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Choke Shaft

A shaft at the mouth of a carburetor on which the choke plate is mounted.

Choke Shaft

A shaft at the mouth of a carburetor on which the choke plate is mounted.

Choke Valve

A term often used for choke plate.

Choke Valve

A term often used for choke plate.

Chop

1. To lower the greenhouse of a vehicle. 2. To cut in front of another vehicle in a closed-course race.

Chop

1. To lower the greenhouse of a vehicle. 2. To cut in front of another vehicle in a closed-course race.

Chop Channel And Enamel

The full restyling treatment of a car.

Chop Channel And Enamel

The full restyling treatment of a car.

Chop Mode

A display mode of operation in which small time segments of each channel are traced sequentially so that more than one waveform can appear on the screen simultaneously

Chopped Flywheel

To machine the surface of a flywheel to lighten it.

Chopped Top

A restyling modification commonly made on street rods and customs. A portion of each pillar that supports the roof is removed and shorter windows are installed to lower the vehicle's roofline.

Christmas Tree

The electrical countdown system used in drag racing.

Christmas Tree

A multi-light device at the starting line of a drag strip. It indicates when the driver in each of the two lanes has pulled into position to start the race, then indicates when each driver is to leave the starting line. Christmas trees can be set to count down one amber bulb at a time (known as a sportsman tree) or to flash all of the amber lights at once (known as a pro tree). Each driver aims to leave the starting line at the exact moment the green light is illuminated. If a driver leaves before the green light comes on, he redlights.

Chrome

A simple term for chromium.

Chrome

A shiny finish applied to a metal part, such as a bumper or trim piece. Chrome is actually a plating that consists of several layers. It provides aesthetic value, as well as protection against rust.

Chrome Carnival

A term that applies to a rod and custom show.

Chrome Molly Steel

A yellow alloy that contains chromium and molybdenum.

Chrome Moly

Also spelled chromoly. A particularly strong steel alloy that is used to manufacture high-performance parts, including engine components.

Chrome Plate

To apply a thin layer of chrome for appearance.

Chrome Rings

Piston rings that are plated with chromium.