Car Lingo You Hate

[CarlLaFong]

On 8/21/2021 at 4:27 PM, Pfeil said:

Thank you for that forensic analysis Dr. Greg 

I suspect it was a meeting of Lops International, attempting to interpret a misheard lyric. "Hey Asa, what's a "Big Slip Daddy?" I dunno Clem, must be a Californy word for posi I reckon. Excuse me while I kiss this guy

[Guest]

Today I needed some posi lube for my Corvette so I went to my local NAPA store, then to Autozone, O'Reilly's, Pep Boys, even my local GM dealer asking them all for some "big slip daddy fluid".  They all stared at me like I had antlers growing out of my head... except for the old guy working the counter at the Chevy dealership.  He called security and had me escorted off the property.

[hook]

23 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said:

 

They raze a building;  they don't raise it.

But I agree that our subject will be best if

we stay on the topic.

 

Another silly word in car-for-sale ads is "Wow."

Is the seller really that excited about his car

that he writes down the exclamation?

If so, wouldn't he be more inclined to keep the car?

Or is he trying to create false enthusiasm in a

prospective buyer?

 

I appreciate sellers who are genuine, honest, realistic

in their pricing, and thorough in their ad text!

I stand corrected. Raised has been misused by many for Razed and I fell into the same trap. Thank you for educating me and causing me to look up both words. WOW......haha

Edited August 27, 2021 by hook (see edit history)

[TAKerry]

Although houses and buildings can be 'raised' and not demolished.

[John_S_in_Penna]

1 hour ago, TAKerry said:

Although houses and buildings can be 'raised' and not demolished.

 

He was writing specifically of the term for destruction, not construction.

And I always like to hear when a noteworthy old property has been restored.

 

Even better, maintain a building so it doesn't have to be razed or restored.

[CarlLaFong]

I have never called an engine a 'Mill".

[hook]

4 hours ago, TAKerry said:

Although houses and buildings can be 'raised' and not demolished.

Yes, especially if they're near the coast!!!!

[CarlLaFong]

22 hours ago, GregLaR said:

"Muncie" is giving way too much credit.

My Mordoor Chebby has a Vette engine, a "Hurst" tranny, a big slip daddy and Cragar rims  

Won't the funeral home miss the tranny?

[8E45E]

On 8/26/2021 at 3:37 PM, Mark I said:

It’s not a Muncie. It’s a “Rock Crusher.” 
All Muncies are “Rock Crushers.” I thought everyone knew that.

 

No, I thought only the M22 was the 'Rock Crusher' because it was designed to that the torque of the GM big block.

 

Craig

[alsancle]

I cut and pasted this from my comment on the 770K on Bring a Trailer.  What ever happened to "best to remain silent and be thought the fool then open ones mouth and remove all doubt".

 

This is public service announcement. The three most trite comments you can make are:

1. Associating Hitler or Nazis with every single prewar Mercedes that show up for sale.

2. Assuming Jay Leno wants to buy every interesting car that comes up.

3. Associating all prewar sedans with “gangsters”.

This car has only hit on 2 of the 3. I eagerly awaiting the last comment.

[58L-Y8]

I am contrite for uttering such trite phrases...

[Pfeil]

52 minutes ago, 8E45E said:

No, I thought only the M22 was the 'Rock Crusher' because it was designed to that the torque of the GM big block.

 

Craig

What big block would that be?

[8E45E]

6 minutes ago, Pfeil said:

What big block would that be?

I'll start with the 454.

 

Craig

[alsancle]

13 minutes ago, 8E45E said:

I'll start with the 454.

 

Craig

That is a cool piece of documentation. I’m not buying an LS6 without it.

[West Peterson]

I think at least 7,000-7,500 LS6's were built, no? Not very rare.

[Paul Dobbin]

On 8/6/2021 at 7:53 PM, RansomEli said:

 

1. Seller describes a car, then ends with "POA" (price upon application) of "call for price." I'm really tempted to call at 11pm.

      That tells me it's over priced.

[Pfeil]

2 hours ago, 8E45E said:

I'll start with the 454.

 

Craig

There is only one more.

[alsancle]

53 minutes ago, West Peterson said:

I think at least 7,000-7,500 LS6's were built, no? Not very rare.

 

What is rare is a nice one with its original engine/transmission and paperwork.   That requirement eliminates 90% of the cars.

[72caddy]

On 8/26/2021 at 5:01 PM, CarlLaFong said:

I forgot to mention that the Cragar rims have Goodyear meats

 

'meats' is mine. Just say tire. It's even less letters and doesn't sound so stupid IMO.

[Buick35]

Not car related but just this morning I was wondering where the term " dad gum it" came from. Maybe a guy needing dentures?

[rocketraider]

My Grandpa W would often say "dad-dammit". Among other things he'd say when something had irked him.

[Pfeil]

2 hours ago, Buick35 said:

Not car related but just this morning I was wondering where the term " dad gum it" came from. Maybe a guy needing dentures?

"DAG" 

[1937hd45]

Handling and handling package. Always wanted to cover a car with kitchen cabinet handles when I read or hear it. Concourse de lemon car should take the time to do one. 

[Marty Roth]

35 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said:

Handling and handling package. Always wanted to cover a car with kitchen cabinet handles when I read or hear it. Concourse de lemon car should take the time to do one. 

When I ordered the F-41 Ride & Handling Package  with the new 1969 Pontiac Custom"S",

I custom ordered quite a few things not generally associated with a mid-size family sedan, but more in keeping with my racing, and sports car preferences - keeping my upcoming marriage and family plans in mind. 

Along with the Pontiac (not Chevy) 350 ci, M-400 Tranny, limited slip differential, Rally Gauge Package, Disc brakes, Variable ratio Power Steering I specified the F-41 Ride & Handling Package. The heavier front anti-sway bar, along with stiffer springs and shock absorbers along with an immediate swap to Michelin radial tires, made the 4-door sedan corner more like a sports car. The rear was improved by addition of the F-40 Package as a Trailering Option.

 

For a 4-door sedan, that Pontiac would really "Handle".

 

PS: The color was Mayfair Maize, a pale yellow, but is was absolutely NOT a Lemon, driving some 435,xxx miles before being donated to a friend.

[8E45E]

47 minutes ago, Marty Roth said:

When I ordered the F-41 Ride & Handling Package  with the new 1969 Pontiac Custom"S",

I custom ordered quite a few things not generally associated with a mid-size family sedan, but more in keeping with my racing, and sports car preferences - keeping my upcoming marriage and family plans in mind. 

Along with the Pontiac (not Chevy) 350 ci, M-400 Tranny, limited slip differential, Rally Gauge Package, Disc brakes, Variable ratio Power Steering I specified the F-41 Ride & Handling Package. The heavier front anti-sway bar, along with stiffer springs and shock absorbers along with an immediate swap to Michelin radial tires, made the 4-door sedan corner more like a sports car. The rear was improved by addition of the F-40 Package as a Trailering Option.

 

For a 4-door sedan, that Pontiac would really "Handle".

 

PS: The color was Mayfair Maize, a pale yellow, but is was absolutely NOT a Lemon, driving some 435,xxx miles before being donated to a friend.

Why didn't you order the Police Package?   

 

About the only item not part of the police package would have been the Rally Gauge Package.

 

Craig

[Pfeil]

2 hours ago, Marty Roth said:

When I ordered the F-41 Ride & Handling Package  with the new 1969 Pontiac Custom"S",

I custom ordered quite a few things not generally associated with a mid-size family sedan, but more in keeping with my racing, and sports car preferences - keeping my upcoming marriage and family plans in mind. 

Along with the Pontiac (not Chevy) 350 ci, M-400 Tranny, limited slip differential, Rally Gauge Package, Disc brakes, Variable ratio Power Steering I specified the F-41 Ride & Handling Package. The heavier front anti-sway bar, along with stiffer springs and shock absorbers along with an immediate swap to Michelin radial tires, made the 4-door sedan corner more like a sports car. The rear was improved by addition of the F-40 Package as a Trailering Option.

 

For a 4-door sedan, that Pontiac would really "Handle".

 

PS: The color was Mayfair Maize, a pale yellow, but is was absolutely NOT a Lemon, driving some 435,xxx miles before being donated to a friend.

November 1968, I ordered my H-O LeMans a 354" with high compression #48 Big valve heads (2.11" intake and 1.77" exhaust valves) 330HP with a THM400 and 3.23 Safety Track. I picked it up just before Christmas 1968. Still have it. It still has its original vinyl top and interior.

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[Marty Roth]

3 hours ago, 8E45E said:

Why didn't you order the Police Package?   

 

About the only item not part of the police package would have been the Rally Gauge Package.

 

Craig

The local dealer would not allow me to order the Police Package, knowing me and my family, and that I wasn't actually "Law Enforcement",

We got into a serious discussion over that and I almost pulled the order, but was planning to move south and didn't have the time

[bryankazmer]

you are normally required to show you are a qualified agency to order the police package

[Tom D]

Why do we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway?

tom

[arcticbuicks]

“CLONE “

[8E45E]

Or someone saying they're going to 'catch a bus'.  It comes to you.

 

I've never seen anyone successfully 'catch a bus' after its pulled away from the bus stop, or after falling from a 20-storey window.

 

Craig

[arcticbuicks]

“She’s A real cream puff ….never been hit by a milk truck …..with a tight front end …..cancer free ….not a Easter bunny …..back seat never sat in …..runs like a top ……head turner ……never been raced……runs on fumes …..no hidden gremlins …..going fast …..a steal ….won’t last long ……my loss - your gain ……

Edited February 6, 2022 by arcticbuicks (see edit history)

[rocketraider]

1 hour ago, arcticbuicks said:

“CLONE “

Along with "tribute".

 

Fake is fake, especially if done to inflate the price.

[John_S_in_Penna]

11 hours ago, Tom D said:

Why do we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway?

A serious answer to a tongue-in-cheek question:

Because a parkway was intended to be like a 

beautiful park.

 

A true parkway, as produced in the early 20th century,

had a park-like environment as its focus.  The grounds

on the sides of the roadway were often manicured and

green, even with some garden areas;  and the bridges

were architecturally designed to look beautiful.  The word

is not a synonym for freeway.

 

Similarly, any "Park Avenue" typically had a wide median

between the lanes--to serve as an attractive green space

or narrow park.  New York City's Park Avenue once had

a wider median, with landscaping, a winding sidewalk and

gardens, and park benches.  That median was later

narrowed for traffic.

[Tom D]

2 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said:

A serious answer to a tongue-in-cheek question:

History does change words.  Now we have half the answer.  

Thanks,

Tom

[Tom D]

On 8/6/2021 at 5:30 PM, Bhigdog said:

Calling an internal combustion ENGINE a motor.......Bob

There are quite a few "lingos-you-hate" mentioned.  Some I never heard of.  

But this I do not understand.  Why would an internal engine NOT be called a motor? Hasn't it always been a motor and hasn't it always been called a motor?  I have seldom or never heard:

engine oil

engine mounts

engine city

Ford engine company

engine head (as in he is a motor head)

etc.

Why is "motor" amateurish?  

Help me out here

Tom

[Pfeil]

14 hours ago, bryankazmer said:

you are normally required to show you are a qualified agency to order the police package

Not True. My dad did it, and I've done it no problem.

[8E45E]

10 minutes ago, Pfeil said:

Not True. My dad did it, and I've done it no problem.

In the early 1970's I asked a Ford salesman if I could order the Interceptor (police) Package on a brand new Torino.  He said yes, it was available to the public.    Perhaps it was at the discretion of the dealer whether they would order a private individual a police package car.

 

Craig

[Pfeil]

14 hours ago, 8E45E said:

Or someone saying they're going to 'catch a bus'.  It comes to you.

 

I've never seen anyone successfully 'catch a bus' after its pulled away from the bus stop, or after falling from a 20-storey window.

 

Craig

OH? 

Edited February 6, 2022 by Pfeil (see edit history)

[Pfeil]

37 minutes ago, 8E45E said:

In the early 1970's I asked a Ford salesman if I could order the Interceptor (police) Package on a brand new Torino.  He said yes, it was available to the public.    Perhaps it was at the discretion of the dealer whether they would order a private individual a police package car.

 

Craig

Most people in the dealership including a sales manager in the 50's, 60's, 70's didn't know about some of the things you could order. My dad and I both ordered or cars out of the zone office.