A fathers/grand fathers dream
 

My son's 8th birthday was this week, my dad came to see him a little bit ago, out of no where he asked, "pa-paw can I have your old truck?" Pop's and I looked at each other with a blank stare, just looking at each other, after a long awkward pause, dad looked at him and said "it's yours, all pa-paw wants is his motor." My son then informed us of his "8 year plan" that involves saving his christmas/b-day/chore money to build his ride. We kinda got choked up, my dad and I built the truck once in the early 90's, I learned how to drive in that truck, now over the next several years my son and I will build it again, I hope he learns as much as I did.
Tyler and his truck. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...cing/004-1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...racing/001.jpg

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man that is cool i am sure he will enjoy it!

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That is way COOL. I hope he learns as much as you did too! It sounds as if he has been thinking about it now for awhile.:metal:

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It caught me off guard, I guess I know why he's been looking over my shoulder at the board, and hording coins.

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Would that be ok with the mods, yourself, Josh, Liz, and the rest of the gang?

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Excellent story and excellent pic...keep the dream alive.

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That is great. Take lots of time, enjoy the journey and take lots of pics. It is hard to say who is going to get the most enjoyment out of this!!!!

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that is awesome, main reason I built my 71 which will belong to my 4 month ol once he gets old enough..

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That's awesome. Primered Junk jr. sounds cool too.

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Those are moments you'll never forget for you and your father... Let him get dirty and know HIS truck from end to end....:c2:

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That's great! I can only hope that my son wants to build a truck.

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"pa-paw" might want to turn a wrench on this one too.I hope your son learns as much as you and that you enjoy it as much as "pa-paw" did the first time.

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My Pa-paw would have said,have you lost your mind! That will make a great project for you two.

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You have my vote. :lol:

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thats awesome, i enjoyed my days with my dad and my first car

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this is myself when i was 8... my dad bought his 72 when i was 8 years old back in 1999.. and whenever something broke you could see my dad and i in the garage fixing it no matter how big or how hard the job was he let me twist a few bolts.. i fell in love with the truck.. he gave it to me on my 16th birthday and here i am almost 18 rebuilding the thing due to rust

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3 generations working together. How cool is that?

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Good deal, I gave my youngest son a rust free '69 Supersport Chevelle with fresh dark blue paint....Never touched it and then asked for a new Scion when he turned 16 ????? Broke my heart, I almost asked for a DNA test.

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hmmmm Ive been dating my girlfriend for 3 1/2 yrs and no kids yet....but do you think I can start building a truck and say it's for my unborn Son?!?!


:metal:

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thats awsome, my dad gave me his 79 reg cab, 4x4 454 dulley, after mom had a slight wreak with when i was 14. we tore it down and rebuilt it. was the best time of my life with him. it's one of my most charishd items now that his heath keeps him from mechincing any more..

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:haha: My old man wasn not a gearhead at all but he loved his old chevy's
He owned a 57 Bel Air, a 59 Impala and a 67 Impala.

I guess thats why I only own Chevy's :ito:

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does your son have any big plans for the ride?

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That is the coolest thing ever I hope you have a better time on the second restoration that way the stories can only get better. Good luck and have!

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No plans as of yet, he wants to snooker his other grand father out of an almost rust free A/C cab. He is just happy to call it his for now.

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How'd I miss this good story for so long primered junk ? you must have a grin as big as ever and proud at the same time .. And your son is feeling real good too I bet.. whow! a truck all his own and he knows that none of his friends have one either,, bragging rights he's thinking I bet. keep us informed of your work togeather on it .. thx for sharing ..

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Dang this choked me up just readin it. :whine: One of my earliest memories is of being a kid watching my dad in the garage rebuilding his 1970 AMX, he was on a roller underneath the car when I asked him "Dad, can I have this car when your gone?" and him being silent, then asking me to go in the house with my mom. Over the course of the years my father bought & restored 2 other AMC's (A 68 AMX and a 70 Rebel Machine), and I never did get the opportunity to help. :waah:

Guess what I am trying to say is that you are a blessed man PJ, for your son (PJ-Jr) to have a dad and grandpa that care that much and are willing to share this with him, these will be cherished memories that he never forgets. I am 34 and pretty much learning as I go but my daughter, who just turned 5 mos old :ben: on Weds, has already been down in the garage with me sitting, squawking, and keeping me company. I know she will not remember these early days, but maybe later she can pick up a wrench or bolt, get her hands dirty, and spend some bonding time with her pops working on (And hopefully appreciating) the rig she just might receive for her 16th birthday... :hm:

Keep up the good work my friend! :metal:

AK :flag:
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1972 K10 Custom Deluxe 350/350
2008 Suburban LTZ White Diamond
1972 F100 302

"Why Build It If You Can't Drive It?"

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I drove my Dad's 69 GMC when I was in high school back in the 70's. ( it was nearly new then, I didn't know it would be a classic someday) I inherited it after he died, rebuilt it and drove it for another 15 years, then my son drove it in high school. I plan on passing it on to him someday for my grandson to drive. These trucks are timeless and should be passed down to the next generation.

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:agree:


AK :flag:
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1972 K10 Custom Deluxe 350/350
2008 Suburban LTZ White Diamond
1972 F100 302

"Why Build It If You Can't Drive It?"