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Killer Bee · 08-06-2020, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Shouldn't you working guys be in bed this time of day?

not all of us, I'm writing interview questions for an equipment mechanic vacancy in one of my shops

good job on that switch, maybe I can write a scenario question out of that

kingsolver72 · 08-07-2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Shouldn't you working guys be in bed this time of day?

I was up late reading important emails.

Rich84 · 08-07-2020, 09:16 AM

I'm sure there will never be a repair for a Taiwan switch.

71cadc10 · 08-07-2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I hear that lot of stuff that says "Made in Mexico" comes from China and is reboxed. They don't care as much about truth in advertising, I guess.

lot of products from China that would be tariff'd hard coming into the US, are being diverted to Mexico and then imported. Reboxing happens at that point too I'm sure

**DeadheadNM** · 08-08-2020, 07:42 AM

Had these USA made parts rebuilt locally here this week.

kingsolver72 · 08-08-2020, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Had these USA made parts rebuilt locally here this week.

Nice!!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-08-2020, 10:35 AM

They look great.....

**davischevy** · 08-08-2020, 02:20 PM

They look great.

**special-K** · 08-09-2020, 06:09 AM

I have an automotive bench work shop I've use for decades. Sometimes I just have to have the alternator or started right now, so I go buy a questionable new part. I pay the core and keep the good part to have rebuilt when I can. They can keep the core charge. The option for a lifetime part is the same part, but you pay more so you can return it more. and now I see Advance has limited to a once in a lifetime warranty. smoke and mirrors.

Anymore, the terms "junk" and "POS" have been redefined from being worn out old items to being brand new stuff, while "quality item" means the things people are throwing out and not the new stuff. You have to look harder to see if there is still a quality option remaining. But now that is hard to know, because that name you grew to depend on may have made the switch to putting their box around the same cheaply made crap you could have bought for 30% less since the last time you made a purchase.

GerhardH · 09-06-2020, 09:35 AM

**davischevy** · 12-23-2020, 07:33 PM

My Resistol hat was beginning to show some age so I asked Santa for a new one. Still made in Texas, USA.

57taskforce · 12-23-2020, 08:28 PM

Nice Larry, I’m kinda jealous... I look so stupid in cowboy hats it’s not even funny. Thats a bad problem to have when you live in the southwest

**Steeveedee** · 12-23-2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

My Resistol hat was beginning to show some age so I asked Santa for a new one. Still made in Texas, USA.

I'm afraid to ask what that hat cost, given that the label says "Big Money"!

**davischevy** · 12-23-2020, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'm afraid to ask what that hat cost, given that the label says "Big Money"!

The kids bought it for me, so I am not concerned about cost.

best view · 12-23-2020, 09:51 PM

Also I hope you’re not wanting to have kids that hat won’t help

**special-K** · 12-24-2020, 06:36 AM

I've been buying some new hand tools lately and have found it pretty easy to find made in USA

GOPAPA · 12-24-2020, 09:28 AM

Great find Tim ,,I have noticed a lot of things are being made in our country again ..sure hope it continues..

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2020, 09:36 AM

I’ve got a rubber mallet from Estwing- well made product.

I’ve got a few knives from this company now. It started with a tomato knife. I didn’t know there was a specific knife style for a tomato but it works well. If you slice a lot of tomatoes I recommend one. I believe the tomato knife cost me $6

Box of toys that caught my eye at Menards.

New snow boots.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-24-2020, 11:12 AM

Did the tomato knife get your thumb?..

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2020, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Did the tomato knife get your thumb?..

Lol! No, drill bit. I was re-attaching the lower garage door seals when the drill slipped and the Phillips bit went trough my nail. Missed the bone fortunately.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-24-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Lol! No, drill bit. I was re-attaching the lower garage door seals when the drill slipped and the Phillips bit went trough my nail. Missed the bone fortunately.

that hurts, I'm glad it wasn't worse.

57taskforce · 12-24-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Lol! No, drill bit. I was re-attaching the lower garage door seals when the drill slipped and the Phillips bit went trough my nail. Missed the bone fortunately.

Yikes! Glad your alright! fingernail injuries are always miserable.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2020, 01:48 PM

Thanks guys. It healed up right as rain. Lesson learned.

**special-K** · 12-24-2020, 02:49 PM

Screw gun tip bites can be nasty. They make driving screws easier, but they can make you pay for that convenience

**DeadheadNM** · 05-07-2021, 08:42 AM

Bump..

08-07-2020, 09:16 AM	#228
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,693	Re: Sold American! I'm sure there will never be a repair for a Taiwan switch.

08-08-2020, 07:42 AM	#230
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Sold American! Had these USA made parts rebuilt locally here this week. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-08-2020, 10:35 AM	#232
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Sold American! They look great..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-08-2020, 02:20 PM	#233
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: Sold American! They look great. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

08-09-2020, 06:09 AM	#234
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold American! I have an automotive bench work shop I've use for decades. Sometimes I just have to have the alternator or started right now, so I go buy a questionable new part. I pay the core and keep the good part to have rebuilt when I can. They can keep the core charge. The option for a lifetime part is the same part, but you pay more so you can return it more. and now I see Advance has limited to a once in a lifetime warranty. smoke and mirrors. Anymore, the terms "junk" and "POS" have been redefined from being worn out old items to being brand new stuff, while "quality item" means the things people are throwing out and not the new stuff. You have to look harder to see if there is still a quality option remaining. But now that is hard to know, because that name you grew to depend on may have made the switch to putting their box around the same cheaply made crap you could have bought for 30% less since the last time you made a purchase. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-06-2020, 09:35 AM	#235
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: Sold American! Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

12-23-2020, 07:33 PM	#236
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: Sold American! My Resistol hat was beginning to show some age so I asked Santa for a new one. Still made in Texas, USA. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless. Last edited by davischevy; 12-23-2020 at 08:36 PM. Reason: spelling

12-23-2020, 08:28 PM	#237
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,496	Re: Sold American! Nice Larry, I’m kinda jealous... I look so stupid in cowboy hats it’s not even funny. Thats a bad problem to have when you live in the southwest __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

12-23-2020, 09:51 PM	#240
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,162	Re: Sold American! Also I hope you’re not wanting to have kids that hat won’t help

12-24-2020, 06:36 AM	#241
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold American! I've been buying some new hand tools lately and have found it pretty easy to find made in USA Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-24-2020, 09:28 AM	#242
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: Sold American! Great find Tim ,,I have noticed a lot of things are being made in our country again ..sure hope it continues.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

12-24-2020, 09:36 AM	#243
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Sold American! I’ve got a rubber mallet from Estwing- well made product. I’ve got a few knives from this company now. It started with a tomato knife. I didn’t know there was a specific knife style for a tomato but it works well. If you slice a lot of tomatoes I recommend one. I believe the tomato knife cost me $6 Box of toys that caught my eye at Menards. New snow boots. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 12-24-2020 at 09:58 AM. Reason: Added

12-24-2020, 11:12 AM	#244
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Sold American! Did the tomato knife get your thumb?.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-24-2020, 01:48 PM	#248
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Sold American! Thanks guys. It healed up right as rain. Lesson learned. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-24-2020, 02:49 PM	#249
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold American! Screw gun tip bites can be nasty. They make driving screws easier, but they can make you pay for that convenience __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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05-07-2021, 08:42 AM	#250
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Sold American! Bump.. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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