badjuju342
03-15-2006, 06:59 PM
Here's some terms explained for the next time you're at an event so you know what these folks are talking about.
Channeling or Channeled: Also referred to as a "body drop" by the more modern crowd , this involves cutting and lowering the body floorpans so the body sits lower on the frame .
Chopped:This involves cutting the roof section and removing some of the center door post/windshield/ b pillar area. It lowers the entire roofline and gives it a sleeker look. This is probably one of the most difficult body modification techniques to do but a well executed job looks absolutely stunning.
Frenching: Usually done on headlights and antennas , this involves recessing the components in the body for a different look , it's still a very popular technique today.
"Z" ing the frame: This involves cutting the rear section of the frame and raising it so the wheels and suspension sit higher than the body line. Usually done with a body channel.It provides a dramatic effect.
Lead sled: Back before bondo , lead was the bodyman's choice for body filler. A lead sled is commonly a reference for a post '39 to early 60's sedan that's been lowered and chopped.
Lake pipes: The are the chrome pipes that come out the side instead of the rear . They are capped at the ends for restriction.
Duece coupe: An term used to describe the popular the'32 Ford Model A coupe which was a key car to build back in the day. Still is.
Highboy: This describes a fenderless , topless roadster usually a Model A Ford roadster also.
Moons: A producer of of aftermarket parts, they built items like chrome fuel tanks but their most popular items were the smooth wheel covers that were a big hit with the street rod and Bonneville Salt Flat racing crowds.
Kustom Kemp: Another term for hot rods.
Von Dutch: One of the best pinstripers out there in the day.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth : Creator of the "Rat Fink" series cartoons , quite a few of his illustrations ended up as murals and magazine covers. A true American Icon.
Flathead: These described the Ford V8 engines that were popular swaps , The valves were in the engines , not in the heads. These date back into the 30's.
There is quite a few more terms out there but I'm used up my available brain space data storage for the moment. Feel free to add to this. Remember , these cars were the ones that started it all and they deserve a proper place in our history.
Channeling or Channeled: Also referred to as a "body drop" by the more modern crowd , this involves cutting and lowering the body floorpans so the body sits lower on the frame .
Chopped:This involves cutting the roof section and removing some of the center door post/windshield/ b pillar area. It lowers the entire roofline and gives it a sleeker look. This is probably one of the most difficult body modification techniques to do but a well executed job looks absolutely stunning.
Frenching: Usually done on headlights and antennas , this involves recessing the components in the body for a different look , it's still a very popular technique today.
"Z" ing the frame: This involves cutting the rear section of the frame and raising it so the wheels and suspension sit higher than the body line. Usually done with a body channel.It provides a dramatic effect.
Lead sled: Back before bondo , lead was the bodyman's choice for body filler. A lead sled is commonly a reference for a post '39 to early 60's sedan that's been lowered and chopped.
Lake pipes: The are the chrome pipes that come out the side instead of the rear . They are capped at the ends for restriction.
Duece coupe: An term used to describe the popular the'32 Ford Model A coupe which was a key car to build back in the day. Still is.
Highboy: This describes a fenderless , topless roadster usually a Model A Ford roadster also.
Moons: A producer of of aftermarket parts, they built items like chrome fuel tanks but their most popular items were the smooth wheel covers that were a big hit with the street rod and Bonneville Salt Flat racing crowds.
Kustom Kemp: Another term for hot rods.
Von Dutch: One of the best pinstripers out there in the day.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth : Creator of the "Rat Fink" series cartoons , quite a few of his illustrations ended up as murals and magazine covers. A true American Icon.
Flathead: These described the Ford V8 engines that were popular swaps , The valves were in the engines , not in the heads. These date back into the 30's.
There is quite a few more terms out there but I'm used up my available brain space data storage for the moment. Feel free to add to this. Remember , these cars were the ones that started it all and they deserve a proper place in our history.