Frenched headlights?

I have been interested in rods and customs since the 50s. I have heard and used the term "frenched" and know what it looks like to "french" something. I was reading Rodders Journal today and I came across an article that mentioned that something was or wasn't frenched. Why do we call it "frenched"? I just wondered if anyone knows the origin of the term "frenched".

 

I am pretty sure it originated from the french shirt cuff.

 

Where ever it came from, it's better to get Frenched than to get Greeked..

 

Here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frenching_(automobile)

 

Thank's for the information. I read the wikipedia entry and saw a French cuff. Sure doesn't resemble any frenched headlight I ever saw.

 

made me laugh...

 

^^^^^Damn! Made Jack Daniels come out my nose!!! ^^^^^

 

Hahahahahahahaha i can't breath

 

Frenched headlight the easy way

 

I actually believe the term "frenched" comes from something other than cuffs. To "French" cut something refers to cutting it into thin strips (fries, green beans, or in carpentry, wood). A "frenched" case or box is one that uses thin strips of wood or other material to make form fitting deep recesses for weapons, tools or other items.

So what is a "frenched" headlight? A recess using thin strips of metal. Voila!

 

sorry tex but that was stated as if from experience? .... hope not friend lol ,

i think 49's is closer to reality(being of the custom carpentry set) though i have heard the cuff bit before many times ....