| Excaliber |
10-17-2007 12:34 AM |
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| A-Snake |
10-17-2007 08:36 AM |
I have a question or comment for all. When and where was the phrase ‘slabside’ adopted to describe the stock fender flares on a 260 or 289 street car?
The leaf spring cars had either 'street' flares or modified (enlarged) flares. The enlarged flares were added either by AC or Shelby or an individual that either wanted to go racing or wanted a 'racey' look. They took on several different profiles. The cutback door cars received what AC referred to as "wide rear wings". No where do I find the term 'slabside' used to describe the stock street car.
For what it’s worth, unless someone can find historical reference to the term ‘slabside’, I’d suggest using the term street car instead.
I will now climb off the orange crate:p
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| RedBarchetta |
10-17-2007 08:40 AM |
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Originally Posted by Excaliber
Secret buyer...
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FWIW, a Google search on "1-800-773-CITY" (which is on the trash can) yields several references to the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation.
So I assume this classic bucket of bolts is in my neck of the woods somewhere...
-Dean |
| Joe Wicked |
10-17-2007 08:50 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
FWIW, a Google search on "1-800-773-CITY" (which is on the trash can) yields several references to the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation.
So I assume this classic bucket of bolts is in my neck of the woods somewhere...
-Dean
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The "L.A. Resource Program" writing above the number gave it away for me. |
| 427 S/O |
10-17-2007 09:11 AM |
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| Excaliber |
10-17-2007 09:57 AM |
Psssst, Burbank, to put a finer point on the cars location.
Phrases and words take on their own meaning over time, and the meanings often continually adapt and change. Where ever 'slab side' may have originated, it's common use today is an accepeted expression denoting the early Cobras. Maybe someone 'had a dream' and thats where it started. :LOL:
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| RedBarchetta |
10-17-2007 10:46 AM |
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Originally Posted by Excaliber
Psssst, Burbank
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So that's what Jay Leno's garage looks like. :3DSMILE: |
| A-Snake |
10-17-2007 11:42 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Excaliber
Phrases and words take on their own meaning over time, and the meanings often continually adapt and change. Where ever 'slab side' may have originated, it's common use today is an accepeted expression denoting the early Cobras. Maybe someone 'had a dream' and thats where it started. :LOL:
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I have read the phrase applied here to all leaf spring street cars, not just early cars as in worm & sector or 260ci cars or pre CSX2200 generator cars.
As far as an accepted expression, perhaps on this site but not among owners of original cars. |
| imagine2frolic |
10-17-2007 12:11 PM |
I find it a very interesting question about the term "slabside". I have only been reading up on Cobras for a year now. I seem to read that term everywhere in every kind of article. I even read where the street cars were referred to AFFECTIONATLEY as SLABSIDE. I wonder what article that was?....LOL. What ever the proper term is. The small block street cars, aka slabides, are the best looking of the bunch. IMHO..........
One last thought, did the cooler get thrown in on the deal?
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| Excaliber |
10-17-2007 12:59 PM |
Well I would think the term slab side term would apply to ALL the pre 427 street cars. To me it simply denotes the slab on the fenders, not present in the FIA series. Sure, 'street car' would be accurate, perhaps more so. Thanks for that insight from an original owners perspective. The slab side term is widely used throughout the industry (SAAC uses it) and on many many other web sites besides Club Cobra.
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| trularin |
10-17-2007 01:27 PM |
That car has been sitting out in the weather for a long time.
It would be an interesting project.
Ernie, how old is this "$1500" price tag?
:D
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| rdorman |
10-17-2007 01:46 PM |
Could be a very cool project!
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| RedBarchetta |
10-17-2007 01:58 PM |
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Originally Posted by rdorman
Could be a very cool project!
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Purchasing this hulk and trailering it back to your own garage: $5,000.00
Cost of hiring and flying in one of the Kirkham's Polish bodymen to patch/repair/clean up the aluminum work: $20,000.00
Chasing down all the various components to make it a truly complete car: $100,000.00+
Cruising PCH in a mostly all original AC: Priceless :3DSMILE:
-Dean |
| 61 ACE |
10-17-2007 02:00 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
Purchasing this hulk and trailering it back to your own garage: $5,000.00
Cost of hiring and flying in one of the Kirkham's Polish bodymen to patch/repair/clean up the aluminum work: $20,000.00
Chasing down all the various components to make it a truly complete car: $100,000.00+
Cruising PCH in a mostly all original AC: Priceless :3DSMILE:
-Dean
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bringing it home from 2 blocks away
free
sorting threw all the extra parts
free
doing something stupid and making a purist cry
priceless :LOL: |
| Excaliber |
10-17-2007 02:27 PM |
The buyer just very recently paid 'about' that, exact amount not known. Within a week or so I would guess.
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| 61 ACE |
10-17-2007 08:31 PM |
i think i maybe banned from this site if i post up one of my ideas for this car......
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| Excaliber |
10-17-2007 08:36 PM |
:LOL: :LOL: Bring it on ACE, we love controversy around here.
Whats that rumor about putting some Suzuki 4WD running gear under it? :D
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| 61 ACE |
10-17-2007 08:50 PM |
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Originally Posted by Excaliber
:LOL: :LOL: Bring it on ACE, we love controversy around here.
Whats that rumor about putting some Suzuki 4WD running gear under it? :D
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very close :LOL: |
| fasterpatrick |
10-17-2007 09:12 PM |
Compared to what I'm doing to mine, I doubt it. The purist do have a sence of humor here. Just don't be puttin one of them chebbies in it. Your starting with more original parts than most of the crazies around here have ever seen plus they've been hacked up already so do what you have to, it's your car.
Patrick
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| 61 ACE |
10-17-2007 10:00 PM |
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Originally Posted by fasterpatrick
Compared to what I'm doing to mine, I doubt it. The purist do have a sence of humor here. Just don't be puttin one of them chebbies in it. Your starting with more original parts than most of the crazies around here have ever seen plus they've been hacked up already so do what you have to, it's your car.
Patrick
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subaru drive train awd with choice of where the power goes, 6 speed 500hp at the wheels :D |
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