Guest Vetteman61 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 My nephew is 11 years old. He's my sister's 3rd kid and the only one that seems to have taken an interest in old cars. He likes coming over and helping me out some time. I'm changing out the original 3 speed in my '57 Chevy for a factory 3 speed with overdrive so he helped me change it. Thought maybe someone might like this picture:Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 EXCELLENT! Reminds me of how I got started with old cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 And this is why there will always be restorers of old cars. The interest of the young being nurtured by the uh not so young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 You are a truly blessed uncle. Sometimes that kind of kid can be hard to find. Take good care of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 That is inspiring, good for you Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danceswithpumps Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Brandon,You are one blessed uncle and he is also very blessed to have an uncle like you! More kids now days need the companionship and guidance of a caring adult. Your mechanic experience will not only give him a great background but will instill good work ethics rarely found today.Enjoy these great memories with him!Rod van Pelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 AWwww, love the photo. I bet he's fun to be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys77 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Five more years ............... till he is shiftin' gears in that ole '57!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 69 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 great pic , best way to learn hands on:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I can only hope that will be like my boy in about 7 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest real550A Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That's a great pic! Both of my boys were raised around the garage, and my many '57 Chevs.They both grew up to be fine men and still hang around the Ol' man's shop quite often. No more '57's, just old Porsche 911's and a Model A on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Great photo!! My son Dennis was 12 when he started restoring his Metropolitan. Now he is 44 and has his own restoration shop. Start'm young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Foggy norm Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 WHAT! Can't get you belly under there anymore, there are child labor law's!.......Kidding. Beautiful pic, seriously...that's a frame'r! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 If one of my son in laws would help me with a car once, I think I wouls sign a car over to them... they just aren't interested. Good for you. Always nice to have someone help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Brandon..that is truly the circle of life. As was said in a previous post, "the interest of the young by the not so young" That's the way and age that I learned how to work on cars with my grandfather and my dad. A life changing and enhancing experience! Enjoy it to the fullest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vetteman61 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks for the kind words everyone.WHAT! Can't get you belly under there anymore, there are child labor law's!.......Kidding. Beautiful pic, seriously...that's a frame'r!HAHAHAHA, well, I'm 6 foot tall and 155 lbs, so I think I'm doing OK. "If one of my son in laws would help me with a car once, I think I wouls sign a car over to them... they just aren't interested. Good for you. Always nice to have someone help you. "I sure wish you were my father-in-law!!!I picked my nephew up from school yesterday in my '31 Chevy. He seemed to be thrilled. I still remember the one Friday (my dad was off every other friday) my dad picked me up from school in his '61 Vette. I don't think I'll ever forget that day.Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hopefully he won’t lose interest. My nephew starting helping me work on my 55 Pontiac when he was 6 and loved every minute of it. By 7 I had him sitting on pillows and driving the Amphicar on the water for hours on end. Still have fishhooks in it from us fishing out of it. By 12 he had zero interest in any of my old cars. At 16 he still visits me every other week and spends time in the garage but is on the computer, facebook, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Foggy norm Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ....RON....Tell him to go on Ebay and search for an exhaust pipe bearing, he's got his computer and you got a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 ..... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cben09 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Quick,,,somebody give him a 30s ed of Dykes,,,and a 4cyl Dodge handbook,,Cheers,,Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vetteman61 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yeah, I don't tolerate that texting every 2 seconds and being on the internet constantly. Luckily Jacob isn't into all that either. Maybe he's too young, or maybe he's just not one of "those." Hehe.Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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