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glock35ipsc · 11-08-2004, 12:17 AM

I guess this is how I became interested and learned to do what I do, watching my pop do things like this. While making a replacement piece of sheetmetal for the firewall to replace the rusted one, my 4 year old decided he wanted to help make one too! Of course, it's the old piece I cut out, but he was having a blast regardless!! It's fun having him in the shop, working on "his" truck together!

HuggerCST · 11-08-2004, 12:22 AM

There ya go, start him out young! My 4 year old goes to the shop with me alot too. Fun, aint it?

Peregrine · 11-08-2004, 12:33 AM

I only built a garage when I was 4.....

2low72 · 11-08-2004, 12:39 AM

My 2 year old just loses my sockets. But he's still learning

Peregrine · 11-08-2004, 12:40 AM

I'm 18 and lose my dads sockets. It won't end any time soon. But he did lose one of my main jets outta my Holley, so he's workin on getting me back.

glock35ipsc · 11-08-2004, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 2low72

My 2 year old just loses my sockets. But he's still learning

Just the opposite here! He likes to take the tools I am using at the time and put them all in my tool cart! They are not there when I need them, but I can usually find them all piled back in the cart.

I'm waiting for the day I come out to find my motorcycle torn apart

TugOwar · 11-08-2004, 10:18 AM

That boy is GOOD Glock! The piece fits perfect.

I think my 16 y/o has finally learned to put my tools back where he got them when he's done, be then again he'll wash his truck and leave bucket, brush, soap, wheel cleaner and garden hose all over the driveway. Maybe in another 16 years. . .

moodybo · 11-08-2004, 10:25 AM

Yeah it makes you forget about the troubles of life to see them follow in the footsteps!

R 78 PROJECT · 11-08-2004, 10:34 AM

Glock-go to the picture section and post his pic on the thread " POST PICS OF YOUR LIL SHOP HELPER(s)".
This lil helper will fit right in!!!

biglou55 · 11-08-2004, 10:50 AM

I spend at least two hours every weekend putting my shop back together after my sixteen year old. you got to love it.

Brainchild · 11-08-2004, 01:05 PM

Keep him wrenching,in a few years he'll be able to get those parts you can't get cause you forgot to take a jack with you

Super Duck · 11-08-2004, 09:30 PM

I love the fact that my dauters pick up my tools and try to wrench with me. untill they stick the screw driver into the grill. ha ha. I have told my wife that my girls will know how to do at least the basics on their own rides. that is when they are a litle older than 4 and 1.

glock35ipsc · 11-08-2004, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

Keep him wrenching,in a few years he'll be able to get those parts you can't get cause you forgot to take a jack with you

LOL, love it! Cool pics guys! I did move over to the Photos forum and post em there to.

moodybo · 11-08-2004, 10:17 PM

a couple of weekends ago i was fall cleaning the garage and all my tools were out in the driveway and i walked around the house to get a drink saw the boys had my high lift jack up under my ground effects(plastic and bendable) on my stang. That had it off the ground on one side! I as not sure to show them on how to correctly place a jack or kick there lil tails! It scared me more like when the oldest was trying to play with the extension cord with a screw driver still plugged in!

Blue Beard · 11-08-2004, 10:19 PM

Please, I'd rather do it myself.....

Screwdriver in the grille wouldn't be too bad, as long as it missed the radiator...

moodybo · 11-08-2004, 10:32 PM

i meant plug the screwdriver into the extension cord!

Brainchild · 11-08-2004, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Duck

I love the fact that my dauters pick up my tools and try to wrench with me. untill they stick the screw driver into the grill. ha ha. I have told my wife that my girls will know how to do at least the basics on their own rides. that is when they are a litle older than 4 and 1.

Yeah that's a must.At least know where to put the fluids,and how to air up a tire.Sometimes the girls get overlooked,and it's sad IMO.

RON WOODGEARD · 11-09-2004, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

Yeah that's a must.At least know where to put the fluids,and how to air up a tire.Sometimes the girls get overlooked,and it's sad IMO.

My 35 year old Daughter rebuilt her first engine when she was 14, Did a Damned good job too,, But after she left Dad's house, she hasn't touched a wrench since.... Her Boyfriend didn't think it was lady like ??? Yea right, The little worm was Jealous, she knew far more then he did...

whitesswj · 11-09-2004, 01:53 AM

I'm 21 and loose my own wrenches. I've lost my 1/2, 13, 16, a set of nice plyars and who knows what else but i'm irate about the loss of the 1/2 and 13 b/c they're interchangable. just like a 15 and 9/16, 11 and 7/16, 19 and 5/8

sswj and i can't wait to get my own kid to show how to do this kinda work. Jen and I just had a misscarrage and we're going to try again soon. sswj

ale8oneboy · 11-09-2004, 10:29 AM

Speaking of losing tools. We found how easy it is to lose them while working on a 82+ van with the dog box off. Once they lay on the transmission and everything shifts around (from working) little bit, they're gone...

jet mec · 11-09-2004, 10:36 AM

That's awesome. I still have that to look forward to

11-08-2004, 12:17 AM	#1
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11-08-2004, 12:22 AM	#2
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11-08-2004, 12:40 AM	#5
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	I'm 18 and lose my dads sockets. It won't end any time soon. But he did lose one of my main jets outta my Holley, so he's workin on getting me back. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

11-08-2004, 10:18 AM	#7
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	That boy is GOOD Glock! The piece fits perfect. I think my 16 y/o has finally learned to put my tools back where he got them when he's done, be then again he'll wash his truck and leave bucket, brush, soap, wheel cleaner and garden hose all over the driveway. Maybe in another 16 years. . .

11-08-2004, 10:25 AM	#8
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	Yeah it makes you forget about the troubles of life to see them follow in the footsteps! Attached Images

11-08-2004, 10:34 AM	#9
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11-08-2004, 10:50 AM	#10
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11-08-2004, 01:05 PM	#11
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11-08-2004, 09:30 PM	#12
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	kids I love the fact that my dauters pick up my tools and try to wrench with me. untill they stick the screw driver into the grill. ha ha. I have told my wife that my girls will know how to do at least the basics on their own rides. that is when they are a litle older than 4 and 1. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-08-2004, 10:17 PM	#14
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	a couple of weekends ago i was fall cleaning the garage and all my tools were out in the driveway and i walked around the house to get a drink saw the boys had my high lift jack up under my ground effects(plastic and bendable) on my stang. That had it off the ground on one side! I as not sure to show them on how to correctly place a jack or kick there lil tails! It scared me more like when the oldest was trying to play with the extension cord with a screw driver still plugged in!

11-08-2004, 10:19 PM	#15
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Please, I'd rather do it myself..... Screwdriver in the grille wouldn't be too bad, as long as it missed the radiator... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-08-2004, 10:32 PM	#16
moodybo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 261	i meant plug the screwdriver into the extension cord!

11-09-2004, 01:53 AM	#19
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	I'm 21 and loose my own wrenches. I've lost my 1/2, 13, 16, a set of nice plyars and who knows what else but i'm irate about the loss of the 1/2 and 13 b/c they're interchangable. just like a 15 and 9/16, 11 and 7/16, 19 and 5/8 sswj and i can't wait to get my own kid to show how to do this kinda work. Jen and I just had a misscarrage and we're going to try again soon. sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*



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11-09-2004, 10:29 AM	#20
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	Speaking of losing tools. We found how easy it is to lose them while working on a 82+ van with the dog box off. Once they lay on the transmission and everything shifts around (from working) little bit, they're gone... __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

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jet mec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ga Posts: 30	That's awesome. I still have that to look forward to

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