Crawford County, Robinson, Illinois | mschultz - 12/8/2013 16:59 What is Watson referring to with the word "Freddy" in the "Me & Freddy & Jake" song lyric? Minute 1:45 talks about "Summertime on the Grapevine …. turbo whining, head gauge climbing…. Freddy cooled her down and saved the day" if that helps. Music here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDQ7HEj3kDo Thanks, Mike
I really wondered about this subject, having owned an old Freightliner once, I had never heard the term. Could this link have something to do with it? http://www.google.com/patents/US6048500
I downloaded some pictures of gauges in the cab, and a cylindrical object in the engine compartment that was said to be part of a truck freddie. Would removing pollutants from exhaust cool the engine if it happened before the turbo? Also, not sure of when this was available, suspect it is a fairly recent device, perhaps before the song?
Good post here, I would like to hear from someone who has had experience with a truck freddy.
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Dale Watson trucking song - What is "Freddy"?
