raisin27 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 When all is said and done all I can say is that I am proud to drive an American car, from an American manufacturer, assembled by American workers. Raisin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) I can't believe this is still going! I thought this thread was started by Harry just for people who were bored and sitting alone at home on the American holiday, It entertained me yesterday. Now it looks like people are slinging mud all over the place. My question still is, how many of our plastic model car kits are still made in America, if any? Does anyone know? Does anyone care? Just wondering. No offense to any other countries, please! Let's all be friends on here. Oh yeah, and Canada you are part of America! Edited July 6, 2012 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I can't believe this is still going! I thought this thread was started by Harry just for people who were bored and sitting alone at home on the American holiday, It entertained me yesterday. Now it looks like people are slinging mud all over the place. My question still is, how many of our plastic model car kits are still made in America, if any? Does anyone know? Does anyone care? Just wondering. No offense to any other countries, please! Let's all be friends on here. I find it funny as well, thats what this is made for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne's World Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cain't we all jus' get along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cain't we all jus' get along? It would be nice, sometimes every one on here does get along, but there are times, like this, that well, I dont need to explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne's World Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 It would be nice, sometimes every one on here does get along, but there are times, like this, that well, I dont need to explain Yeah, I know. I keep hoping, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I find it funny as well, thats what this is made for I think Harry started the thread to stir the pot, cause trouble...'cause that is what sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think Harry started the thread to stir the pot, cause trouble...'cause that is what sells. That's what sells? Did you forget this forum is free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 That's what sells? Did you forget this forum is free? I was speaking metaphorically...it's what gets attention..posts, page views... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODERATOR Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think it's great that you guys have the freedom to express yourselves, granted by both Gregg and the Bill of Rights. But, respect is expected. Some of you cut a very fine line. This is a global forum. Let's watch the disrespectful comments about other people's homelands. Please do not make me remove your posts. - M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think it's great that you guys have the freedom to express yourselves, granted by both Gregg and the Bill of Rights. But, respect is expected. Some of you cut a very fine line. This is a global forum. Let's watch the disrespectful comments about other people's homelands. Please do not make me remove your posts. - M Agreed with that, but I have to say one thing, I did not have internet from Sunday tell today, I just checked in few times from my phone, so I think I missed a lot, we have a new moderator now?, anything else I missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Agreed with that, but I have to say one thing, I did not have internet from Sunday tell today, I just checked in few times from my phone, so I think I missed a lot, we have a new moderator now?, anything else I missed Kind of weird to see a 'moderator' named 'MODERATOR'. I prefer when they have a real name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yup, that kind of breaks a rule all by itself. I elect you Rob to push it till we all see the truth. Come on, be a man and take one for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Jus' sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 If you have ever been in a foreign country on one of THEIR National Holidays as an American, they will usually warn you to stay indoors off the streets. This may have been the case here with some of us stepping on foreign toes just a bit. I would like to publicly apologise for any rudeness and invite our fellow modelers back from around the world. I still enjoy the international flavor here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumi Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I haven't seen even one post on this entire thread where anyone said anything about Canadian-built cars being inferior or slamming Canada in any way. You sure you're reading the same posts the rest of us are reading? I'm sure he is at least reading the same posts I am reading. There is at least one post that lambasted the Brampton Chrysler plant and the "French" Canadians who work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 And yes, here in the US, Canada is a foreign country. Just like the US is a foreign country as far as Canadians are concerned. But there's no negative connotation meant... Canada is America's best ally in the world, and its biggest trading partner. And we share an unguarded border that's thousands of miles long. You guys are a foreign country, but our best friends! Now.... Wisconsin is a foreign country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yup, that kind of breaks a rule all by itself. I elect you Rob to push it till we all see the truth. Come on, be a man and take one for the team. Not worth my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 They make "American" cars?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartpix Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 My Mini is built in England, by a manufacturer owned by the Germans (BMW), with a French engine (Pugeot), & a Japenese transmission. I bought it new. It has ABS, traction control, airbags, & a ton of other safety equipment not offered on older made in the USA cars. I wouldn't know where to start, to work on it, nor would I want to. I left all my car tinkering in my youth, when it was fun. I love my Mini. It's my first new car & it's a ton of fun. My model cars are assembled in the USA, with foreign parts, by an unpaid Euro-mutt American. My whole life seems to be a melting pot. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Henry Ford and the Dodge Brothers were English descent, David Dunbar Buick was Scottish, The Duesenbergs, Walter Chrysler were German. Chevrolet brothers were French. They are all foreign cars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Henry Ford and the Dodge Brothers were English descent, David Dunbar Buick was Scottish, The Duesenbergs, Walter Chrysler were German. Chevrolet brothers were French. They are all foreign cars!! I think its time we go from saying American/ Import, to just world wide, as almost every Manufacture is world wide, with the cars being made all over the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Henry Ford and the Dodge Brothers were English descent, David Dunbar Buick was Scottish, The Duesenbergs, Walter Chrysler were German. Chevrolet brothers were French. They are all foreign cars!! Not trying to start an argument or anyhting, but Henry Ford was Irish, and the Chevrolet brothers were Swiss (though the village they were from is on the border). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Not trying to start an argument or anyhting, but Henry Ford was Irish, and the Chevrolet brothers were Swiss (though the village they were from is on the border). Technically only one of the brothers was born in Switzerland, the others were born in France, and the family was of French descent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 If we are going to go that route then, we are all foreigner's , so this whole where the all the first owners of said company's are from is pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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