The Vanagon Dictionary

Curved section of the vehicle body surrounding the rear wheel

• vanagon
• t25
• wheel

Pins that connect side doors to the vehicle body

• doors
• hinges

Lower section of the front panel in Vanagon/T25

• body
• vanagon

Middle section of the rear bumper in Vanagon/T25

• body
• vanagon

the study of the interaction between air and a vehicle's body, affecting performance and efficiency

• drag
• airflow
• design

Vertical structural components that support the vehicle's body

• safety
• structure

Repair panel for the front lower corner in Vanagon/T25

• body
• vanagon

The horizontal line defined by the lower edges of a vehicle's windscreen, rear and side windows and pillars.

• body
• interior

Rust that occurs in the seams of a vehicle's body, often due to moisture entering from the inside.

• rust
• vanagon

The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position

• throttle
• switches

Reflective surface for visibility

• interior
• components

Practice of lowering the roof on the body of the vehicle by cutting portions of the frame and door frames

• chop-top
• custom

A type of seat belt that provides three points of contact with the body

• seat
• belt
• safety

A type of sealant used to fill gaps between the rubber gasket and the body

• sealant
• adhesive

Component that blocks sunlight

• interior
• accessories

Another name, usually British, for the Vanagon body series.

Tempered glass used in VW vehicles

• glass
• vw

Device that restrains occupants

• safety
• restraints

Main control panel of a vehicle

• interior
• components

protection of other road users

• safety
• seatbelt

Mechanism controlling window movement

• interior
• window
• mechanism

Components related to vehicle doors

• doors
• keys

Handle for entering or exiting vehicle

• interior
• components

screws that adjust the headlight beam

• headlight
• interior