Late nighters---unite!!!

[rhino 2]

Glad everyone is ok.... Its rare to even get a flat tire now days 'Let alone a blow-out.. Back in the late 50's an in the 60's i became an expert in changing flats and or plugging them on the road... Back then the roads were filled with people on the side of the road changing flats...And also with over heated radiators...
Car's have come a long way since then....

[consitter]

Yeah, well, I'm a rare kinda guy...

[MikeyTX]

Better rare than well done ......... Nothing worse than trying to eat over cooked meat

[consitter]

Not only over cooked, but stringy and tough.

[consitter]

You all won't believe this--cause I was flabbergasted myself. Went down to the tire place where I bought the tire that blew up. The 'boss' got on the phone with his boss for a few minutes, then when he got off the phone, he told me to get two estimates to get the van fixed. Also replacing both tires I bought with tires double the price of the ones I bought.

So I felt kind of obliged to buy two more matching tires for the front. It just goes to show that there are businesses out there that stand behind what they sell, and are honorable.

[MikeyTX]

Ever consider run flat tires ? If your van has a TPMS system, I'd do it. I had run flats installed on the wife's sedan just for that reason. We live way out in the country and a lot of fence clips and what not end up on our county roads.

[BillR]

You all won't believe this--cause I was flabbergasted myself. Went down to the tire place where I bought the tire that blew up. The 'boss' got on the phone with his boss for a few minutes, then when he got off the phone, he told me to get two estimates to get the van fixed. Also replacing both tires I bought with tires double the price of the ones I bought.

So I felt kind of obliged to buy two more matching tires for the front. It just goes to show that there are businesses out there that stand behind what they sell, and are honorable.

I'm glad you are o.k. I know what you went through, having been there myself recently. Don't forget to include in your estimates, the cost of cleaning the brown stains off your seats.

It is nice to still see stand up service these days. What tires were they?

[rhino 2]

Thats the way i ran my business/shop..[Not automotive] 100% guarantee no matter how many years ago i did the work... Fixed right away And no arguments... Thats how i managed to stay in the same exact location from 1970 to 2001.... And why i was able to retire at 57..... I never looked at what i lost doing work over , Just what i made doing it right the first time.. Every time...

[consitter]

I'm glad you are o.k. I know what you went through, having been there myself recently. Don't forget to include in your estimates, the cost of cleaning the brown stains off your seats.

It is nice to still see stand up service these days. What tires were they?

Kuomo exactas

[consitter]

Thats the way i ran my business/shop..[Not automotive] 100% guarantee no matter how many years ago i did the work... Fixed right away And no arguments... Thats how i managed to stay in the same exact location from 1970 to 2001.... And why i was able to retire at 57..... I never looked at what i lost doing work over , Just what i made doing it right the first time.. Every time...

I wish every business operated the way you operated yours. The world would be a better place if they did.

[rhino 2]

I wish every business operated the way you operated yours. The world would be a better place if they did.

I don't think many business can now days' I was a one man shop, I started out as an apprentice, The first 6 months without any salary... Then the next year at 40 dollars a week. Then slowly honed my trade.
When i finally started making some good money...1964 into 1965....I got a letter from Johnson ''Greetings'' Salary went down to 93 dollars a month, Got a raise in Nam 178 a month... Worked for my old boss for a year or two after i got out' Then i opened my own shop And for many years worked 6 days a week' Leaving my house at 4:30 Am and getting back home at 8/9 Pm... My Credo was finish the job when promised and do it right every-time, Even if meant turning down other work...And thats why my customers kept coming back to me year after year... And paying my relative high prices...

[BillR]

I don't think many business can now days' I was a one man shop, I started out as an apprentice, The first 6 months without any salary... Then the next year at 40 dollars a week. Then slowly honed my trade.
When i finally started making some good money...1964 into 1965....I got a letter from Johnson ''Greetings'' Salary went down to 93 dollars a month, Got a raise in Nam 178 a month... Worked for my old boss for a year or two after i got out' Then i opened my own shop And for many years worked 6 days a week' Leaving my house at 4:30 Am and getting back home at 8/9 Pm... My Credo was finish the job when promised and do it right every-time, Even if meant turning down other work...And thats why my customers kept coming back to me year after year... And paying my relative high prices...

What did you do?

[consitter]

What did you do?

Ditto...

[rhino 2]

Ditto...

Was a Diamond Setter.. 40+ Years..... And only broke a few.....And they do break..
Retired 15 years now...

[consitter]

Was a Diamond Setter.. 40+ Years..... And only broke a few.....And they do break..
Retired 15 years now...

Whoa. Your work made a lot of girls happy, I'll bet.

[rhino 2]

Whoa. Your work made a lot of girls happy, I'll bet.

And a lot men in debt.... Most Girls eyes are' [''When it comes to diamonds'']' bigger than their boyfriends wallet.........

[BillR]

Was a Diamond Setter.. 40+ Years.....
Retired 15 years now...

Sounds like a "sparkling" career.

I waited, but couldn't resist any longer.

[rhino 2]

Sounds like a "sparkling" career.

I waited, but couldn't resist any longer.

Yes it was..... And every job had a deadline...Like i need it ''NOW''... Before the Woman
changes her mind...

[MikeyTX]

I see you joined the other forum ............

[consitter]

I see you joined the other forum ............

Yeah...

I've been a member of Ukulele Underground for several years.