Next Victoria Police Div Van

Redrum · 16-06-2009, 11:46 PM

Attached are pictures of the prototype Divisional Van to be produced by Holden for Victoria Police. Metro models will be dedicated LPG and country models choice of petrol/lpg. I was hoping they would have gone back to Fords.

mcnamg · 16-06-2009, 11:56 PM

looks alright although I prefer the Ones the WA Police use that are metal not fibreglass and fit a Falcon ute tray have been round since AU ute days

KPOJ · 16-06-2009, 11:59 PM

Looks like an ambo. why did the police go to holden cars?

One more question, what model commodore would that be the equivalent to?

Cheers

Redrum · 17-06-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KPOJ

Looks like an ambo. why did the police go to holden cars?

One more question, what model commodore would that be the equivalent to?

Cheers

The cheapest with wanted options.

Road_Warrior · 17-06-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mcnamg

looks alright although I prefer the Ones the WA Police use that are metal not fibreglass and fit a Falcon ute tray have been round since AU ute days

Yeah the WA Police obviously like the Falcon ute and they can simply swap the prisoner module from one model to the next. They seem to have adapted the old AU/BA/BF module to the FG utes pretty well.

theboxmike · 17-06-2009, 12:00 AM

Uh...it would look ok if they simply used an SV6 bumper at least...

Still would rather the falcon though..

**Peuty** · 17-06-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by theboxmike

Uh...it would look ok if they simply used an SV6 bumper at least...

Yeah cos a divisional van is all about looks.

Maybe they should have used an SS? No, a Maloo even....

**DJM83** · 17-06-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Yeah cos a divisional van is all about looks.

Maybe they should have used an SS? No, a Maloo even....

Beat me to it Dan

xr8 utey · 17-06-2009, 08:08 PM

the inside reminds me of when i've stayed in one of those cheapy "formule 1" motels/boxes

smciner1 · 18-06-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8 utey

the inside reminds me of when i've stayed in one of those cheapy "formule 1" motels/boxes

Hahahahaha. So true. Formule 1 Motel, the original High Rise Trailer Park! (tm)

seXCmont · 17-06-2009, 12:06 AM

its the new holden panel van lol

theboxmike · 17-06-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by seXCmont

its the new holden panel van lol

I liked the Sand Man.... :(

itchy brother · 17-06-2009, 12:13 AM

Looks like they went for the rear end which could be hosed out easily if needed!!

Rear entry has a Star Trek style about it too!!

Redrum · 17-06-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by itchy brother

Looks like they went for the rear end which could be hosed out easily if needed!!

Rear entry has a Star Trek style about it too!!

The new pod will have a tilt of 20 degrees to the rear, to allow for hosing out and drainage.

seXCmont · 17-06-2009, 12:11 AM

lol its the new disco sand man for beach parties fully equipped with its own flashy lights and sirens for added effect

theboxmike · 17-06-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by seXCmont

lol its the new disco sand man for beach parties fully equipped with its own flashy lights and sirens for added effect

hahaha

nice

BlackLS · 17-06-2009, 12:14 AM

I prefer the look of the VW Multivan divvy cars that NSW is currently using. Also it seems like they are also using Ford Rangers now phasing out the Rodeo.

FPV GT40 · 17-06-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

I prefer the look of the VW Multivan divvy cars that NSW is currently

Are you serious, they remind me of an ice cream truck, and would be rather embarrassing for a cop to turn up at a job with....

I like the look of the Holden one at the start of the thread...a lot better than the ice cream van anyway, only problem is only two people can ride in the front, at least the Rodeo can fit four to five people in the cab.

BlackLS · 17-06-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV GT40

Are you serious, they remind me of an ice cream truck, and would be rather embarrassing for a cop to turn up at a job with....

I recon they look like a mini SWAT van. The fibreglass cage they have on the Rodeo/Colorado/Ranger look like a converted wheelchair taxi.

The OP Commodore and the Falcon cages looked the goods tho.

seXCmont · 17-06-2009, 12:19 AM

its like a moving portable dunny and even has the right badge on it. sorry cheap shot

deesun · 17-06-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by seXCmont

its like a moving portable dunny and even has the right badge on it. sorry cheap shot

seXCmont · 17-06-2009, 12:49 AM

HAHAHA your kidding me they thought of it all. next will be replacing the engine with Fords new 6 for better performance and just to throw the bad guys around till they puke.

BZINGA · 17-06-2009, 03:20 AM

They have been out for awhile those dunnydore divvy vans. I was chauffeured around in one back in November last year when i lost my licence. They could at least put in a grab rail for the way they drive around corners so you don't end up whacking all sides of the rear.

Redrum · 17-06-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TRIK67

They have been out for awhile those dunnydore divvy vans. I was chauffeured around in one back in November last year when i lost my licence. They could at least put in a grab rail for the way they drive around corners so you don't end up whacking all sides of the rear.

The 2 door div vans have not yet been released, as least not in Victoria. Most likely it was a crewman.

BZINGA · 17-06-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrum

The 2 door div vans have not yet been released, as least not in Victoria. Most likely it was a crewman.

Hmm that's odd as i was looking at his speedo from the back and letting him know that he shouldn't be doing 80 in a 60, i could see it clearly and don't recall there being a gap unless the rear actually goes into the extra 2 door space?

falconboy · 17-06-2009, 07:57 AM

Well, it looks more comfy than the last paddy wagon I was in! Dirty old thing it was.

MNM96 · 17-06-2009, 08:03 AM

Its been ages since I last sang "I'm going home, in a Divvy Van"!

sfr rob · 17-06-2009, 08:11 AM

A company I used to deal with a few years ago had the contract for the div vans but went under a year or so ago, who's manufacturing the canopies now?
You can PM me if you like.

smciner1 · 17-06-2009, 09:18 AM

Do they actually have a high enough Load Rating to carry all the equipment and Prisoners in the back?

flappist · 17-06-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by smciner1

Do they actually have a high enough Load Rating to carry all the equipment and Prisoners in the back?

Now THAT is an interesting question in this day of litigation, political correctness and duty of care.......