The Roach

[themechanic]

I can't stand the phrase, "all buttoned up". Especially, when a man says it about finishing a task on his classic car.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I can't stand the phrase, "all buttoned up". Especially, when a man says it about finishing a task on his classic car.

That phrase is a lie because old cars are never finished. There’s always something.

 

[themechanic]

That phrase is a lie because old cars are never finished. There’s always something.

Agree. However, I said task, not the entire car.

 

[Nxcoupe]

UP! The most abused word in the English language............LOL

Along with 'fully', as in fully built.

 

[themechanic]

That phrase is a lie because old cars are never finished. There’s always something.

My Coronet is done, all I lack is finishing up. lol

 

[Cranky]

I "can't stand" period

 

[Photon440]

I "can't stand" period

I see what you did there

 

[dadsbee]

I would suggest the term "all buttoned up" came from aircraft engine cowlings and their Dzus fasteners of the early days. They look like "buttons"! Hence all buttoned up Captain!