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gldevall · 07-27-2003, 12:00 PM

I saw something last night that I have not seen in years. Coming down the interstate and this late 90's model Xcab passes and attached to the rear wheel wells were........CURB FEELERS!!!

How do these things work? If you have the radio up you cannot hear them scraping on something. Any ideas? Anyway I got a good laugh from them b/c it has been so long since I have seen any.

*mike reeh* · 07-27-2003, 12:24 PM

heh.. here in so-cal, I see them every now and again.. its usually on some lowriders pimped out ride, just for looks.. kind of like the crooked mini-mudflaps.. you guys know what Im talking about?

anyways my late grandfathers 78 cadillac (still in the family and CHERRY) has curb feelers, Im thinking they are either a factory or dealer add-on because I dont think he put them on.. brings back memories

mike

C&C Chevy · 07-27-2003, 12:38 PM

I thought tou were going to talk about the movie. :p

Your my boy, Blue!

ChrisK10 · 07-27-2003, 01:33 PM

LOL I love that movie!

navybear70 · 07-27-2003, 01:38 PM

I grew up mainly in Ft. Lauderdale where the average age seemed to be 55! Curb feelers were common on all the land boats these people owned. They emit a noise to the driver when they touch something. I don't know what noise that is, or where it comes from though. But on that subject, I heard a lot of backing-up-beeps coming from these boats too.

boataddict26 · 07-27-2003, 02:42 PM

Have you guyes seen those mirrors that go on you dash so you can see the light if you pull up too far? I saw some of them on some older cars that were at a local show. Look pretty funny.

C-10volvo · 07-27-2003, 10:09 PM

i was at a car show today, and i saw a lot of thoes. they were mostly on cars with shaved mirrors (duh). but they made a squealing sound when they come in contact with the curb

bigblock73 · 07-27-2003, 10:54 PM

I wonder if Toonman will add curb feelers to his retro ride??

...Jeff

07-27-2003, 12:00 PM	#1
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Old school! I saw something last night that I have not seen in years. Coming down the interstate and this late 90's model Xcab passes and attached to the rear wheel wells were........CURB FEELERS!!! How do these things work? If you have the radio up you cannot hear them scraping on something. Any ideas? Anyway I got a good laugh from them b/c it has been so long since I have seen any. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-27-2003, 12:38 PM	#3
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I thought tou were going to talk about the movie. :p Your my boy, Blue! __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-27-2003, 01:33 PM	#4
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	LOL I love that movie! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

07-27-2003, 01:38 PM	#5
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	I grew up mainly in Ft. Lauderdale where the average age seemed to be 55! Curb feelers were common on all the land boats these people owned. They emit a noise to the driver when they touch something. I don't know what noise that is, or where it comes from though. But on that subject, I heard a lot of backing-up-beeps coming from these boats too. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

07-27-2003, 02:42 PM	#6
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Have you guyes seen those mirrors that go on you dash so you can see the light if you pull up too far? I saw some of them on some older cars that were at a local show. Look pretty funny. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-27-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	heh.. here in so-cal, I see them every now and again.. its usually on some lowriders pimped out ride, just for looks.. kind of like the crooked mini-mudflaps.. you guys know what Im talking about? anyways my late grandfathers 78 cadillac (still in the family and CHERRY) has curb feelers, Im thinking they are either a factory or dealer add-on because I dont think he put them on.. brings back memories mike

07-27-2003, 10:09 PM	#7
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i was at a car show today, and i saw a lot of thoes. they were mostly on cars with shaved mirrors (duh). but they made a squealing sound when they come in contact with the curb __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

07-27-2003, 10:54 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I wonder if Toonman will add curb feelers to his retro ride?? ...Jeff



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