Deep Thoughts

[broncosbybart]

So, I was emptying my F-250 out and I stumbled across something of my dad's. It was simply an emblem from his old Brockway (big, ancient 18 wheeler) that said 'Diesel' in cursive script.

I kept it because it is a good memory of him and it is kinda cool. It isn't in the greatest shape, but it really shouldn't be either- having been on a truck for a ton of years that sat in the weather.

It got me to thinking- that emblem must weigh a pound. It isn't big, but like most of the older stuff that he had, you could tell the quality of it. All of his tools, even the stuff that says Sears on it, was good, heavy, rugged. Stuff was built back then. It got me to thinking about what it will be like 40 years from now.

Will the next generation look at this plastic and tin box fan that I just paid $10 for (made in China) and think, wow- that is really a quality built item? Got me to thinking...

[blazinchuck]

yeah, that ole stuff stands the test of time. thats a cool piece to keep too, you should post a pic of it.

as for plastic...i sure its gonna outlast everything!! and thats NOT a good thing

[broncosbybart]

ha ha.

nothing quite like plastic. the other day i was using the dremel tool to deburr my new ring and pinions. about half way through it the plastic gears in the thing disintegrated...

hmm, if ya drop your keys in some lava, just let them go...

[SC74]

I try to buy good quality stuff, especially when it comes to tools and things like that. BUT... it is tempting to go in Harbor Freight and buy some el cheapo import crap for a fraction of the costs - especially in bad times like this when every penny counts.

While wheeling in Harlan this past weekend we talked about several times how much abuse these old broncos can take. Yea, there are newer jeeps out there too doing the same thing, but they just aren't built like they used to be. I doubt that jeep will be around in 40 years still going up the hills.