G-machine
n.— «I like some of the ideas you have on the caddy. But I don’t think I am going to make it a G-machine though. I would like to set up my caddy for long hual and road trips. Thats why I am leaning toward a 350.» —“Jeff Schwartz’ Caddy Modifications” by Mad’lac CadillacForums.com Jan. 7, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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