rubber
• frames
• body

Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.

• bus
• model
• variant

Trim level/accessories package used for a short period of time on the Deluxe Kombi Bay Window Bus

• clipper
• trim

A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.

• vanagon
• variant