Keef's Car Thread | Wheels on the Bus | 09/08/23
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Joey D
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That's plenty of reason to get rid of a car, I got rid of the Blazer because I didn't like it, I got rid of my Oldsmobile and Neon for the same reason. That's pretty much what I do with cars, when my interest for them wanes I get rid of them and get something else.
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The import thread.
EDIT: In fact, 98 of his last 100 posts were in that thread.
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Yeah erm I kinda like it.
Then again I'm completely tasteless.
Then again I'm completely tasteless.
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That's actually a really good idea. I have a feeling this bad boy will be sitting in the driveway for a while. But hey, at least that means I don't have to buy snow tires for the Bimmer because I can just rock the Rex when it snows.
As for the hood, you can't deny that it's clever. At least it isn't rust or argyle like everyone else does. Half of them won't even know what it is anyway.
As for the hood, you can't deny that it's clever. At least it isn't rust or argyle like everyone else does. Half of them won't even know what it is anyway.
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Go on then, put me out of my misery. What are the crosses for? Looks suspiciously fascist...
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It's a Balkenkreuz pattern. That was the symbol of the Wehrmacht during WW2. Everybody associates it with Nazism because of that but it isn't a Swastika, it's just the military symbol like the Japanese Rising Sun, which as we all know has been plastered on trendy Japanese cars here in the States for a while. The Balkenkreuz is a different version of the Iron Cross which is also associated with Nazism despite still being used today by the German military.
I think it's fantastic. Much better than the typical plaid or argyle.
I think it's fantastic. Much better than the typical plaid or argyle.
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I'm not keen either way. This would be better:
Relevant and fewer military connotations.
Relevant and fewer military connotations.
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Or you could just leave the hood well enough alone and stop being a god damn try hard for 5 minutes.
The Wehrmacht may have existed before Nazism, but if I recall correctly, it ceased to exist after WWII. And thus it is readily identified with Nazism. The Rising Sun more closely resembles the flag of Japan, unlike the cross, and Japan isn't as known for their war crimes (though they had god awful ones as well).
But seriously, just stop ruining things by wanting to be unique. You aren't a hipster, you aren't even fashionable, so just stop.
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I didn't even notice the military connection. I just thought it was another one of those poser fashion patterns like burbery or whatever its called.
Would you get one of those fake european number plats that says PANZER on it? That'd be pretty cool.
Would you get one of those fake european number plats that says PANZER on it? That'd be pretty cool.
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Bayern's flag is a pretty good idea too, thanks for that. The colors would look great on a red car also.I'm not keen either way. This would be better:
Relevant and fewer military connotations.
Right now the hood is just plain flat black so I want to cover it with something with German heritage. If none of you have noticed, my last name is disgustingly German and I love the culture. And yes, I want the car to stand out from the pack. Germany's military history fascinates me so the Balkenkreuz was the first thing that popped into my mind.
Whether or not the hood is wrapped in it, there will be a Balkenkreuz on the car somewhere.
Also, I've been considering vanity plates. Some are decent, some are funny, and some are downright hateful and I won't post those here for fear of everyone getting their panties in a bunch over a war that happened 70 years ago, but they're just ideas. Gotta have options:
ENDSIEG
WARMCHN
WARWAGN. If it was a wagon this would be it lol.
MSRSHMT
LEGITLR
JA4SURE
etc. Some of the others are funny but would surely get my car burnt to a crisp.
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Pretty sure there was a Rosenkranz or two wearing a Nazi uniform back in the day. The stubborn ones who didn't want to come stateside.
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Hmmm I had thought it was Rosenbaum or something. My mistake.
You want german heritage how about something beer related? When I think about the fatherland I think beer.
You want german heritage how about something beer related? When I think about the fatherland I think beer.
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I'm a Rosenkranz through and through...
Not that I wear one because I don't, but that's what I am. First generation non-religious, too. And suddenly the world makes sense lol.
Beer is a good idea too. I'll work on some ideas. Maybe ill hang Das Boot off my towhook.
I would also like a potato masher shift knob. You know it'd be awesome!
Not that I wear one because I don't, but that's what I am. First generation non-religious, too. And suddenly the world makes sense lol.
Beer is a good idea too. I'll work on some ideas. Maybe ill hang Das Boot off my towhook.
I would also like a potato masher shift knob. You know it'd be awesome!
