Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-02-2014, 08:44 AM   #1
johnydep
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
johnydep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: S.A.
Posts: 4,611
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default Strange writings on peoples cars

Heading home from work yesterday, there's a Mitsubishi Triton in front of me with a sticker that covers the whole tail gate - it's the Southern Cross, on top it has 'When justice becomes law' & on the bottom 'Resistance becomes duty'

First I thought I'd love to ask the driver what it meant and could he give an example.
Then I wondered about the injustice of driving a Japanese made vehicle, with the Southern Cross on it.


I know... I'm being picky

__________________
The true danger only occurs when you take a potentially dangerous piece of machinery
and place it in the hands of the most unpredictable species on the planet.
Human behaviour, as history has catalogued, cannot account for what any persons actions may be,
especially concerning their love of the motor vehicle.

http://www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
johnydep is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 08:48 AM   #2
Motorbreath310
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 483
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

The best ones are the old, clapped-out Commos/mirages/any other p-platermobile with "Justify your Existence" plastered across the back. I think it has something to do with the "Unit" mx clothing brand. Same as the buffalo heads you wuite often see on utes (in NSW at least)

Sometimes I get frustrated at the unprofound notions of some people. But, if it weren't for them: then who would we have to make fun of?
Motorbreath310 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 09:03 AM   #3
Franco Cozzo
Thailand Specials
 
Franco Cozzo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 49,693
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnydep View Post
Heading home from work yesterday, there's a Mitsubishi Triton in front of me with a sticker that covers the whole tail gate - it's the Southern Cross, on top it has 'When justice becomes law' & on the bottom 'Resistance becomes duty'

First I thought I'd love to ask the driver what it meant and could he give an example.
Then I wondered about the injustice of driving a Japanese made vehicle, with the Southern Cross on it.


I know... I'm being picky
Thats a common union slogan (even though its a quote from some USA person), southern cross is commonly associated with the union movement as well.
Franco Cozzo is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 09:30 AM   #4
Road_Warrior
Pity the fool
 
Road_Warrior's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wait Awhile
Posts: 8,997
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

That's the Eureka flag you're thinking of I think
__________________
Fords I own or have owned:

1970 XW Falcon GT replica | 1970 XW Falcon | 1971 XY Fairmont | 1973 ZG Fairlane | 1986 XF Falcon panel van | 1987 XFII Falcon S-Pack | 1988 XF Falcon GLS ute | 1993 EBII Fairmont V8 | 1996 XG Falcon ute | 2000 AU Falcon wagon | 2004 BA Falcon XT | 2012 SZ Territory Titanium AWD

Proud to buy Australian and support Ford Australia through thick and thin
Road_Warrior is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 10:10 AM   #5
Franco Cozzo
Thailand Specials
 
Franco Cozzo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 49,693
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by Road_Warrior View Post
That's the Eureka flag you're thinking of I think
Not just the Eureka flag, even the southern cross has union affiliation.

Also the stars on the Eureka flag represent the southern cross.

People associate the southern cross with Australia but a lot of other southern hemisphere nations can also see it in the sky and have it on flags etc, so its not just a solely Australian thing either.

Last edited by Franco Cozzo; 07-02-2014 at 10:17 AM.
Franco Cozzo is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 10:20 AM   #6
poppa smurf
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
poppa smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

the buffalo head is the RM Williams brand, many utes around here with them across the back window.

the big cross with extra bright stars is normally affiliated with the eureka stockade and represents rebellion against the "establishment"......see a lot of unionists and bikies with them.

lot of oldies (like me) have S.T.K.I. plastered on the van......stands for Spending The Kids Inheritance.
__________________
---------------------------------------------------------------

G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II...

may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon!
poppa smurf is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 10:37 AM   #7
johnydep
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
johnydep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: S.A.
Posts: 4,611
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Had a mental blank. Yes, the Eureka flag. A favourite of mine, too good to have silly slogans around it and plastered on imported vehicles when our local industry suffered due to lack of sales.
__________________
The true danger only occurs when you take a potentially dangerous piece of machinery
and place it in the hands of the most unpredictable species on the planet.
Human behaviour, as history has catalogued, cannot account for what any persons actions may be,
especially concerning their love of the motor vehicle.

http://www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
johnydep is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 11:13 AM   #8
bigsta
Making superman jealous
 
bigsta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bondi
Posts: 1,323
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Would make more sense if it said injustice but justice???
__________________
If life deals you lemons dont complain just get on with it and make lemonade

2006 SY Territory Ghia AWD in ego with roof mount DVD, tints, 7 seats, iPod input

2005 Crewman Cross 8 with 350 cubic inches, AWD, black on black rims on black leather, tints and polished racks
NEW TOY Bayliner 185, inboard 3L 4 cylinder pushing us along at 50MPH whenever i get a chance

I love Aussie cars and are gonna really miss them soon.......
bigsta is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 11:22 AM   #9
johnydep
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
johnydep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: S.A.
Posts: 4,611
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by bigsta View Post
Would make more sense if it said injustice but justice???
yes it would.

I took a photo of it, just checked it and it does state "justice". I reckon either he or the sign writer got it wrong.
__________________
The true danger only occurs when you take a potentially dangerous piece of machinery
and place it in the hands of the most unpredictable species on the planet.
Human behaviour, as history has catalogued, cannot account for what any persons actions may be,
especially concerning their love of the motor vehicle.

http://www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
johnydep is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 12:03 PM   #10
poppa smurf
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
poppa smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by bigsta View Post
Would make more sense if it said injustice but justice???
yep! injustice that's the saying,

I rather like the eureka flag, I'm thinking of getting it put on the van, a lot of very good, proud, honest history behind it.

one to stand behind with pride if I remember the history correctly.
__________________
---------------------------------------------------------------

G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II...

may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon!
poppa smurf is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
4 users like this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 01:14 PM   #11
stazza
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
stazza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,422
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

What about the classic "malicious intent" and "under suspicion" stickers on every second bombadore.
__________________
2011 SILHOUETTE FPV GS 315 #0275
20x10", 20x8.5" Lenso D1R's
Pedders XA Coilovers
Brembo 4/1
Pacemaker 1" 7/8 Headers
Twin 3" Stainless Manta Catback
XFT Built Motor
XFT Custom Surge Tank
XFT Stage 3 ZF
Final Drive Chromoly Tailshaft
KPM Twin Air Filter
KPM Stage 2 Intercooler
KPM Twin Throttle Body
2.6L Kenne Bell on E85
BlueStreak Circle D Converter
900+ rwhp thanks to Xtreme Ford Tuning
stazza is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 03:34 PM   #12
XB GS 351 Coupe
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mid North Coast
Posts: 6,443
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by bigsta View Post
Would make more sense if it said injustice but justice???

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnydep
Heading home from work yesterday, there's a Mitsubishi Triton in front of me with a sticker that covers the whole tail gate - it's the Southern Cross, on top it has 'When justice becomes law' & on the bottom 'Resistance becomes duty'

First I thought I'd love to ask the driver what it meant and could he give an example.
Then I wondered about the injustice of driving a Japanese made vehicle, with the Southern Cross on it.


I know... I'm being picky
Haha makes me laugh when someone goes through the trouble of making a sticker like that, but is too dumb to even understand the quote, as clearly he has no understanding of it as he got it completely wrong. I bet he has no idea what it is supposed to mean.
__________________
The Daily Driver : '98 EL Falcon, 5 Speed , 3.45 lsd

The Week End Bruiser : FPV BF GT 40th Anniversary, 6 Speed Manual, 6/4 Brembo and lots of Herrod goodies

Project 1 : '75 XB GS 351 Ute, Toploader, 9" with 3.5's

Project 2 : '74 XB GS Big Block Coupe, Toploader, 9" with 4.11's

In Storage : '74 XB GS 351 Fairmont Sedan



XB Falcon Owners Group



Mike's Man Cave


XB GS 351 Coupe is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 04:45 PM   #13
BHDOGS
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,290
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by poppa smurf View Post
the buffalo head is the RM Williams brand, many utes around here with them across the back window.
I never liked the buffalo head rm williams bull till i met an 18 year old girl who had one on her lower back i "bent over backwards" and changed my mind about the bull now i like it
BHDOGS is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
5 users like this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 05:06 PM   #14
madwag
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
madwag's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vic, Ormond
Posts: 2,208
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

im sick of seeing southern cross stickers on Hyundai Excels! If your going to be patriotic im sure you can find a Falcon, Commo, or even Camry and Magna for the same price.
__________________
WTB. Black BF front door trims, BF wagon books, terry ducting.

The Daily's Build.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11349360

Weekender: '69 VW Notchback
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...24#post4531824
madwag is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 05:14 PM   #15
DanielXR8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,451
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Damo View Post
Not just the Eureka flag, even the southern cross has union affiliation.

Also the stars on the Eureka flag represent the southern cross.

People associate the southern cross with Australia but a lot of other southern hemisphere nations can also see it in the sky and have it on flags etc, so its not just a solely Australian thing either.
Thats the same as the Australian army slouch hat, which we think is uniquely ours, but has been worn in similar style by other armies.
DanielXR8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 05:16 PM   #16
GASWAGON
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,303
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by BHDOGS View Post
I never liked the buffalo head rm williams bull till i met an 18 year old girl who had one on her lower back i "bent over backwards" and changed my mind about the bull now i like it
LOL for the tatoo part but the R.M Williams/Bull horns represents the tough, aussie, hard working country people and farmers and lifestyle they enjoy instead of the over crowded, ludicrous traffic problems the 'city slickers' endure everyday.

And R.M.W boots are still locally custom made some where in Oz my missus bought some a few years ago.

Dont even understand what the OPs original Q is about its seems a little silly.

Tho I do like the 'Love it or Leave it' sticker getting around.
GASWAGON is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-02-2014, 06:00 PM   #17
poppa smurf
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
poppa smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

just to "Beef out" the story of the brand it is actually known as the "long horn" brand after the texas long horns that were originally introduced onto N.T. and outback Q.L.D. stations when RM Williams used to work with and for the likes of sir Sydney Kidman.

the longhorns were fazed out due to a preference of a breed called "composites".

there is a lot of history and a very good story behind the R.M. Williams legend.
__________________
---------------------------------------------------------------

G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II...

may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon!
poppa smurf is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 06:14 PM   #18
JC
Miami Pilot
Donating Member2
 
JC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

"Such is Life" seems to be a popular sticker on many cars - maybe cos you can buy it at the checkout at SuperCheap??? I'll bet most of them have no idea they were Ned Kelly's words upon being told what time his hanging had been set for. If they are using that phrase to honour him perhaps his final words, though longer, are more appropriate:

"Ah, well, I suppose it has come to this" or modern day translation = whatevs......
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb)
1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs).
Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s

Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings

FPV 335 build stats: <click here>

Ford Performance Club ACT
JC is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 06:46 PM   #19
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,861
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Our 4x4 club stickers get a lot of looks, "Bush Sniffers Offroad Club, lovin' the smell down-under" gets a lot of looks. Had an old women abuse me one day saying i was sick, i asked why her mind was in the gutter and she didn't say another word haha.
fordomatic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 07:58 PM   #20
Bigboppa
Starter Motor
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 15
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

I generally have contempt for most people that put "fad" stickers on their cars. You can usually tell who the mindless sheep that can't think for themselves are. They are the ones that have to blindly follow everyone else,and, always put the latest popular sticker on their car because they wanna looks "cool". They may as well just emblazon across their car in big letters "I'm insecure, need attention and can't think for myself" because that's what everyone thinks of them anyway.

Bigboppa
Bigboppa is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 07-02-2014, 10:15 PM   #21
Boza
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Boza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria, The no fun state
Posts: 1,668
Default

I particularly like this one a mate sent me
Boza is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 11:52 AM   #22
ford71V8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
ford71V8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,137
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Well at least these stickers can be removed.
Whats funny is when these slogans are tattooed along an arm.
With spelling errors!
ford71V8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 12:30 PM   #23
Oxa384
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Oxa384's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 500
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

No fear
Oxa384 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 01:49 PM   #24
BPXR6T
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,910
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

What ever happened to N.R.N.R stickers. We caught a mate giving his mum a lift once and he copped plenty...
BPXR6T is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 08-02-2014, 02:07 PM   #25
Boza
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Boza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria, The no fun state
Posts: 1,668
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

In melbourne in the late 90's early 2000's there was a trend of young males putting for sale stickers with there mobile numbers on they're car so the oposite sex would call them but if a male that was genuinely intrested in the car called it wasn't for sale
Boza is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 05:42 PM   #26
mad cow
blue oval addict
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: echuca
Posts: 571
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

If I see another "SUCH IS LIFE" sticker on a car ill go postal....

second worst would have to be those transformer stickers..
mad cow is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 08-02-2014, 05:56 PM   #27
HELLOYOU
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
HELLOYOU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 895
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Quote:
Originally Posted by mad cow View Post
If I see another "SUCH IS LIFE" sticker on a car ill go postal....

second worst would have to be those transformer stickers..
Not your car so why worry about it?
HELLOYOU is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 06:02 PM   #28
Bigboppa
Starter Motor
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 15
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

Yep my kids stopped playing with transformers when they were about 12. Maybe the guys with them on theur cars are still 10yo mentally?
Bigboppa is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 07:04 PM   #29
Iggle Piggle
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,547
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

When I had to catch a train to work I picked up an old beat-up VB wagon to leave at Parafield station. Previously belonged to an old fella, original owner, and had an old faded "Pay justice for our police" sticker on the back from when SAPol were grumpy with SAGovCo back around 1990.

I'm not a fan of stickers but I left that on hoping to catch some leeway in case a patrol ever took an interest in the old roughie.
Iggle Piggle is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 08-02-2014, 09:15 PM   #30
Thornie
Off smelting
 
Thornie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: boyne island
Posts: 1,035
Default Re: Strange writings on peoples cars

I had to shake my head at some tool in a lwb hilux today, come round the roundabout got sideways in the wet and nearly lost, had a unit sticker on the backwindow haha.
__________________
2008 FG falcon xr8 in nitro, 6 speed manual, Djr bobtail, 20's, growler intake and manta twin 2.5 inch exhaust.
Thornie is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 07:29 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL