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48 results for “Front”

Body and interior
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Protective bars at the front and rear of a vehicle

Bus terminology

Any of the Volkswagen Transporters from 1992 to present. some were sold in Europe in 1991. generally characterized by their engine located in the front of the vehicle, driving the front wheels, and their very rounded shape and huge rear hatch.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Body and interior
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Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus

Body and interior
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The metal area surrounding the front wheel well in a VW Bus.

Body and interior
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Number of mounting points for VW emblem on front hood

Body and interior
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Front beam with a removed section to decrease total width

Body and interior
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Vertical structural element between the front and rear doors

Body and interior
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VW Bus front bench seat used from 1961 to 1962

Body and interior
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Bus model with individual front seats, allowing passage to the rear.

Body and interior
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Logo or badge on the front grille of the vehicle

Electrical systems
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System that warns driver of potential front-end collision

Bus terminology

A model of bus that has no side windows behind the front doors. usually a commercial model.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Body and interior
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A U-shaped piece of metal on the front and rear of the Beetle

Transmission and drivetrain
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In a Syncro drivetrain, a driveshaft decoupler disconnects the prop shaft so the front axle is no longer driven through it; it is not the front differential lock. A Gerry discussion on 16 May 2004 compares the original non-viscous-coupling layout, which used a driveshaft decoupler, with viscous-coupling Syncros while debating front-lock behavior. The thread is historical community discussion, not a retrofit procedure; identify the drivetrain configuration before interpreting parts or controls.

Body and interior
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Front or rear lift-up portion of an auto body for engine or trunk access

Brakes and suspension
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A type of independent suspension used on the front axle of a car.

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A metal bar that hooks over the front beam of a VW for towing

Brakes and suspension
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Protective plate attached to the front axle to protect the undercarriage during off-roading

Body and interior
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Term referring to VW Type II vehicles with a divided front windshield, manufactured before 1968

Vehicle models and history
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A number stamped behind the passenger front seat on buses, used before the M-Code plate.

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