>In a message dated 5/9/02 11:36:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, >wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net writes: > > >> That's a new one on me. I've always heard any of the older busses with two >> side doors referred to as barn doors, since they open just like an old set >> of barn doors. >> >> Karl >> >> > >if you dont believe me, go HERE: > > www.vintagebus.com/barndoor Chris is correct. Called so because the engine door is so BIG, like a barn door. These vans also have no peak on the roof's front edge, and also a minimalist dashboard. I know where there's a rusty 54 (no engine or trans) ; the engine lid was left lying on the ground and driven over repeatedly... -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut |
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