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Blind Van

Swedish translation: (fönsterlös) skåpbil

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English term or phrase:	blind van
Swedish translation:	(fönsterlös) skåpbil
Entered by:	Mats Wiman

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16:15 Jun 11, 2005

English to Swedish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks

English term or phrase: Blind Van

A sort of van, car

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(fönsterlös) skåpbil

Explanation:
terminology confusion.
A van is normally a commercial vehicle but the word does not indicate if there are windows behind the driver or not. A blind van has sheet metal instead of windows, normally on both sides and often (2nd ref.)on the rear door(s)