The Vanagon Dictionary

A large, flat-bladed screwdriver used for various tasks such as prying, chiseling, and breaking.

• screwdriver
• tool
• pry

type of rear axle nut and reduction box design

• axle
• reduction

A colloquialism for a large, heavy hammer used for various tasks.

• hammer
• tool

Larger window replacing standard roll-up and wing window

• window
• slang

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

A large rock used as an improvised tool for various repairs and tasks.

• tool
• improvised
• repair

Catalytic Converter. a large, usually round cannister in the exhaust system. it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors.

A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form

• documentation
• reference

Slang term for the larger glove box button used on 1961-early 1963 Notchback and Squarebacks.

• glovebox
• interior

Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1980-1991, distinguished by squarer body contours and extremely large windows and windshield. Also known as T3 Transporters , or Caravelle.

Any Volkswagen Transporter of any model and any year. Specifically those VW Transporters from 1968 to 1979, distinquished by a large one-piece windshield and rounded body contours. all had double-jointed independent rear suspension. also called T2 Transporter .