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Re: Soldering irons: made in America but designed in Russia?

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From: William Sommerwerck
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:08
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>>> I thought the Miata was ugly, until I saw a PT Cruiser. ;-)

>> The design is reminiscent of the Chrysler Airstream, which was
>> a major flop 70+ years ago.

> AFAIK the Airstream was not a major flop. The Airflow was, but
> mostly due to really bad manufacturing defects.

I might have gotten the name wrong, as I was in a rush. Regardless, Chrysler
produced a "streamlined" car that the public didn't warm to.
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From: "William Sommerwerck" <grizzledgeezer@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: Soldering irons:  made in America but designed in Russia?
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:08:40 -0700
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