Terminology and acronyms - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mechanixman · 12-17-2013, 06:53 PM

PO previous owner

jackson · 12-17-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

PO previous owner

lol laugh out loud lol

_Ogre · 12-17-2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackson

lol laugh out loud lol

not sure what is meant by this but PO typically refers to previous owner in car/truck forums

napco; 4x4 conversion that could be factory ordered from gm
cameo; fiberglass bed side precursor to the fleetside bed available 55.1 tru 58
apache; chevy designation for 58 to 61, 3000 series trucks. grrrr. very sexy trucks

**Denee007** · 12-18-2013, 08:39 PM

IIRC~ If I remember correctly

I'm getting to where I don't remember even incorrectly! lol
dne'

and Welcome!!

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-19-2013, 07:15 PM

Note : There are 2 threads with this title by the same OP.

This thread has the most responses the other thread should be merged with this one or deleted.

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-19-2013, 07:21 PM

This thread is a duplicate with the same Title and OP.

This thread needs to be merged or deleted.

Go to http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=608299

Thanks

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-19-2013, 07:25 PM

ttt

fabguy · 12-19-2013, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denee007

IIRC~ If I remember correctly

I'm getting to where I don't remember even incorrectly! lol
dne'

and Welcome!!

LoL, I resemble that remark..

oldcouple · 12-19-2013, 08:51 PM

When I worked at the parts store we used POS
a lot Piece of S...
for those ricer cars.

55metalmonkey · 12-20-2013, 01:07 AM

pancaked= cutting the hood crown and rewelding it at a lower profile
Shaved= trimming body appendages to give a smoother look (usually drip rails and door handles
Smoothed= cutting or covering body parts to give a smoother aperance (cowl vent, tailgate ect)

Daze57 · 12-20-2013, 12:39 PM

channel ---- To channel a car the body is lowered over the frame by removing the floor and refastening it higher inside the body, causing the body to rest closer to the ground without altering the suspension.

12-17-2013, 06:53 PM	#26
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: Terminology and acronyms PO previous owner __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

12-18-2013, 08:39 PM	#29
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: Terminology and acronyms IIRC~ If I remember correctly I'm getting to where I don't remember even incorrectly! lol dne' and Welcome!! __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

12-19-2013, 07:15 PM	#30
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Terminology and acronyms Note : There are 2 threads with this title by the same OP. This thread has the most responses the other thread should be merged with this one or deleted. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

12-19-2013, 07:21 PM	#31
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Terminology and acronyms This thread is a duplicate with the same Title and OP. This thread needs to be merged or deleted. Go to http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=608299 Thanks __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

12-19-2013, 07:25 PM	#32
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Terminology and acronyms ttt __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

12-19-2013, 08:51 PM	#34
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: Terminology and acronyms When I worked at the parts store we used POS a lot Piece of S... for those ricer cars. __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

12-20-2013, 01:07 AM	#35
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: Terminology and acronyms pancaked= cutting the hood crown and rewelding it at a lower profile Shaved= trimming body appendages to give a smoother look (usually drip rails and door handles Smoothed= cutting or covering body parts to give a smoother aperance (cowl vent, tailgate ect)

12-20-2013, 12:39 PM	#36
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Terminology and acronyms channel ---- To channel a car the body is lowered over the frame by removing the floor and refastening it higher inside the body, causing the body to rest closer to the ground without altering the suspension.



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