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Killer Bee · 09-24-2022, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Now I measure up.

in all of your years in construction you have to know by now your initials won't save a tape

**davischevy** · 09-24-2022, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

in all of your years in construction you have to know by now your initials won't save a tape

Hence, the new tape measure.

**Steeveedee** · 09-24-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Bought this for my Bug. EMPI is European Motor Parts Inc. And a big USA logo.

Made in China.

Inch Pincher! Remember that car? I never knew what "EMPI" stood for, I thought that it was just a word.

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Hence, the new tape measure.

I saw somewhere that having pink tools will keep the "borrowing" down.

My son sprayed moly orange spots on his tools so he could identify them on the job site.

**davischevy** · 11-26-2022, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Now I measure up.

The tape measure disappeared this week.

dieseldawg142 · 11-26-2022, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

The tape measure disappeared this week.

know how that feels, but i still engrave my initials on my work tools.
i too had a tape go missing a couple weeks ago. while at work, one guy asked to borrow another guys tape and he threw it to him. i intercepted the pass and said thanks, been looking for my tape all week.
buddy goes no, that's my tape, i says are you sure, he was like ya, it's mine, 100%.
so i said really, flipped over the tape and showed him my intials on it....well...ummmm....

anybody doing end links on a gmt 400?
"overbuilt" right here
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**davischevy** · 11-26-2022, 10:03 PM

I found the tape measure today. I drove my Jeep Wrangler Monday and left the tape in the back.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-24-2022, 02:33 AM

Bought this for my Bug. EMPI is European Motor Parts Inc. And a big USA logo.

Made in China.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-25-2022, 04:40 PM

Some Refrigiwear work clothes are USA made though not called out on the product description. Just ordered USA-made Iron Tuff coveralls (at 25% off w free shipping) for use while snow blowing: https://refrigiwear.com/

**DeadheadNM** · 11-25-2022, 04:42 PM

USA made, USA fabric men's workwear from 1620: https://www.1620usa.com/

**DeadheadNM** · 12-10-2022, 02:36 PM

Really pleased with the quality of the US made Refrigiwear Iron Tuff insulated work coveralls I got for use while snow blowing. Good bargain compared to what else is on the market. I’ll likely order a similar vest.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-14-2022, 06:23 PM

Amerex fire extinguishers are US made: https://www.amerex-fire.com/

**davischevy** · 12-14-2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Amerex fire extinguishers are US made: https://www.amerex-fire.com/

I hope you didn't need one today.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-15-2022, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I hope you didn't need one today.

Fortunately not. The thread about the garage fire reminded me that I hadn't followed through with an extinguisher for the new garage. Those Amerex chrome models are pretty nifty.

**special-K** · 02-05-2023, 10:34 AM

"SOLD OUT!" This REALLY doesn't belong here. It's a sad day. When is a Harley no longer a Harley but only a name? Harley X350, not just foreign parts. Maybe Harbor Freight will start importing them

Harley Davidson X350 Launch Date & Specs...

72c20customcamper · 02-05-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

"SOLD OUT!" This REALLY doesn't belong here. It's a sad day. When is a Harley no longer a Harley but only a name? Harley X350, not just foreign parts. Maybe Harbor Freight will start importing them

Harley Davidson X350 Launch Date & Specs Revealed - YouTube

Harley has used foreign bikes throughout their history . I had one of these when HD bought Aermacchi was a spectacular POS . I sold it and bought a Suzuki 185 TS

**special-K** · 02-05-2023, 12:17 PM

Yep, and the Aermacchis didn't go over well either. At least in Italy they made world class sports cars and motorcycles. China makes crap. Back then it wasn't because we were having everything made in Italy the same as how we sent it all down the tube to China today. These X350s aren't made in America and they aren't even being made FOR Americans. Harley is just a name.

72c20customcamper · 02-05-2023, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yep, and the Aermacchis didn't go over well either. At least in Italy they made world class sports cars and motorcycles. China makes crap. Back then it wasn't because we were having everything made in Italy the same as how we sent it all down the tube to China today. These X350s aren't made in America and they aren't even being made FOR Americans. Harley is just a name.

They sold the name a long time ago. Anything for a buck

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-05-2023, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yep, and the Aermacchis didn't go over well either. At least in Italy they made world class sports cars and motorcycles. China makes crap. Back then it wasn't because we were having everything made in Italy the same as how we sent it all down the tube to China today. These X350s aren't made in America and they aren't even being made FOR Americans. Harley is just a name.

Italy isn't much better than China. Ever own a Fiat?

**special-K** · 02-05-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Italy isn't much better than China. Ever own a Fiat?

No, but I blew one up

. They make great wine, bread, cheese... well, food! Known for quality leather products and many other fine things, too. Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Aprilia are quality motorcycles. Italy is a country known for it's enthusiasm for and use of motorcycles. Lots of motorcycle manufacturing was going on back then in Italy. Harley didn't have a US manufacturer to farm it out to

**davischevy** · 02-28-2023, 08:27 PM

My new pressure washer.

Killer Bee · 02-28-2023, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

My new pressure washer.

I was just looking at that in home depot last weekend

my son was bugging the heck out of me to buy it on the spot without any research

please let us know how it works, maybe I'll grab one too!

**special-K** · 02-05-2023, 01:01 PM

They haven't exactly sold the name. They took trademark protection to a new level to control how money was made using their name. Selling rights to use the name is literally selling (leasing?) the name, but Harley is still the company it became after buying back from AMF, though evolved since '83. I guess there have been three Harley Davidson Motor Companies, family owned, AMF owned, and company owned (with some family involvement to a point). I guess the family participated some with AMF's operation, too. I'm not sure. I don't know if any are involved anymore. I stopped keeping up with Harley a while ago

72c20customcamper · 02-05-2023, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

They haven't exactly sold the name. They took trademark protection to a new level to control how money was made using their name. Selling rights to use the name is literally selling (leasing?) the name, but Harley is still the company it became after buying back from AMF, though evolved since '83. I guess there have been three Harley Davidson Motor Companies, family owned, AMF owned, and company owned (with some family involvement to a point). I guess the family participated some with AMF's operation, too. I'm not sure. I don't know if any are involved anymore. I stopped keeping up with Harley a while ago

Sold wasnt the correct term , but they lease the name and logo to just about anyone.

**special-K** · 02-05-2023, 01:20 PM

Harley is the schoolbook case for trademark protection and making money from a name. The dealerships became boutiques for products they produced and licensing the name seemed to create more independent products than when the name was freely pirated.

They had 'hog' trademarked when that is a name the public coined. Lawyers went around making bars change their name when bars provided no competition to the company, only free promotion.

**special-K** · 03-01-2023, 07:23 AM

I see small print saying made with foreign and domestic components. Is that Honda motor a foreign component? I wonder how much of it is made in USA. I hope a lot, as in mostly. But I wonder if it isn't the new manipulation of the words "Made in USA", not meaning 100%, more like "assembled in USA". We have USA companies making (or having made) products in foreign countries and foreign companies making things in the USA and we also have any combination of the two. At this point, any part of a product made in the USA is a great thing. I'll get excited about made in USA on a package when I see the factory lights come on and work vehicles filling the lot again

11-26-2022, 10:03 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,800	Re: Sold American! I found the tape measure today. I drove my Jeep Wrangler Monday and left the tape in the back. __________________ 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.

09-24-2022, 02:33 AM	#7
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Sold American! Bought this for my Bug. EMPI is European Motor Parts Inc. And a big USA logo. Made in China. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

11-25-2022, 04:40 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: Sold American! Some Refrigiwear work clothes are USA made though not called out on the product description. Just ordered USA-made Iron Tuff coveralls (at 25% off w free shipping) for use while snow blowing: https://refrigiwear.com/ __________________ 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

11-25-2022, 04:42 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: Sold American! USA made, USA fabric men's workwear from 1620: https://www.1620usa.com/ __________________ 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

12-10-2022, 02:36 PM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: Sold American! Really pleased with the quality of the US made Refrigiwear Iron Tuff insulated work coveralls I got for use while snow blowing. Good bargain compared to what else is on the market. I’ll likely order a similar vest. 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

12-14-2022, 06:23 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: Sold American! Amerex fire extinguishers are US made: https://www.amerex-fire.com/ __________________ 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

02-05-2023, 12:17 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Sold American! Yep, and the Aermacchis didn't go over well either. At least in Italy they made world class sports cars and motorcycles. China makes crap. Back then it wasn't because we were having everything made in Italy the same as how we sent it all down the tube to China today. These X350s aren't made in America and they aren't even being made FOR Americans. Harley is just a name. __________________ "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 ~

02-28-2023, 08:27 PM	#20
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,800	Re: Sold American! My new pressure washer. 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.

02-05-2023, 01:01 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Sold American! They haven't exactly sold the name. They took trademark protection to a new level to control how money was made using their name. Selling rights to use the name is literally selling (leasing?) the name, but Harley is still the company it became after buying back from AMF, though evolved since '83. I guess there have been three Harley Davidson Motor Companies, family owned, AMF owned, and company owned (with some family involvement to a point). I guess the family participated some with AMF's operation, too. I'm not sure. I don't know if any are involved anymore. I stopped keeping up with Harley a while ago __________________ "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 ~

02-05-2023, 01:20 PM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Sold American! Harley is the schoolbook case for trademark protection and making money from a name. The dealerships became boutiques for products they produced and licensing the name seemed to create more independent products than when the name was freely pirated. They had 'hog' trademarked when that is a name the public coined. Lawyers went around making bars change their name when bars provided no competition to the company, only free promotion. __________________ "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 ~

03-01-2023, 07:23 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Sold American! I see small print saying made with foreign and domestic components. Is that Honda motor a foreign component? I wonder how much of it is made in USA. I hope a lot, as in mostly. But I wonder if it isn't the new manipulation of the words "Made in USA", not meaning 100%, more like "assembled in USA". We have USA companies making (or having made) products in foreign countries and foreign companies making things in the USA and we also have any combination of the two. At this point, any part of a product made in the USA is a great thing. I'll get excited about made in USA on a package when I see the factory lights come on and work vehicles filling the lot again __________________ "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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