were the inspiration for the name of renowned custom car builder Bo Huff's Dead Sleds car club. Other usages Among aircraft nicknames, "lead sled" has also been used as a nickname for a variety of US military aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom, F3H Demon, F-84 Thunderjet, F-105 Thunderchief, and SR-71 Blackbird. In particular these airplanes tend to be large, heavy or very fast. Despite this, the airplane's maneuverability is relatively poor. The F-105 gained this nickname during the Vietnam War. While the plane was fast in straight lines it was not very maneuverable, rendering it very vulnerable to enemy weapons. See also Custom car Lowrider Hot rod References The Auto Channel - Car Speak-To-English Glossary of Terms Lead Modified vehicles DIY culture Kustom Kulture Automotive styling features Visual arts media