Gibson Nonreverese reissuie a reality

[gearHed289]

We had a nice little Ranger 4x4 with the extended cab and little suicide doors. Nice truck. Less than a year after we got it, my wife got pregnant, and there was nowhere to put a baby seat!

[Pilgrim]

Chrome rifle rack? Is that what it is? I thought it was an umbrella holder. 

In ze old country, it holds a Heidelberg dueling saber.

[nofi]

gun racks seem to have fallen out of favor down here in the new south. most late model trucks have extended cabs so whats the point. if you do see one it has a fishing rod or umbrella in it. i remember the days of actual guns in racks but now its a sure fire cop magnet.

[uwe]

I have to admit that I raised riding a pick up - for its more "manly" image - with Edith once. And all I got was an unhelpful: "Not with me in it, you aren't!"

The car is nice, Dave, and I'm relieved to find it's mostly silver rather than chrome!

[uwe]

In ze old country, it holds a Heidelberg dueling saber.

Some profound knowledge of Heidelberg frat pack practices there! And you're right, if something like that was offered, the fraternity idiots would sure use it to cart their sabers around.

[Denis]

I've not been without a pickup truck since 1984, when I bought a '59 Studebaker Scotsman. Studebaker made and sold the truck so cheap in part because there were no frills, not even a heater. The "Studebaker" name was in chrome and that's it.

Then I bought an '89 Dodge Dakota. It was the basic 4x4 with the snowplow package. It's options were geared for supporting the snowplow itself, though it never had one mounted. The only chrome on it were the headlight rings, the mirrors and front bumper.

Now I drive a '91 Dodge W250 3/4 ton 4x4 with a Cummins diesel. The grill, front bumper and mirrors are chrome and that's it. All the other trim is black.

As they say, "chrome don't get you home".

[Dave W]

I've not been without a pickup truck since 1984, when I bought a '59 Studebaker Scotsman. Studebaker made and sold the truck so cheap in part because there were no frills, not even a heater. The "Studebaker" name was in chrome and that's it.

I remember those. You might not be aware that heaters weren't standard equipment on many cars back then. Most dealers ordered all their cars with heaters, but base models of less expensive cars and pickups could sometimes be bought without them.

[NOT]

I'm really looking forward to how the new line of NR's will turn out. Really hoping Gibson will release chrome pups, but it's not likely. Meh, all still be patroling GC for 'em once they come out! 

[exiledarchangel]

Trucks are nice, I agree, but guess whats cooler than 'em? Tracktors! No need for chromey distractions.

[godofthunder]

 For those who want to reserve a NR you can call the House Of Guitars 585-544-3500 and ask for Curt. They ordered 8 of each. It will be easier to deal directly with them. I am getting a Pelham for sure and I may pick up a Sunburst if I like the bass.

[Denis]

Man, I truly wish Inverness Green was an option!

[Denis]

As long as the hardware isn't pink, I bas(s)ically don't give a rat's ass. And even pink could look interesting on an all-black bass. Neon-pink with matching DR strings.

Didn't Gibson make pink Q-80s with black hardware?

[Bionic-Joe]

 

Man, I truly wish Inverness Green was an option!

You mean like my '68???

[OldManC]

Now all I think about is plowing!

[Denis]

You mean like my '68???

I just love that color!