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mr.mud1 · 09-20-2021, 09:14 PM

well this latest news today won't effect most of you but the U.S Government today announced that the border closure to keep Canadians travelling by road from crossing into the U.S,due to expire tomorrow has been extended another 30 days til October 21 when they'll review it again and if the numbers don't improve,i guess extend it again.we can fly into the states but not drive?i guess it's not the end of the world but i have a load of parts sitting in Calais,Maine where my truck was for a couple of months til i got it home and have tickets again for Williamsgrove Speedway in Mechanicsburg,Pa for early October to go see the World of Outlaw Sprint cars.i had tickets for the same race a year ago and couldn't go.i guess a fella shouldn't complain cause people are sick and in lots worse shape than us,but i am getting tired of this covid mess.

**davischevy** · 09-20-2021, 09:45 PM

I wrote a bunch, then deleted it.

68Gold/white · 09-20-2021, 10:03 PM

Lol, I thought this might be about the other border.............

**davischevy** · 09-20-2021, 10:14 PM

It looks like we all have problems with our southern borders.

mr.mud1 · 09-20-2021, 10:40 PM

better days a coming.

57taskforce · 09-20-2021, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Lol, I thought this might be about the other border.............

Lol me too! Does seem quite contradictory how the northern and southern borders are being addressed. I won’t go any further this time.

Enjoy that world of outlaws race. Last year you would have probably seen Kyle Larson run, would have been cool to see a cup guy there. I haven’t been to a world of outlaws race in probably ten or more years. Might go to this years Cup finale, I will be for sure running my Camaro on track with a big ole pack of other Camaro’s in Phoenix in about 3 weeks.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-21-2021, 12:46 AM

Does this mean that we can't get Canadian whiskey and maple syrup? That would be a drag.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-21-2021, 05:16 AM

I'm cleaning and stocking my corner. I have a feeling we may need it.

**special-K** · 09-21-2021, 05:38 AM

Sorry to hear the clamp is still cranked down on the border. It's back to masks for some counties here (metro area) and not the rest. I went to one yesterday, had to go back for my mask to go into Lowes. I see nothing about keeping 6' but the masks are there. A whole lot of halfass going on.

Williams Grove!!! That's where I go to watch World of Outlaws. "Pennsylvania Posse" YEEHAW!!

Ole Freddy Rahmer used to tear it up, but has retired in recent years. When you get a chance to go to Williams Grove, very nearby is the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs - https://emmr.org . A very worthy stop

Blue GMC · 09-21-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Does this mean that we can't get Canadian whiskey and maple syrup? That would be a drag.

Don’t forget about the round bacon. Don’t know how I’ll live without that stuff

KW5413 · 09-21-2021, 10:56 AM

I don't know about round bacon LOL!. But, I can tell you that both border issues have played havoc and mayhem on aluminum availability and pricing. A lot of extruded aluminum tubing comes out of Canada and aluminum ingots...for extrusions and flat stock...come out of Mexico.

I have been told that there is only one US plant that is extruding 5" & 6" diameter aluminum tubing and I can tell you the quality is terrible and the product cost is escalating. Thankfully, I have not had to look for 10" diameter tubing since the pandemic hit.

What used to take a 2 - 5 days to land on my dock can take weeks, if not months. Supply chain issues are not just just hitting the "chip" industry. Most, if not all US manufacturing is suffering from supply chain and manpower issues.

We order some air cylinders that typically took a week to get. The lead time just quoted to us is 6 - 8 weeks. One company quoted 3+ months.

On the other side: Containers are stacked up on China docks waiting for boats and boats are stacked up on our west coast waiting to be unloaded. Not enough dock workers and not enough OTR drivers.

FYI: There is no intention for this to be a political statement in any way. It is only meant to be informative.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-21-2021, 10:59 AM

Huh, never knew we were trying so hard to keep Canadians out.

**davischevy** · 09-21-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Huh, never knew we were trying so hard to keep Canadians out.

Yeah, they don't serve a purpose.

72c20customcamper · 09-21-2021, 02:00 PM

Wish we could stop the Canadian air from coming here ... Sept and it's already cold at night

67ChevyRedneck · 09-21-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Yeah, they don't serve a purpose.

They gave us Bryan Adams, Mike Myers, John Candy, Avril Lavigne, and Deadpool... so they're kinda cool in my book

**special-K** · 09-21-2021, 02:14 PM

"An honest beer makes it's own friends", John Molson 1786

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-21-2021, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

They gave us Bryan Adams, Mike Myers, John Candy, Avril Lavigne, and Deadpool... so they're kinda cool in my book

Don't forget Norm MacDonald. That guy was funny.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-21-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Don't forget Norm MacDonald. That guy was funny.

What I liked about him the most was he was like your uncle that everyone knew that always made the most inappropriate joke at the most inappropriate time... and it was awesome

His OJ jokes on SNL back in the day were EPIC!

**leddzepp** · 09-21-2021, 03:05 PM

Neil Peart

Redneck Rydes · 09-21-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Yeah, they don't serve a purpose.

I will not say anything right now!!!!

Redneck Rydes · 09-21-2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I wrote a bunch, then deleted it.

Good call ,Lar

Low Elco · 09-21-2021, 04:23 PM

Pam Anderson and Triumph!

LONGHAIR · 09-21-2021, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Neil Peart

All of RUSH!

LONGHAIR · 09-21-2021, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.mud1

well this latest news today won't effect most of you but the U.S Government today announced that the border closure to keep Canadians travelling by road from crossing into the U.S,due to expire tomorrow has been extended another 30 days til October 21 when they'll review it again and if the numbers don't improve,i guess extend it again.we can fly into the states but not drive?i guess it's not the end of the world but i have a load of parts sitting in Calais,Maine where my truck was for a couple of months til i got it home and have tickets again for Williamsgrove Speedway in Mechanicsburg,Pa for early October to go see the World of Outlaw Sprint cars.i had tickets for the same race a year ago and couldn't go.i guess a fella shouldn't complain cause people are sick and in lots worse shape than us,but i am getting tired of this covid mess.

This is more of the non-sensical mess that is going on at this time. If you can fly (and I assume stay) into the US, then it is not about you. So why would the car matter? Do cars transmit Covid?

Same as the celebrities in LA. They have their parties and award shows without masks, but the servers/staff that are right there with them must wear one. Yet there are required of everyone in LA county?

None of this is about science or even simple logic.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-21-2021, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Good call ,Lar

Same... my real thoughts would get the thread closed.... so I turned to humor...

09-20-2021, 09:14 PM	#1
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,599	U.S Border well this latest news today won't effect most of you but the U.S Government today announced that the border closure to keep Canadians travelling by road from crossing into the U.S,due to expire tomorrow has been extended another 30 days til October 21 when they'll review it again and if the numbers don't improve,i guess extend it again.we can fly into the states but not drive?i guess it's not the end of the world but i have a load of parts sitting in Calais,Maine where my truck was for a couple of months til i got it home and have tickets again for Williamsgrove Speedway in Mechanicsburg,Pa for early October to go see the World of Outlaw Sprint cars.i had tickets for the same race a year ago and couldn't go.i guess a fella shouldn't complain cause people are sick and in lots worse shape than us,but i am getting tired of this covid mess. Last edited by mr.mud1; 09-20-2021 at 10:08 PM. Reason: left a word out

09-20-2021, 09:45 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: U.S Border I wrote a bunch, then deleted it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-20-2021, 10:03 PM	#3
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,279	Re: U.S Border Lol, I thought this might be about the other border.............

09-20-2021, 10:14 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: U.S Border It looks like we all have problems with our southern borders. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-20-2021, 10:40 PM	#5
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,599	Re: U.S Border better days a coming.

09-21-2021, 12:46 AM	#7
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: U.S Border Does this mean that we can't get Canadian whiskey and maple syrup? That would be a drag. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-21-2021, 05:16 AM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: U.S Border I'm cleaning and stocking my corner. I have a feeling we may need it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-21-2021, 05:38 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: U.S Border Sorry to hear the clamp is still cranked down on the border. It's back to masks for some counties here (metro area) and not the rest. I went to one yesterday, had to go back for my mask to go into Lowes. I see nothing about keeping 6' but the masks are there. A whole lot of halfass going on. Williams Grove!!! That's where I go to watch World of Outlaws. "Pennsylvania Posse" YEEHAW!! Ole Freddy Rahmer used to tear it up, but has retired in recent years. When you get a chance to go to Williams Grove, very nearby is the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs - https://emmr.org . A very worthy stop __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-21-2021, 10:56 AM	#11
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 494	Re: U.S Border I don't know about round bacon LOL!. But, I can tell you that both border issues have played havoc and mayhem on aluminum availability and pricing. A lot of extruded aluminum tubing comes out of Canada and aluminum ingots...for extrusions and flat stock...come out of Mexico. I have been told that there is only one US plant that is extruding 5" & 6" diameter aluminum tubing and I can tell you the quality is terrible and the product cost is escalating. Thankfully, I have not had to look for 10" diameter tubing since the pandemic hit. What used to take a 2 - 5 days to land on my dock can take weeks, if not months. Supply chain issues are not just just hitting the "chip" industry. Most, if not all US manufacturing is suffering from supply chain and manpower issues. We order some air cylinders that typically took a week to get. The lead time just quoted to us is 6 - 8 weeks. One company quoted 3+ months. On the other side: Containers are stacked up on China docks waiting for boats and boats are stacked up on our west coast waiting to be unloaded. Not enough dock workers and not enough OTR drivers. FYI: There is no intention for this to be a political statement in any way. It is only meant to be informative.

09-21-2021, 10:59 AM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: U.S Border Huh, never knew we were trying so hard to keep Canadians out. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-21-2021, 02:00 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: U.S Border Wish we could stop the Canadian air from coming here ... Sept and it's already cold at night __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-21-2021, 02:14 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: U.S Border "An honest beer makes it's own friends", John Molson 1786 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-21-2021, 03:05 PM	#19
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09-21-2021, 04:23 PM	#22
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