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Logans 66 · 04-13-2011, 01:35 AM

Hi everyone, my name is Paul and I just bought a 66 Long Bed for my 11 year old son Logan...Hence the user name...At this point he still has a Vega Wagon I bought him but its now for sale...We decided to build the Truck instead since it should be cheaper and somewhat easier...He will be doing a complete Frame Off and will learn everything from Bumper to Bumper...I'm building a second gen Camaro for my wife Audra and was directed here from nastyz28 where we're known as rockermomshotwheels...We just move here to Texas from Michigan...
I have a 65 Rambler that I restored so now its their turn...I'm a Dispatcher/Jailer in Fredericksburg and love building cars and trucks...Here are some pictures, I'm sure you can figure out what is what so here they are...Oh and I'll get better pictures of the truck when we get it home...These were taken the day we went to look at it...

LostMy65 · 04-13-2011, 03:02 AM

Welcome!

You're going to build a lot more than just that truck with your son.

oh,
I had a Burgundy Vega in the early 80's

Logans 66 · 04-13-2011, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Welcome!

You're going to build a lot more than just that truck with your son.

oh,
I had a Burgundy Vega in the early 80's

Logan helps with everything...Here are some shots of him in action...

bobcostas · 04-13-2011, 09:43 AM

Hi Paul,
Welcome to the forum, and welcome to Central Texas!

Stepside65 · 04-13-2011, 01:12 PM

Welcome to the board from south New Mexico. The cars are lookin great. Can't wait to see what you guys do with the truck.
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markeb01 · 04-13-2011, 01:31 PM

Welcome to the forum. That first picture is timeless, a real diamond in the rough shot. It’s always nice to see someone bringing their kid(s) into the hobby. I started in the garage at about age 5, and my sons started about the same age. Growing up that way makes it easy to develop mechanical engineering skills.

Your Rambler looks great. I remember when a local guy bought a brand new black 1963 two door Ambassador with the 327. I thought it looked fantastic with the then-new curved side windows and tight body package. Good luck with your projects.

**Corts60** · 04-13-2011, 01:58 PM

Welcome aboard Paul! That's great that you have your son to help you out. He'll be loving that '66 even more the day he gets his license.

slapthefunkyfour · 04-13-2011, 02:11 PM

I think it's awesome that you are teaching your son this stuff. My son is 12, and I would love to have him help me, but he isn't really interested in fixing cars. He'd rather be riding his bike or playing basketball.

I have the exact same truck, and I love it! Yours looks to be in a little better shape than mine though.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-13-2011, 07:06 PM

Welcome aboard man .... glad to add another to the group.

Keep up the great work, dad !!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-13-2011, 07:50 PM

creep · 04-13-2011, 08:01 PM

Welcome aboard! Nice rides too. I can see where you get "rockermomshotwheels", I have the same wheels on my S-10. People really get a kick when they notice the centercaps have the Hot Wheels logo on them.

Logans 66 · 04-13-2011, 11:23 PM

Thanks a lot guys...What an awesome welcome...We're going to get the truck in the morning...Had to round up Wheels and Tires...I'll post pictures asap...

**Captainfab** · 04-14-2011, 01:03 AM

Welcome to the forum Paul

That's great that you are teaching your son how to work on cars and trucks. Does your wife get involved also?

I did that with both my son and daughter. My son and I still get to enjoy some father and son time working on his vehicles, and he's 30 now.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Logans 66 · 04-15-2011, 12:57 PM

Thank you, no Audra and our daughter are into horses...Its just Logan and I working on the cars and trucks...

04-13-2011, 01:35 AM	#1
Logans 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fredericksburg Texas formerly Ranch Road 1...LBJ's Road... Posts: 159	Howdy... Hi everyone, my name is Paul and I just bought a 66 Long Bed for my 11 year old son Logan...Hence the user name...At this point he still has a Vega Wagon I bought him but its now for sale...We decided to build the Truck instead since it should be cheaper and somewhat easier...He will be doing a complete Frame Off and will learn everything from Bumper to Bumper...I'm building a second gen Camaro for my wife Audra and was directed here from nastyz28 where we're known as rockermomshotwheels...We just move here to Texas from Michigan... I have a 65 Rambler that I restored so now its their turn...I'm a Dispatcher/Jailer in Fredericksburg and love building cars and trucks...Here are some pictures, I'm sure you can figure out what is what so here they are...Oh and I'll get better pictures of the truck when we get it home...These were taken the day we went to look at it...

04-13-2011, 03:02 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Howdy... Welcome! You're going to build a lot more than just that truck with your son. oh, I had a Burgundy Vega in the early 80's __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-13-2011, 09:43 AM	#4
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: Howdy... Hi Paul, Welcome to the forum, and welcome to Central Texas! __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

04-13-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Howdy... Welcome to the board from south New Mexico. The cars are lookin great. Can't wait to see what you guys do with the truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

04-13-2011, 01:31 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Howdy... Welcome to the forum. That first picture is timeless, a real diamond in the rough shot. It’s always nice to see someone bringing their kid(s) into the hobby. I started in the garage at about age 5, and my sons started about the same age. Growing up that way makes it easy to develop mechanical engineering skills. Your Rambler looks great. I remember when a local guy bought a brand new black 1963 two door Ambassador with the 327. I thought it looked fantastic with the then-new curved side windows and tight body package. Good luck with your projects.

04-13-2011, 01:58 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Howdy... Welcome aboard Paul! That's great that you have your son to help you out. He'll be loving that '66 even more the day he gets his license. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-13-2011, 02:11 PM	#8
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	Re: Howdy... I think it's awesome that you are teaching your son this stuff. My son is 12, and I would love to have him help me, but he isn't really interested in fixing cars. He'd rather be riding his bike or playing basketball. I have the exact same truck, and I love it! Yours looks to be in a little better shape than mine though.

04-13-2011, 07:06 PM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Howdy... Welcome aboard man .... glad to add another to the group. Keep up the great work, dad !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-13-2011, 07:50 PM	#10
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Howdy... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

04-13-2011, 08:01 PM	#11
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Howdy... Welcome aboard! Nice rides too. I can see where you get "rockermomshotwheels", I have the same wheels on my S-10. People really get a kick when they notice the centercaps have the Hot Wheels logo on them. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-13-2011, 11:23 PM	#12
Logans 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fredericksburg Texas formerly Ranch Road 1...LBJ's Road... Posts: 159	Re: Howdy... Thanks a lot guys...What an awesome welcome...We're going to get the truck in the morning...Had to round up Wheels and Tires...I'll post pictures asap... __________________ Logan's 66 build I'm Paul and this is what I'm building for Audra,AKA Rocker Mom, my wife... 79 Camaro called Rocker Moms HotWheels 63 Galaxie 500 XL Convert called White Lightning 65 Rambler called Class of 65

04-14-2011, 01:03 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Howdy... Welcome to the forum Paul That's great that you are teaching your son how to work on cars and trucks. Does your wife get involved also? I did that with both my son and daughter. My son and I still get to enjoy some father and son time working on his vehicles, and he's 30 now. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-15-2011, 12:57 PM	#14
Logans 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fredericksburg Texas formerly Ranch Road 1...LBJ's Road... Posts: 159	Re: Howdy... Thank you, no Audra and our daughter are into horses...Its just Logan and I working on the cars and trucks... __________________ Logan's 66 build I'm Paul and this is what I'm building for Audra,AKA Rocker Mom, my wife... 79 Camaro called Rocker Moms HotWheels 63 Galaxie 500 XL Convert called White Lightning 65 Rambler called Class of 65



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