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Made in the USA.

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  1. RCBS

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    Once I figured out that interior lights and such are controlled through my current head, I just sighed. I don't need any craziness, just better than what they give. Lots of younger people around now that have never heard a slamming home stereo with cabinet Vegas, so they are happy with some tinker toy bluetooth speaker for music. It's just SO much better when it is Full and Volumous, music.

    They should better advertise that lid! I don't have patience to let mine drain dry, so I just shove a rag in it till next time. Usually bugs, dirt, all kina stuff finds it's way into that cup. So then I gotta waste a bit of gas or brake cleaner to remove said filth. I'd really like to have a graduated (for ratio) syringe. Perhaps I will look for one and make my own markings. Would seem to be great for bulk mixing smoky fuel.
     
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    A clean rag was cheaper than the lid, so I do that as well.
     
  3. The Wood Wolverine

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    Hopefully soon I'll be giving a glowing review on this Made In the US of A product. I ordered a pair of covers for my trucks front seats. The company called me back to make sure the configuration was correct so I'd get the proper parts. When you have head and arm rests, those are all separate. I saw good reviews so my hopes are high.

    About us - CalTrend

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    Should look similar to these. My truck is an 03 w/ 204k so I don't want to wear through the original seat cloth.


    It is tax return season so I'm trying my best to support Americans. Feels damm good doing so.
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    They always look so good in the pics they present. I hope they fit like that in real life. I don't know how they can follow the contours of the seats being that they are a slip on cover.....or stay put with all the in's and out's of vehicle use.

    Waiting for pics and reviews from you.
     
  6. The Wood Wolverine

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    Only time will tell. I don't expect factory tight fit but like you said, they need to stay put. This is the company I purchased from (RealTruck):
     
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  7. RCBS

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    From what I have read, these are pretty much top shelf as far as seat covers go. Never had a set myself but had a set made of similar materials that lasted 15 years of DD.

    Seat Covers

    About Us - Wet Okole Hawaii
     
  8. The Wood Wolverine

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    I did look at those. Price swayed me away. :emptywallet:
     
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    I didn't read all the way through this, so sorry if this topic has been covered, but clothes is one thing I'm making sure is made in the USA when I buy them. As current clothes wear out, I will only buy USA made from here on out. Even if I have to wear the same type of clothes day in, day out (already do 90% of the time).

    My boots are White's. Many other companies who hand make boots in the USA.
    My jeans for my daily job, are Prison Blues double fronts. Still trying to confirm if the denim is made in the USA, or if they're just assembled and sewn in the USA.
    Hickory shirts, by Bailey's, Prison Blues, and Big Bill. Prison Blues and Bailey's, not sure if material is made in the USA, but they are sewn in the USA for sure. Big Bill, is made in the USA 100%, as I understand it.
    For my "nicer function" jeans, I buy either Texas Jeans, or Origin USA jeans. Texas Jeans is a house brand of the what was the largest denim jean manufacturer in the USA for decades. Origin USA bought this facility and ONLY uses 100% USA materials. As they say, from dirt to shirt, from the ground up. USA cotton, woven here in the USA and sewn in the USA, by USA citizens. They weave their own denim as well, and that is all sourced from USA farmers and woven in the USA as well. I have 2 pair of the Texas Jeans, and 4 pair of the Origin jeans, 2 Factory, and 2 Delta 68's, and they are all fantastic. The Factory Jeans are thick enough, they could easily be a work jean. The Delta 68's, and Texas Jeans are a lighter denim..............maybe 8 or 9 oz. A bit of a new school style, sorta, but not skinny jeans style either.

    Hopefully this fits in, with the intent of this thread. Have a good weekend folks.
     
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    It does in my book. :salute: And kudos to you. :handshake: :usa: :usa: :usa: :usa:
     
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    Back at ya fella. :salute::handshake:

    We can either pay more now, financially, and make a statement, or pay down the road in pain, when we no longer have jobs because they are all sent overseas. The choice is ours. :usa:
     
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    Initial impressions are very favorable. Fit is great and they look good too. I’m very pleased. Hope they stay put and last. E20C9972-30E6-48EE-A789-A46B0C476086.jpeg
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    Might have to get the rear covers soon to match.
     
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    Your OEMs are still in great shape! I have some cheapy Rough Country covers on my current seats. Running the straps was a pain. My old truck had factory seat covers available and they were exceptionally good. They went on a week after I bought it and were still on 15 years later when I sold it. lol Stark difference to these rough countrys...no straps at all on the OEM covers. They fit so good that people didn't realize I had covers. They were under $200 too.
     
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