nick8086 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) He ask for the car ramps when it is getting dark.. Edited May 16, 2019 by nick8086 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Or maybe you’re the mechanic in the family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 No time like the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Well, I seem to be both the collector and the family mechanic. I've worked on everything from Chevy trucks to few years old 7-series BMWs. I would imagine being a collector and being the family mechanic kind of go hand in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I wish my son was interested in my cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee-action Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I fully agree with Keiser. I have two sons and a grandson. I'd give any one of them my auto hobby complele, right down to my tools. No interest at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 My oldest Grandson three years ago when he was four ripping a wheel out of a tire. The expression on his face was priceless, wish I'd captured it on film. He loves the Hershey swap meet, even plays Hershey with toy trucks & parts. Bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3makes Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Hey Swanson, that's slave and child labor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 4 hours ago, keiser31 said: I wish my son was interested in my cars. I am very happy that my only child, my daughter, is very interested in old cars. She desperately wants to get tall enough to learn how to drive both of my prewar cars and she helps out in the garage with maintenance. Makes this Dad very proud. Yes, I had my daughter much later than most decide to have children. I'll retire about the time she is finishing high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, zepher said: I am very happy that my only child, my daughter, is very interested in old cars. She desperately wants to get tall enough to learn how to drive both of my prewar cars and she helps out in the garage with maintenance. Makes this Dad very proud. Yes, I had my daughter much later than most decide to have children. I'll retire about the time she is finishing high school. You and me are similar in that I was 41 when our only child, a son, was born. He too likes cars and especially automobilia. He’s now lives and works on your side of the country while I’m in PA. We exchange lots of pictures! Edited May 17, 2019 by TerryB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We were about the same age when we had our children. She is going to give her old man a heart attack one of these days. Haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, 3makes said: Hey Swanson, that's slave and child labor. Maybe in the iPhone world, but not in the real world. He had his own tools when he worked on his Dad's car. Edited May 17, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 My 9 year old grandson helped me do a tune up on my 52 Plymouth. and I mean do the work. i showed him what to do and watched him do it. he says he wants the 52 when I am gone but right now his joy is Ice hockey so we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Time goes by quick.. He will be a diesel mechanic in June.. Graduation is only a month away.. Here is the one in the drivers seat. Edited May 18, 2019 by nick8086 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 6 hours ago, nick8086 said: Time goes by quick.. He will be a diesel mechanic in June.. Graduation is only a month away.. Here is the one in the drivers seat. Is that his graduation present? Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 One never knows. My kid benefitted from the fact I wanted a motorcycle as kid and could never get one. 3 dirtbikes, and a mustang coupe didn't pique his interest in wrenching. He does like to use the MB SL once in a while and he likes the gas and oil stuff but I don't see him restoring cars for a hobby. Encourage interest if its there, othereise you find other common ground. He is 10x the golfer I am, and was decent when I had time to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 In my family I'm the only one I can think of who was inflicted with the collector gene....... I've been through many collecting phases none of which had any relation to the other. My current, and LAST, are my cars which I'm done with too. I can't afford another collecting phase and, thankfully, I'm not only satisfied but happy with the three I have now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, alsancle said: Is that his graduation present? Nice! No he wants this one.. or this one.. It hard to give him a graduation present of the yellow car. that he owns.. on paper.. Edited May 18, 2019 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Time goes bye quick.. Never would think he would be 21 next year.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 9 hours ago, nick8086 said: Time goes bye quick.. Never would think he would be 21 next year.. Yea, you keep feeding them and they wont leave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Of my two Sons, my younger has a real interest in vintage, stock cars. He’s currently 20 and “all over” any opportunity to drive or view vintage cars. He has shown interest in mechanical repairs, but he’s limited for time there. He’s a full time university student working on a Science degree. Each summer he’s busy earning enough to pay for the upcoming fall and winter semesters. I feel fortunate. However he’s likely unaware I groomed him for his vintage car affection. I nurtured him along for many years. I am a member of my local vintage car club. He’s driven club owned vintage cars in several parades. From a 1928 Dodge, a 1953 Austin, A 1934 Ford, a 1942 Ford and my ‘53 Windsor, he’s giddy with them all. Since he was 15 and bought his own first car I have guided him along, while he learned vehile maintenance and repair. All my tools are for both my sons to use freely. Respectfully. My older son (22) is a graduate with a business degree. On his way to being an professional accountant. Although he has little interest in vintage cars, he can be found under his own car at regular service intervals. The senior accountants at his place of employment are like, “Huh? Why?”. Lol. As you can tell I’m pretty proud of ‘em both. My younger Son has already told me I can never sell my ‘53 car. He wants it some day. Life’s good!! Edited May 18, 2019 by keithb7 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Antique Automobile arrived today, and my Grandson opened his first issue, centerfold Lincoln was rated "Fancy". Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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