Origin of the nicknames

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I know this has been posted somewhere on here, but I am new to here and can't locate it. I have recently learned that more than just the 50's models have nicknames. So far I've seen Effie for of course the 50's and Slick for 61 - 66 and Dent for 67 - 72 and Bump for 73 - 79? How did these names get assigned and when? Lets get an updated history lesson. For prying minds want to know.
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Well I think the dent, and bump nicknames are sort of our own.. and possibly the bump name? It would be fun if someone recalls just when they first started...
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I saw dent and bump names in Hotrod magazine a few years ago. They had a bumpside build off.

I think they mention Slick starting with this club in that story about club formation.


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I guess I am not sure ... when and where those others got started from...
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The terms bump and dent seem to have been around for quite a while, especially the "bumpside" reference. I don't know if it may have been a just a common term around the various old southside wrecking yards, or more widespread than that! I do remember the ol' "One-Eyed Sailor" from a bar on Telephone Road, made somewhat infamous by Mr. Crowell, answering the phone, "Cosson Motors, yeah, bumpside or Flareside?" in the mid -seventies!
I do believe Ya'll can correctly take credit for the "Slick" term, and man, how it has spread!
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i know i was using the terms bump and dent long before slick 60s
not sure where i first heard it but it made sense.
slick started here
57-60 someone started calling fridge because of the square bed and that stuck too.
unibody came from the attached bed , ford called them integral cab. uni sounds better IMO.

i have always called the 80s and up flexi-flyers due to the front axle style on the 4x4s.
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I wonder if each generation has its own nickname. I have seen the mid to late 90's being called the feminine years. I have since discovered the 48 -52 being the bonus built then the 53 - 57 being the effie. The 58 - 60 being the refrigerator.
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"the feminine years" ???? Not sure that's going to catch on. My Bronco may be somewhat gutless, but I would not describe it as effeminate.

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Broncos are always strong looking. Even if they are low on power. I had a 73 with a 302 and auto and then got a full size 90 with a 351 auto. The 90 felt very weak compared to the 73. Loved how capable they both were.
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Man, I was just trying to recall the last big 70's Bronco I saw go down the road...
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Not hard to remember in my neighborhood! "Big Yella" puts in regular appearances! 460/ C6/ Air Lockers. I'll try to get some pics.
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