Episode
Selects: How Limousines Work
44:06
Published: Sat May 15 2021
Description
The first limousines weren’t even cars! Learn all about the history of limousines, how they’re made and some of the most creative and expensive amenities you can find inside them in this classic episode with Josh and Chuck. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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David wrote a memoir about his deceased sister that was reminiscent of a New Yorker article, but his family called him out on errors and inconsistencies in the facts.
00:00 - 02:53 (02:53)
Summary
David wrote a memoir about his deceased sister that was reminiscent of a New Yorker article, but his family called him out on errors and inconsistencies in the facts.
EpisodeSelects: How Limousines Work
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The definition of a limousine is any car with a more spacious back seat than an average car, which can include town cars.
02:53 - 06:54 (04:01)
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The definition of a limousine is any car with a more spacious back seat than an average car, which can include town cars. For a long time, adding a TV or phone to a car required the car to be double the size of the standard version.
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The word limousine comes from Limousin, a region in central France.
06:54 - 11:18 (04:23)
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The word limousine comes from Limousin, a region in central France. Its original meaning was a hooded cloak, but it later became associated with a type of vehicle with a covered compartment for passengers.
EpisodeSelects: How Limousines Work
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Limousines are commonly made by cutting an existing car like a Cadillac or a Lincoln town car and adding to it.
11:18 - 15:26 (04:07)
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Limousines are commonly made by cutting an existing car like a Cadillac or a Lincoln town car and adding to it. However, some builders construct the vehicles from the ground up to make them extra-long like early limousines.
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In order to cut a car precisely in half, it first needs to be braced to keep it from twisting.
15:26 - 18:22 (02:55)
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In order to cut a car precisely in half, it first needs to be braced to keep it from twisting. Then, the car is mounted on rails that can be adjusted to keep the alignment correct when extending the length of the car.
EpisodeSelects: How Limousines Work
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The California Highway Patrol revealed that a limousine fire that killed five people was an accident resulting from subpar modifications.
18:22 - 24:35 (06:12)
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The California Highway Patrol revealed that a limousine fire that killed five people was an accident resulting from subpar modifications. Despite the investigation's conclusion, companies now require official programs for modifications to ensure that every car passes federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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Fifth Gear conducts a limo crash test to ensure drivers can safely operate the vehicle, but the hosts were intoxicated during filming.
24:35 - 28:35 (04:00)
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Fifth Gear conducts a limo crash test to ensure drivers can safely operate the vehicle, but the hosts were intoxicated during filming.
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This podcast discusses the importance of gas mileage and the extra tax on vehicles with poor gas efficiency.
28:35 - 31:16 (02:40)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of gas mileage and the extra tax on vehicles with poor gas efficiency. The host highlights a Hummer Limousine that uses alternative fuels like biodiesel, methane, ethanol, vegetable oil, and sugar.
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The speaker talks about the old limousines used in Times Square, where the back seat could be raised and lowered for a better view.
31:16 - 36:05 (04:49)
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The speaker talks about the old limousines used in Times Square, where the back seat could be raised and lowered for a better view. It reminds the speaker of the gritty, crime-filled New York of the past.
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This Popular Mechanics article features 10 extreme limos with features such as five inch armored doors and bulletproof glass.
36:05 - 39:00 (02:54)
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This Popular Mechanics article features 10 extreme limos with features such as five inch armored doors and bulletproof glass. To learn more about limos, visit howstuffworks.com.
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The speaker shares her experience of wanting to help homeless people with pets in New York and decides to buy dog food and treats for them.
39:00 - 42:46 (03:46)
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The speaker shares her experience of wanting to help homeless people with pets in New York and decides to buy dog food and treats for them. She shares her encounter with Michael and his dog and how she felt good about helping them.