The Vanagon Dictionary

A metal bar that hooks over the front beam of a VW for towing

• tow
• bar

Bars that protect the vehicle from animal collisions

• body
• accessory

Connecting rod between sway bar and suspension

• suspension
• vanagon
• t25

A seal for the cylinder barrel

• engine
• gasket
• cylinder

A structural component that supports the engine

• engine
• carrier
• bar

Lower bushings for sway bar links

• suspension
• vanagon
• t25

Bushings for connecting sway bars to the vehicle chassis

• suspension
• bushings
• vanagon

A bar that divides the door window, for fixed vent windows

• door
• window
• vanagon

A mechanism to secure a connector

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

A type of wrench with a T-shaped handle

• tools
• maintenance

Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows

• deluxe
• bus
• rear

Structural components that enhance door rigidity and energy distribution

• safety
• structure

A component that improves vehicle handling and reduces body roll

• suspension
• handling

a structural component designed to protect occupants in the event of a rollover

• safety
• interior

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

• material
• window
• barndoor

Buses made before mid-1955, whose major characteristics are the oversized engine lid and the lack of a rear cargo hatch. These also did not have the ventilation eyebrow above the windshield/windscreen.

substances derived from tree barks and wood

• tannins
• inhibitors

Protective bars at the front and rear of a vehicle

• vanagon
• t25
• beetle

Bare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories

• engine
• vw

Suspension system with lowered body and coordinated springs, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars

• suspension
• handling
• comfort

The unique visual appearance of a vehicle's original paint, worn through to primer or bare metal over time.

• paint
• wear
• appearance

Special model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.