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From: South Central Mo
The amount of variations of how we say the same things in ways in the English language is fascinating & annoying at the same time.
Tub = bed
Tray = flat
Gudgeon pin = wrist pin
windscreen = windshield
Prop shaft = drive shaft
Front wing = fender
Boot = trunk
Bonnet = hood
And so many more. Linguistics is a bit of a side hobby for me.
@tbear853 another thanks for the detailed write up. They're gonna help me out a lot here soon, as I'm finally getting to swapping the body out on my f350 which the wife rolled.
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From: Queensland Australia
Correct on the language variations, here in Australia and New Zealand we generally used English terminology prior to WW2 and the arrival of television in the 50's with a fair amount of American content, however in more recent times we may use either and have general recognition of both US and British terminology and coloquialisms.
Another term for fender over here is mudguard,
Not only that the 'driver's side is on the right and we shift 'manual gearbox shifter' with the left hand, heh, heh.
A traffic circle is a 'roundabout.'
And we pull left, to go clockwise around a roundabout, they are far more common here in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia and of course in Europe, unlike the USA that prefers to continue with traffic lights that impede traffic flow.
We have done away with many traffic lights here since the 1970's by installing large radius 'roundabouts, large enough for tri-axle semi's and multiple axle B' Doubles to manoeuvre round with a give way to the right rule.
Often when travelling I have driven a British car from the UK (right hand drive) crossed to mainland Europe by ferry, then instantly had to drive on the left, I tape a red arrow on the windscreen (windshield) as a constant reminder of the side of road to stay on.
Another term for fender over here is mudguard,
Not only that the 'driver's side is on the right and we shift 'manual gearbox shifter' with the left hand, heh, heh.
A traffic circle is a 'roundabout.'
And we pull left, to go clockwise around a roundabout, they are far more common here in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia and of course in Europe, unlike the USA that prefers to continue with traffic lights that impede traffic flow.
We have done away with many traffic lights here since the 1970's by installing large radius 'roundabouts, large enough for tri-axle semi's and multiple axle B' Doubles to manoeuvre round with a give way to the right rule.
Often when travelling I have driven a British car from the UK (right hand drive) crossed to mainland Europe by ferry, then instantly had to drive on the left, I tape a red arrow on the windscreen (windshield) as a constant reminder of the side of road to stay on.
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