Vw Type 2 Transporter

A highly illustrated look at the inside story of the first version of the iconic VW Transporter or ‘Split Screen’.

This comprehensive guide is the first one to tell the whole story of the Volkswagen Bay-Window Transporter, produced from 1967 - 1979. This new paperback edition deals with the Transporter's development, its technical evolution, the model codes, the specification detail changes, the factory fitted M-codes and Transporter export.Using this book, Bus enthusiasts can crack the codes of their own specific vehicle, to find out the factory-fitted specifications like paint and trim colours, engine and transmission types, and even the date of manufacture, model and destination code.The first guide to tell the whole story of the VW Bay-Window Transporter. The photographs took over three years to collect from Volkswagen archives resulting in an invaluable source of crucial information for restoration. Superbly illustrated with 470 colour photographs. Vincent Molenaar and Alexander Prinz are keen experts on Bay-Window buses.

It is sixty years since the idea of VW's Transporter was conceived by Dutchman Ben Pon after seeing motorized trolleys, known as plattenwagen, conveying components around the British-managed Wolfsburg factory in the mid-1940s. Pon's idea was initially dismissed but reconsidered by Heinz Nordhoff when appointed VW's chief executive in 1948. This thoroughly researched book explores the VW buses story, from it's origins to the present day, the history of this familiar and much-loved vehicle is chronicled in an evocative style. This entirely new edition of the acclaimed book first published in 1997 includes the story of the world's most famous camper and includes full specifications, production details and buying advice.

The Volkswagen Transporter is one of the best-loved and most recognisable motor vehicles of all time. The preferred transport for surfers and hippies everywhere, the Volkswagen Type 2 'bus' was born in 1950, and became the first of a new breed of vehicle, the ancestor of today's people carrier. Available in various versions, including panel van, pick up and minibus, Transporters were often converted into campervans for a newly motorised class of holidaymaker. This book looks at the development, production and use of the class first, and second, generation Transporter. With archive illustrations including many colour photographs from old brochures this book is also a great evocation of the 1950s and 60s.

Just as the Beetle started a long tradition of Volkswagen automotive excellence, these are the manuals that created the Bentley reputation for clarity, thoroughness, and indispensability. Our air-cooled Volkswagen manuals provide both do-it-yourself owners and professional mechanics with clear explanations and illustrations, detailed service steps, and time-saving troubleshooting tips. In the same tradition as our classic 1961-1965 Type 1 manual, this manual offers owners of 1960s vintage Transporters the long out-of-print factory repair information. Indispensable to anyone interested in the history or restoration of the Transporter, this book includes complete coverage of 1200 and 1500 engines, dual-circuit brakes, and body dimension specifications for all models, including those with a sliding sunroof. All factory updates are listed by chassis number and date introduced. This is the one book no serious Type 2 enthusiast should be without.

This book tells the definitive international story of the Volkswagen Type 3. Simon Glen writes from first-hand experience, having owned seven Type 3s – five Variants, a 1500 Notchback and a 1500S Karmann·Ghia – which have been driven through Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Now available for the first time as a single volume is the Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962 for models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a reproduction of the original air cooled Volkswagen service and repair information. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding. Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 2) covered: * Volkswagen Type 2 Ambulance * Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van * Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi * Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus * Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus De Luxe * Volkswagen Type 2 Pick-up Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1131cc, 25hp * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 40hp Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: * Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission Technical highlights: * Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 25 through 40 hp motors. * Solex 26 VFIS, 28 PCI, and 28 PICT carburetors as well as fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment. * Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including early and later versions. * Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof. Detailed painting preparation and procedures. * Wiring diagrams identified by year. * Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number or part number. * Full explanations of the operation various systems, with exploded views, cutaways and diagrams. * Required workshop equipment, tools, and equipment for local manufacture listings. * Troubleshooting tables for clutch, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers. * Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.

In this book, specialist author Jorg Hajt portrays VW Transporters of all body types, lovingly restored and set perfectly in their scenes. Complete construction details offer important tips for buying a VW Transporter and complete this wonderful pictorial volume.