why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Rupert · 07-14-2016, 05:04 PM - **1 Like**

Go back to the last page for all the shots......

Finished headliner

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Truck looks great inside and out!
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They were doing all new interior on this 30s Studebaker...a real gem!
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Hey Racer...did I do better with the pictures this time?

Regards!

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Parallax · 07-14-2016, 05:12 PM

That Studebaker is gorgeous.

Rupert · 07-14-2016, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

That Studebaker is gorgeous.

In real life it is perfect.....or will be when the interior is done. The rest is like it just came out of the factory. Studebaker made some of the ugliest cars ever....but this is not one of them!

For going on 17 my truck looks pretty good too! Mrs Rupert even rode in it with me tonight, something she has refused to do in the past. She should be proud....used her debit card to pay for the work!

BTW- The girl is Joe's granddaughter. They give her a really hard time, but as long as she can avoid any real work she doesn't seem to mind!

MarkJerling · 07-14-2016, 08:53 PM

Real nice how they did those seats in the matching fabric. That Studebaker is a stunner. Imagine finding headlamp lenses for that car!

**clackers** · 07-14-2016, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Come on up and I'll give you a personal guided tour.

I'd like that - my wife and I were shown through the NBC studios by one of the Jay Leno show staffers, and nothing beats an insider for a guide.

I would bring several bottles of Australian wine as a gift ... some of them may even be drinkable!

No Vegemite, I promise.

**clackers** · 07-14-2016, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by tim60

News from Farnborough this week. Airbus will reduce production of the 380 to about 20 per year. So far 178 made. Seems it is not selling very well. But it has got past the breakeven number.

The airline business is a tough trade. QANTAS has scraped through in recent years - falling oil prices helped.

Racer X 69 · 07-14-2016, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by clackers

I'd like that - my wife and I were shown through the NBC studios by one of the Jay Leno show staffers, and nothing beats an insider for a guide.

I would bring several bottles of Australian wine as a gift ... some of them may even be drinkable!

No Vegemite, I promise.

Vegemite would be OK. Something I have never had but won't rule out until I give it a go.

Racer X 69 · 07-14-2016, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Hey Racer...did I do better with the pictures this time?

You done good Jim.

Looks like there were some cigarette burns in the old seat fabric. I didn't know that you smoked.

Rupert · 07-15-2016, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Looks like there were some cigarette burns in the old seat fabric. I didn't know that you smoked.

Don't smoke...they were there when I bought the truck years ago. Always been going to get new upholstery, but you know how it is......when you are busy you just never get around to things that require much effort.......and going into the city and spending all day requires effort.

He was able to match the fabric because he had what was most likely the only roll of original fabric in the State. It saved me a lot of cash since the seat backs were still perfect, as was the center console.

The truck looks great now and so I won't be shopping for a new truck......leaves a lot of cash available for new lenses or whatever other gear I may want.

I have always been a Ford truck guy, but this little Ram has changed that. It has been a wonderful and trouble free truck. Just plain and simple, but it gets the job done for my needs, which are mostly just hauling animal feed nowadays.

A good radio, icy cold air, heat to cook a pizza on the dash and good gas mileage. Plus.....since it hauls all that squirrel feed, squirrels never even consider chewing up the wiring.

Brand X · 07-15-2016, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Send that my way!

Been playing too much pokemon go lately.

Such an engaging pursuit.

Two men fall off cliff near San Diego while playing Pokemon Go | WTKR.com

Productive too.

Young brothers playing "Pokémon Go" find loaded handgun in Clark Co. field | KIRO-TV

Rupert · 07-15-2016, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

No pokemon games here...just plenty of cold beer on a hot July day for thirsty squirrels......

Summertime...and the livin' is easy!

Two beers can put one away for an hour or two.

tim60 · 07-15-2016, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by clackers

The airline business is a tough trade. QANTAS has scraped through in recent years - falling oil prices helped.

About 2000 the FinReview had a weekend article about airlines that said that the aggregated investment in airlines through history was approximately equal to the total payments and share price changes for investors.

---------- Post added 07-16-16 at 05:51 AM ----------

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Vegemite would be OK. Something I have never had but won't rule out until I give it a go.

I follow the rule with foods I have not tried. If lots of people like it it cannot be too bad. Give it a go, the worst that can happen is I do not like it.

Racer X 69 · 07-15-2016, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by tim60

I follow the rule with foods I have not tried. If lots of people like it it cannot be too bad. Give it a go, the worst that can happen is I do not like it.

That is my approach too.

Parallax · 07-15-2016, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

I follow the rule with foods I have not tried. If lots of people like it it cannot be too bad. Give it a go, the worst that can happen is I do not like it.

Not to be confused with the Jack Lalanne rule on healthy eating. "If it tastes good, spit it out."

tim60 · 07-15-2016, 12:41 PM

Just had a dinner of fish and chips, with pea and Tartar sauce accompanied by Breeding Punk IPA. Good. Since I have serious eating to do in the coming week I must not eat more.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Go back to the last page for all the shots...... Finished headliner Truck looks great inside and out! They were doing all new interior on this 30s Studebaker...a real gem! Hey Racer...did I do better with the pictures this time? Regards! Last edited by Rupert; 07-14-2016 at 05:12 PM.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	That Studebaker is gorgeous.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Parallax That Studebaker is gorgeous. In real life it is perfect.....or will be when the interior is done. The rest is like it just came out of the factory. Studebaker made some of the ugliest cars ever....but this is not one of them! For going on 17 my truck looks pretty good too! Mrs Rupert even rode in it with me tonight, something she has refused to do in the past. She should be proud....used her debit card to pay for the work! BTW- The girl is Joe's granddaughter. They give her a really hard time, but as long as she can avoid any real work she doesn't seem to mind!

07-14-2016, 08:53 PM	#27919
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Real nice how they did those seats in the matching fabric. That Studebaker is a stunner. Imagine finding headlamp lenses for that car!

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Come on up and I'll give you a personal guided tour. I'd like that - my wife and I were shown through the NBC studios by one of the Jay Leno show staffers, and nothing beats an insider for a guide. I would bring several bottles of Australian wine as a gift ... some of them may even be drinkable! No Vegemite, I promise.

07-14-2016, 11:01 PM	#27921
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by tim60 News from Farnborough this week. Airbus will reduce production of the 380 to about 20 per year. So far 178 made. Seems it is not selling very well. But it has got past the breakeven number. The airline business is a tough trade. QANTAS has scraped through in recent years - falling oil prices helped.

07-14-2016, 11:07 PM	#27922
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by clackers I'd like that - my wife and I were shown through the NBC studios by one of the Jay Leno show staffers, and nothing beats an insider for a guide. I would bring several bottles of Australian wine as a gift ... some of them may even be drinkable! No Vegemite, I promise. Vegemite would be OK. Something I have never had but won't rule out until I give it a go.

07-14-2016, 11:09 PM	#27923
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by Rupert Hey Racer...did I do better with the pictures this time? You done good Jim. Looks like there were some cigarette burns in the old seat fabric. I didn't know that you smoked.

07-15-2016, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#27924
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Looks like there were some cigarette burns in the old seat fabric. I didn't know that you smoked. Don't smoke...they were there when I bought the truck years ago. Always been going to get new upholstery, but you know how it is......when you are busy you just never get around to things that require much effort.......and going into the city and spending all day requires effort. He was able to match the fabric because he had what was most likely the only roll of original fabric in the State. It saved me a lot of cash since the seat backs were still perfect, as was the center console. The truck looks great now and so I won't be shopping for a new truck......leaves a lot of cash available for new lenses or whatever other gear I may want. I have always been a Ford truck guy, but this little Ram has changed that. It has been a wonderful and trouble free truck. Just plain and simple, but it gets the job done for my needs, which are mostly just hauling animal feed nowadays. A good radio, icy cold air, heat to cook a pizza on the dash and good gas mileage. Plus.....since it hauls all that squirrel feed, squirrels never even consider chewing up the wiring.

07-15-2016, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#27925
Brand X Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet Posts: 67	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Send that my way! Been playing too much pokemon go lately. Such an engaging pursuit. Two men fall off cliff near San Diego while playing Pokemon Go \| WTKR.com Productive too. Young brothers playing "Pokémon Go" find loaded handgun in Clark Co. field \| KIRO-TV

07-15-2016, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#27926
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	No pokemon games here...just plenty of cold beer on a hot July day for thirsty squirrels...... Summertime...and the livin' is easy! Two beers can put one away for an hour or two.

07-15-2016, 12:18 PM	#27927
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by clackers The airline business is a tough trade. QANTAS has scraped through in recent years - falling oil prices helped. About 2000 the FinReview had a weekend article about airlines that said that the aggregated investment in airlines through history was approximately equal to the total payments and share price changes for investors. ---------- Post added 07-16-16 at 05:51 AM ---------- Originally posted by Racer X 69 Vegemite would be OK. Something I have never had but won't rule out until I give it a go. I follow the rule with foods I have not tried. If lots of people like it it cannot be too bad. Give it a go, the worst that can happen is I do not like it.

07-15-2016, 12:26 PM	#27928
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by tim60 I follow the rule with foods I have not tried. If lots of people like it it cannot be too bad. Give it a go, the worst that can happen is I do not like it. That is my approach too.

07-15-2016, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#27929
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by tim60 I follow the rule with foods I have not tried. If lots of people like it it cannot be too bad. Give it a go, the worst that can happen is I do not like it. Not to be confused with the Jack Lalanne rule on healthy eating. "If it tastes good, spit it out."

07-15-2016, 12:41 PM	#27930
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Just had a dinner of fish and chips, with pea and Tartar sauce accompanied by Breeding Punk IPA. Good. Since I have serious eating to do in the coming week I must not eat more.