{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"176. The Pile Up EP44: TV Cars II","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/176-the-pile-up-ep44-tv-cars-ii","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/The_Pile_Up_EP44.mp3?dest-id=1059140","description":"This episode we dive back in to TV cars! We hit the Panther Mobile, General Lee and many more…  Recorded @iapdx  Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare  Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare  Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter  Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez! "},"annotations":[{"startTime":12.0,"endTime":13.0,"type":"term","title":"clamshell side opening","url":"/glossary/clamshell-side-opening","quote":"the opening was, the side was a clamshell side opening, and the, uh, pink Panther was shown just kinda like walking out of it.","canonicalId":"term:clamshell-side-opening","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A clamshell side opening is a door design where a panel swings outward like a clamshell. On a custom vehicle like the Pink Panther car, it’s used to stage the character/prop reveal.","simplifiedExplanation":"A clamshell side opening is a door that opens outward in a hinged “shell” style. It’s used here so the Pink Panther character can come out in a controlled way."}},{"startTime":13.0,"endTime":14.0,"type":"term","title":"chassis","url":"/glossary/chassis","quote":"it was built on the chassis of the, uh, front wheel drive os mobile todo.","canonicalId":"term:chassis","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The chassis is the vehicle’s underlying structural foundation that everything else mounts to—body, suspension, drivetrain, and wheels. When a custom car is “built on the chassis” of another model, it means the base structure is reused and then modified."}},{"startTime":36.0,"endTime":36.0,"type":"term","title":"Dixie horn","url":"/glossary/dixie-horn","quote":"Emily EP44: ...the dixie horn isn't just loud, it's recognizable, fun and tied to one of the most iconic cars in TV history.","canonicalId":"term:dixie-horn","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “Dixie horn” is a novelty horn setup that produces the recognizable call associated with the Dukes of Hazzard General Lee. The key point is that it’s not just louder—it’s a specific sound people associate with that car.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “Dixie horn” is a special, novelty horn sound that’s famous from the Dukes of Hazzard. It’s recognizable, not just a regular horn."}},{"startTime":40.0,"endTime":41.0,"type":"concept","title":"stunt footage recycling","url":"/glossary/stunt-footage-recycling","quote":"Rose EP44: ...Something also that was pretty interesting is by the sixth season they'd gone through so many  cars that they were, um, recycling the stunt footage quite a bit.","canonicalId":"concept:stunt-footage-recycling","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Stunt footage recycling” means reusing previously filmed crash/drive sequences instead of filming new stunts each episode. It’s common in TV production because it saves money while keeping the action scenes looking consistent.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the show reused old crash/drive clips instead of filming brand-new stunts every time. That’s a common way TV shows save time and money."}},{"startTime":49.0,"endTime":49.0,"type":"part","title":"beehive oil filter","quote":"Emily EP44: ...three 40 Cadillac, um, uh, 39 Ford transmission. Um, I don't know. I mean just like beehive oil filter...","canonicalId":"part:beehive-oil-filter","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “beehive oil filter” refers to a specific oil-filter design/branding that’s being listed as part of the car’s period-correct look. Oil filters are part of the lubrication system, but the “beehive” wording here is about the distinctive filter style being referenced.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about a particular style of oil filter—something that looks distinctive and is part of the car’s setup. It’s not a normal “generic” filter mention; it’s a specific look they’re pointing out."}},{"startTime":49.0,"endTime":49.0,"type":"part","title":"full length headers","url":"/glossary/full-length-headers","quote":"Emily EP44: ...the exhaust is, uh, you know, the headers, full length headers there down the side of the car.","canonicalId":"part:full-length-headers","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Full length headers” are exhaust headers with longer primary tubes that route exhaust gases from the engine toward the exhaust system. They’re often discussed because header length and design can affect how the engine breathes and how the exhaust sounds.","simplifiedExplanation":"Headers are special exhaust pipes that connect to the engine. “Full length” just means the pipes are longer, which can change both sound and how the exhaust flows."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Car Krush","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/176-the-pile-up-ep44-tv-cars-ii/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}