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Common words in a shared language that we haven't got a clue...

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by Dave G in Gansevoort, Nov 19, 2024.

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  1. fegsta
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    Knackers - balls-testicular. And knackers yard - slaughter house.
     
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    Convertible- rag top- roadster.
     
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    "Fanny" is one that can cause a whole world of trouble........
     
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    "Drophead Coupe" and "Fixed Head Coupe"
     
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    Not sure about this. Parcel shelf- cat walk?
     
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    I'm too sexy for the catwalk....:confused::rolleyes:
     
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    Traction engines. Before steam lorry’s.
     
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    What about those 3 trailer rigs in Australia? What are those called?
     
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    Road trains
     
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    Do they say coupe like "koop" or "koopay"?
     
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    Koopay for something like a fixed head Jaguar E type but a 34 Ford is a koop
     
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    Oneball, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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    earth = ground
    petrol = gas(oline)
    brake servo = booster
    spats = skirts
     
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    This post is really drifted off topic with Don car related stuff.

    Even though it’s in the off-topic Section a lot of it has nothing to do wirh cars/trucks, etc.
     
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