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**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.

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

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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!

**davischevy** · 02-28-2023, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

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!

We've got three. No problems.

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-01-2023, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

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!

It's gas powered and you live in California. Better grab it quick.

Killer Bee · 03-01-2023, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

It's gas powered and you live in California. Better grab it quick.

not for very long

**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

**davischevy** · 03-01-2023, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

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

Exactly what I was thinking when I started this thread.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-01-2023, 10:24 PM

Lefse grill still US made

**DeadheadNM** · 03-01-2023, 10:30 PM

US bacon.

Killer Bee · 03-01-2023, 10:37 PM

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US bacon.

alright, now we're getting somewhere!!

I'll add some Missouri grown whitetail

**special-K** · 03-01-2023, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Exactly what I was thinking when I started this thread.

Yep, figured that. Bring it all back home. let that shot in the foot heal itself and we can stand on our own two feet again.

I tell you, when it comes to farm raised eatin', we're in sad shape when it isn't from down the road a piece... if not your own place. I'm happy to say I can fill my meat orders, since I don't raise my own, right in town and it's all raised local. Our locker plant in town is now in the hands of the next generation and they are busy as can be, open m-f normal business hours, Wed is butchering day, and open Sat 8-1. I steer clear off Saturdays. Biz-ee! Us dollars being made off local products. It's just so right!

**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2023, 03:55 PM

Bought these Dayco 3/4" & 5/8" heater hoses from Summit. The price was great, and they're made in USA. The walls are slightly thicker and stiffer than the Mexico-made Gates hose I replaced.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAC-80292

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAC-80293

kingsolver72 · 03-11-2023, 07:01 PM

Kansas raised bison. Five miles just west of town.
I buy elk from a guy that raises them 25 miles away but, he comes to the Ottawa farmers market.

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-12-2023, 01:11 AM

I am literally surrounded by grass fed cattle. But you can't buy any of the beef around here. They can get more money shipping them out. No tengo tiempo para ti.

**special-K** · 03-12-2023, 02:46 PM

Local raised meats are one privilege of country livin'. I've talked about our locker plant/meat market before. Those in the know know that Wed. is the day to buy. By the weekend much is low on stock or gone.

I also talked about or plumbing supply house, The Plumbery. Both businesses are multi-generation family run. I scored a small victory for USA with a shut-off valve and o-rings. They had o-rings in every diameter and thickness. Saved me from replacing my polished brass faucet in a market where polished brass is considered passe/non-obtainium. It's not the current trend, you see. Well, historic homes have nothing to do with that!

**DeadheadNM** · 03-13-2023, 08:49 AM

USA made gaiters: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/e...les-usa-243115 OR sells some additional USA made items

**special-K** · 03-13-2023, 10:04 AM

I have some of their USA items. They offer some great stuff. I ate an organic yellow squash last evening. It was wrapped up and labeled "Grown in the USA". Isn't that incredible?

72supr · 03-13-2023, 01:58 PM

Born and raised on my ranch in Dakota. Will be going to a locker in three weeks to get butchered. The town the locker is in has a population of 600 people. I have to make an appointment a year in advance, that’s how busy and good they are. Picture is probably sideways.

kingsolver72 · 03-15-2023, 05:43 PM

I installed some vinyl in a bathroom today. Most of the vinyl I install is made in the USA. Once in a while I’ll lay some vinyl that’s made in Canada. They make a good vinyl up north too.
I need to look at the glue to see where it’s made.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-31-2023, 10:40 AM

There's a 20% off sale on USA Thorogood boots here w code SPRINGBOOTS : https://www.allamericanclothing.com/...W8n0%3D.Stfw3G

Killer Bee · 03-31-2023, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

There's a 20% off sale on USA Thorogood boots here w code SPRINGBOOTS : https://www.allamericanclothing.com/...W8n0%3D.Stfw3G

been wearing thorogoods for over 20 years, great boots!

**DeadheadNM** · 03-31-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

been wearing thorogoods for over 20 years, great boots!

I'd get a pair if I weren't already flush with Red Wings

02-05-2023, 01:20 PM	#351
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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 ~

02-28-2023, 08:27 PM	#354
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	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.

03-01-2023, 07:23 AM	#359
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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 ~

03-01-2023, 10:24 PM	#361
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Sold American! Lefse grill still US made 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

03-01-2023, 10:30 PM	#362
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Sold American! US bacon. 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

03-11-2023, 03:55 PM	#365
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,988	Re: Sold American! Bought these Dayco 3/4" & 5/8" heater hoses from Summit. The price was great, and they're made in USA. The walls are slightly thicker and stiffer than the Mexico-made Gates hose I replaced. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAC-80292 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAC-80293 Attached Images

03-11-2023, 07:01 PM	#366
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Sold American! Kansas raised bison. Five miles just west of town. I buy elk from a guy that raises them 25 miles away but, he comes to the Ottawa farmers market. Attached Images __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

03-12-2023, 01:11 AM	#367
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Sold American! I am literally surrounded by grass fed cattle. But you can't buy any of the beef around here. They can get more money shipping them out. No tengo tiempo para ti. __________________ 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.

03-12-2023, 02:46 PM	#368
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold American! Local raised meats are one privilege of country livin'. I've talked about our locker plant/meat market before. Those in the know know that Wed. is the day to buy. By the weekend much is low on stock or gone. I also talked about or plumbing supply house, The Plumbery. Both businesses are multi-generation family run. I scored a small victory for USA with a shut-off valve and o-rings. They had o-rings in every diameter and thickness. Saved me from replacing my polished brass faucet in a market where polished brass is considered passe/non-obtainium. It's not the current trend, you see. Well, historic homes have nothing to do with that! 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 ~

03-13-2023, 08:49 AM	#369
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Sold American! USA made gaiters: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/e...les-usa-243115 OR sells some additional USA made items __________________ 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

03-13-2023, 10:04 AM	#370
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold American! I have some of their USA items. They offer some great stuff. I ate an organic yellow squash last evening. It was wrapped up and labeled "Grown in the USA". Isn't that incredible? __________________ "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 ~

03-13-2023, 01:58 PM	#371
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 428	Re: Sold American! Born and raised on my ranch in Dakota. Will be going to a locker in three weeks to get butchered. The town the locker is in has a population of 600 people. I have to make an appointment a year in advance, that’s how busy and good they are. Picture is probably sideways. Attached Images Last edited by LockDoc; 03-31-2023 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Rotated picture

03-15-2023, 05:43 PM	#372
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Sold American! I installed some vinyl in a bathroom today. Most of the vinyl I install is made in the USA. Once in a while I’ll lay some vinyl that’s made in Canada. They make a good vinyl up north too. I need to look at the glue to see where it’s made. Attached Images __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

03-31-2023, 10:40 AM	#373
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Sold American! There's a 20% off sale on USA Thorogood boots here w code SPRINGBOOTS : https://www.allamericanclothing.com/...W8n0%3D.Stfw3G __________________ 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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