Bonding with my son - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-31-2013, 10:56 AM

I was going to pick up a pizza for supper last night and asked my 13 year old son if he wanted to go. He said, what are you driving? I said the Envoy, and he said, let's take the truck, it's cooler. I was happy to hear that. I have always been a car/truck guy and he has just recently started to show interest in old cars and trucks. I hope to be able to create a stronger bond with him through my truck. He has asked me several times recently if he can have my truck when he gets his license. My truck is an old beater but I am glad he still thinks it is cool. My wife on the other hand, that's a different story...

kaycee · 08-31-2013, 10:59 AM

Yeah thats cool ,my daughter likes it when we cruise the ol Chevy

garett · 08-31-2013, 11:03 AM

Nothing better then spending time with the kids !! Especially when it involves cars
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Mr Chevorlet · 08-31-2013, 01:02 PM

That's cool

FLDBRED · 08-31-2013, 01:11 PM

Chevy runs Deep! Keep that young man away from the imports!!!

Codez67Chevy · 08-31-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FLDBRED

Chevy runs Deep! Keep that young man away from the imports!!!

I do agree with you, but I sure do love my little 93 toyota truck. Over 300,000 miles and it still runs like a champ! I think my mini truck goes great with my chevy and hope to show them together at car shows some day.

chvtrkman · 08-31-2013, 10:59 PM

That's the kind of story that you will cherish your whole life..the kind of memories that money can't buy.You are a blessed man...And I chuckled when I read the last line.My wife is the same way.Just be glad your son has an interest in your old truck...and continue the bonding with him.They're grown before you know it.

gipper · 08-31-2013, 01:12 PM

Nothing better than spending time with your family and your pride and joy.

67ctener · 08-31-2013, 01:36 PM

I'm only 25 and feel the 67-72 enthusiasts are a dying breed. Most kids are into video games and import cars with so much camber that Paul walker wouldn't even drive. Pass all your love and knowledge of these trucks down to him since he's showing interest. Even though you feel the trucks a beater he'll always have memories in it.
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dirish · 08-31-2013, 03:25 PM

I pick my four year old up from daycare every day in his,truck.
He notices every time it's moved. We love heading to Lowes or Church
in the "punkin". Great stuff!!
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slow-1 · 08-31-2013, 04:44 PM

That's great your son is interested in your truck.

My teenaged daughters always choose the truck for transport when I am driving them somewhere...my teenaged son used to but now he always picks his Mustang my Dad bought him as his first car.

19673ontree · 08-31-2013, 05:20 PM

my son is a 67 to 72 truck NUT ! he loves em ! I just built him a 68 patina truck with a 355 he is currently driving it 7 days a week ! LOL

tommys72 · 08-31-2013, 06:12 PM

My daughter (21 months) loves my truck...I can get in my car and nothing, I get close to the truck and shes there
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ole dollor · 08-31-2013, 06:25 PM

good story, glad he likes old trucks...lots of good times to be had in a few years to come..

PanelDeland · 08-31-2013, 07:49 PM

Nows the time to buy another one.In 3 years you can have a running driving truck that he has some sweat equity into and will appreciate more.You'll bond even more over helping him do the work to get it safe and reliable.And on top of that he'll really love the first time there's a cruise night and you can both take a truck.The memories will be with him for a lifetime,you too.

*Mister-B* · 08-31-2013, 08:15 PM

My 13 year old boy loves riding in the truck with me. The plan is to get him his own 67-72 when he's 15. Whatever he saves, I'll match up to 2K (which buys a hell of a nice legal registered driver in this area). I give him most of my old takeoff parts, and he's got quite a collection going now. For birthdays, Easter, etc. I will get a tool or two for him to add to his set.

This Christmas, we're buying him a lawn mower and weed trimmer, so he can have a lawn business to save up for the truck.

The above is I believe how work ethic and responsibility is taught, but it sure isn't easy.
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Eddie H. · 09-01-2013, 06:32 PM

I built a 71 GMC with my son when he was 15. He just turned 29 and still loves that old truck. The experience and time spent with him while building it was priceless.

08-31-2013, 10:56 AM	#1
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,353	Bonding with my son I was going to pick up a pizza for supper last night and asked my 13 year old son if he wanted to go. He said, what are you driving? I said the Envoy, and he said, let's take the truck, it's cooler. I was happy to hear that. I have always been a car/truck guy and he has just recently started to show interest in old cars and trucks. I hope to be able to create a stronger bond with him through my truck. He has asked me several times recently if he can have my truck when he gets his license. My truck is an old beater but I am glad he still thinks it is cool. My wife on the other hand, that's a different story... __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-31-2013, 10:59 AM	#2
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: Bonding with my son Yeah thats cool ,my daughter likes it when we cruise the ol Chevy __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

08-31-2013, 11:03 AM	#3
garett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 35	Re: Bonding with my son Nothing better then spending time with the kids !! Especially when it involves cars Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2013, 01:02 PM	#4
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Bonding with my son That's cool __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-31-2013, 01:11 PM	#5
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Bonding with my son Chevy runs Deep! Keep that young man away from the imports!!!

08-31-2013, 10:59 PM	#7
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: Bonding with my son That's the kind of story that you will cherish your whole life..the kind of memories that money can't buy.You are a blessed man...And I chuckled when I read the last line.My wife is the same way.Just be glad your son has an interest in your old truck...and continue the bonding with him.They're grown before you know it. __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

08-31-2013, 01:12 PM	#8
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Re: Bonding with my son Nothing better than spending time with your family and your pride and joy.

08-31-2013, 01:36 PM	#9
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Bonding with my son I'm only 25 and feel the 67-72 enthusiasts are a dying breed. Most kids are into video games and import cars with so much camber that Paul walker wouldn't even drive. Pass all your love and knowledge of these trucks down to him since he's showing interest. Even though you feel the trucks a beater he'll always have memories in it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

08-31-2013, 03:25 PM	#10
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Bonding with my son I pick my four year old up from daycare every day in his,truck. He notices every time it's moved. We love heading to Lowes or Church in the "punkin". Great stuff!! Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2013, 04:44 PM	#11
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Bonding with my son That's great your son is interested in your truck. My teenaged daughters always choose the truck for transport when I am driving them somewhere...my teenaged son used to but now he always picks his Mustang my Dad bought him as his first car. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-31-2013, 05:20 PM	#12
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Bonding with my son my son is a 67 to 72 truck NUT ! he loves em ! I just built him a 68 patina truck with a 355 he is currently driving it 7 days a week ! LOL __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

08-31-2013, 06:12 PM	#13
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Bonding with my son My daughter (21 months) loves my truck...I can get in my car and nothing, I get close to the truck and shes there Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-31-2013, 06:25 PM	#14
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Bonding with my son good story, glad he likes old trucks...lots of good times to be had in a few years to come..

08-31-2013, 07:49 PM	#15
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Bonding with my son Nows the time to buy another one.In 3 years you can have a running driving truck that he has some sweat equity into and will appreciate more.You'll bond even more over helping him do the work to get it safe and reliable.And on top of that he'll really love the first time there's a cruise night and you can both take a truck.The memories will be with him for a lifetime,you too. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-31-2013, 08:15 PM	#16
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Bonding with my son My 13 year old boy loves riding in the truck with me. The plan is to get him his own 67-72 when he's 15. Whatever he saves, I'll match up to 2K (which buys a hell of a nice legal registered driver in this area). I give him most of my old takeoff parts, and he's got quite a collection going now. For birthdays, Easter, etc. I will get a tool or two for him to add to his set. This Christmas, we're buying him a lawn mower and weed trimmer, so he can have a lawn business to save up for the truck. The above is I believe how work ethic and responsibility is taught, but it sure isn't easy. Posted via Mobile Device



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09-01-2013, 06:32 PM	#17
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Bonding with my son I built a 71 GMC with my son when he was 15. He just turned 29 and still loves that old truck. The experience and time spent with him while building it was priceless. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

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