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PostPosted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:55 pm    Post subject: T3 "special" models Reply with quote

I thought it might be fun to post pictures of all the crazy "special" model T3 variants that VW produced throughout the years.

For example: Fire trucks, ambulance, vending trucks etc.

Please post a pic if you have seen something odd or unusual.

Here's a few of mine...

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never seen one like this... it's a wiking toy, but I'm sure it's based on a real model.

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Tristar prototype circa 1988...

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Searched but couldn't find a picture, the weirdest I've seen was a Vanagon with a built in Air Traffic Control Tower. Anybody else know what I'm talking about?

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've seen most of those in this book I have... There are some others. If I wasn't trying to finish of some holiday stuff, I'd scan a few..

Fun book.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did a search. What actually is the difference between a T25 and a T3? I am old school and not up on these designations. I am familiar with Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and the Type 4 for from the 60's and 70's. Thank you
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i thought t3 where fasty, notch, and squares... not vans
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VW Transporter, type: T,1,2,3,4,5

It's all about the generations of the VW bus. We start at T1, 1949 - 1967, then T2 1968-1979, then T3 1980-1992, T4 starts in 1993- 2003, and the most current T5.

T25, is the British designation for T3. The US is always "Vanagon", I'm not sure VW ever used T3 as an official designation in the US, but in Europe it's pretty common.

I think, the sqaureback is type III, not T3.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rsxsr wrote:
I did a search. What actually is the difference between a T25 and a T3? I am old school and not up on these designations. I am familiar with Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and the Type 4 for from the 60's and 70's. Thank you


I once read a book about VW Buses written by a William Burt who continually, and to my irritation, refered to the Vanagon as The Wedge. I wanted to give the author a wedge. The book was written and published in the USA, but he used that term like he never owned a Vanagon. I later learned that The Wedge is an actual nickname for the T25 used in Britain. Lesson learned. Smile

Here's the cover. You might recognise the bus and the location. I'll give you a hint: HCBF.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Syncro utility vehicle for the Greek phone company (OTE) Taken on Samos Island

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Not sure if this counts as "special" but I'd say "abused" covers it. Don't know what org was using this (to spray poison?) but I found it looking abandoned while I was on a hike one afternoon.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:56 pm    Post subject: One Solution... Reply with quote

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The phrase, 'High Speed Chase' will never vex THAT particular department!

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

very cool thread
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 5:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

here is one I found
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I saw this one at Vanfest...

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Swedish singlecab syncro firetruck with custom canopy.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ADAC breakdown/ support singlecab syncro

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Danish army ambulance highroof syncro 16"

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Syncro 16" doka NATO

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Plain jane Bundeswehr 2wd doka with black-out kit

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Danish army doka w/ special high canopy

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tristar Eric wrote:
VW Transporter, type: T,1,2,3,4,5

It's all about the generations of the VW bus. We start at T1, 1949 - 1967, then T2 1968-1979, then T3 1980-1992, T4 starts in 1993- 2003, and the most current T5.

T25, is the British designation for T3. The US is always "Vanagon", I'm not sure VW ever used T3 as an official designation in the US, but in Europe it's pretty common.

I think, the sqaureback is type III, not T3.


Whew, I think I bought the right mirrors then. Thank you for the explanation.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

this is the best thread ever.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Postal high roof panel, with taller slider door. Notice the front "postal" flares.
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Syncro fire truck
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2wd single cab, with rare Westfalia wide bed.
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High roof Syncro ambulance with frosted windows.
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2wd Bundeswehr radio kombi with camo netting
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

2wd single cab "tipper"
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2wd ambulance with postal flares, and optional self retracting step
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2wd school bus, with the same retracting step. Notice the lower right of the slider door. Power mirrors, and oversize interior rear view mirror.
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An actual correct yellow postal high roof with extended slider door.

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Very late Syncro ambulance, notice the side step. Fiberglass bumpers.
Sliding glass divider.
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