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Old 05-07-2009, 10:39 PM
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what is it?

What is a gladhand? I see talk about 'em in parts books
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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
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wow, do I feel like a moron. 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
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Gladhand: A guys hand after leaving the strip club =]
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Originally Posted by biododge1
wow, do I feel like a moron. 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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