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Subject Topic: Little Miss Sunshine - VW van Post Reply Post New Topic
15/9/2006 at 12:02pm
 Location: Nottingham
 Outfit: Bedford midi autosleeper
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Has anyone been to see this film yet? It is a road movie with a dysfunctional family driving across America so that their daughter aged 6 can attend a beauty pageant. It is very funny and a big star is an old VW T2 camper/bus.

Part of the plot revolves around the fact that when the clutch fails they are advised that they can carry on without one providing they push the van to around 15-20mph and then start in third gear. Is this plausible?



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15/9/2006 at 7:35pm
 Location: North Essex
 Outfit: Caravelair Alba 400
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----just about--but not very--ie the clutch is too worn out to get van moving--but get it rolling & it should work for a bit longer---but, hey!--its a film they can do what they like--

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17/9/2006 at 11:14am
 Location: southwales
 Outfit: vw camper type2&pennine pullman f c.
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Hey they must be very fit to push a vw up to 15-20 mph cant push mine up to 3mph!!! lol


18/9/2006 at 3:28pm
 Location: Ireland
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We were discussing this on a VW forum I frequent.

I'm not the expert on these things, but I understand its not actually a camper (notice the lack of camping equipment inside), and is instead a late microbus (minibus to most people)...notice all the extra seating

 

Can't wait to see the film



19/9/2006 at 9:28am
 Location: southwales
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Bit of info for you guy/girls about the micro and campers

In 1949 the First Type II was introduced called the Bulli (meaning 'Workhorse') and came in Kombi and Panel van models. The Microbus was introduced in 1950. This had nicer upholstery, two-tone paint, engine adjustments and the shape of front bumper changed. The big cast aluminium 'VW' logo appeared on the front and back

1951 saw the introduction of the Westfalia camper model. Westfalia is a coach building company located in a German town of the same name (a separate company from VW). However, the words 'VW', 'Camper' and 'Westfalia' are mutually exclusive. The camper van took off due to its characteristic tiny fittings and furnishings to epitomise the home from home. Its popularity continued as the van was adopted by 1960s counter-culture. Features such as a longer dashboard with radio and clock were added about this time along with chrome trim on the body. The Ambulance model made its debut with a rear-opening door.

been around awhile in microbus and camper form hope you like that bit of info  Paul



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20/9/2006 at 3:42pm
 Location: Nottingham
 Outfit: Bedford midi autosleeper
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Well, I feel much better informed now, and I won't get excited and refer to a microbus as a camper again.
Thanks for all the comments. And if you get the chance do see the film, not essential to see on the big screen, it will be just as good at home.
Chirree

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