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RyeField: Volkswagen Type 82E
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Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 12:48 PM UTC
another walkaround-
http://ww2vw.com/galleries/kdf-beetle-type-82e-1943/
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Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 03:16 PM UTC
Beautiful car !

Why is it called type 82 ? This designation isn't for the kubelwagen ?
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Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 04:01 PM UTC

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Beautiful car !

Why is it called type 82 ? This designation isn't for the kubelwagen ?


The Type 82 is the Kubelwagen; the Type 82E is basically a Beetle body on top of a Kubelwagen chassis. This gives it a higher ride height and better gearing for off-road use. The standard Beetles used a swing-axle system in the rear and not reduction boxes as in the Kubelwagen.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 - 02:25 AM UTC
Can anyone recommend a good book about the VW family from this time frame?
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Posted: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 - 05:38 AM UTC

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Beautiful car !

Why is it called type 82 ? This designation isn't for the kubelwagen ?


The Type 82 is the Kubelwagen; the Type 82E is basically a Beetle body on top of a Kubelwagen chassis. This gives it a higher ride height and better gearing for off-road use. The standard Beetles used a swing-axle system in the rear and not reduction boxes as in the Kubelwagen.


OK thank you.
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