Beware for new swifties!

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  1. TB John

    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    I had a licence plate show up "missing" after a trip to the shop, also the set of triangles was gone, and the fire extinguisher was no longer secure. More crap happened in the shop than out on the road.:biggrin_25512:
     
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  2. MUSTANGGT

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    Of course they don't, but I once had a member here scold me and call me lazy because I doubted his assertion that he did a pre-trip with a creeper, tool box, and flash light.
     
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    Not cool. I can't understand why someone would want to do that to a driver out here just looking to make a living.
     
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    What is a swiftie? Is that something like a newbie?
     
  5. MUSTANGGT

    MUSTANGGT Road Train Member

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    It appears so. Like an undeveloped species with an ie or y connotation, such as puppy, guppy or rookie.
     
  6. Bigbellytrucker

    Bigbellytrucker Bobtail Member

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    Yup lol the good ones are known as seift drivers. Lol
     
  7. Bigbellytrucker

    Bigbellytrucker Bobtail Member

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    I mean swift* drivers
     
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    I thought I seen you recently. You were looking at your bumper, seen it half off and said "Looks good to me." :biggrin_2554:
     

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  9. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    True. Just watched some guy trying to blind side back into a spot at the TA in Baytown, TX. Clipped another guys front bumper. I want to go in to take a shower, but want to see how this plays out too. :biggrin_2554:
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    My thoughts on the bumper issue are this.

    You should always check behind your mechanics. They are NOT perfect. That said, once a new bumper has been on for a while, and the bolts seize up, it's not going anywhere. Just grab it and try to shake it. That will suffice.