

| Subject: | Re: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4 |
| From: | Chris DeLong |
| Date: | Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:13:57 +0000 |
LT grille and headlights fit Vanagon? Anyone know some measurements? Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA >From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> >Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4 >Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 22:45:07 -0800 > >Has anyone ever heard about the Noriker? From what I have read, it is a >Steyr-Puch redesigned VW LT 40 4x4 that was prototyped from 1990 to 1992 as >a potential replacement for the Pinzgauer and direct competition to the >Unimog and other medium load military vehicles. It was trailed by the >Canadian Army for the replacement of the 1950s 5/4 tonne trucks that they >had. The Fiat Ducato won the bid (why??) and was built under licence by >Western Star in the early 90s. > >Features of this vehicle were a six cylinder turbo Diesel motor, Porthole >axles (borrowed from the Pinzgauer?), 9.00x16 tires, larger fender openings >with expensive looking plastic wheel arches (like the Syncro 16), mega skid >plates, air intake snorkel etc... > >If you go to http://www.lt-4x4.de there is a large section on the Noriker. > >Now that I have my TriStar, I think I will lust after one of these puppies >if there are any left to be had. > >If any one can point me to more information on the Noriker it would be >greatly appreciated! > >Thank you in advance! > >David Marshall > >Fast Forward Automotive Inc. >4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road >Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 > >http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca >Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 > >- Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions >- Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation >- European Lighting for most Volkswagen models > > >Due to the large volume of email we receive, PLEASE include previous >emails when responding. This will allow us to read the complete dialogue >in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
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