>Dictionary of Terms from the Bus/Vanagon List ><all years are by definition for U.S. Models. European, Canadian, and >Australian years and models may vary slightly> >-------------------------------------- >** Bus Terminology ** >-------------------------------------- Another term to add would be: BARNDOOR: Busses made before mid-'55, whose major characteristics are the oversize engine lid and lack of a rear hatch. These also did not have the ventilation eyebrow above the windshield/windscreen. AMBULANCE: Special model of the bus, based on the Standard bus, first available in '51 (according to my source) whose most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the barndoor, although they began production in the barndoor era, and the rear hatch hinged from the _bottom_. The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch. Thom -- > Any day above ground is a good day. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916) 921-6781 (916) 565-3346 : ............................................................................
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