Sad Days Coming

[JRBECK64]

My Youngest Son recently told me that he lost interest in Doing Restorations and also his 64 Chevy Shortwide. I am sad to report that tomorrow the truck is switching hands to a new owner near San Fransisco CA. My Oldest Son just moved down there (San Francisco) and I delivered his 69 LongFleet to him just a couple of months ago. Im currently Restoring a 67 Short Fleet and im going to put this Resto in overdrive as I am going to be out of a functional Older Chevy until I get it done. I have Owned this truck since 1998 and its really going to be hard to see it go!!! Im still in shock over my Son telling me he has completely given up on restoring old trucks or anything. I think this has something to do with the Female of the speicies (His Girlfriend), but what do I know? Here is a Recent Picture of it.







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[Clyde65]

IMO he needs his head examined for sure. Nice truck, hope it is going to a good home!

[jimmydean]

My second wife hates my truck, but there is a reason she is an ex to begin with, right?

Sad day, sweet truck. At least you have the memories and you had it a while to enjoy.

[padresag]

everybody has different likes and dislikes. perhaps he kept up with it to keep you happy as trucks were your thing, but not his
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[bo-w]

Originally Posted by padresag

everybody has different likes and dislikes. perhaps he kept up with it to keep you happy as trucks were your thing, but not his
ron

X2 not all people share our love for old cars and trucks. I can only hope that you're son dosn't look back on this and regret his decision. having 3 kids my self i hope they share at least some of my passion, that being said i will not be discouraged i f they do not.best of luck on you're currant build

Bo

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

He will be in our prayers JRBECK64!
At least he didn't abandoned it for a rice burner.

[turbostang7]

wow! crazy, if my dad helped me restore something i would be stoked! unfortunetly the man that taught me bodywork was my ex wifes dad and he recently passed, and my dad didnt want me to work with my hands so he wouldn't help me, now he passed so im sol on that front.

he will come back around someday though and regret it.

[Walts_restoration]

I knew of a kid that his dad restored him a 65 malibu ss, think it had a 327 4 speed in it but not sure, but the kid traded it for an eclipse, straight up. What a loser. Dont worry, i wasnt friends with him, I bought parts off of his dad.

[steverino66]

Beautiful truck, sad deal - if they don't get it, you can't make 'em.
My brother gave his son a '56 Bel Air that sits in the garage needing attention while the boy wrenches on Acuras.

[onequickchevy]

Bummer, that is my biggest fear with my eleven year old son. Hopefully its going to someone who will appreciate all of your hard work.
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[Clyde65]

You just cant tell which direction they are going as your bringing them up, some follow in righteousness and some falter. But either way, you have memories to cherish and the option to say I told you so later on.

[JRBECK64]

Here is the thing I learned, If they really want it then make them pay for it and help them instead of paying for it completely. It means a lot more if they have more than just their sweat into it. Its funny that he was really into it on his and his brothers truck then when it came time to help me with mine he pulled chocks!!! Well I guess there is growing to do all around here including me!!! Its going to be a little harder to do things but thats part of the challenge. Keeps me Young.

JRBECK64

[k1rodeoboater]

If a woman is dictating things to him...he's lining himself up for a long and miserable life of being walked all over like a doormat. I told my girlfriend from the get go before we started dating not to make me choose between her and the things I enjoy, because I can always find another girl.

If/when I have kids, and if I give them a vehicle the stipulation with that will be that when the time comes that they want to sell it they offer to sell it back to me first.

[JRBECK64]

Originally Posted by k1rodeoboater

If a woman is dictating things to him...he's lining himself up for a long and miserable life of being walked all over like a doormat. I told my girlfriend from the get go before we started dating not to make me choose between her and the things I enjoy, because I can always find another girl.

If/when I have kids, and if I give them a vehicle the stipulation with that will be that when the time comes that they want to sell it they offer to sell it back to me first.

I cant say it is the girl but the timing is way to close to the time I saw his attitude change. I agree 100% about the girl thing and your right if he does let her do that then he's in for a world of hurt. The thing Ive learned is you can only try to tell them those things but if they are going to do it there is nothing you can do about it. So from here on out its all about my Truck and Car. Sounds selfish when I read it but after $30K of fun with the Boys, its my turn and I really want to be working on the 56 Chevy Short Step Bigwindow. Im thinking 5.3 liter with a 4L65E with 3.42/1 gears in back. Im going to put a TCI IFS and a Ford 9 inch rear with Airbags on a 4 Bar rear Suspention. Im getting excited just talking about it. Time for the Wineing is over, now its time to get to work on the 67 and get it done.

JRBECK64

[JRBECK64]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

He will be in our prayers JRBECK64!
At least he didn't abandoned it for a rice burner.

not quite sure about that yet but we will see!!!

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[jocko]

the old truck itch always come back - it's a persistent rash. old girlfriends usually aren't (usually). that's a good thing! he'll be fine, just means there's a new project down the road for y'all.

[lilpoindexter]

That chick will be gone before he knows it, then he will kick himself for the dummy move. That red truck is a keeper.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

not quite sure about that yet but we will see!!!

JRBECK64

Ahhhh...
As he gets older he may change his mine.
I have had my truck since high school.
Me and my dad worked on it together.....
Shoot fire.... We are still working on it together!
He is a better welder and fabricator than me
I have learned the Old School Cool ways of the Grandmaster.

I am still the grasshopper!

[awbrown]

Guess I am the lucky one .. My wife never ask's when I will be home ,never complains when I am out in the garage ,loves anything I love , old trucks included... now that is a wife I would not trade for a truck anytime.....She likes driving ol' blue so the 63's are going to be here for a while...... never asks how much I spent either... The last good one , and I found her !!!!

[Scot_Douglas]

Sorry to add insult to injury, but that thar child of yers is a dumbass. That is a beautiful ride.

[awbrown]

Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

Sorry to add insult to injury, but that thar child of yers is a dumbass. That is a beautiful ride.

First sign of mental illness, wild mood swings...Get that boy to a shrink !!

[jbgroby]

My son lost interest when one day he was overcome by the fumes.

Perfumes that is.....................

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

My son lost interest when one day he was overcome by the fumes.

Perfumes that is.....................

[JRBECK64]

Thanks you all for the laughs. I need them and tomorrow is approaching fast!! I got to pick the guy up from the airport at 7:15AM. You want to hear something funny, this guy lives 15 miles from my Son that just moved to The Bay Area and I just took his 69 Long Fleet to him 2 months ago. So both Trucks will be within 15 miles of each other. At least my Oldest and Wisest Son still owns his truck.

JRBECK64

[LostMy65]

Adopt me.
I will make you proud.
Here's directions to my house.
Only 56mins.
If I'm not home, park it out in the shop.
Thanks,
Love Ya.