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Subject:Re: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4
From:David Marshall
Date:Sun, 4 Jan 2004 12:36:48 -0800

The LT headlights and grille are different than the Vanagon.  The LT is a
much bigger vehicle.

Mirrors are the same though!

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

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Chris DeLong
Sent: January 4, 2004 11:14 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4

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.

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