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biododge1 05-07-2009 10:39 PM
what is it?
 
What is a gladhand? I see talk about 'em in parts books

pind 05-07-2009 11:19 PM
truck / trailer air line connector.

When you put the two halves together, they go together like a handshake, hence, "gladhand"

http://www.jameskingco.com/gladhands.php

biododge1 05-07-2009 11:32 PM
wow, do I feel like a moron[duhhh]. I have messed with those so many times I lost count. I had always assumed they were a variant of a Chicago fitting-so thats what I called them

Mud_Duck_Diesel 05-08-2009 05:38 AM
Gladhand: A guys hand after leaving the strip club =]

fschiola 06-20-2009 05:34 PM
Originally Posted by biododge1 (Post 2474220)
wow, do I feel like a moron[duhhh]. I have messed with those so many times I lost count. I had always assumed they were a variant of a Chicago fitting-so thats what I called them
That's probably the correct name for them, don't feel bad. The're also used on rail cars.


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