Lincoln Nautilus
The Lincoln Nautilus is a mid-size SUV from the luxury brand Lincoln. It’s designed for comfortable everyday driving and family use, with more upscale features than a typical non-luxury SUV. If it’s mentioned in a podcast, it’s usually to identify the exact SUV being talked about.
angle chop van
An angle chop van is a van that’s been cut and reshaped so the roofline is lowered in a slanted way. It’s a custom style meant to look more aggressive, but it has to be done carefully so the van still looks balanced.
Van Slam
Van Slam is a van show/event they’re using like a calendar clue. If you know when the show happened, you can better guess when a particular custom van was built or debuted.
Vans and Trucks magazine
They’re talking about a magazine that covered vans and trucks, and they’re using it to help figure out when these custom vans existed. Magazine articles can act like proof for dates.
COBOL Hall show
They’re referencing a specific show where the van was first shown. It helps them figure out how early the build happened.
Nats
“Nats” is the name they’re using for a big national car show/event. They’re saying the photo came from that event, which helps confirm what it is.
wheelbase proportions
They’re saying vans are tricky to chop because the shape can look weird if you only cut the roof. Changing the wheelbase/proportions (or how it looks) is what keeps the van from looking “wrong.”
metallic paint job
They’re talking about a metallic paint finish on one of the custom vans, and there’s some chatter about the details. Paint can be a big part of how these builds are remembered.
burnout
A burnout is when you spin the tires while the car is still under control, usually to heat them up. In this conversation, it’s described as a way to get the tires hot and sticky.
tire hot and sticky
“Getting the tire hot and sticky” refers to increasing tire temperature to improve grip. Many performance tires reach better traction within an operating temperature range, so heating them via a burnout can temporarily enhance acceleration and control.
compounds
“Compounds” here refers to the rubber compound in the tire tread. Tire compounds are engineered to change behavior with temperature—warmer compounds can provide more friction/grip, which is why heating tires is a common track and drag-racing tactic.
line lock
A line lock is a device that can “hold” the brakes for you. People use it so they can rev the engine and do burnouts without the car rolling.
donuts
Donuts are when you spin the car in a circle, usually by sliding the tires. It’s a common “show off” maneuver but it can be very hard on tires and drivetrain.
burning out their tires
When people “burn out” tires, they’re basically cooking the rubber by spinning it hard. It can ruin the tires quickly and can also stress other parts of the car.
rear end
“Rear end” usually means the parts at the back of the car that help deliver power to the wheels. If something breaks there, you may need a replacement assembly.
third member
The “third member” is basically the differential guts inside the rear axle. Some cars let you remove that section without replacing the whole rear axle housing.
junkyard
A junkyard is a place where old cars are taken apart and parts are sold. People use it to find replacement parts for cheaper than new.
vehicle is gets channeled
“Channeled” means the car body is modified to sit lower over the frame. People do it to change the look and make the car look more aggressive.
