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peecee69
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 Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| There's so much to see in that photo and I was so enthralled by it all that it just dawned on me about the hinged rear access to the ambo. Is that unusual? I know the highroof ambulance itself is unusual but I guess a flip up hatch may not be reachable to close by a standard height person. |
That's why ambulances were hinged at the bottom typically. That side hinge is definitely odd. |
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mandraks
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| BarryL wrote: |
| There's so much to see in that photo and I was so enthralled by it all that it just dawned on me about the hinged rear access to the ambo. Is that unusual? I know the highroof ambulance itself is unusual but I guess a flip up hatch may not be reachable to close by a standard height person. |
That's why ambulances were hinged at the bottom typically. That side hinge is definitely odd. |
i think that hatch would be hard to close no matter where it is hinged. top or bottom. if it is hinged up top you can't reach it in the up position. If it is hinged at the bottom it is heavy as hell and the lock would be at the top.... also you would be 4 feet or so behind the bus when it is down....
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EeVeeWee
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Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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More pictures of the same bus. Unfortunately it is demolished here. 
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BarryL 
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| ...a flip up hatch may not be reachable to close by a standard height person. |
That's why ambulances were hinged at the bottom typically. |
I thought they went down so the gurney wheels would collapse, ramp up, and semi guide into the bed. |
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zuggbug
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Location: Anderson SC
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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A buddy of mine sent me this photo today. He saw the bus in the background and thought of me.
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Great pic Paul, that could totally be your bus.
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BarryL
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| Righteous photo! How awesome would it be to have that pirouette with its turntable awning just to set up next to your campsite: plus each facet has a medallion. |
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DadaCheese
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Location: Richmond, CA
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Another from my postcard collection...
I know, I know, it's doesn't really "feature" the VW so well, but, well, it is another bus caught in amber. Enjoy.
...back of card, and close-up of bus:
The hotel is now named:
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic (Montreux, Switzerland)
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mandraks
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Another from my postcard collection...
I know, I know, it's doesn't really "feature" the VW so well, but, well, it is another bus caught in amber. Enjoy.
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...back of card, and close-up of bus:
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it also says: reproduction prohibited 
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EverettB
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:46 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| That car in front looks like it has VW wheels, hubcaps, and headlights. |
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:13 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| That car in front looks like it has VW wheels, hubcaps, and headlights. |
It's a DKW 1000/3=6, it has a 3-cilinder two-stoke engine. |
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nebkv
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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I just noticed that guy in the cargo area - sort of creepy |
Similar photo in the book "Der lastesel des wirtschaftwunders" but without this guy,with cargo door handle in wrong position  |
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914 mike
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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obus
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| It's a DKW 1000/3=6, it has a 3-cilinder two-stoke engine. |
A friend had one. I loved the sound and the smoke. I think it had 4-on-the-tree didn't it? |
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:46 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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| It's a DKW 1000/3=6, it has a 3-cilinder two-stoke engine. |
A friend had one. I loved the sound and the smoke. I think it had 4-on-the-tree didn't it? |
Yes they have:
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easy e
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Who.Me?
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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I guess they're not keen on tinned food.
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