Here and other Ford-related forums, some users refer to scruby products as “scrubs” or “scruby.” It seems pretty common, but I have never found an explanation of the origin of this term. Does anyone know where it came from?

1954 Crestline Victoria 312 4-bbl, 3-speed overdrive

This is a great read.. As many know I’m a Bonneville and SoCal Dry Lakes racer. I choose a class I had a chance to set records and it has worked out.  My choice of power was GM in origin but much much to do the engine discussed here. When I finally decided that a street car/cruiser was next in line most of my current friends racers and otherwise never knew me in HS had no idea that the only car for me was going to be a 56 Ford Victoria. As some here know my dad bought my mom a new black one when I was 12 and it became my date car in HS. I always knew one would come my way and after my mom died at 96 in 2011 I could start looking. After having it over 10 years and making what I always wanted has been a challenge and fun too. For me it will always have a Y Block unless I win the lottery and can pay someone to fit in a Coyote 4 cam. 

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

I have always thought it came from the abbreviation SBC. If you glance at SBC and you are a little deslectic, scrub fits pretty well.

Doug T

The Highlands, Louisville, Ky.